Boomerang Movie Review : Jeet’s new film is a well-designed laugh riot

Though the premises of Boomerang might seem familiar to those who like watching sci-fi films and web series (like Teri Baaton Me Aisa Uljha Jia, Are You Human, I’m Not a Robot), a smartly written script and hilarious dialogues elevate what appears to be a fairly straightforward story. Scientist Samar Sen (Jeet) has an altercation with his wife, who feels he doesn’t give her attention or treat her well in their relationship. Although Samar wants to repair his relationship with her, he is given a project with a non-disclosure agreement, so he decides to prove his scientific mettle to her and also make some money by finishing the project first. His assistant Ayan (Saurav Das) is the only other person who knows of the project, which involves creating a humanoid robot.

Director Sauvik Kundu loosely based the story on the play, Punaray Ruby Ray, by Lokkrishti. The script displays a blend of action, comedy and romance that works together to keep the audience engaged throughout its length. The cinematography by Manas Ganguly uses familiar locales and the action scenes are shot well, blending in the comedic elements seamlessly. The CGI work is impressive and looks mostly natural.

It is refreshing to see Jeet play a role that gives him a good deal of scope for comedy, and together with Saurav Das, who is excellent with his comic timing, the duo works brilliantly, both via wordplay and in action. The comic elements of the plot are very well-placed, with relatable pop-culture references and literary quips and rhyming lines that keep the guffaws coming. Rukmini plays dual roles – as Isha, Samar’s wife, she plays the role of a scorned wife with little conviction, while as Nisha, the humanoid robot, her character sparkles with hilarity, especially because of her movements and speech. Although, in places, the slightly racist humor might be jarring, but Kharaj Mukherjee manages to elicit a lot of laughter. As Isha’s rich father, Rajatava Dutta has a few memorable moments, while Debchandrima Singha Roy as Ayan’s girlfriend is definitely a good watch.

Though the script does feel slightly slow post-interval, it again takes off in the latter part and delivers a solid climax that ties things together. Overall, this is perhaps one of the few movies in Jeet’s career where his acting and comedic abilities are put to test, and he passes with flying colors. A wholesome, hilarious film that will keep one watching till the end.