GautamP-2

Baida (2025) is a perfect example of how a potentially interesting script can be completely ruined due to weak direction, amateur acting, and zero production value. The concept might have had some promise on paper, but the way it has been executed on screen makes it nearly unbearable to sit through. I went in with low expectations but still ended up disappointed.

Firstly, let's talk about the production quality-or rather, the lack of it. This movie feels like it was shot on a shoestring budget, and it shows in every frame. Poor lighting, inconsistent sound, cheap sets, and awkward camera angles make it look more like a school project than a professional film. Honestly, even daily soaps on TV have better production standards these days. It seemed like someone just placed a camera in a random room and started shooting without any planning or direction.

Then comes the acting, which is possibly the worst part of Baida. The lead actor has zero screen presence and even less acting skill. His expressions are flat, dialogue delivery is robotic, and emotions? Non-existent. It felt like he was reading lines off a teleprompter for the first time in his life. Supporting actors were no better-stiff performances, overacting in some parts, and complete disinterest in others. The chemistry between characters was missing, making it hard to believe or care about anything that was going on.

The film tries to build emotional and dramatic moments, but fails miserably due to poor timing and terrible editing. Scenes that are meant to be intense come off as unintentionally funny. The pacing is painfully slow, and some scenes drag on for far too long without adding any value to the story. You keep waiting for something to happen, some twist or revelation, but all you get is disappointment layered over boredom.

One of the biggest letdowns is how the script-probably the only redeeming part of this mess-is completely wasted. It seems like there was an attempt to explore a meaningful theme, but that gets buried under cringe-worthy dialogues and incoherent storytelling. There's no proper buildup or character arc, and by the time the movie ends, you're left confused and frustrated about what the makers were even trying to convey.

Another major flaw is the technical aspect. The background score is jarring and out of sync with the emotions on screen. Sometimes it's too loud, sometimes awkwardly silent. The music does nothing to elevate the mood, and in some cases, it actually distracts from the scenes.

Also, the continuity errors and amateur mistakes are too frequent to ignore. In one scene, two characters are talking seriously while a plastic chair suddenly disappears from the frame mid-conversation. It's these silly details that show how careless and rushed the entire production was. No effort has been made to refine or polish the final product.

Overall, Baida is a textbook case of how not to make a movie. It's a 1 hour and 40-minute long test of patience. Watching it felt like a total waste of time. If you value your time and sanity, avoid this movie at all costs. Even watching a random daily soap episode would offer more entertainment and value.

Verdict: 1/10 - Just because 0 isn't allowed.