Movie Review: THE WILD ROBOT is a wholesome entertainer

Star Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Kit Connor, Pedro Pascal

Director: Chris Sanders

The Wild Robot Movie Review Synopsis: THE WILD ROBOT is the story of an unlikely bond between a robot and a bird. A robot named Rozzum 7134 aka Roz (Lupita Nyong'o) washes ashore on a remote island. An amphibious animal accidentally activates her. Roz is designed to be an all-purpose robot and starts promoting her service to the animals. The animals, however, get scared and run away on seeing her. One animal attacks Roz and while running, she unintentionally crushes a goose nest. All but one egg survives. The egg hatches and the baby goose sees Roz. The baby assumes Roz is his mother and starts following her. Pinktail (Catherine O'Hara), a mother opossum, instructs Roz to feed the goose and teach her how to swim and fly before the migration begins. Roz considers this as her task, and she dedicatedly tries to fulfil it. She falters and gets help from Fink (Pedro Pascal), a shrewd fox. Roz and Fink name the goose Brightbill (Kit Connor). The trio form a great team, but Brightbill soon realizes that he's a misfit among the other birds due to the upbringing given by Roz. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

The Wild Robot Movie Story Review: THE WILD ROBOT is based on the book of the same name, written by Peter Brown. The story is adventurous and unexpected. Chris Sanders' screenplay is effective and packs in a lot in just 102 minutes. The dialogues are witty and also conversational.

Chris Sanders' direction is wholesome. The film has emotional, dramatic, thrilling and even action moments. Chris peppers the narrative with all these aspects. The robot has been well fleshed out and despite his obvious robotic eyes, one's heart goes out for her when she's in crisis. What also works is the fact that one doesn't know where the story would go next. The second half is better than the first and the scene where Roz rescues all animals from biting cold is applause worthy.

On the flipside, Roz getting attacked and battered in the opening sequence is a bit repetitive. In order to keep the narrative crisp, the makers rush through some key scenes. The humour is limited and kids might not appreciate it. Also, one can’t help but draw parallels with WALL-E [2008], albeit for a few minutes in the beginning. Lastly, India is an unpredictable market for animation films, and one can't say for sure if the film will click with the Indian audience.

The Wild Robot Movie Review Performances: Lupita Nyong'o is terrific and effortlessly voices the robot that also has human-like qualities. Pedro Pascal adds to the entertainment value. Kit Connor is dependable while Catherine O'Hara’s voice has a motherly feel, which adds to the character’s trait. Bill Nighy (Longneck), Stephanie Hsu (Vontra), Mark Hamill (Thorn) and Matt Berry (Peddler) do well. Ving Rhames (Thunderbolt) leaves a mark, but the character disappears after a point.

The Wild Robot movie music and other technical aspects: Kris Bowers' music has a cinematic appeal. Chris Stover's cinematography is breathtaking. Raymond Zibach's production design is rich. The animation matches global standards though it's bewildering why the fire is depicted in an awkward red colour. Mary Blee's editing is crisp but too quick in some scenes.

The Wild Robot Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, THE WILD ROBOT is a wholesome entertainer but the dull pre-Diwali period and unpredictable market scenario for animation films in India might affect its collections.

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JIGRA rests on some emotional moments and Alia Bhatt’s performance, but the film suffers from a weak second half Movie Review: JIGRA rests on some emotional moments and Alia Bhatt’s performance.

Star Cast: Alia Bhatt, Vedang Raina

Director: Vasan Bala

Jigra Movie Review Synopsis: JIGRA is the story of a fearless sister. Satya (Alia Bhatt) and Ankur (Vedang Raina) are orphans. After the death of their parents, they are taken care of by Mr Mehtani (Akashdeep Sabir) and his family, who are their distant relatives. Satya works with them and handles their day-to-day affairs. Ankur and Mehtani’s son Kabir (Aditya Nanda) are buddies and have worked on a project. A client (Sikandar Kher) in the country of Hanshi Dao expresses interest in their venture. Ankur and Kabir, thus, travel to Hanshi Dao. Their meeting is successful but the same day, they get arrested after police find drugs in Kabir’s possession. The Mehtanis quickly send their lawyer Jaswant (Harssh Singh) to Hanshi Deo. As per the law of the country, drug possession leads to death punishment. Jaswant persuades Kabir to claim to the authorities that it was Ankur who was carrying drugs and not him. Ankur also confesses the same after giving an assurance that he’ll be set free in a few months. But Ankur is given the death sentence. Satya quickly heads to Hanshi Dao and is determined to get her brother out at any cost. There, she gets help from ex-gangster Shekhar Bhatia (Manoj Pahwa) and ex-cop Muthu (Rahul Ravindran). What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Jigra Movie Story Review: Debashish Irengbam and Vasan Bala's story has potential. Debashish Irengbam and Vasan Bala's screenplay is engaging but also has its share of loose ends. Debashish Irengbam and Vasan Bala's dialogues are realistic.

Vasan Bala's direction is decent. With MARD KO DARD NAHI HOTA [2019] and MONICA O MY DARLING [2022], he has proved that he can stylishly execute certain scenes and increase their impact. JIGRA is no exception. He especially uses the slo-mo effect beautifully in the climax (watch out for the roof jump scene). One also gets moved by the plight of Satya and for most parts of the film, viewers would root for her. The intermission point is stylishly cut and is unexpected.

On the flipside, the second half is weak. The film falls once Satya and Muthu get into a confrontation. At this point, one loses respect for Satya. Muthu, after all, isn’t wrong but the actions of Satya make her seem like a psychopath. The finale is full of cinematic liberties. It's fine as most films will have that. But JIGRA is given a realistic treatment. Hence, the execution and content don’t match.

Jigra Movie Review Performances: Alia Bhatt, however, gives her heart and soul to the film. She ensures that Satya looks like someone who can go to any length and can fight anyone. She also shines in the emotional scenes. Watch out for her in the scene where she goes to the prison for the first time. Vedang Raina leaves a huge mark and proves that he has a bright future ahead. Manoj Pahwa is dependable as always and also adds some humour to the otherwise serious film. Rahul Ravindran is a great find and the same goes for Ankur Khanna (Rayyan). Vivek Gomber (OIC Hansraj Landa) is terrific and also gets the accent right flawlessly. Akashdeep Sabir, Harssh Singh and Aditya Nanda are decent. Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and Sikandar Kher's cameos are fair. Radhika Madan and Abhimanyu Dasani also feature in the film in blink-and-miss roles.

