Good enough though not scary
Watched this last Saturday. Of the many things I remember about it, the most distinct memory is of the uncontrollable giggles and laugh from the audiences. If not anything the movie was entertaining. Though I still asking myself, what did they found that funny?
It’s not an out-n-out horror film; it’s more a drama-cum-horror. I am tempted to assume that Ramu clearly never intended to make a horror film. Otherwise, he might not have kept the scary part for post interval. Probably, he just wanted to challenge the thought process of both people standing on the either side of superstitious beliefs. If that was his intention, then he has succeeded par excellence.
As usual, the characters have done an excellent job. Ramu has an eye for talent. Right from the main protagonist, Sudip to the victim kid Ahsaas Channa and the house-maid, each have contributed their best to portray the characters convincingly. You feel as if you are inside the minds of these characters. You can sense their emotions. That’s the power of their acting.
The story is simple and offers nothing new. But it’s the treatment that makes all the difference. Ramu’s predictable style is worth admiring. Though this particular film is average and not one of his best offering, yet in some parts you get to see the glimpse of the Genius.
What I liked was the way he challenged and changed the beliefs of the two main protagonists. Also the fact that how he slowly lets the fear creep into you as he with all his intention is trying to drive you the other way. You feel that the next moment may be scary, but it is not. If one is just looking for frightening scenes, then one would miss the psychological arguments that the characters put forward. It’s these thought-provoking conversations that make the movie worthwhile.
Fairly stating, it’s a one-time watch movie.
