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The horror scenes are constrained and unsurprising and even inspire chuckling numerous times. You realize that something spooky anticipates you in the following scene and you're altogether prepared for it and more than getting frightened, it influences you to roar with laughter. The boisterous and spooky ambient melodies on consistently scene simply doesn't help the monstrously exhausting plot which tries its level best to drive you away from your seats.

We've seen emotions in different movies, however when the lead performing artists break into a song after every few scenes, that is what really frightens you.

What's more, to add to all the desolation, the end of the movie will leave you wincing intensely in light of the fact that you wouldn't generally realize what simply happened.

Vikram Bhatt's affinity with colonialism continues with 1921, depiction of huge vintage mansions of UK, scenic locations, Exorcism which has been highlights of the 1920 franchise. 1921 has nothing new to offer, rarely any scary ticks. The writers of the movie Vikram Bhatt and Esha Desai as an associate fails miserably. Vikram Bhatt it seems is taking inspiration from Ram Gopal Verma by churning out insipid horror movies. Vikram Bhatt's horror movie graph is on a downslide, 1920 and Haunted are a few successful movies that Bhatt have in is repertoire in the past decade. The plot of the movie revolves around Ayush ( Karan Kundra) who goes to York (UK) to excel in playing Piano. The sponsor is Wadia (Vikram Bhatt) and is the owner of a mansion Wadia Manor . Ayush serve as the concierge of this mansion to recompense his sponsorship. After a few day stay in the Wadia Manor Ayush experience paranormal situations and is being haunted by a spirit in a short stay. Ayush seeks help to counter the spirit from Rose ( Zarine Khan) who could see spirits and interact with them . Rose conveys Ayush to remember some unfortunate instance that might have happened with him in the last couple of days. Intially Ayush denies but later through a letter explains Rose about her interaction with Meher Wadia co owner of Wadia Manor. Meher tries to threat Ayush by giving her a warning about a revelation to her uncle Wadia ( Vikram Bhatt) about so many unwanted people visiting the mansion to listen Ayush play piano. The same night Meher accidentally gets killed and Ayush blames himself of killing her. Rest of the story needs to be resolved by Rose . How she gets all the details about Meher to identify the evil spirit. The rest of the story is about discovering the dark secret which haunts the past of both Rose and Ayush. I'll not be a spoiler to discuss the entire movie.

There is zero chemistry amongst the lead pair. Zarine acknowledged to appear sexy busty bosom looks beautiful and manages to showcase some acting skills in a few scenes. May be, primarily as she has not been given an opportunity to shed her clothes which is surprising. Karan Kundra as Ayush his debut as a lead actor in a hindi movie earler was seen in Mubarkaan. He looks jaded, lack luster without any screen presence clear indications that he cannot act.

The girl playing Rose's friend does a decent job and the Character named Vasudha is ok. Rest of the cast is all English players playing their respective characters. Vikram Bhatt as Wadia is passable. The main protagonist is Zarine in the film and can be said is her finest performance till date of whatever she has done earlier has been a flesh show. The positives of the movie are Cinematography, VFX are good Vikram Bhatt utilizes the modern technology but does not have a good script. Zarine who satisfies your eyes when she is on screen rest all is in sorry state. The Victorian era has been depicted with ease on the screen.

Areas of opportunity - The movie has been stretched like a chewing gum and there are too many twist and turn in a simple story that the viewers want to pull their hair. The direction of the movie is ok but the letdown is the script, screenplay bonded by age old techniques in horror that Bhatt showcase. Editing is also shoddy. Thankfully we have been spared of any exorcism in this movie. The songs sounded outdated and considering the lead being depicted as an inspiring musician more effort was needed in the music score. On the contrary Bhatt movies are known for excellent music scores. Background score is too loud and is a cacophony for ears. The movie is quite disappointing as we never get a scary moment. You might get one or two surprise indifferent faces to show some cheap thrills. Though I am cognizant of the fact that a monster or reformed faces does not necessarily fright you. Mr. Bhatt though has refrained from showing somebody possessed and the person flying and walking on the roofs. He had tried to create a fearful environment by flickering lights and dark ambience with the spirit suddenly appearing or passing. Overall 1921 is fourth installment of the 1920 franchise and is the weakest of the lot. Even 1920 London had a better ghost. Vikram need to quickly revamp his style of horror or else he will also fade like the Ramsays in 90's and RGV in the modern era.

Could have been better, loved the plot, some scenes were unnecessary, it wasn't scary though, also the actors were pretty bad & unnatural. I wish the script could have been executed in a better way.

