Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway

Good movie!

Good movie!

Good movie!

Good movie!

The story is awesome WATCH IT and a little bit sad,.....am happy the children were taken back by their mum,......the dad placed his wants first and never cared for the kids I hate violent men 😡🤬

First, I'm from Norway and work I in child care. I am genuinely sorry that people around the world think Norway is a country like it's presented here.. This is so sad that they make a movie that is so one sided and don't give any perspective... with that said; I truly believe that this family experiences the situation as it is presented. There is most likely very poor communication and guaranteed a culture crash between Norwegian and Indian child rearing. But!!!! Several of the scenes in this film are unrealistic, as Norway does not operate like that at all! There are strict rules, and for the Norwegian state to "take someones children" it is required that absolutely all other relief measures have been tried. Such as parenting guidance, courses, help, relief, therapy and much more. Then it requires many authorities to maintain a decision where the children are not with their biological family. Norway is certainly making mistakes and it has probably happened several times that children have been placed away from their parents, which is very sad! But this film is not representative of Norwegian welfare and when you see this film you must understand that it is only the mother's side of the story.

While the film "Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway" aims to convey an important message about the strength of a determined mother, it falls short in execution. The central performance by Rani Mukerji is exaggerated and unconvincing, further undermining the already melodramatic plot. The film's reliance on commercial cinema tropes detracts from its potential impact. The only respite from the overblown proceedings is Jim Sarbh's portrayal of a composed lawyer, whose wise words on adoption provide a much-needed dose of sensibility. Overall, the film's heart may be in the right place, but its execution leaves much to be desired.

Rani Mukerji plays Debika Mukherjee, a mother who is deemed mental unstable and unfit to raise her two children by the Norway authorities who illegally take the children away to put them into foster care. Her abusive husband is of no help and same applies to her in-laws. How Rani's Debika reacts emotionally to losing her children becomes her fighting strategy in Norwegian, Swedish and even Indian courts. Now, this is based on a real story and I am not at all going to comment on the merits of this films' story. The intent is right and as per the disclaimer they have taken enough creative liberties to narrate this story effectively. But the screenplay resorts to excessive melodrama and this one toned narrative, stops the film from leaving any sort of lasting impact. All the characters including Rani's are made to be overdramatic, forcing someone like Rani to just give a screeching, whimpering performance. The transition of Jim Sarbh's character too is unconvincing. Sure, years have passed but the struggle or even the very fight is not presented in the right way. Sticking to textbook storytelling and template characters, especially the in-laws being basically caricatures, becomes tedious to watch. It definitely had the scenes building up for standout moments but somehow it doesn't deliver.

Mrs Chatterjee vs Norqay is a bold, heart-rending and equally engrossing film. Based on a real life incident, this film is a true testimony of a mother's compassion, love and affection towards her own children. Bolstered by a towering performance by Rani, an ensemble cast's brilliance, surreal music by Amit Trivedi and powerful screenplay which stays true to its subject in its entirety, MCVN gives you ample moments of melancholy and joy. Overall one of the best real life inspired stories made in Bollywood. MCVN is a brilliant ode to all the resilience shown by Sagarika Bhattacharya , the real hero behind the story. A fight against an entire nation just get her kids back while she gets no support from his spouse in an unknown country is no joke. Credits to the entire team for making such a moving film . Ashima Chibber truely captures the anxiety and restlessness of a mother without being peachy and over the top. Yes it has its share of flaws of Rani being at a high pitch initially and doing too much but as the film progresses the she gets a good hold of the depth of the character and gives a solid nuaced performance which will be remembered. Anirban is brilliant and gets you pissed easily. Jim Sarb is exceptional in his restraint and understated performance. The other ensemble cast is just brilliant too.

The story valiantly exposes the evil corporations and their numerous malpractices; the script here resolutely unmasks those organisations that tend to feed off of naive, gullible immigrants, bending laws and regulations that ultimately suit only their monetary interests. While I appreciate the creators for initiating dialogue regarding these critical subjects, the movie failed to create a lasting impact, at least from a cinematic standpoint, mainly due to the plethora of issues that plagued the writing. The characters lacked depth, and the plot felt rushed, leaving the audience with a superficial understanding of the complex issues at hand. However, the film did succeed in shedding light on the exploitation of vulnerable immigrant communities and the need for systemic change. Having said that, the courtroom drama doesn't function as intended; it falls short of creating the kind of drama and tension we expect. In addition, there is only one side of the argument narrated; we see the events unfolding and taking shape from the mother's perspective, but what about Mr. Chatterjee, the children's father, and Devika's husband? He barely had any say, and that felt unjustified. The lack of balance in the narrative undermines the credibility of the story, and it is difficult to empathise with any character when their perspective is not fully explored. When you're presenting a contentious topic such as this, which has had nationwide coverage before, as a filmmaker, it is your duty, or rather, a responsibility, to take a neutral stand and put both sides of the story in front of the audience and let them have the privilege to judge and decide. By presenting a balanced perspective, you allow the audience to form their own opinions and engage in critical thinking. This approach also endorses transparency and credibility in your project. You cannot be the judge, jury, and executioner; you cannot be all!