Jigra – Official Theatrical Trailer | Alia Bhatt | Vedang Raina

Jigra movie music and other technical aspects: Achint Thakkar's music works well in the film. 'Phoolon Ka Taaro Ka' is well composed while 'Tenu Sang Rakhna' has a haunting feel. The title track is soulful, and 'Pan India Area King' is funky. Achint Thakkar's background score has a cinematic feel.

Swapnil S Sonawane's cinematography is splendid, and the close shots are well shot. Mukund Gupta's production design is classy. Veera Kapur Ee's costumes and Vikram Dahiya's action are realistic. Prerna Saigal's editing could have been slicker.

Jigra Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, JIGRA rests on some emotional moments and a strong performance by Alia Bhatt. But due to a weak second half and mismatch between content and execution, the impact gets diluted. At the box office, it is likely to struggle.

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CTRL is gripping and is sure to become a talking point and amass considerable viewership Movie Review: CTRL is gripping and is sure to become a talking point

Star Cast: Ananya Panday, Vihaan Samat

Director: Vikramaditya Motwane

CTRL Movie Review Synopsis: CTRL is the story of a woman who falls into a dangerous, digital trap. Nalini aka Nella Awasthi (Ananya Panday), originally based in Delhi, lives in Mumbai with her boyfriend Joe Mascarenhas (Vihaan Samat). They have a social media channel called NJOY where they put up funny and cute videos and sketches. Their following is huge. Nella, however, gets consumed by their online avatar and is obsessed with increasing engagement and likes for their content. Joe feels neglected. He’s a part of a public interest tech group where he meets Shonali (Kamakshi Bhat). On Joe’s birthday, Nella goes live and decides to surprise him by landing up at Joe’s party with his tech buddies. She gets the shock of her life when she sees Joe kissing Shonali. An angry Nella breaks up with Joe. Since the live recording captured the moments of Joe kissing and Nella hitting Shonali, she goes viral for the wrong reasons and also gets trolled massively. While going through the comments, she comes across a suggestion – she should download an app named ‘Ctrl’ and delete Joe from her digital past. A depressed Nella downloads it and creates an AI avatar named Allen (voiced by Aparshakti Khurana), which is simply her name spelt backwards. Nella forms a bond with Allen as the latter begins to cleanly remove Joe from her pictures and videos. But unknown to Nella, the brains behind the ‘Ctrl’ app have ulterior motives. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

CTRL Movie Story Review: Avinash Sampath's story is novel and the need of the hour. Avinash Sampath and Vikramaditya Motwane's screenplay is imaginative. It is unlike any other Hindi film script due to the technical aspect and yet, it is simple and easy to understand. Sumukhi Suresh's dialogues are witty and add to the humour and drama.

Vikramaditya Motwane's direction is terrific. This is a screenlife movie along the lines of memorable flicks like UNFRIENDED [2014], SEARCHING [2018], etc. (Timur Bekmambetov, who pioneered these films is also the executive producer of CTRL). It is always a risk to pull off a film like this as one also needs to make sure that the digital graphics look slick and at the same time, it should be convincing that a character is using a device for a reason and not for the heck of it to fulfil the idea of a ‘screen film’. On both fronts, Vikramaditya succeeds. Technically, the film is great. The shots of Joe getting deleted slowly from Nella’s pictures are executed dramatically. The AI character of Allen looks harmless and also dangerous at the same time. Meanwhile, Vikramaditya also has a great story to tell and he does it with panache. It's very real as we have all been consumed by the drama in the lives of content creators. The break-up track is hilarious and the film goes in a different zone once Nella lets Allen take control. A lot happens in the second half and that will astonish the audience.

On the flipside, the way Nella gets trapped is convincing but its consequences are not. The deepfake angle does get noticed but why it doesn't become a big issue by internet activists is not easy to digest. The finale adds a nice touch but at the same time, it is not as impactful. The makers never care to explain how Nella's family and relatives react to her fiasco in the last act.

CTRL Movie Review Performances: Ananya Panday delivers a fine performance. She gets into the skin of the character and looks every inch like an influencer whose life is consumed by social media. She also does well in some of the challenging scenes. Vihaan Samat has limited screen time but makes up for it with his able performance. Devika Vatsa (Bina) is a great find while Kamakshi Bhat is decent. Ravish Desai (Aryan K) and Suchiita Niigam Patel (Nella's mother) leave a mark in cameos. Tanmay Bhat, Rohan Joshi, Aaditya Kulshreshth, Nishant Tanwar and Vishal Dayama play themselves and add to the realism. Finally, Aparshakti Khurana is too good as the voice of Allen.

CTRL movie music and other technical aspects: Sneha Khanwalkar's music is modern. 'Ulfat' stands out as it's very catchy. 'B(h)adass' is well picturized but 'Ainwayi Yunhi'is okay. 'Mera Boyfriend' by Yashraj Mukhate is very hilarious. Sneha Khanwalkar's background score is in sync with the film’s mood.

Pratik Shah's cinematography is praiseworthy, despite the challenges. Yashika Gor's production design and Shruti Kapoor's costumes are straight out of life. Philm CGI's VFX matches global standards. Jahaan Noble's editing is slick.

CTRL Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, CTRL, the first screenlife film of Bollywood, is gripping and will also make viewers question their dependency on their devices. It is sure to become a talking point and thereby also amass considerable viewership.

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JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX is a crazy ride with a complicated narrative Movie Review: JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX is a crazy ride

Star Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga

Director: Todd Phillips

Joker: Folie à Deux Movie Review Synopsis: JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX is the story of a nihilistic man who finds a lover. After the events of the first part, Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) is institutionalized at Arkham State Hospital for killing five men, including one on live television. Arthur hasn’t told anyone that his mother Penny Fleck (Frances Conroy) didn’t die naturally and that it was him who murdered her. He's represented by Maryanne Stewart (Catherine Keener), who sympathizes with Arthur and wants to prove in court that he has a split personality. Further, she wants to indicate to the jury that it was Joker and not Arthur that caused these killings. In Arkham, Arthur bumps into Lee (Lady Gaga). She has been institutionalized after she set fire to her parents' apartment. She knows about Arthur's past and is a fan. Both start a relationship in the prison. Lee is set free and she promises to attend his trials and that they both can have a future together. Lee's presence adds a lot of joy in Arthur's life. However, reality strikes when Maryanne tells Arthur about Lee's past. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Joker: Folie à Deux Movie Story Review: Todd Phillips and Scott Silver's story is simple but they attempt to add a unique touch. However, Todd Phillips and Scott Silver's screenplay doesn't turn out as intended. The film is a bit confusing and a few of the developments in the story are not convincing at all. Todd Phillips and Scott Silver's dialogues are sharp.

