Brombhodoityo : A modern ghost tale that hardly scares
The film begins with a very interesting scene that sets the tempo right. We see a frightened Anindya Chatterjee behind the wheel of his car. He is being instructed by an unknown voice on the phone about something. Anindya throws his phone away to escape the voice. Now you are curious, right?
A true horror film is one that disturbs you and haunts you for long. Sadly, Brombhodoityo fails to do so. This modern-day fantasy thriller takes a good start, but gradually loses its grip owing to a predictable storyline. There's no surprise element that shocks you. There are a few creepy moments, no doubt. But on the whole, the film neither evokes horror nor despair.
Saayoni as Sayantika — someone who is often ignored and bullied by her colleagues — is good, but could have definitely done better. Anindya Chatterjee, who plays the previous owner of Brombhodoityo, is brilliant in a small but impactful role. Souman Bose as Sayantika’s friend and colleague pulls it off well. A talented actor like Rudranil, as a medium cum paranormal investigator, is such a waste. With a tacky makeup, Soumalya Dutta as the Brombhodoityo doesn’t look intimidating at all.
However, not everything about the film is as disappointing. The background score is impressive. It is not the scenes, but the music that’ll make you shudder once in a while. The narrative runs in a linear pattern and doesn’t deviate, except for the flashback scenes of the protagonist which seem unnecessary. The film has been edited well and the pace of the film is just right.
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