bansi-awasthi
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Ghoul, First Horror Mini-Series from Netflix in India starring Radhika Apte directed by Patrick Graham is an ambitious series but it just doesn't hit the mark. It's quite different from what we have seen in horror from Indian filmmakers so far. The western influences are quite evident here, the series being written and directed by a British guy and partly produced by Blumhouse, an American horror production company. The influences can be seen from the way a dystopian world is portrayed in writing to filmmaking techniques involving sound design, score etc.
The idea seemed fascinating enough for me to watch the series but the problem lies in the execution, where it usually does. The script as a whole is not horrible but various scenes which are not thought out thoroughly makes it undercooked. Often you find yourself feeling "That's not how it goes". The horror is good though. The setting is well handled, mood building is done right and the cinematography is accurate too. I can recommend this to someone completely based on that only but the greatest thing about the show is its sound design and score. It perfectly compliments the setting, tension building, and the horror.
The social commentary which the show offers about the religion is done to death. Although the commentary on the rising nationalism was new and relevant but it could have used a little more subtlety.
The one thing that sticks out like a sore thumb is the dialogues. They are abysmal. When you hear soapy dialogues like "Nahi, ye nahi ho sakta" you know the state of the affairs of the rest of them. The show is filmed on a low budget and definitely looks like it. The cheap production design can be seen in how poor the security was in an " Advanced Interrogation Centre". The acting is not appreciable also. Apart from okayish work from Radhika Apte and Manav Kaul the supporting cast acted badly and was completely unbelievable in their portrayal. Now, the series is first of it's kind so it gets a leeway in my rating for trying something new but it's a long way for us to get anywhere near the world standard in horror genre but it's a good start.
End Verdict: Watch it for the horror elements, Avoid it if that is not enough for you to watch a show.
The idea seemed fascinating enough for me to watch the series but the problem lies in the execution, where it usually does. The script as a whole is not horrible but various scenes which are not thought out thoroughly makes it undercooked. Often you find yourself feeling "That's not how it goes". The horror is good though. The setting is well handled, mood building is done right and the cinematography is accurate too. I can recommend this to someone completely based on that only but the greatest thing about the show is its sound design and score. It perfectly compliments the setting, tension building, and the horror.
The social commentary which the show offers about the religion is done to death. Although the commentary on the rising nationalism was new and relevant but it could have used a little more subtlety.
The one thing that sticks out like a sore thumb is the dialogues. They are abysmal. When you hear soapy dialogues like "Nahi, ye nahi ho sakta" you know the state of the affairs of the rest of them. The show is filmed on a low budget and definitely looks like it. The cheap production design can be seen in how poor the security was in an " Advanced Interrogation Centre". The acting is not appreciable also. Apart from okayish work from Radhika Apte and Manav Kaul the supporting cast acted badly and was completely unbelievable in their portrayal. Now, the series is first of it's kind so it gets a leeway in my rating for trying something new but it's a long way for us to get anywhere near the world standard in horror genre but it's a good start.
End Verdict: Watch it for the horror elements, Avoid it if that is not enough for you to watch a show.
I didn't even watched the trailer, Just one look on the star cast and the interesting premise had me sold. The movie is self aware and doesn't try to be deeper than it is. It's not a laugh riot but a movie you can watch with a smile throughout the movie with few laugh out louds here and there.
The movie is also greatly paced leaving no room for a boring stretch and keeps you hooked throughout its runtime.
The cast needs no introduction and the acting was up to the mark. My personal favourite would be Hannibal Burres, he just had the most funny lines.
Another great selling point is the music. The use of the Hip Hop enhanced the vibe of the movie completely.
In all total, Its a funny, exciting and entertaining movie. Best way to spend a Sunday Evening.
The movie is also greatly paced leaving no room for a boring stretch and keeps you hooked throughout its runtime.
The cast needs no introduction and the acting was up to the mark. My personal favourite would be Hannibal Burres, he just had the most funny lines.
Another great selling point is the music. The use of the Hip Hop enhanced the vibe of the movie completely.
In all total, Its a funny, exciting and entertaining movie. Best way to spend a Sunday Evening.
Baahubali 1 was a shocker and that amazement increased the entertainment value of the movie but 2nd part is a letdown.
The good part.
The visually styling of the movie is stunning and the shots are looking amazing. The background score is great and epic. The set pieces are magnificent Despite all its flaws the movie is thoroughly entertaining and fun to watch.
The bad part.
Melodrama was expected because of the first movie but I didn't expect the whole movie will be like that. The scenes are looking right out of a daily soap with a bigger budget. The story is weak and predictable.Half of the action scenes are so unrealistic I was laughing, but rest of them were really great involving hand to hand combat. I am really upset that they degraded katappa's character and made him a comic relief for the first half. The way characters were behaving was completely unbelievable of what that person will do in that scenario. The CGI is distracting but it was way better concerning the lack of great visual effects in Indian cinema.
End verdict- Deserves a one time watch in the theatres.
The good part.
The visually styling of the movie is stunning and the shots are looking amazing. The background score is great and epic. The set pieces are magnificent Despite all its flaws the movie is thoroughly entertaining and fun to watch.
The bad part.
Melodrama was expected because of the first movie but I didn't expect the whole movie will be like that. The scenes are looking right out of a daily soap with a bigger budget. The story is weak and predictable.Half of the action scenes are so unrealistic I was laughing, but rest of them were really great involving hand to hand combat. I am really upset that they degraded katappa's character and made him a comic relief for the first half. The way characters were behaving was completely unbelievable of what that person will do in that scenario. The CGI is distracting but it was way better concerning the lack of great visual effects in Indian cinema.
End verdict- Deserves a one time watch in the theatres.
