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Phoenix (2023)
Horror?
Not sure what horror element was there in the movie. The movie echoed mediocre acting and editing. The sound was another aspect which lacked the finesse a horror genre needed. The director was not sure on how to hold its character ls. Camera was also really really amateur. It just could nor build up the essence. The chemistry between Freddy and Rose also echoed mediocrity. Screenplay was one which needed expert hand especially when you deal with horror movies. The team needs a lot to learn before they attempt a tested genre like this. Not sure what was the inspiration to churn out such a mediocrity.
A huge let down. This could have been treated better.
Half Ticket (2016)
A well made movie!
Marathi movies off late does little or no homework on its makeup or costumes. This is one such movie where the production values are kept. The authenticity of the characters are well maintained. Kudos to the cinematographer for his frames. The concept and the overall treatment needs to be lauded. A movie which can be used as a learning tool for all those new comers. A well made movie!!!
Chandramukhi (2022)
Missed Opportunity!
At a time when Marathi talents are going places with their low cost premium content on web and other platforms here comes a mediocre take on a classic story!
A person who closely watches the Marathi Entertainment platter would be let down on this so called artistic genre.
Prasad has conveniently lazed himself with not working on the period creation. The screenplay, well is there one? May be he could have attempted Natak instead of a movie. Guess thats what transpired the whole movie, actors mouthed dialogues with a static camera doing nothing else.
Costumes and makeup was so loud that it drifted from the reality of the period.
Aditya seemed lost, Chandra...well she tried to emote judiciously but for her costumes and makeup.
Felt a very great disconnect between the story and characterisation. Cinematographer lost his chance to capture the essence of Sarang phata or the mood of the characters.
When one creates or tries to adapt a classic novel, a lot of hard work needs to be put into place. The main problem with Oak is he does not focus on the realistic display of costumes. The same was visible in Hirakani too, every villager had this spic and span clothes, makes you wonder which is this period.!!!
Sound is another dept which is poorly explored by Oak. Either he ignores the same or does not want to invest.
The sort of periodic development which is an integral part of this classic is conveniently wiped under the rug to give us this below average package devoid of the Soul!
Oak should work 360 degrees if he wants to reach out to a much mature and international vierwers. Else he may remain another feather of the industry to be easily forgotten.
The movie only stands out for Ajay-Atul!
Luckdown (2022)
Wasted Talents!
A pool of the most talented actors of Marathi Entertainment are just wasted on this ridiculous plot with irritating dubbing.
This is not at all expected when we have plethora of entertainment mediums now. Viewers cannot be taken for ride.
The characters does not register at all from the first frame. Sound is pathetic and plastic to the ears. Make up is too loud!!!!
I wonder what motivated the makers to attempt such half convinced idea. They should have worked more on the screenplay atleast this would be watchable.
Please do not waste such wonderful pool of talents🙏🙏🙏🙏
Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan (2022)
A Clean Comedy After a Long Time!
A classic clean family entertainer, one that wishes to see in the age of heightened social media upsurge.
A family drama which unfolds in every frame one after the other, never a dull moment or slack. The entire casting is so perfect that one relates with it.
Right from casting to the final editing, this movie is a fun to watch. A nice old age comedy entertainer nicely packaged!
Kudos to the entire team!
Toofaan (2021)
Movie for a great nap!
One of those movies which can be ignored in totality. This movie seems to be an extension of FAs gym. With a face full of blank expression one can sleep all the way through this movie.
You have been warned! Watch it at your own risk!!
Al Mallu (2020)
A Disgrace to Movie Making!
One of those moment when one feels helpless, helpless in seeing a criminal waste of artistical resources.
This movie smells rotten Gulf money all through out.
Utter Disgrace to movie making. Amateur youtube videos are 1000 times better.
Appa Ani Bappa (2019)
Lousy screenplay!
Except for the strong actors the movie is a full let down. A one hour substance dragged incessantly for 2 plus hours. The plot and the idea could have been treated in a better way. The characters look plastic. The big house and the noisy makeup of female actors made it so yuck. This movie clearly shows that no home work was done. The camera angle was singular all throughout dry and without any thoughts. Lighting was awfully out of place. The makers hellish arrogance was all over the place. Dileep Prabhavalkar was criminally wasted in this movie, Bharat was overloaded with the same expressions right from start to end. Sampada had nothing except her heavy makeup. Such great talents just wasted. Only silver lining was Subodh.
This is a big lesson how not to make a movie.