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8/10
I can't get it out of my head
ShuvoIMDb16 January 2021
Raihan Rafi is one of the most promising talented directors of our time. Earlier, he introduced himself with two movies. Going beyond the conventional trend in the history of Bengali cinema, he gave surprises in the previous two movies. However, 'Janowar' has overwhelmed everything.

I could guess a bit after watching the trailer, but after watching the movie I can't get it out of my head now. There was violence but the tension did more than that. Each character is brought to life. You will be forced to hate some characters.

Although I expect more rather than the torture scene all the time, I felt pretty disturbing while watching the movie. Thought police have a pretty vital role in this movie. I expected that how police have investigated and arrested the criminal will be shown, but it is not.

Everyone has done well in acting. Such a movie has been made as a result of everyone's equal contribution. But Apu and the little girl of the movie was remarkable. mind blowing performance by both of them. The cinematography is extraordinary and brilliant.

In the end, I will say this, 'Janowar' is a milestone in the history of Bengali movies. It is very important for a Bengali film to have such a movie. I hope the good days of the Bengali film will come with the help of Raihan Rafi and others.
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9/10
It's a story that leaves a mark on the mind
nipamoninisa24 January 2021
After seeing the movie, the family with which it happened I am really feeling terrified about thinking there situation at that time.Acting level was really good,Actors / actresses have successfully highlighted the issue
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8/10
Celluloid meets reality- true depiction of violence
nowrozefarhan21 January 2021
'Janowar aka The Beast' is a harrowing portrayal of rape and murder, based on a true story happened last year in Bangladesh. We see and read these headlines almost regularly, but do we ever understand how much torture the victims endure? This movie made me feel like I was in the crime-scene witnessing nerve-wrecking abuse. The unbearable torture at times made me feel cry for the victims , may their soul Rest in Peace. Raihan Rafi, director, successfully visualizes the brutality. Taking the concept of a happy family house suddenly turned into life-and-death parade, he beautifully contrasted the two opposite tones with artistic measure. All the cast members gave the best performance they could. Seeing the performance of the villain, you will be convinced to think of them as the real criminal. Such raw animosity! I was particularly impressed with the screenplay, the way script was built-taking a simple story of violence and treating with non-linear pattern and flashbacks, creating elements of crime-thriller through sound and camera movement was astonishing. All those slo-mo montages where the departed souls cry out adds more to the raw nature of emotions. Aside from rape and murder, this movie points out one of the most sensitive issue in the coming-of -age era, the violence towards women, how the very lack of security and how we failed as a society to give protection to our women. On that note, this film acts as a powerful social commentary. "Janowar" is not a perfect movie by any means, there are some unnecessary repetition and gore scenes that could have been trimmed, some silly graphics in the end too. But still, this film is a milestone in BD industry It can't get any more real, a true sketch of violence.
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10/10
Get ready to get goosebumps
gazizakariasgr17 January 2021
This is based on a true insident, great work by the director and the whole custing. Such amazing work is rarely seen.
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10/10
Mind-blowing
mdratulahmed16 January 2021
One of the best film in Bangladesh all actor work is so good.i can't say this.
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9/10
Speechless
ssubroto9417 January 2021
It's really hard to watch this kind of film after knowing that the story is not a friction but a reality. You might become a little bit emotional after watching it. Anyway happy watching . And always be aware .
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10/10
One of the best TV shows I have ever seen
anupombarai17 January 2021
Just awesome.One of the best TV shows I have ever seen
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7/10
Not good not bad just a basic line
sefafatjuln23 September 2021
The story comes from a original events. The actual chemistry among the story line and characters are perfectly matched . The director shows boldness, by previewing devil and cruelty in good sense of screen.

The strong point in this film is the characters and acting. Everyone did a good part at their role. The weak point is the camera work. Definitely you can watch and enjoy it.
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10/10
Even giving 10 is less to this work
akibrezaaraz16 January 2021
My hand was shaking in the time of giving this review.As this is based on a true event I can't think of the incident they had faced.

This is based on a true story where a group of thieves planned to attack their home for money but they did such heinous things which is surely tough to write.

About acting what I should say everyone was so perfect with their roles.It seems like I am living that moment and I am feeling that pain. Moonmoon Ahmed Moon how good you were,how strong was the emotion,loved it.Really proud of you.Have to mention the little girl Ariya Arittra who was so excellent with her role,such innocence,such nice and also was so pathetic to see in the worse moment. And Rashed Mamunur Rahman the villain,my goodness how cruel and beast he looked,totally a masterpiece.Taskin was superb. Last but not the least Raihan Rafi the Mastermind such terrible work he has done.The way to tell story,the camera work,editing and everything you cant say that there were any mistakes or anything

