The Chess Players

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Audience Member 'The Chess Players' doesn't have the classy masterstroke which designed the Apu trilogy, and it lacks the energy of 'Charulata' or 'Devi'. The performances in the film are not 'Naayak' and 'Teen Kanya', and yet the film is so much fun! with a moving satire on the Nawabi and a moving depiction of the original Premchand short story, the film comes with its own moments which can well be called some of the most priceless in the Hindi cinema. With an imperative take on the satire oozing through the story and with the performances, especially delivered by the impeccable Shabana Aazmi and Amjad Khan, this is an imperative Ray work which lifts off and soars high. A scintillating and freshly entertaining directorial debut in Bollywood by all means it was. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member A bit slow at times but full of inventiveness and humour, and the depiction of some of the relationships - between the players, between them and their wives - is marvelous Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Subtle, and funny - Ray satirizes the Nawab culture, their obsessions and egos with perfect dead pan deliveries of their lines and habits. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member My first film by Satyajit Ray. I was impressed. Excellent director. The story is interesting and funny, even if you know nothing about chess. If you love chess it's a must. Two men play chess all day to the exclusion of everything. When their beautiful chess pieces are stolen they find a way to continue playing. Marvelous twists and turns in the story kept me wondering what was coming next. I'll watch another film by this director anytime. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a real good movie for chess lovers. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Superb and minimalist movie. A simple story beautifully directed with some really good performances. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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