Todd Phillips' direction is audacious as he takes the bold step of turning a film like this into a musical. The love affair between Arthur and Lee is also cinematic and makes for an interesting watch. A few courtroom scenes also stand out, especially when Arthur loses his cool over Maryanne's ways in the court and Arthur, dressed as Joker, questions Leigh Gill (Gary Puddles).

On the flipside, the musical aspect backfires in places. This is not a Disney or even a LA LA LAND [2016] kind of film; to see the characters breaking out into a song at regular interviews seems awkward. Also, there are too many songs and it adds to the length. The final scene is unexpected but it also might not seem acceptable to many moviegoers.

Joker: Folie à Deux Movie Review Performances: Joaquin Phoenix yet again steals the show. The impact might not seem as much as the first JOKER. This was probably because, during the first part, we didn’t know his performance would be this awesome. Here, our expectations are set. Nevertheless, he does a great job yet again. Lady Gaga is apt for the part. The way she gets into the skin of the character and performs merely through her expressions is seen to be believed. Her voice, of course, is soothing. Catherine Keener lends able support. Leigh Gill shines though he’s there for just one scene. The same applies to Steve Coogan (Paddy Meyers). Bill Smitrovich (Judge Herman Rothwax) and Brendan Gleeson (Jackie Sullivan) leave a huge mark. Harry Lawtey (Harvey Dent) and Ken Leung (Dr Liu) are fair. Zazie Beetz (Sophie Dumond; Arthur's neighbour) is okay in a cameo. Jacob Lofland is hardly there but will be talked about a lot.

Joker: Folie à Deux movie music and other technical aspects: Hildur Guðnadóttir's music is lovely but doesn't have the desired impact Hildur Guðnadóttir's background score, however, is appropriate.

Lawrence Sher's cinematography adds to the madness and chaos. Mark Friedberg's production design is top-class.  Arianne Phillips's costumes are stylish, especially the ones worn by Lady Gaga, and also in sync with the theme of the film. The VFX matches global standards while the action is realistic. Jeff Groth's editing could have been slicker.

Joker: Folie à Deux Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX is a crazy ride but the impact is limited this time due to the complicated narrative and too many songs. At the box office, the clean run until October 11 and the goodwill of the first part will prove beneficial to some extent.

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BINNY AND FAMILY is a clean family entertainer with a very strong second half Movie Review: BINNY AND FAMILY is a clean family entertainer

Star Cast: Anjini Dhawan, Pankaj Kap00r

Director: Ssanjay Tripaathy

Binny And Family Movie Review Synopsis: BINNY AND FAMILY is the story of a young, rebellious girl. Bindiya Singh aka Binny (Anjini Dhawan) stays with her parents Vinay (Rajesh Kumar) and mother Radhika (Charu Shankar) in London, UK. The Singh family had relocated from Pune to London 5 years ago. Binny had problems adjusting but she never complained. Her best friend is Bhavesh Patel aka BP (Naman Tripathy), who also relocated to the UK at around the same time. All is going well until one day, S N Singh (Pankaj Kapoor), Vinay’s father, calls to inform that like every year, he and his wife Sharda (Himani Shivpuri) are flying down to London to reside with them for two months. This would mean that Binny will have to share her room with her grandparents. She is fine doing it every year but this year, she realizes that she’ll face a problem as her board exams are coming up. Days before S N Singh and Sharda were about to reach London, Binny and her parents hide alcohol bottles and ash tray from their house along with objectionable banners in Binny’s room. Once the grandparents are in London, life becomes difficult for Binny and her parents as they make sure the patriarch doesn’t admonish them. Some issues crop up but they sail through. S N Singh and Sharda return to India. Life is back to normal for Binny and her parents until one day, they get a jolt. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Binny And Family Movie Story Review: Ssanjay Tripaathy's story is entertaining and very relatable. Ssanjay Tripaathy's screenplay is effective. The writer has loaded the narrative with very funny and touching moments which will surely appeal to audiences of all ages. Also, showing a family facing problems because of guests invading their space is very relatable for Indian audiences. Ssanjay Tripaathy and Naman Tripaathy's dialogues are sharp and also funny in places.

Ssanjay Tripathyy’s direction is first-rate. He treats the film simply and that’s his biggest strength. The characters are well fleshed out and presented and also, unlike certain films in this space, BINNY AND FAMILY doesn’t antagonize the younger or even the older generation. He shows the plusses and minuses of both. His comment about effective communication comes out very well. In fact, the second half is the soul of the film and it takes the impact to dizzying heights.

On the flipside, the film’s first half is just decent. Of course, the second half is a winner but before the interval, there are instances where one might wonder where the film is heading. The track of Binny and Dhruv (Ti Khan) doesn’t have the desired impact. Lastly, a lot of dialogues are in English. Ideally, a film like this should have been released in the original Hinglish as well as dubbed Hindi versions.

BINNY AND FAMILY starts on an okay note. The fun begins once Binny learns that her grandparents are arriving in London. The scene where S N Singh gets angry over Binny sneaking out late at night is memorable. The other scenes that are well executed are Binny’s parents celebrating once S N Singh and Sharda leave and Binny’s outburst just before the intermission point. Post-interval, the film takes a dramatic turn. The Bihar sequence is great and the film goes on another level once the Singh’s come back to London. The climax is touching.

Binny And Family Movie Review Performances: Anjini Dhawan makes a solid debut. She plays the difficult role with ease and also handles the lead part ably. Her dialogue delivery is also worthy. Pankaj Kapur rocks the show. The veteran actor has given several memorable performances but his act in BINNY AND FAMILY is one of his most accomplished ones. He does great in the first half but watch out for him post-interval. Rajesh Kumar and Charu Shankar are natural. Naman Tripathy is adorable and is the surprise of the film. Ti Khan is dashing and gives a fine performance. The actors playing Sanaya and Dr Ghosh are decent.

Binny And Family movie music and other technical aspects: Lalit Pandit's music doesn’t have a lasting impact but works well in the narrative. Both versions of 'Kuch Hamare' and 'Zindagi' are soulful. Arjuna Harjai's background score is appropriate while Mohit Puri's cinematography is breathtaking. The film has been shot in some beautiful locations in the UK. Leena Bhandula's production design is appealing. The house of the Singh family is quite nicely decked up. Himanshi Nijhawan's costumes are straight out of life. Sourabh Prabhudesai's is smooth.

Binny And Family Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, BINNY AND FAMILY is a clean family entertainer with a very strong second half. It appeals to viewers of all ages and hence, has the potential to surprise if the target audience gives it a thumbs up.

