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Agyaat

Nitin, Priyanka Kothari, Gautam Rode, Rasika Duggal, Howard Rosemeyer, Ravi Kale, Ishrat Ali, Ishteyak Khan, Kali Prasad, Joy Fernandes Dir: Ram Gopal Varma
wogma rating: Add to 'must watch' list (?) - Only for thriller buffs who don't mind absense of substantial story
quick review: Weird camera angles used wisely, wish background score was used miserly. Nevertheless, the pace and visuals used are well placed to thrill and create curiosity. Alas, the climax is pretty predictable and that takes away a lot from the enjoyment of the film.
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This page has additional observations, other than the ones noted in the main review.

Warning: this section has some details that could distort your experience while watching the movie. I strongly recommend reading this only after you have seen the movie or if you have decided not to see it.

Plot Summary

A flim's crew is out to shoot in the interiors of a Sri Lankan jungle. But all is not as pretty as it looks. What makes it ugly?

What Worked

  • Comment on "Stars" in the industry taking on films without reading the story or knowing about the location, etc. I'm assuming there aren't too many of these around but nevertheless.
  • Samira's shiver at the first time everyone is frightened.
  • The green snake was absolutely awesome!

What did not

Note: This section simply lists the things that I did not like in this movie. This is not the overall impression about this movie. Please read the full review here

  • The use of handheld, jerky camera movements for when Sujal (Nitin) asks Asha (Priyanka Kothari) for her available dates for the film.
  • The slo-mo entry of the crew getting off the airplane. Not only does such an entry look idiotic, this one also was completely out of place compared to the tone of the rest of the film.
  • Does Asha do only spooky films? The one she started off with and the one they went out to shoot both looke like a horror/semi-horror film.
  • The focus of the camera when Asha is working out - absolutely gratuitous.
  • The first night scene in the middle of the jungle. The focus-like light falling right on the center of the clearing where the crew stayed the night looked very unnatural. It looked almost like a set.
  • The unnatural sound of the "unknown". Sounded like machines clanking in the distance.
  • How come noone gets tired after a day and night of walking and mental stress? What about hunger? Thirst?
  • How about some of the actors looking dirty? Like they've spent a day in a horrifying jungle?

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External Reviews

20 reviewers have given Agyaat an average rating of 1.1/5.0. 2 yays, 13 nays, 5 so-so. See all external reviews »

Readers' Ratings

15 readers have given Agyaat an average rating of 4/5.0. 10 yays, 0 nays, 5 so-so. See all reader reviews »

Comments (7)

Arcopol:

I've been following Varma's films closely since quite a while. Although I'm no more a fan, I'm always curious to know how his film's shaped up. Was really surprised when UTV decided to produce this film - they had some great films last year - Oye Lucky Lucky Oye, Aamir, DevD, Welcome to Sajjanpur, Jodha Akbar - I'm guessing this film will disrupt that run of success.

But frankly, I'm kinda bored of the fish-eye lens camera angles that Agyaat's promos are full of. They seem to have become Bollywood's easiest way out to depict horror, thrill or suspense.

posted 2 years, 9 months ago Arcopol has posted 5 comments and has rated 3 movies. See Arcopol's page for more details.
Manu Warrier:

I am surprised you have given 2.5 for a the story where u mention "The one-line description and the detailed description would pretty much be the same."
If that is the case then there is absolutely no material for the screenplay for which you have rated 3.5
For a movie that you call bad, with lots of gimmicky camera work and loud sound design you have rated direction as 3.5

what am i supposed to make of this review? Personally reviewing/Opinions need to be concrete, it should say if it's worth the ticket price, this review swings both side. I find few reviews online that reviews movies as a complete experience, prefer reviewers did not break a film into elements, it appears Critics could be better film makers, if given a chance to make a film.

posted 2 years, 9 months ago Manu Warrier has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Manu Warrier's page for more details.
Ankit:

Hated the movie. 1-star from my side.

posted 2 years, 9 months ago Ankit has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Ankit's page for more details.
meetu:

@Arcopol Yes, I find myself entering into the theater with a whole baggage of cynicism if it has RGV associated with it in any capacity. But this one doesn't use the fish-eye lens as much. There are lots of variety in shot taking - this came as a pleasant surprise to me.

@Manu Warrier I understand your issue with the detailed ratings. It was a tough call - usually is when the films are - okay, good in some depts and not-so-good in others. Let me try and explain this one - just because the story is a one-liner doesn't make it a bad story, the concept and build-up is really good, the climax disappointed in comparison to the build-up. Thus the 2.5 to the story.

Given the story, screenplay for me means how one scene follows the other, the pace of the film, the details. And that was done pretty well. Screenplay in a way once rated doesn't necessarily co-relate to story as it relates to direction.

I didn't call the camerawork gimmickry, I infact said that I was surprised to see a good use of the equipment to create an atmosphere of horror. In fact, the visuals were good despite the sound design. Moreover, I felt the director's aim was to make the viewer curious about "The Unknown" which it managed to do post interval and until 10 minutes before the end. That I think is the director's success.

With that I shall pass the ball on to you.

Thanks for dropping by and leaving your thoughts!

@Ankit o-kay...

posted 2 years, 9 months ago
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posted 1 year, 7 months ago Rod has given this movie a Thumbs up . Rod has posted 3 comments and has rated 3 movies. See Rod's page for more details.
danleyvilla:

Excellent work by RGV... its a major treat for horror movie lovers... one of the best horror movie of recent times... don't miss it! debt management companies

posted 1 year, 4 months ago danleyvilla has given this movie a Thumbs up (Excellent movie) . danleyvilla has posted 1 comments and has rated 1 movies. See danleyvilla's page for more details.
James KEaton:

This is 1 of the most entertaining movies of all time. Its too good as it keeps the viewer guessing all the time and the acting is superb!! internet marketing strategies

posted 1 year, 4 months ago James KEaton has given this movie a Thumbs up (Superb Movie) . James KEaton has posted 1 comments and has rated 1 movies. See James KEaton's page for more details.

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