Dont watch it if you are weak,a good work like these should be appreciated.
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10/10
Mind Blowing Acting
engrmuradce-5600518 January 2021
Do not watch if your heart is not that much strong. This one is masterpiece. Raihan Rafi, you did a great job in direction.
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1/10
Not even close to perfection but, hype
abirakram201120 January 2021
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The story of the film is based on true event. And that is the only strength of this film. People who belong to the same country, the story of this movie took place are providing higher rating and driving by the emotion. Though i am from the same country, to me its not a good movie from any of the aspects i can find out to judge a movie. Its only strength, the true event also violated by the movie casting. Reason 1. A woman and her two daughter were murdered and raped brutally and after that in the morning police came, when no one was alive to tell the event, yet police hypothetically and out of his imagination see everything which we saw as movie. This weaken the story of movie. As it is based on true event it can not be shown like that way. If convicts would tell this then it would be considerable. Reason 2. All the victims were female yet there was no female police which is not acceptable in this movie. And another major thing is police tempered the crime seen before the arrival of forensic team. Which surely violets the true event title of the movie. Reason 3. This one is major. This types of violent film required real weapon. There were no real weapon in the movie. Which makes the film less imaginable and less live. Reason 4. First 15 min of the film was ok. But when main focus started "the violent" All the acting and performance were poor. I would have given them 10 on 10 if it was stage drama. But it is a movie which is the mirror of real life as it is based on true event. Acting was not even close to perfection. Reason 5. Casting was so so. But Dialogue and camera performance was not satisfied quality except the opening seen. Dialogue was so poor and delivered even poorer manner.

This movie is incomplete and way to away for 9/10 on 10. I can not give more than 5/10.
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8/10
Too much violence
shishirta22 May 2021
The web film is full of violences. Raihan Rafi is a talented Director. You have to hava braveness to wathc this film.
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8/10
Could have been a masterpiece
hasibriton26 April 2021
The concept was phenomenal. But it did not have any consequence. It just portrayed a gruesome incident. Should have had a proper ending. But the cast, cinematography was very appreciable. But it has some issue too. However I would recommend to watch this one and appreciate the work of the creators. I want more like this, actually better version of this type of dark movies in bangladeshi cinema.
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10/10
A Story of ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ
ehsansakin16 January 2021
What is your thinking about human? I am defiantly sure that if you watch this webfilm once, your thinking will be changed about human.
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10/10
Awesome
sazzadsagor16 January 2021
As a Bangladeshi content, it is more than awesome.
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10/10
one of the best movie
zishanrafii18 January 2021
Finally i watch this movie and i,m just thinking how can make this movie... proud of you Rayhan Rafi Sir...We need more directors and writer like you....
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10/10
Tremendous
minhazulatik17 January 2021
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As the film was based on a true story, it contains a good subjects. The full movie was horror and exceptional. The acting of all actor was good though they are not famous. At last I felt tears in my eye when I saw that the mother and two daughters were killed by those thief after raping.Director Raihan Rafi is worthy of this extraordinary job. Though there was no nudity, I never felt any shortage of the raping scene. The work was fantastic in a word.Well done!!!
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1/10
Very very poor
rdevnath-bd8127 March 2022
Screenplay, dialogue, casting, acting was so weak. I guess most of the viewers got tricked by the "based on true events" term, color grading & BGM.

Character play, dialogue, acting was far from resembling the reality. The weapons looked fake. Could have been a gut wrenching experience for the viewers if the makers had approached the content with a way more professionalism.
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9/10
cinematography was excellent
reqkhan18 January 2021
Apu deserves a nomination for the best actor in a negative role
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9/10
Raw
IbtihajFahad18 January 2021
The casting is perfect along with tight editing, strong direction & meticulously done cinematography. Very few Bangladeshi film have this much depth. No doubt, 'Zanowar' sets a new bar for the Bangla Thiriller genre.
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10/10
Compliment
fmratul-1309220 January 2021
Must watch movie.. Just tie your hreat and watch a human turn into monster
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10/10
Absolute Masterpiece
mmcse30 January 2021
Raihan Rafi, you are great. What a surprise. Everyone did their all time best performance . Apu did something unexpectedl
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8/10
Just can't get over....fear n hopelessness
rock_cool16 May 2022
This has shaken my belief in humanity...lost my sleep n have fear and hopelessness all arnd after watching this movie. Can exactly feel how the the police officer felt n acted at the end. Hope these criminals (not human) got what they deserved in real life.
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10/10
Good movie indeed ๐Ÿ’ฅ
mdihmizanog25 June 2021
A great casting and i never blinked my eyes for a second while watching. But, felt very sorry to this family. ๐Ÿค•
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10/10
"GOD SAKE TILL NOW IT DOESN'T GET OUT OF MY HEAD"๐Ÿ˜ฐ
deepakdk-0152930 August 2021
Seriously! What on earth is this. Till now It doesn't get out of my head. You should have guts to watch this and also a strong heart. Please don't watch if you're a weak hearted or sensitive person. It might disturb you emotionally and mentally. Hats off๐Ÿ‘Œ to the Director (Raihan Rafi) and Team. In specifically speaking The Background score, the song and voice of female singer it's really stick to the complete movie. Please share this flick every human being should know about this Tragic Truth.
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