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DEVARA - PART 1 makes up for the minuses with clapworthy action Movie Review: Movie Review: DEVARA - PART 1 makes up for the minuses with clapworthy action

Star Cast: Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan

Director: Koratala Siva

Devara Part 1 Movie Review Synopsis:

DEVARA - PART 1 is the story of a brave sea warrior. The year is 1984. Devara (Jr NTR) lives near Ratnagiri, on the Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border. He, Bhaira (Saif Ali Khan) and others are involved in smuggling goods illegally through the sea. His ancestors fought bravely against the British but after independence, they were neglected. Hence, they resorted to crime to make ends meet. Devara is well respected for his bravery and sensibility and Bhaira always felt jealous due to his popularity. The coast guard officials increase surveillance due to increased smuggling. Hence, Devara advises his villagers to avoid any such activity for a while. But when Muruga (Murli Sharma) offers them an offer they can't refuse, Bhaira accepts it. Devara refuses to join them but gives in when his aide, Rayappa (Srikanth), advises him that his team will get killed in his absence. Devara reluctantly joins and sadly, a Coast Guard official Irfan catches them red-handed. He makes them realize that they are smuggling weapons and explosives and it is being used to create havoc in the country. Irfan also informs that these same weapons were used to kill a boy from their village recently in an ambush. Devara gets a big jolt. He makes it clear that neither will he smuggle goods nor will he allow anyone from his village to do so. Some villagers protest but Devara singlehandedly defeats them. Hence, they have no choice but to accept his order. Bhaira is enraged but he doesn't show. He pretends to have accepted Devara's suggestion. However, he secretly hatches a plan to kill him. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Devara Part 1 Movie Story Review: Koratala Siva's story is promising. Koratala Siva's screenplay is simple and effective till a certain point. Later, the writing goes for a toss. Koratala Siva's dialogues and Kausar Munir's Hindi dialogues are okay.

Koratala Siva's direction is a mixed bag. He handles the scale and grandeur with panache. He also gives supreme mass treatment to the film and presents Jr NTR in a way that his fans would love. A few scenes will lead to claps like Devara saving the coast guard and Devara throwing the container down the hill. The intermission point is when the film goes on a high. It's also creatively executed.

But trouble arises as soon as the second half begins. The romantic track is forced while the track of Vara (Jr NTR) is not as exciting as that of Devara. The twist is interesting but it's also predictable. There are also jumps in the narrative and in short, it turns into a messy affair. The final scene is supposed to startle the viewers but instead, it looks like a copy of one of the biggest Pan-India hits of all time.

Devara Part 1 Movie Review Performances: Jr NTR rises above the substandard script and performs like a pro. As Vara, he’s not the best but as Devara, he’s terrific and sets the screen on fire. Saif Ali Khan looks menacing and gives a strong performance. He induces terror just through his eyes and body language and that’s his big achievement. Janhvi Kapoor looks stunning and gives an okay performance. Sadly, she’s hardly there for around 10 minutes and also appears only in the second half. Prakash Raj (Singappa) is dependable, as always. Shruti Marathe (Devara's wife) leaves a mark. Talluri Rameswari (Devara's mother) lends able support. Srikanth, Murali Sharma, Abhimanyu Singh (DSP Tulasi) and the actors playing Irfan, Padma and Pasura do well.

Devara Part 1 movie music and other technical aspects: Anirudh Ravichander's music is disappointing. 'Ayudha Pooja' comes at a great juncture while 'Fear Song' is well picturized.'Dheere Dheere' is needlessly added while 'Daavudi' is missing. Anirudh Ravichander's background score has a heroic feel.

Rathnavelu ISC's cinematography is spectacular. Sabu Cyril's production design is very rich. Dhanya Balakrishnan's costumes are realistic and they are graceful when it comes to Janhvi Kapoor. Meanwhile, Aswin Mawle's costumes for Jr NTR are stylish. The VFX is top-class and the action is mass-appealing. A Sreekar Prasad's editing could have been slicker, especially in the second half.

Devara Part 1 Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, DEVARA - PART 1 suffers from a weak second half but makes up for the minuses with a terrific first half, clapworthy action scenes and mass-appealing avatar of Jr NTR. At the box office, it has the potential to grow in the Hindi markets gradually. The lack of competition until October 11 can also prove beneficial.

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DEVARA - PART 1 makes up for the minuses with clapworthy action Movie Review: Movie Review: DEVARA - PART 1 makes up for the minuses with clapworthy action

Star Cast: Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan

Director: Koratala Siva

Devara Part 1 Movie Review Synopsis:

DEVARA - PART 1 is the story of a brave sea warrior. The year is 1984. Devara (Jr NTR) lives near Ratnagiri, on the Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border. He, Bhaira (Saif Ali Khan) and others are involved in smuggling goods illegally through the sea. His ancestors fought bravely against the British but after independence, they were neglected. Hence, they resorted to crime to make ends meet. Devara is well respected for his bravery and sensibility and Bhaira always felt jealous due to his popularity. The coast guard officials increase surveillance due to increased smuggling. Hence, Devara advises his villagers to avoid any such activity for a while. But when Muruga (Murli Sharma) offers them an offer they can't refuse, Bhaira accepts it. Devara refuses to join them but gives in when his aide, Rayappa (Srikanth), advises him that his team will get killed in his absence. Devara reluctantly joins and sadly, a Coast Guard official Irfan catches them red-handed. He makes them realize that they are smuggling weapons and explosives and it is being used to create havoc in the country. Irfan also informs that these same weapons were used to kill a boy from their village recently in an ambush. Devara gets a big jolt. He makes it clear that neither will he smuggle goods nor will he allow anyone from his village to do so. Some villagers protest but Devara singlehandedly defeats them. Hence, they have no choice but to accept his order. Bhaira is enraged but he doesn't show. He pretends to have accepted Devara's suggestion. However, he secretly hatches a plan to kill him. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Devara Part 1 Movie Story Review: Koratala Siva's story is promising. Koratala Siva's screenplay is simple and effective till a certain point. Later, the writing goes for a toss. Koratala Siva's dialogues and Kausar Munir's Hindi dialogues are okay.

Koratala Siva's direction is a mixed bag. He handles the scale and grandeur with panache. He also gives supreme mass treatment to the film and presents Jr NTR in a way that his fans would love. A few scenes will lead to claps like Devara saving the coast guard and Devara throwing the container down the hill. The intermission point is when the film goes on a high. It's also creatively executed.

But trouble arises as soon as the second half begins. The romantic track is forced while the track of Vara (Jr NTR) is not as exciting as that of Devara. The twist is interesting but it's also predictable. There are also jumps in the narrative and in short, it turns into a messy affair. The final scene is supposed to startle the viewers but instead, it looks like a copy of one of the biggest Pan-India hits of all time.

