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  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • SVF Entertainment
  • 2 h 28 m
  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • SVF Entertainment
  • 2 h 28 m

Summary Faced with the prospect of a dim future in his impoverished village, young Shankar bids farewell to his family in rural Bengal and makes a journey to the fabled Mountain Of The Moon in search of gold and diamond mines.

Directed By: Kamaleswar Mukherjee

Written By: Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, Kamaleswar Mukherjee

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • SVF Entertainment
  • 2 h 28 m
  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • SVF Entertainment
  • 2 h 28 m

Chander Pahar (Mountains Of The Moon)

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
29
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 4 User Ratings
5.8
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Summary Faced with the prospect of a dim future in his impoverished village, young Shankar bids farewell to his family in rural Bengal and makes a journey to the fabled Mountain Of The Moon in search of gold and diamond mines.

Directed By: Kamaleswar Mukherjee

Written By: Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, Kamaleswar Mukherjee

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
29
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29% Mixed
2 Reviews
71% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
29
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29% Mixed
2 Reviews
71% Negative
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50
Jan 13, 2014
The compositions are dull. The scenes are flimsy and shapeless. The pacing is the direct antithesis of what normally induces the excitement of adventure.
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40
Jan 13, 2014
It’s a tale that was once thrilling, but the thrills seem to have evaporated.
By David Chute FULL REVIEW
38
Jan 10, 2014
Shooting in South Africa and Botswana, director Kamaleshwar Mukherjee never lacks for atmosphere, but his film is painfully awkward in execution, from the stiff dialogue to the time-padding slo-mo sequences and glaring CGI.
By Sara Stewart FULL REVIEW
37
Jan 9, 2014
The movie’s editing mishaps, unbelievable scenarios, overuse of music and computer-generated fakery distract from what should be a great ad­ven­ture.
By Stephanie Merry FULL REVIEW
30
Jan 13, 2014
Sluggish pacing and sub-par special effects mar this would-be epic adventure film.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
30
Jan 9, 2014
One reason Chander Pahar seems so plodding is that Mr. Mukherjee has a habit of telling us what he doesn’t know how to show.
By Rachel Saltz FULL REVIEW
30
Jan 7, 2014
Chander Pahar is an unfocused adventure-cum-travelogue.
By Simon Abrams FULL REVIEW

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Production Company SVF Entertainment
Release Date Jan 10, 2014
Duration 2 h 28 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline In 1909, one Indian dared to explore Africa in search of the...
Website https://www.facebook.com/officialchanderpahar
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Awards

Filmfare Awards East
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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