Review of Bandit Queen (1994) by Chinmay O — 01 Mar 2010
Wow! Some ironclad performances in this reality-based story of one woman's (and arguably one caste's) continuous rape and the vicious revenge she exacts in response. Seema Biswas shines in the titular role, emitting an enraged, sensual charisma. No doubt certain aspects of this biopic have been romanticised for dramatic effect, but there are still plenty of hit-you-in-the-guts moments that keep events far from the rose-tinted zone: the gang rape and the mostly unfulfilled revenge prove particularly discomforting...
On a lighter note, for expletive content alone, this is a great film to have a drinking contest to: take a swig every time someone says "bhenchod" or "madarchod" (check your Urban Dictionary, folks) -- the one not totally bladdered by the film's end wins!
This review of Bandit Queen (1994) was written by Chinmay O on 01 Mar 2010.
Bandit Queen has generally received positive reviews.
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