Devara Part 1 Movie Review Performances: Jr NTR rises above the substandard script and performs like a pro. As Vara, he’s not the best but as Devara, he’s terrific and sets the screen on fire. Saif Ali Khan looks menacing and gives a strong performance. He induces terror just through his eyes and body language and that’s his big achievement. Janhvi Kapoor looks stunning and gives an okay performance. Sadly, she’s hardly there for around 10 minutes and also appears only in the second half. Prakash Raj (Singappa) is dependable, as always. Shruti Marathe (Devara's wife) leaves a mark. Talluri Rameswari (Devara's mother) lends able support. Srikanth, Murali Sharma, Abhimanyu Singh (DSP Tulasi) and the actors playing Irfan, Padma and Pasura do well.

Devara Part 1 movie music and other technical aspects: Anirudh Ravichander's music is disappointing. 'Ayudha Pooja' comes at a great juncture while 'Fear Song' is well picturized.'Dheere Dheere' is needlessly added while 'Daavudi' is missing. Anirudh Ravichander's background score has a heroic feel.

Rathnavelu ISC's cinematography is spectacular. Sabu Cyril's production design is very rich. Dhanya Balakrishnan's costumes are realistic and they are graceful when it comes to Janhvi Kapoor. Meanwhile, Aswin Mawle's costumes for Jr NTR are stylish. The VFX is top-class and the action is mass-appealing. A Sreekar Prasad's editing could have been slicker, especially in the second half.

Devara Part 1 Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, DEVARA - PART 1 suffers from a weak second half but makes up for the minuses with a terrific first half, clapworthy action scenes and mass-appealing avatar of Jr NTR. At the box office, it has the potential to grow in the Hindi markets gradually. The lack of competition until October 11 can also prove beneficial.

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DEVARA - PART 1 makes up for the minuses with clapworthy action Movie Review: Movie Review: DEVARA - PART 1 makes up for the minuses with clapworthy action

Star Cast: Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan

Director: Koratala Siva

Devara - Part 1 Movie Review Synopsis:

DEVARA - PART 1 is the story of a brave sea warrior. The year is 1984. Devara (Jr NTR) lives near Ratnagiri, on the Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border. He, Bhaira (Saif Ali Khan) and others are involved in smuggling goods illegally through the sea. His ancestors fought bravely against the British but after independence, they were neglected. Hence, they resorted to crime to make ends meet. Devara is well respected for his bravery and sensibility and Bhaira always felt jealous due to his popularity. The coast guard officials increase surveillance due to increased smuggling. Hence, Devara advises his villagers to avoid any such activity for a while. But when Muruga (Murli Sharma) offers them an offer they can't refuse, Bhaira accepts it. Devara refuses to join them but gives in when his aide, Rayappa (Srikanth), advises him that his team will get killed in his absence. Devara reluctantly joins and sadly, a Coast Guard official Irfan catches them red-handed. He makes them realize that they are smuggling weapons and explosives and it is being used to create havoc in the country. Irfan also informs that these same weapons were used to kill a boy from their village recently in an ambush. Devara gets a big jolt. He makes it clear that neither will he smuggle goods nor will he allow anyone from his village to do so. Some villagers protest but Devara singlehandedly defeats them. Hence, they have no choice but to accept his order. Bhaira is enraged but he doesn't show. He pretends to have accepted Devara's suggestion. However, he secretly hatches a plan to kill him. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Devara - Part 1 Movie Story Review: Koratala Siva's story is promising. Koratala Siva's screenplay is simple and effective till a certain point. Later, the writing goes for a toss. Koratala Siva's dialogues and Kausar Munir's Hindi dialogues are okay.

Koratala Siva's direction is a mixed bag. He handles the scale and grandeur with panache. He also gives supreme mass treatment to the film and presents Jr NTR in a way that his fans would love. A few scenes will lead to claps like Devara saving the coast guard and Devara throwing the container down the hill. The intermission point is when the film goes on a high. It's also creatively executed.

But trouble arises as soon as the second half begins. The romantic track is forced while the track of Vara (Jr NTR) is not as exciting as that of Devara. The twist is interesting but it's also predictable. There are also jumps in the narrative and in short, it turns into a messy affair. The final scene is supposed to startle the viewers but instead, it looks like a copy of one of the biggest Pan-India hits of all time.

Devara - Part 1 Movie Review Performances: Jr NTR rises above the substandard script and performs like a pro. As Vara, he’s not the best but as Devara, he’s terrific and sets the screen on fire. Saif Ali Khan looks menacing and gives a strong performance. He induces terror just through his eyes and body language and that’s his big achievement. Janhvi Kapoor looks stunning and gives an okay performance. Sadly, she’s hardly there for around 10 minutes and also appears only in the second half. Prakash Raj (Singappa) is dependable, as always. Shruti Marathe (Devara's wife) leaves a mark. Talluri Rameswari (Devara's mother) lends able support. Srikanth, Murali Sharma, Abhimanyu Singh (DSP Tulasi) and the actors playing Irfan, Padma and Pasura do well.

Devara - Part 1 movie music and other technical aspects: Anirudh Ravichander's music is disappointing. 'Ayudha Pooja' comes at a great juncture while 'Fear Song' is well picturized.'Dheere Dheere' is needlessly added while 'Daavudi' is missing. Anirudh Ravichander's background score has a heroic feel.

Rathnavelu ISC's cinematography is spectacular. Sabu Cyril's production design is very rich. Dhanya Balakrishnan's costumes are realistic and they are graceful when it comes to Janhvi Kapoor. Meanwhile, Aswin Mawle's costumes for Jr NTR are stylish. The VFX is top-class and the action is mass-appealing. A Sreekar Prasad's editing could have been slicker, especially in the second half.

Devara - Part 1 Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, DEVARA - PART 1 suffers from a weak second half but makes up for the minuses with a terrific first half, clapworthy action scenes and mass-appealing avatar of Jr NTR. At the box office, it has the potential to grow in the Hindi markets gradually. The lack of competition until October 11 can also prove beneficial.

