DD Returns

I didn't know what to expect when I saw this on its day of release (in UK with English subtitles) with limited info out there, but I was in the mood for something a little light hearted and I like horror so this looked the part judging from the trailers.

I wasn't disappointed with lots of chuckles, some very ropey effects in places which didn't matter, chases, a myriad of characters we got to know in the first half and then into the haunted house for the second half of the film.

Strangely the trailers seem to ignore the first half of the film outside the haunted house which left me a bit confused but eventually we got to the creepy house.

In summary in the first half of the film there's a wedding that gets interrupted and we get to know several groups of people, some of whom plan to steal a load of money. This sets up themes around love, revenge, kidnap and greed and there's a lot of hilarity. It reminded me of old slapstick comedies with the loot passing from one group to another with various chases.

Eventually the various groups converge on the old haunted house and find themselves being forced to play 'Win or Run' to escape with their lives (and win the money) which is what the trailers focussed on, with more peril and hilarity.

Good escapist fun.

Title: "Laughably Unfunny Disaster: A Comedy Film That Failed to Deliver" As a connoisseur of comedy, I eagerly anticipated the release of the so-called "DD Returns" film that had been hyped up by critics and marketing. But, alas, what unfolded before my eyes was nothing short of a catastrophe. This film turned out to be an abysmal attempt at humor, leaving me more perplexed than amused.

From the very beginning, it was evident that the screenplay lacked any originality or wit. The jokes were recycled, stale, and predictable. I found myself yawning instead of laughing as the movie's so-called "punchlines" fell flat, one after the other. The comedic timing was non-existent, leaving the actors stumbling awkwardly through scenes that were supposed to be hilarious.

The characters were one-dimensional and forgettable. Their attempts to elicit laughter were nothing more than cringe-worthy caricatures. I couldn't connect with any of them, which made it difficult to care about their fates or find their misadventures amusing. The slapstick comedy, in particular, felt forced and overused, adding to the overall sense of discomfort rather than genuine laughter.

DD Returns, unlike its previous ventures, has an interesting screenplay. You have these good for nothing characters meeting at a certain point where the story unfolds. But for them to meet, it takes 40 minutes. In other words, the first forty minutes of the film was snooze fest. Editor N. B. Srikanth could have used his skills here or ofRo (music director) could have saved us with his talent.

Unfortunately both failed us. OfRo's skills shine in background score but is a pain factor in musical numbers. Srikanth's edit suffers from continuity errors - you have no idea how certain characters end up in certain places and you guess that either there is a whole in the screenplay or in the editing. Most probably the latter.

I would not like to rant any further. After the first forty minutes, the story becomes interesting. The gamification of haunting adds spice to the comedy and soon it is like watching a comedic video gameplay with a backstory.

The positive factors about DD returns are simple logic, segmented screenplay and mild comedy. They did not try too hard. They did not jump too far. Everything is alright, average, mediocre.

Vetrrich Chelvan Zee5 221023.

Very good quality Horror Comedy. Stun us with many twists and turns. Make the entire theatre laughter with insult comedies and timing counters. Story, Screenplay, Characters, Dialogues well written. Hyperlink worked well in Hor-Com. Good BGM. All the characters have equal importance and everyone scored and shined well with their performance. Applause to all the actors. Used Santhanam Anna greatly as an intellectual hero as well as a crazy comedian. Wonderful set works and VFX. Lighting and camera work at their best. Fast Paced Screenplay. Standing Applause to the entire team. Strong Must Watch Theatre Material. Full Family Entertainment. Dillukku Dhuttu 3 - Do great at the box office. One of the blockbuster film of this year. Enjoy in Theatres!

We really enjoyed the movie from the beginning, especially second half was amazing.... My stomach started aching because of the fun filled scenes... We can enjoy the movie with the flow irrespective of the logic.... In some scenes, logic didnt work but it was good... For many scenes, entire theater burst into laughter.... Appreciating the director for not keeping multiple songs or fights, which is a plus for the movie too... Good movie for a weekend... Am sure kids will enjoy... Heroine was so cute and bubbly to see on the screen, it was good to see Sandy's dance steps and sandy too... Overall movie is a nice treat for all of us 😇