Honeymoon Photographer

Story- 2/5 Script- 1:5 Actors-4/5, except plastic females Acting- 4/5 Location- 5/5 Cinematography- 3/5 Music- 5/5

It is a murder mystery. The movie revolves around-

High societies- lack of trust and transparency, broken families, it's all about money, buy anything.

And on the other end- working class, principles, belief system, processes and policies.

And then corrupt cops and, good cops.

And comic characters as fat policeman always sneezing etc. It works no longer guys- wake up!!

Off course it boils down to fraud, corruption and money. This time Pharma industry.

The story just dies on the 3rd episode. Only the 1st episode has a pull and that is what keeps the audience going. Sad to see that surprise elements were not handed well due to sad direction and script.

The only good news is that there are no drugs. But lead actors with plastic on their faces is so sad! They seem to have lost their plot.

Such a pathetic end. So predicable. It was like a children stupid game. Keeping jumping between suspects.

There are so many simple but much better movies around.

This one is just avoidable.

Jio Cinema's "Honeymoon Photographer" is a captivating six-episode series led by the talented Asha Negi. Written by Karmanya Ahuja and directed by Arjun Srivastava, the show masterfully weaves a story filled with suspense, drama, and unexpected twists, making it a compelling watch.

Asha Negi shines in the lead role, delivering a nuanced performance that anchors the series with depth and emotion. Her portrayal is both relatable and layered, effectively driving the narrative forward. While Jason, as Elvin, plays a supporting role, his sharp dialogue delivery and charm add a vital spark to the story, making him a standout among the supporting cast.

The show excels in its pacing and plot twists, keeping viewers on edge with its well-written episodes. The narrative unfolds seamlessly, with strong direction by Srivastava and a script that balances drama and mystery with finesse.

However, the series does fall short in fully developing some of its antagonistic elements. The characters of Romesh and his bodyguard feel underexplored, and a deeper backstory for them could have added more weight to their motivations and the overall tension.

Despite this minor flaw, Honeymoon Photographer remains an engaging series that deserves appreciation for its clever writing and standout performances. With Asha Negi leading the charge, it's a testament to the power of well-executed storytelling. A solid 3.5 out of 5, this show is worth a watch for fans of thrilling, character-driven dramas.

The first episode is good, but after that, it becomes dull and monotonous. This series is a clear example of how a great concept can suffer from poor execution. What starts with promise quickly turns into a pedestrian watch.

After the first two episodes, the storyline drags, making it easy to lose interest. Acting-wise, everyone is just okay-nothing extraordinary. It's the kind of series you can keep on in the background while multitasking without missing much.

If you're short on time, just watch the first and last episode-you won't feel like you missed anything. Largely looks like a story written by novice writer without any understanding of how to build a character and motive.

Story was going well but ending ruined it. The actors were not good and that made things a LOT worse. The actress that played ambika did by far the worst acting and for some reason was given the biggest role. Good actors were given smaller roles so we had to suffer through the whole show watching this actress do a poor job. Like I said, the show had good potential but if they chose a better actress for the main role it could have been much better. Story was a little off at some points too and didn't make much sense but that can be negligible. There were many unnecessary provocative scenes. The show had a lot of potential to be amazing but this potential was not met 👎

Anwar Says: Murder mysteries are difficult to narrate and the role of script writer is of equal importance as of the director. This Jiocinema release has the right direction and started with a Hollywood kind of web series but script was not smart enough to keep the audience stick to the edge of seat.

Actors are good, specially the lead Asha Negi , visible in almost every frame. Rightly not many sub-plots were chosen and the background introduction of characters are short. Normally, on OTT , producers take the web series to 8-9 episodes by introducing these gimmicks. Overall, the casting is B- class and the characters of Police Officers are below average.

Suspense is predictable and thrill is missing. Learnt a new word- PRENUP - meaning a pre- nuptial agreement regarding ownership of respective asset by couple, if the marriage fails. Still watchable because of cinematography and efforts of actors.

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