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BINNY AND FAMILY is a clean family entertainer with a very strong second half Movie Review: BINNY AND FAMILY is a clean family entertainer

Star Cast: Anjini Dhawan, Pankaj Kapur

Director: Ssanjay Tripaathy

Binny And Family Movie Review Synopsis: BINNY AND FAMILY is the story of a young, rebellious girl. Bindiya Singh aka Binny (Anjini Dhawan) stays with her parents Vinay (Rajesh Kumar) and mother Radhika (Charu Shankar) in London, UK. The Singh family had relocated from Pune to London 5 years ago. Binny had problems adjusting but she never complained. Her best friend is Bhavesh Patel aka BP (Naman Tripathy), who also relocated to the UK at around the same time. All is going well until one day, S N Singh (Pankaj Kapoor), Vinay’s father, calls to inform that like every year, he and his wife Sharda (Himani Shivpuri) are flying down to London to reside with them for two months. This would mean that Binny will have to share her room with her grandparents. She is fine doing it every year but this year, she realizes that she’ll face a problem as her board exams are coming up. Days before S N Singh and Sharda were about to reach London, Binny and her parents hide alcohol bottles and ash tray from their house along with objectionable banners in Binny’s room. Once the grandparents are in London, life becomes difficult for Binny and her parents as they make sure the patriarch doesn’t admonish them. Some issues crop up but they sail through. S N Singh and Sharda return to India. Life is back to normal for Binny and her parents until one day, they get a jolt. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Binny And Family Movie Story Review: Ssanjay Tripaathy's story is entertaining and very relatable. Ssanjay Tripaathy's screenplay is effective. The writer has loaded the narrative with very funny and touching moments which will surely appeal to audiences of all ages. Also, showing a family facing problems because of guests invading their space is very relatable for Indian audiences. Ssanjay Tripaathy and Naman Tripaathy's dialogues are sharp and also funny in places.

Ssanjay Tripathyy’s direction is first-rate. He treats the film simply and that’s his biggest strength. The characters are well fleshed out and presented and also, unlike certain films in this space, BINNY AND FAMILY doesn’t antagonize the younger or even the older generation. He shows the plusses and minuses of both. His comment about effective communication comes out very well. In fact, the second half is the soul of the film and it takes the impact to dizzying heights.

On the flipside, the film’s first half is just decent. Of course, the second half is a winner but before the interval, there are instances where one might wonder where the film is heading. The track of Binny and Dhruv (Ti Khan) doesn’t have the desired impact. Lastly, a lot of dialogues are in English. Ideally, a film like this should have been released in the original Hinglish as well as dubbed Hindi versions.

BINNY AND FAMILY starts on an okay note. The fun begins once Binny learns that her grandparents are arriving in London. The scene where S N Singh gets angry over Binny sneaking out late at night is memorable. The other scenes that are well executed are Binny’s parents celebrating once S N Singh and Sharda leave and Binny’s outburst just before the intermission point. Post-interval, the film takes a dramatic turn. The Bihar sequence is great and the film goes on another level once the Singh’s come back to London. The climax is touching.

Binny And Family Movie Review Performances: Anjini Dhawan makes a solid debut. She plays the difficult role with ease and also handles the lead part ably. Her dialogue delivery is also worthy. Pankaj Kapur rocks the show. The veteran actor has given several memorable performances but his act in BINNY AND FAMILY is one of his most accomplished ones. He does great in the first half but watch out for him post-interval. Rajesh Kumar and Charu Shankar are natural. Naman Tripathy is adorable and is the surprise of the film. Ti Khan is dashing and gives a fine performance. The actors playing Sanaya and Dr Ghosh are decent.

Binny And Family movie music and other technical aspects: Lalit Pandit's music doesn’t have a lasting impact but works well in the narrative. Both versions of 'Kuch Hamare' and 'Zindagi' are soulful. Arjuna Harjai's background score is appropriate while Mohit Puri's cinematography is breathtaking. The film has been shot in some beautiful locations in the UK. Leena Bhandula's production design is appealing. The house of the Singh family is quite nicely decked up. Himanshi Nijhawan's costumes are straight out of life. Sourabh Prabhudesai's is smooth.

Binny And Family Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, BINNY AND FAMILY is a clean family entertainer with a very strong second half. It appeals to viewers of all ages and hence, has the potential to surprise if the target audience gives it a thumbs up.

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DEVARA - PART 1 suffers from a weak second half but makes up with a terrific first half Movie Review: DEVARA - PART 1 suffers from a weak second half

Star Cast: Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan

Director: Koratala Siva

Devara - Part 1 Movie Review Synopsis:

DEVARA - PART 1 is the story of a brave sea warrior. The year is 1984. Devara (Jr NTR) lives near Ratnagiri, on the Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border. He, Bhaira (Saif Ali Khan) and others are involved in smuggling goods illegally through the sea. His ancestors fought bravely against the British but after independence, they were neglected. Hence, they resorted to crime to make ends meet. Devara is well respected for his bravery and sensibility and Bhaira always felt jealous due to his popularity. The coast guard officials increase surveillance due to increased smuggling. Hence, Devara advises his villagers to avoid any such activity for a while. But when Muruga (Murli Sharma) offers them an offer they can't refuse, Bhaira accepts it. Devara refuses to join them but gives in when his aide, Rayappa (Srikanth), advises him that his team will get killed in his absence. Devara reluctantly joins and sadly, a Coast Guard official Irfan catches them red-handed. He makes them realize that they are smuggling weapons and explosives and it is being used to create havoc in the country. Irfan also informs that these same weapons were used to kill a boy from their village recently in an ambush. Devara gets a big jolt. He makes it clear that neither will he smuggle goods nor will he allow anyone from his village to do so. Some villagers protest but Devara singlehandedly defeats them. Hence, they have no choice but to accept his order. Bhaira is enraged but he doesn't show. He pretends to have accepted Devara's suggestion. However, he secretly hatches a plan to kill him. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Devara - Part 1 Movie Story Review: Koratala Siva's story is promising. Koratala Siva's screenplay is simple and effective till a certain point. Later, the writing goes for a toss. Koratala Siva's dialogues and Kausar Munir's Hindi dialogues are okay.

Koratala Siva's direction is a mixed bag. He handles the scale and grandeur with panache. He also gives supreme mass treatment to the film and presents Jr NTR in a way that his fans would love. A few scenes will lead to claps like Devara saving the coast guard and Devara throwing the container down the hill. The intermission point is when the film goes on a high. It's also creatively executed.

But trouble arises as soon as the second half begins. The romantic track is forced while the track of Vara (Jr NTR) is not as exciting as that of Devara. The twist is interesting but it's also predictable. There are also jumps in the narrative and in short, it turns into a messy affair. The final scene is supposed to startle the viewers but instead, it looks like a copy of one of the biggest Pan-India hits of all time.

Devara - Part 1 Movie Review Performances: Jr NTR rises above the substandard script and performs like a pro. As Vara, he’s not the best but as Devara, he’s terrific and sets the screen on fire. Saif Ali Khan looks menacing and gives a strong performance. He induces terror just through his eyes and body language and that’s his big achievement. Janhvi Kapoor looks stunning and gives an okay performance. Sadly, she’s hardly there for around 10 minutes and also appears only in the second half. Prakash Raj (Singappa) is dependable, as always. Shruti Marathe (Devara's wife) leaves a mark. Talluri Rameswari (Devara's mother) lends able support. Srikanth, Murali Sharma, Abhimanyu Singh (DSP Tulasi) and the actors playing Irfan, Padma and Pasura do well.