Yes, you heard that one right. 1920 was not without its flaws, however the storytelling was gripping enough for many to overlook the discrepancies. Fast-forward to 1921. Story-line IS weak. There's nothing in this film that hasn't been seen in a Bollywood film. Core story: Boy meets girl. Love is in the offing. Boy/girl will do anything to save the other..... There is NO complexity in the plot. There is no development of characters and tons of flaws. Side slit dresses of the extras in 1920? Shower? Ballpoint pen? Lamp shades? "Mumbai(really?)"? Printed photographs on the newspapers? I was watching Knights of the Damned the other day which is an average b-grade flick produced in the UK. One would be in awe of the meticulous detail the producers have striven to achieve for a less-than mediocre film. Viram bhat a veteran, should be ashamed.

Hindi version of Insidious and Lights Out 's Ghost... Bad Acting and poor story line.. Don't waste your time to watch this movie..

The only attraction was zarine khan who tried her best to save this movie from falling apart but couldn't. An utter disappointment. Foolish storyline, pathetic plot, confused twists, bad dialogues, waste of money, waste of time. Throughout the movie we waited for something scary to happen. I'm giving it 1/10 because of one and only twist in the whole movie where zarine found that her beloved ayush was a soul and his body was on a hospital bed all the time.

We really need to understand that you can potray ghost like Villan. They are ghost, they really not require any dialogue or explanation. Above all when they see ghost in the movie like one in hotel, they were reacting perfectly normal. Pathetic

#1921Movie is a horror film, minus the horror part. Of course, u have the standard ingredients, like doors opening n shutting for no reason, bulbs flickering, scary whispers, haunted havelis n bad aatmas. The locations r excellent. Performances r decent. Some scenes r unintentionally funny. The lead couple, Kundra n Khan, is sheer eye candy. Rating 2/5.

The story cannot work alone to make a movie worth watching. This movie has content and given good actors and execution this could have been good movie overall. The film making is really poor. The acting and direction are severely compromised like unconnected scenes. Vikram Bhatt needs to jump out of the set-up stories and try to give us something new.

Vikram Bhatt's 1921 is so extraordinarily bad despite being lavishly produced that even the actors find it difficult to enact their characters, which is very much evident from their dull faces and duller dialogue delivery. TN.

Good acting by Karan Kundra, good location, very good music and lyrics. Execution of script is not proper. The direction and detailing of characters are less. Horror flick is not sufficient. Please remade the film with good details and strong characters. Don't stop the 1920 franchise movie production. The movies 1920, 1920 evil returns, 1920 London and 1921. Please continue the making of the timeless movies. Only Vikram Bhatt sir is making a good job in horror genre movies.

When i watch a horror movie. I am not looking for logic. This film has a lot of twists in the story. Karan Kundra gives a decent performance and Zarine Khan is easy to the eyes. She looks voluptuous. Vikram Bhatt in a cameo looks funny. There a few places in the movie where you will feel that they are really testing your patience. The songs are fine. He has tried to make like a gothic romance. The climax has a huge twist and the story is narrated in non-linear format. A good effort at the horror genre. The ghost should not be shown as it is laughable

1921 is poorely edited. One can clearly see the filter and makeup on the possesed. Infact, they let the ghost jump bodies like its a stone jumping on water which was hilarious.

1920 was far more good, entertaining with good strory line and not to miss spectacular acting by the actors.

I think my title summarises it all.

1. The performances are wooden and plastic.

2. Story is juvenile.

3. Effects are decent

4. Dialog is exaggerated and unnatural. Typical hindi movie stuff 5. Sets, designs, costumes are fine.

6. Editing is baaad. I think the editing makes this movie look so ridiculous.

A complete group effort sinks this movie. If you have nothing to do you can watch this but if you treasure your time and are selective then don't click on it.

No logical scenes or scary ones. Full of Comedy, even my 4yr old was not scared. It is a bloat on 1920 series of horror movies................................

Zarine Khan and Karan Kundra have done a very good horror thriller movie. They have performed very well

The movie was a good horror. Not having good jump scares but having a good story.

I loved the acting by the hero heroine. The best thing about this movie was cinematography. Film is beautifully shot. The locations are so good so beautiful. The 1920s dresses, cars, everyday items, the architecture, everything was good.

The songs are also good. You will be humming few of them after the movie.

The acting by Zareen Khan and the hero was good. Their chemistry is natural.

The director did a great job directing a love story. The movie was more of a love story than a horror movie.

In short, a decent watch. A family movie (16+).

Karan Kundrra is an actor whose personality & acting skills are very engaging and I love him for this .. He is treat to watch in any role .Loved it. Cant wait to watch him more in future projects.