CTRL

Vikramaditya motwani has brought the best out of ananya pande as nella the gen z girl who faces a problem in her relationship . She takes help from an AI assistant and the story slowly unfolds after that . It will make you wonder how you are slowly giving the control of your life to someone else ( the technology) . This kind of story has mostly been told in black mirror already but motwani tells in a Bollywood style . I was pleasantly surprised by ananyas acting . Probably this is her comfort zone , she blends into this role perfectly . You can see her being comfortable in this role . Even her sorrows look real .

Story is the real hero here , bring something like this more where viewers would be able to understand now there is very thin line between personal and social life . There is nothing like privacy now. You are not in control anymore...

An eye opener thriller about digital world! Story revolves around a girl named Nella who comes in grab of an AI powered digital assistant which takes full control of her personal life. It is centred around the repercussions of internet, AI, AI powered deep fake voice, deep fake images etc. It is definitely a unique movie that alerts if we are prepared for the AI tech n the speed with which it is evolving in our lives. It's less of an entertainer but more of an educative movie. However, it's superficial n transactional movie while it could have been more intense n exemplary though it's no doubt new kind of a movie. Ananya Pandey has definitely done a decent job. Available in Netflix. My ratings 6/10!

One would find CTRL concept similar to few western movies but this Ananya Pandey starrer film is completely new to Bollywood. Screenplay quite similar to Missing or Searching, this Vikaramditya Motwane's creation focuses on current generation's dependability on social media.

Ananya's character named Nella who just broke up with her boyfriend trusts an AI to assist her to cope up with her relationship mishaps by providing it the access to her social life. Things go south when this AI takes full control of her life. A dark and gripping version of Black mirror, CTRL will make you think about AI influence on today's youth.

Ananya's performance is surprisingly good and she drives this thriller on her own. However, the narrative focuses solely on lead (Ananya), leaving the omnipotent AI God and conspiracy underexplored. Despite good performance and engaging plot, it leaves viewers craving complexity and depth.

From the start to the end it have a very gripping story. It kept me hooked to the very end the suspense and drama. This movie have a eerie and dark plot. It shows how tech companies not just have access to you data but life and if they want to they will not only sell your data but can write down your kundali from start to end.

This also goes to show that we as a society should keep these things in check and Govt need to establish some good law and regulations around Cyber Security.

Ananya Pandey & Vihaan Samat performance is remarkably good, especially Ananya. Supporting actors felt dull and that maybe cause they have less scene time.

I have watched some other tech/internet centric movies from Bollywood which are just bizarre, stupid and revolve around love life and melodrama.

I will say that it should be an 1:15min long film cause their are some still frames and it was clear they stretched the run time.

"CTRL" (2024) presents a chillingly relevant exploration of our digital lives, tapping into the anxieties of a generation increasingly reliant on technology. While the film offers a thought-provoking premise and a glimpse into the potential consequences of our online presence, it ultimately falls short of its full potential.

Ananya Panday delivers a commendable performance as the protagonist, navigating the complexities of her character's predicament with conviction. The film's exploration of themes such as online privacy, social media addiction, and the blurring lines between the virtual and real world is both timely and relevant.

However, "CTRL" suffers from pacing issues and a narrative that occasionally feels convoluted. While the central premise is intriguing, the execution could have benefited from a more focused approach. The film's attempts to delve into deeper philosophical questions about technology and human connection feel somewhat underdeveloped.

Despite its flaws, "CTRL" is a worthwhile watch for its thought-provoking premise and Ananya Panday's compelling performance. It serves as a cautionary tale about the potential dangers of our digital lives, prompting viewers to reflect on their own relationship with technology.