Devara - Part 1 movie music and other technical aspects: Anirudh Ravichander's music is disappointing. 'Ayudha Pooja' comes at a great juncture while 'Fear Song' is well picturized.'Dheere Dheere' is needlessly added while 'Daavudi' is missing. Anirudh Ravichander's background score has a heroic feel.

Rathnavelu ISC's cinematography is spectacular. Sabu Cyril's production design is very rich. Dhanya Balakrishnan's costumes are realistic and they are graceful when it comes to Janhvi Kapoor. Meanwhile, Aswin Mawle's costumes for Jr NTR are stylish. The VFX is top-class and the action is mass-appealing. A Sreekar Prasad's editing could have been slicker, especially in the second half.

Devara - Part 1 Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, DEVARA - PART 1 suffers from a weak second half but makes up for the minuses with a terrific first half, clapworthy action scenes and mass-appealing avatar of Jr NTR. At the box office, it has the potential to grow in the Hindi markets gradually. The lack of competition until October 11 can also prove beneficial.

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YUDHRA suffers from a routine and predictable plot but the direction makes it watchable Movie Review: YUDHRA suffers from a routine and predictable plot

Star Cast: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Malavika Mohanan

Director: Ravi Udyawar

Yudhra Movie Review Synopsis: YUDHRA is the story of an angry young man. Girish Dixit (Saurabh Gokhale) is an honest police officer who deals a huge blow to the drug mafia in India. He and his pregnant wife Prerna (Sharvari Deshpande) get killed in a road accident. The doctors, however, are able to save the child miraculously. Girish's police colleague Kartik Rathore (Gajraj Rao) adopts the child, and he's named Yudhra. Since childhood, his only friend has been Nikhat, the daughter of Rehman, also a cop and a friend of Kartik. Yudhra (Siddhant Chaturvedi) grows up with anger issues. He also becomes a rebel without a cause, which becomes a cause of concern for Kartik, since he is now in public life. Rehman suggests that Yudhra should be enrolled in NCTA (National Cadet Training Academy) and then he can get into the armed forces and serve the country. Nikhat (Malavika Mohanan), who is studying to become a doctor, convinces him. Yudhra is doing well at NCTA when one day, he almost kills a civilian over a fight. Yudhra is rusticated from NCTA and he's imprisoned for 9 months. Rehman asks him to channel his anger just like how his father did and help him fight the drug mafia. He also reveals to Yudhra that his father was killed by the biggest drug lord, Sikandar (Joao Mario). Yudhra agrees. His first mission is now to befriend Naidu (Parmeshwar K R), who is a trusted aide of Feroz (Raj Arjun), the second biggest drug lord. He used to work once for Sikandar and now, they are sworn enemies. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Yudhra Movie Story Review: Shridhar Raghavan's story is routine. Shridhar Raghavan's screenplay is weak as the writing gives a feeling of been-there-done-that. But a few scenes are well thought out. Farhan Akhtar and Akshat Ghildial's dialogues are okay. A film like this ought to have clapworthy dialogues. Moreover, the scene where a character suggests that it’s easier to kill someone in Portugal than in India might lead to unintentional laughter in cinemas.

Ravi Udyawar's direction is stylish and saves the film to some extent. There's a lot of thought which has gone in each and every shot and it makes the film watchable. A scene where Ravi shows his brilliance is the chase sequence in Portugal and the madness, which ensues in the music shop. The scene in the bathroom towards the end is also quite novel. The film also has been mounted on a huge scale and this makes it apt for the big screen.

On the flipside, the story reminds one of DON (1976) and many other films. Hence, one can guess a few twists from a mile away. A scene at an important juncture in the film seems like a rip-off of a scene from ANIMAL (2023). A few developments are bewildering. The manner in which Yudhra is able to eliminate a dreaded fugitive without any effort is laughable. The makers could have at least shown him facing some challenges before achieving his target. The scene in the jail is unexciting and the amount of bloodshed puts viewers off. The film also doesn't end on a high.

Yudhra | Official Trailer | Siddhant Chaturvedi | Malavika Mohanan | Raghav Juyal | Ravi Udyawar

Yudhra Movie Review Performances: Siddhant Chaturvedi gives his best shot. He is well built and hence, when he fights multiple baddies at the same time, he looks convincing. Malavika Mohanan looks stunning and delivers a confident performance. She looks great in the action scenes. Raghav Juyal (Shafiq), last seen in a KILL (2024), plays a villain here as well and yet again, he is terrific. Ram Kapoor is dependable while Gajraj Rao lends able support. Raj Arjun is decent and hams in the climax. Shilpa Shukla and Joao Mario are wasted. Saurabh Gokhale, Sharvari Deshpande, Parmeshwar K R, Zhokhoi Chuzho (Baghol), Jared (young Yudhra) and Drashti Bhanushali (young Nikhat) are okay. 

Yudhra movie music and other technical aspects: The music is poor. A film like this should have been a chartbuster. 'Sohni Lagdi' and 'Hatt Jaa Baaju' fail to entice. 'Saathiya' is well shot but the song is not memorable at all. Sanchit and Ankit Balhara's background score, however, is praiseworthy and innovative.

Jay Pinak Oza's cinematography is splendid, and the various locales have been shot breathtakingly. Federico Cueva and Sunil Rodrigues' action is needlessly gory in many places. Rupin Suchak's production design is appealing. Shaleena Nathani and Sabina Halder's costumes are rich, especially the ones worn by the lead actors. Tushar Parekh and Anand Subaya's editing is slick.

Yudhra Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, YUDHRA suffers from a routine and predictable plot but is watchable due to the direction and performances. At the box office, the film will get benefit of cheap tickets on the occasion of National Cinema Day.

