Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 tries to channel the spirit of its predecessors but ends up wandering down a winding path filled with missed opportunities and cringe-worthy moments. Imagine a horror-comedy that forgot its script in the fridge-chilly, stale, and way past its expiration date.

First off, let's talk about the screenplay. It seems like the writers took a few notes from the "How to Stretch a Plot" handbook, adding unnecessary subplots that make you question if you accidentally walked into a different movie. Just when you think the main story might kick in, we're sidetracked by distractions that even the characters seem to forget about. The humor, intended to be the film's saving grace, often feels forced, like a dad joke at a family gathering. "Is this supposed to be funny?" becomes the unifying sentiment of the audience, as we collectively shake our heads in disbelief.

Character development? More like character neglect. With one-dimensional roles that would barely pass for cardboard cutouts, it's hard to find any reason to root for these characters. They stumble through the plot like they're lost in a haunted house, searching for the exit but only finding poorly written dialogues. When the most compelling character is the ghost that could have at least livened things up, you know you're in trouble.

Now let's address the pacing. It feels like the film is auditioning for a marathon, dragging certain scenes out to the point where you wonder if you've accidentally entered a time warp. And just when you think a comedic moment might land, it crashes harder than a poorly timed joke at a funeral. The tonal shifts are about as smooth as a brick wall, leaving the audience in a constant state of confusion. Are we laughing? Crying? Are we even watching the same film?

The so-called comedic trio of Rajpal Yadav, Sanjay Mishra, and Ashwini Kalsekar adds to the chaos with their brand of slapstick nonsense that feels less like comic relief and more like a desperate attempt to fill airtime. Their antics are about as funny as stepping on a LEGO-painful and utterly bewildering. Yadav's trademark silliness seems out of place, often turning potentially clever setups into cringe-fests that would make even a seasoned comedian wince. Meanwhile, Mishra's over-the-top expressions and Kalsekar's attempts at physical comedy frequently miss the mark, leaving us with the feeling that we've signed up for a clown convention instead of a horror-comedy film.

Visually, the film has its moments, but many scenes feel like a retread of every horror trope in the book. The predictable scares are like seeing your old high school crush at a reunion-familiar, but ultimately disappointing. When the special effects look like they belong in a low-budget web series, you can't help but wonder if they ran out of budget before they could afford some originality.

In conclusion, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is a sequel that stumbles along with a misplaced sense of direction. It's like a party where the snacks are stale, the music is off-key, and the host forgot to invite anyone. If you're looking for a film that captures the charm and wit of the earlier entries, you might want to reconsider your options. Otherwise, grab some popcorn, settle in, and prepare for a cinematic experience that'll leave you scratching your head and wondering what just happened.

(With Special Thanks to Mr. Vishal Madan (GM, Cinepolis)

Just very bad script. Am writing this while watching the movie. 3/4 is over and still except for maybe 2-3 scenes of Manjulika, the movie is just lame. And who puts songs at every turn these days? Just getting irritated with all the song and dance numbers breaking out, spoiling the already bad momentum even more.

Tripti Dimri is just a waste here. The comedians havent been given any good script. Filmmakers in Bollywood these days should really take some inspiration from Malayalam movie. Just wasting people's time.

I hope Madhuri and Vidya Balan can do some justice to this movie. Really disappointed with the movie.

Why would you want to just make same things again in which hero is just playing around and we hear same old song repeatedly. Jokes are mostly not fun. You will find tough to recollect any scene in which you really laughed or got scared.

Clearly this is the result of what happens when you have nothing new to add but want to keep minting money from audience. The second half was also not anything good as I was expecting. The ending was not enough to save this movie by any means and looked like a fatal attempt to do something which could not be stitched properly seamlessly with the story.

Overall please save yourself and rather donate or watch some Netflix rather than this. And we don't need any more sequels of this.

Using the same dialogues and unnecessary drama which do not make you laugh at all. Only a few jokes are actually good. The story is good but the writers have dragged the screen time with unnecessary scenes. I wasn't actually expecting the plot twist at the end. Describing it as a horror comedy is something that will confuse the audience as there is no horror but horrible comedy. Could be a good example of nice story but terrible execution. I hate spoiling stories so there will be no spoilers but I'd say that if you get too scared to watch a horror movie then you can easily watch this as this is not even scary as the original bhool bhulaiya. Madhuri and Vidya Balan are as always Fabulous with their scripts but Kartik Aaryan seems too forced doing comedy.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is the unfortunate result of a franchise that's been stretched too thin. What began as a captivating blend of horror and comedy in the original has now become a lifeless imitation with little to offer. The film tries to revive the magic of the first installment, but instead delivers an uninspired mix of forced humor, predictable scares, and a storyline that feels like it's on autopilot.

The plot is all over the place, meandering from one disjointed scene to another without any real sense of direction. It lacks the clever psychological elements that made the original film so engaging, replacing them with bland, recycled plot points and overused horror cliches. The "twist" is painfully predictable, and when the big reveal finally happens, it's hard to care because the characters have been so poorly developed.

Kartik Aaryan, though charismatic, doesn't bring the same energy as Akshay Kumar did in the original. His character feels more like a caricature than a protagonist, delivering one-liners that fall flat and facing paranormal threats that seem more comical than frightening. Kiara Advani's character is similarly underwhelming, with little to do but serve as a sidekick.

And let's not even get started on the horror elements. The jump scares are more laughable than terrifying, with cheap CGI effects that make you wonder if the film's budget went anywhere near the effects department. Instead of suspense, we get loud sound effects and cringe-worthy "spooky" moments that don't land at all.

In short, "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" is a disappointing cash grab, banking on the success of the original but missing everything that made it a classic. Fans of the franchise might want to skip this one to preserve their memories of the first film this one's just not worth it save your time and money take family for lunch & dinner Bhool Bhulaiyaa part one is the best part of this franchise.