With Bandersnatch, Netflix has created an experience for viewers possible only on OTT platforms. This is not a first from Netflix, but certainly something which will become a talking point in the history of movies.
So what is Bandersnatch? It is a movie which runs according to the choices you make for the lead character. And according to the choices made you can end up with any of the possible endings of the story. And you can go back and select the other choices and end up with an entirely different ending. There are so many scenes linked to the different choices that I doubt anyone has been able to see all of the hidden scenes within the movie. Thus in doing so Netflix has given consumers a totally immersive experience. I myself have tried out different variation of choices and have found out at least 6 different endings.
Why this works? it's simple. As an audience you are given the power to choose what step the character takes, and once you do so, you see the story moving in one direction. Thus you want to find out what would happen if you select a different decision. And thus you end up watching the movie several times over repeat watch. And with each watch you are sucked more and more into the world. Thus Bandersnatch involves you with the story and while giving you the power of choice for the lead character, it also takes away your power to stop watching this movie again and again.
The story is so layered that you cannot begin to fathom how the writers must have written this in the first place. The writers must be given all the credit for this and the director too has done a fabulous job at joining all the layers perfectly. The performances of the lead cast is great. So overall it is an experience everyone must go through. The only problem is it is not possible outside the world of Netflix.
Rating - 4 / 5
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