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TRANSFORMERS ONE lacks humour and is unconvincing but features a gripping climax Movie Review: Movie Review: TRANSFORMERS ONE lacks humour and is unconvincing

Star Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson

Director: Josh Cooley

Transformers One Movie Review Synopsis: TRANSFORMERS ONE tells the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron. Orion Pax (Chris Hemsworth) is a cog-less miner robot who lives in the city of Iacon, which is located on the planet Cybertron. His best friend is D-16 (Brian Tyree Henry) and like other miners, they also look upto Sentinel Prime (Jon Hamm), the beloved head of Cybertron. Sentinel is trying to find the Matrix of Leadership; in its absence, Cyberton's Energon rivers have dried up. As a result, Orion and many others are mining to find the Energon. One day, Sentinel Prime announces a holiday and organizes Iacon 5000, a racing competition in which the Transformers participate. Orion convinces D-16 to participate in the race using jetpacks. They lose but become the talk of the town. Sentinel Prime acknowledges their effort but the authoritarian security bot Darkwing (Isaac C Singleton Jr) banishes them in sublevel 50. Here, both meet the eccentric B-127 (Keegan-Michael Key). In the heap of garbage on this level, they find a chip that has a recording of one of Cybertron's long-lost founders and the holder of the Matrix of Leadership, Alpha Trion. The chip also has a map of the Matrix of Leadership. Orion Pax, D-16 and B-127 escape from the sublevel and attempt to find the Matrix. They are reluctantly joined by ex-miner head Elita-1 (Scarlett Johansson). The adventurous journey opens their eyes and also turns friends into foes. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Transformers One Movie Story Review: Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari's story is entertaining, especially for the fans of the series. Eric Pearson, Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari's screenplay is engaging but is unexciting in places. The dialogues are normal and some one-liners raise laughs.

Josh Cooley's direction is decent. He packs a lot in just 104 minutes and yet, it doesn't look like he's recklessly rushing through the narrative. The animation is appealing and different from the one seen in films of Disney and DreamWorks. The climax is very engaging and will keep viewers glued to their seats. There might also be claps and hoots in some of the scenes.

On the flipside, though the animation is great, it also gets overwhelming. This is especially true during the fight scene when there are too many characters and extras in a frame. One might even lose track of what's exactly happening. A few jokes don't land well. In fact, there could have been a lot more funny dialogues in the film. Lastly, D-16 suddenly turns into a negative character. Agreed he is angry upon knowing Sentinel's truth. But it catches viewers unaware of how he becomes an altogether different person within minutes.

Transformers One Movie Review Performances: Chris Hemsworth uses his voice efficiently for the lead character. The same applies to Brian Tyree Henry. Scarlett Johansson suits the part. Her voice is distinct and hence, anyone can guess that she’s the one behind the mic. Keegan-Michael Key does the best job and adds a lot to the film’s humour quotient. Laurence Fishburne (Alpha Trion) leaves a mark with his baritone voice. Jon Hamm, Isaac C Singleton Jr and Vanessa Liguori (Airachni) are decent.

Transformers One movie music and other technical aspects: Brian Tyler's music has the typical Hollywood biggie feel. Christopher Batty's cinematography is breath taking. Jason William Scheier's production design is vibrant. The animation, as aforementioned, is top-class and it stands out. Lynn Hobson's editing is slick.

Transformers One Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, TRANSFORMERS ONE lacks humour in sufficient doses and gets unconvincing in the second half. But it makes up for these minuses with a gripping climax, fast-paced narrative and appealing animation. At the box office, it will get the benefit of reduced ticket prices as part of the celebrations of National Cinema Day.

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ADBHUT is a watchable horror film, despite its minuses. But it should have been released on OTT Movie Review: ADBHUT is a watchable horror film, despite its minuses

Star Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Diana Penty, Rohan Mehra

Director: Sabbir Khan

Adbhut Movie Review Synopsis: ADBHUT is the story of a detective solving a complicated case. Aditya Rawat (Rohan Mehra), MD of Good Life Hospital shifts to a sleepy hill station near Shimla with his wife Shruti Rawat (Shreya Dhanwanthary). Shruti is suffering from depression and is on meds. Suddenly, mysterious things start happening in their new mansion. When things go out of control, Aditya and Shruti hire a private detective, Gajraj Awasthi (Nawazuddin Siddiqui). Gajraj begins his investigation but is unable to understand the source of the mysterious and eerie happenings in their lives. During an event at Good Life Hospital, things go haywire and Aditya and Shruti almost get killed. Gajraj goes through the footage of the event and realizes that a woman named Mary Mathews (Diana Penty) was present and her behaviour was suspicious. Gajraj keeps a tab on her and is stunned to learn that she has no social media presence. No one is aware where she’s from. As Gajraj digs deep, he realizes that her name might not even be Mary Mathews. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Adbhut Movie Story Review: Sabbir Khan's story is decent though it gets clichéd at places. Sabbir Khan's screenplay is engaging but many of the spooky moments give viewers a been-there-done-that feeling. Sabbir Khan's dialogues are sharp. A few lines of Nawazuddin Siddiqui fail to make the desired impact.

Sabbir Khan's direction is fine. He’s known to make mass films like HEROPANTI [2014], BAAGHI [2016], MUNNA MICHAEL [2017], NIKAMMA [2022], etc. ADBHUT is in a completely different space, and he does justice to the genre. He handles a few scenes with élan like Mary running behind Aditya’s car, the madness in the church, etc. The scene where the fan comes flying towards Aditya and Shruti is terrifying. One might guess that the film will take a certain path. But it doesn’t and that makes the suspense unpredictable.

On the flipside, Sabbir falters with certain scenes meant to induce fear due to the clichéd approach. Gajraj’s investigation, in places, also raises questions, especially why he doesn’t approach Mary the second time. The fan-flying scene sets the mood. But it’s bewildering that such a shocking episode, which happened in front of almost a hundred people, doesn’t snowball into a controversy. A hundred witnesses move on in their lives as if it's an everyday occurrence! Lastly, the climax of such films is when the tension and horror levels go on a high. Nothing of that sort happens here and that might disappoint those expecting a horrifying finale. Thankfully, the suspense makes up for it to some extent.

Adbhut Movie Review Performances: Nawazuddin Siddiqui delivers a fair performance and is apt for such a part. However, his dialogue delivery in some scenes seems rehearsed. Shreya Dhanwanthary gets into the skin of her character and is quite good. However, her screen time is limited. Diana Penty rocks the show. What also works in her favour is that she has never done a role like this before. Rohan Mehra gives a fine performance. Sohila Kapur (Amy’s mother), Shashank Shende (Ramakant Yadav; truck driver) and the actors playing Gajraj’s wife, Gajraj’s assistant Sonu and Rakesh Malhotra are fine. Sanjay Gurbaxani (Priest) is wasted.

Adbhut movie music and other technical aspects: ADBHUT is a song-less film. Julius Packiam's background score has a cinematic feel. Binod Pradhan's cinematography is splendid, and the locales of Himachal Pradesh are captured beautifully. Rajat Poddar's production design is appealing. Sonakshi Raaj and Kartik Damani's costumes are realistic yet glamorous. Amin Khatib's action and Image Device's VFX add to the horror quotient. Manan Sagar's editing is smooth.

Adbhut Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, ADBHUT is a watchable horror film, despite its minuses. Looking at its star cast and merits, it should have been released ideally on an OTT platform first rather than being premiered on a television channel.

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