Martin

The *2024* release of *Martin* is not a direct remake of George A. Romero's 1977 psychological horror but rather a restoration and re-release that has drawn attention in recent years. Over the decades, Romero's *Martin* has gained considerable recognition, with some critics and fans considering it a cult classic for its unconventional take on vampirism. Due to this, a 4K restoration of the original was announced to bring the film back to audiences, preserving its place in horror history.

As the 2024 version aims to preserve the essence of the original, it focuses on enhancing the quality of Romero's work, offering modern audiences a clearer and more vivid presentation of the gritty, disturbing world Martin inhabits. The restoration uses the original 16mm camera negative to bring the colors, cinematography, and atmosphere back to life while maintaining the film's raw, low-budget aesthetic, which is part of its appeal.

Romero's *Martin* stands out for its realistic and grounded approach to horror, diverging from more popular and romanticized interpretations of vampires. In a horror landscape that often relies on supernatural elements, Martin's story offers a psychological angle, leaving audiences to question whether he is a vampire at all or simply mentally ill. By 2024, this concept resonates even more with contemporary viewers, given the increased focus on mental health and its intersection with horror.

The story remains the same: Martin, a young man who believes he is an 84-year-old vampire, moves to Pittsburgh to live with his superstitious cousin Cuda, who sees him as a Nosferatu-like monster. The tension between Martin's modern skepticism and Cuda's old-world belief system is central to the film's drama. The visual restoration enhances this dynamic, sharpening the contrasts between Martin's bleak urban surroundings and the dreamlike black-and-white flashbacks that allude to his delusions of vampirism.

In the 2024 version, this restoration effort is paired with bonus content that delves deeper into Romero's creative process and the film's enduring legacy. Many fans of Romero's work will appreciate the effort to bring back one of his lesser-known films, offering a new generation the chance to experience *Martin* as close to the director's original vision as possible. This re-release also serves as an exploration of how the film's themes of alienation, violence, and identity remain relevant in today's society.

The restored *Martin* brings a unique experience for viewers seeking a blend of psychological tension and horror without the typical tropes.

Martin is a self centered movie on dhruva surja, I don't know why he does acting, he should better go to acting classes . Worst vfx ever, heroine acting was good, decent story but worst dialogue deliveries,The special effects, which I assume took up the bulk of the budget, looked like they were created on a 2002 home computer. CGI explosions fill the screen with blinding colors but no sense of scale, purpose, or urgency. At times, it felt like the filmmakers simply gave up and decided to drown the audience in noise and poorly rendered space debris.

In conclusion, "Martin" is a cinematic black hole.

Unnecessary intense scenes. Heavy background music now and then will make us get headache.

Direction is focused too much on boasting lead actor than focusing on story and message it was to deliver.

Not to blame the lead male and female characters for their over acting but the director himself for it.

He executes many scenes influenced by KGF/Kabja.

Very small story which could be delivered in good way is stretched with illogical scenes and unwanted scenes and finally everyone is lost. Director tried to make it look like Hollywood movie but completely end up delivering movie that look unoriginal and it's neither Indian nor western.

There not proper story line Story not explained properly. There is no point in story. The dialogue is also very poor. Actors try to give their best but dialogue don't feel like powerful impact. As dialogue not matching with background music.

The visual in this movie is quite good but still it feels there is no point to show them. I personally don't like the movie. It becomes more better if it properly present. If in this movie there is little comedy and unnecessary part is deleted and main character and villan character background show properly then it could be more better movie. If anyone likes action movie, they don't like it. Because the action sequences don't complete properly.

Absolute garbage. The film opens with an intriguing premise but quickly devolves into over-the-top action sequences and convoluted twists that many critics found difficult to follow. While Sarja's action performance is praised, especially in the high-octane fight scenes, the film's poor CGI, weak dialogue, and lackluster character development detract from its appeal. Critics have pointed out that despite the heavy budget and ambitious scope, the movie feels disjointed, with style overshadowing substance. The supporting cast, including Vaibhavi Shandilya and Anveshi Jain, is underutilized, and the romantic subplot feels tacked on. Technical aspects like the background score by Ravi Basrur have also been criticized for failing to enhance the film's dramatic moments. Don't waste your time and energy, now days indian is all about Pakistan is bad and india is good.