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The Judge

1959·Movie
1h 58min

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The Judge

The plot revolves around a series of flashbacks that reveal a judge's past and hidden secrets. Gyanendra, a judge, lives with his wife Sarama. Being the Judge, every time he has a trial of similar cases he remembers his past, the truth about his questionable actions. Gyanendra always recalls when he was a popular lawyer, married to Sumoti, a suspicious and rude lady. But he had a weak feeling for his professor's daughter Sarama. One day Gyanendra's house was burnt and his first wife Sumoti died. Gyanendra could not make any attempt to save her, perhaps he was unable to bear Sumati further. Thereafter he marries Sarama and becomes a judge but he realizes his crime and his past haunts him much.
Historical DramaPsychological ThrillerCourtroom DramaFlashback NarrativeGuilt and RedemptionMarital SecretsIndian Cinema ClassicMoral DilemmaComplex Character Study

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Is The Judge worth watching?

84
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Judge?

1 h 58 min

The Judge runs 1 h 58 min.

What language is The Judge in?

Bangla

It was made in Bangla. Produced in India.

What tropes does The Judge use?

Deadpan Snarker"Well Done, Son" GuyIronyBittersweet EndingMundane Made AwesomeJerk with a Heart of GoldCareer-Ending InjuryThe HeartManly TearsDefrosting Ice KingStern Old JudgeMy God, What Have I Done?and 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for The Judge, including Deadpan Snarker, "Well Done, Son" Guy, Irony.