Gaslight

I had hopes for this movie but the story seemed to be written just so Sara can act in a movie. There are just a couple of things in that movie which were good ideas, like the last killing. Overall it is 'not a good mystery' and it does not make any logical sense when things are revealed. As a viewer it seems like you are forced to admire the heroine when the truth comes out which actually feels like bad writing as it is so on the face and isn't done subtly at all. Overall, it feels quite lazily made and doesn't even justify the title. Actually the lantern seemed to be not even a gas one, may be it was electric, but that feels quite deceiving and pretentious then, like the entire movie.

Here's a thriller that never grips or thrills. From the first frame to the last this movies is mired in boredom and half away through you just want this to end and whatever little twists that come in the end hardly surprise you.

The story is about this princess played by Sara who is coming home to meet her father after ages and is welcomed by her step mom (Chitrangada) and the manager (Massey). But the father is no where to seen and her quest to figure out where he is begins. There is this distant annoying cousin, a police SP with some jump scare scenes to get your attention but unfortunately neither of the characters and scenes engage with you. And as mentioned above by the time the mystery is solved you hardly bother and just want this stupidity to end. The story and screenplay have no depth and direction is super weak.

Performances wise Massey does well along with Chitrangada who looks stunning in some scenes and emotes well. Sara as the main protagonist is completely bland and has nothing much to offer in this not so well written character.

So overall an avoidable fare ! Thank good they have not chosen the theatre route for this one or perhaps they knew.

If you are bored of feeling healthy you must watch this movie to get eye sprain and headache because hardly I have seen any light in the entire movie. I know that dark seen are being shooted at night only. But they can use small watt bulb at least so that we can watch what is happening in dark. While watching this movie you have to pressurise your eye to get pain in them following by headache. I am totally disappointed after watching it. 3 points are given for story line, the star cast used and role played by them. I heard that this movie was shooted in just 36 days. In such a short time span what can be expected.

Loved the overall dark theme of the movie,some good twists & turns are there. I am sure this movie is far better than Pathaan or Prem Ratan Dhan paayo, etc..After seeing such bad reviews,i thought to stop watching it for a min but then wanted to give it a try. Every director and storyteller has their way of delivering a plot & i was always interested that what's coming next. It kept the thrill intact & performances of everyone is great. Only at certain places in 1st half,the movie felt slower but later the pace was nice & ended really well. Not all movies can impress everyone,but i liked this movie.

Gaslight is a partially engaging, middling horror mystery which doesn't really get you excited or amused. The world building of a horror premise, the errieness of the atmosphere, dark colour grading , intriguing characters all had the potential to make this one a remarkable bollywood horror mystery but unfortunately due to tacky lead performance by Sara and dull second half screenplay makes the brilliant climax lose steam. Chitrangada and Vikrant Massey are formidable in their layered characters. Overall, a satisfactory mystery thriller which can is passable if you can ignore Sara's underwhelming act.