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Agyaat

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.
[Poster for Agyaat] 15 readers have given Agyaat an average rating of 4/5.0
10 yays
0 nays
5 so-so

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

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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.

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.

Ankit:

Hated the movie. 1-star from my side.

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...

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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

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