Blackout

Blackout is a comedy thriller film directed by devang bhavsar.

The film started on a good note. Seeing vikrant massey in an animated character was not on my cards in big 2024, but he acted really well. That is the good thing about great actors, they can pull off diverse roles. The film gets a boost once sunil grover enters, and good lord he gobbles up with his screen presence. He outshadowed massey in various sequences. The black comedy, dispersed throughout guides the film. The lines given to karan sonawane and saurabh gadge are hilarious. They always come up with some crackers in between conversations. Mouni roy really needs to work on her acting. Ruhani sharma, anant joshi, jisshu sengupta and other fringe characters were decent.

The second half literally wanders around to hundred directions. Anything and everything was happening in the second half. Twists after twists were coming but only one or two worked. How will the rest work without some good breathing space between scenes. After a point, the scenes looked reverse engineered. It didn't happen because of logic, but because of convenience. The screenplay, was losing steam because of this and suffers.

The background score is great, I would say. The suspense and adrenaline is pumped up by the score. Some old songs are used with some wacky humour. I like that the film knows what it's doing and breaks the clatter sometimes. Because, in some scenes the chaos was overpowering the storytelling. The humour felt off to me in various scenes. The dialogues were not up to the mark. The scenes where massey imagines diamonds and jewels falling from the sky is brilliant. The editing style of the film is also pretty good.

I wish the second half didn't throw so many curveballs in my direction. I would have loved it more.

Blackout (2024) plunges viewers into a single, blackout-stricken night in Pune, India. Crime reporter Lenny D'Souza (Vikrant Massey) finds himself at the center of the chaos after a car accident leads him to a van full of dead men and cash. The ensuing events involve a motley crew of characters, including a hilarious alcoholic (Sunil Grover), dimwitted thieves (Karan Sonaware & Saurabh Ghadge), and a damsel-in-distress (Mouni Roy).

Vikrant Massey shines as the harried Lenny, perfectly capturing his desperation and growing paranoia. Sunil Grover steals the show with his delightfully unhinged portrayal of Bewdya, offering genuine laugh-out-loud moments. The blackout creates a tense atmosphere, and the initial car crash sparks curiosity about the hidden secrets within the van.

The film tries to juggle too many characters and subplots, leading to a messy narrative that loses focus. The introduction of new characters in the second half feels forced, and some plot twists are predictable. Blackout attempts to be a dark comedy, but the humor lands inconsistently. The attempts at emotional drama also feel out of place. The camerawork and editing are serviceable but don't particularly stand out.

Blackout has its moments, thanks to the strong performances of Massey and Grover. However, the uneven screenplay and tonal inconsistencies prevent it from reaching its full potential. If you're looking for a fast-paced, light-hearted comedy, this might not be the best choice. But if you're curious about a film that takes a wild ride through a blackout night, it might be worth a watch with lowered expectations.

This movie is about Lenny D'Souza, a sting operation journalist who leaves his home to buy eggs during an electricity blackout and gets a jackpot, but that night turns his life upside down.

If the screenplay was better, the storyline could make a more engaging movie with good twists and turns. The guys who pull Lenny's legs to their advantage don't add any serious conflict to the movie to create a thrill. When Bewdya was revealed to be Asgar, the don who went undercover, it captured my attention. But his arc was underwhelming as a drunkard gets sober conveniently and becomes an action hero.

The characters Thik and Thak initially start as threats to Lenny but turn out to be his allies as the movie progresses, which is not well written. Lenny's wife's true intention is a poor decision as it is the biggest twist in the movie. It is an inappropriate twist to be placed in a movie that deals with multiple plots like a gang war, rivals from Lenny's profession, etc. My initial thought on the private investigator (before he revealed himself) was that he was a rival reporter who envied Lenny's growth. It would have been better if they portrayed him in that way. I was fed up with the climax because it leads to a sequel (which makes me hate this movie even more) and it is conveniently written.

The actors did a decent job as they didn't have any scope to express their talent. The casting was good, but Mouni Roy felt unnecessary as her character comes for a wasted twist. She is a gimmick to pull the audience. I understand that she is a beautiful woman and a great dancer, but when it comes to acting, she looks amateur to me. The music and cinematography are decent.

Overall, it is an underwhelming movie. If you have time to waste, you can definitely watch this movie.

Only reason to watch this movie is Sunil Grover. Other cast just irritate you.

1. story: 5/10. First half = 3/10, 2nd half = 5/10.

2. Direction: 4/10 extremely bad. I mean you are making a thriller comedy movie.. have some decency and don't frame the movie in action genre.

But, Two shot were awesome.. one of them was Sunil Grover introduction. It was like... you're watching a 90's movie.

3. music and bgm = okay okay 4/10

Rest are just fine. There is nothing more to talk about this movie. It's just a normal boring movie.. That's why I rated it 4/10.

Conclusion: if you want to watch it then go... personally, I won't recomended you to go.

This movie stands in between Silver screen and B grade movie. Prefer whatever you need.

It's the same gener of "Monica, O my Darling" . I mean who watches this gener.. like how overly dramatic you can be for a two liner story.

And even you try it.. you put the story instead of acting and craft... which already is less in your account.

That's why this gener is utter nonsense.

Honestly, this movie felt lackluster. The acting seemed exaggerated, and the storyline was all over the place. It revolves around a guy's unfortunate night, attempting humor but falling short. With Vikrant Massey and Sunil Grover leading, the dynamic didn't quite hit the mark for my taste in comedy. Mouni Roy's inclusion felt unnecessary, as did most of the side characters. The plot lacked direction and excitement, despite its attempts at mystery drama. The only captivating aspect was the revealing inside the box, which unfortunately was predictable. Overall, it left me questioning its purpose.