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More from Web. The choice of locations is impressive. The opening scenes are filmed at Gurgaon's "Kingdom of Dreams" which stages an extravaganza of sound and light with impressive transitions, a must see for those visiting the region. The locations for the eerie home and the lift are neat too. The hypnotic background in the psychiatrist's office is an interesting piece of decor and serves as a backdrop to some key scenes.
Talking about acting performances, Emraan Hashmi does what is best at. It's amazing that despite such type-cast roles and similar performance in all films, his movies still work well at the Box Office. But, Konkona is the better actor in this film. Kalki and Huma Qureishi also do reasonably well. The Verdict: Unfortunately, not much of the story can be discussed in a review without revealing a bit of the suspense. So, if you want to know what it is, it is better to catch it while it is still in the cinema halls.
This is surely not a movie that you could wait till it comes on TV. Although one shouldn't watch it with exalted hopes, since it fizzles out towards the end, you wouldn't regret watching it at all.
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You are now subscribed to our newsletters. Subscribe to Mint Newsletters. Internet Not Available. Wait for it… Log in to our website to save your bookmarks. Yes, Continue. But I came out of the cinema hall somewhat chastised. The goings-on in the film are sufficiently sinister and the treatment is fairly novel. The female demons are quite scary and the whole film doesn't disappoint.
The child artist, Vishesh Tiwari stands out and Huma Qureshi looks fresh-faced, refreshing and her eventual transformation is quite a surprise. The end is a bit of a let down, though which is a common feature in most horror productions , but as a package, this film is surprisingly good. What's Good: An unfamiliar terrain of Supernatural thriller which is sliced straight from native folklores. The film maintains its enthralling suspense for the entire first part.
What's Bad: Plotted around stereotypical myths of Black Magic, the film tends to get predictable at places. Kalki's character did not make any sense. The climax was shabbily done and was a clear disappointment. Loo break: A couple of them post interval. Watch or Not? An enticing beginning, a well fitted melodious background score, this film will successfully spook you out.
However, the film loses its momentum drastically in the second half. Not a cult film, the film deserves a pat only for the powerful performances of Konkona and Emraan. It was great to see that Indian cinema has propelled itself forward to a never seen before standards. The idea was so simple, a movie on witchcraft, a subject that has been ably dealt with before in Makdee, but the director really turns the heat ON here; he smashes all previous records and elevates this one to a whole new level.
Yes, my friends, if you miss this you are missing out on a lot; after all this is a movie where 'daayan'-s conveniently name themselves Diana aaaaaarghhh! I have rarely confronted so much lameness in such a short span of time, this film really shows what 'modernization' has done to us and how 'technique' has led to the death of 'logic' in Bollywood. An engaging eerie supernatural thriller rangdetumpy 21 April After battling with sharks he could reach to the infamous fish and split its belly with his rugged sword.
Thus the deadly power of the monster stored in the fish's belly comes to an exhilarating end.. Here comes a film that breaks the predefined norms. Based on a short story by literary laureate Mukul Sharma Happens to be Konkona's father ,talented Vishal Bhardwaj adapts that for a full length film. ETD is a folklore set in urban Indian city. The story is about a famous magician Bobo who is disturbed by his dark,unexplainable,transcendental childhood memories which haunts him often.
Gradually few uncanny incidences followed by the death of his sister and father further strengthens his believes. Even years after these incidents, images of the past haunts him as he lives in dilemma about the existence of such occult forces.
Debutant director Kannan Iyer got ample support from producer Vishal Bhardwaj as was evident from the dark frames used,which are trademark of Vishal. With Bobo being hypnotized back to his childhood the audience is in for some creepy ride. ClintonCerejo's background score set the atmosphere perfectly.
The film keeps a realistic feel even within its surreal limitations. The dialogs add in to the proceedings with age-old myths seamlessly getting merged into urban existence. Bhardwaj-Gulzar combo again succeeds in bringing a winning track which complements the narrative.
The good-versus-evil finale looked misfit in otherwise smart film. Also the big twist at the end could have been foreseen in the first half itself. The actresses in the film had made a striking impression especially Konkona Diana.
The role will be long talked about in years to come. It is heartening to see talented veteran actor Pawan Malhotra, in a meaty role of Emraan's geeky professor father. He exudes the right emotions making the character expressive. Visshesh Tiwari is marvelous as young Bobo. His histrionics were flawless-an excellent actor in the making. The child actress who played bebo's sister had the charm and innocence to hook the audience to the screen.
ETD is a great attempt in Hindi celluloid albeit a mediocre climax. Good to see concepts like folklore,zombies are explored thus giving us break from the bland taste of formula based Hindi movies. I watched this movie after hearing a radio advertisement touting Emraan Hashmi as the male lead and it being a genuinely creepy Indian horror film.
I found it to be satisfying enough, though not as scary or intense as I originally thought. It is a nice psychological thriller dealing with the age-old Subcontinental myth of the 'Picchal Peri", the witch that supposedly has turned-around feet, and haunts men and children mainly at night, when there is a lunar eclipse. I also found some unmistakable tints of casting women as being capable of having evil powers and control over men, another age-old widely held belief in a lot of world cultures.
I do not know the reason for this, maybe some other readers could expand on this psychology. Having said that, it is an absorbing tale of a little boy who has trouble accepting a new mother into the household, and who firmly believes that she is in actuality a Daayan. Psychologists dismiss it as being a classical case of trying to cope with changes in family circumstances on the child's part, but as we soon find out, there is more to the kids' claim than mere imagination and coping difficulties.
The special effects are nice, nothing too gory or scary, but just subtle enough touches to induce a bit of nervousness and fascination in the audiences. The songs are nice, and Emraan Hashmi for once does not serially lip-kiss all of his female co-stars!! That is a nice change. The climax is quite absorbing and the final ending, quite satisfying.
Do watch it, at least once. Ekta Kapoor is known for creating hot characters even if she is a girl. She is the queen of Balaji Telefilms. This is one good picture made by her together with Vishal Bharadwaj. The background is completely dark in most scenes. And there is suspicion as to what and why. The film is beautiful due to the presence of selected persons. Each of them excel in their roles. The background music is subtle and is different from Emraan Hashmi's conventional movies with item songs.
The dream is created in an artistic way. The scenes are cut shorted as per the need. There is no question of any costume or set. The content is the story. But yes,the climax could have been much better. Its an original account of the concept of Daayan and is one of the best selection to show the love to his wife and child. Sometimes trailers look better than the whole film itself. They raise our level of expectation to such extent that even few deplorable scenes in the movie cause utter disappointment.
Now same happened with Ek thi Daayan. No doubt it is well made,acted and somewhat intriguing but it fails to deliver as per expectations.. It looks more like an old 90's horror flicks related to black magic and offers nothing new. Movie is good in parts and that too in first half which creates a suspense like situation.. As it progresses it becomes predictable.. Thanks to child version of Emraan Hashmi and grandfather of third floor. In the second half entry of kalki another lisa dutt reignites some interest but due to her short role we do not get to see much of her..
The last 20 minutes of the movie provided some suspense too but i would rather call it a cheap climax as it was something not acceptable revealing huma Qureshi as Daayan number Answer is the script which was well written but poorly edited. The only plus point of the movie is its direction which inspite of poor editing makes it watchable and good acting my Emraan hashmi and konkana..
The movie does provide some wonderful scenes,only in parts which don't last long.. I will rate it 6 out of 10 only because of good acting,some thrilling scenes,different theme and fine direction.. Never the less if you don't have anything else to do then go for it.
A concept wasted! The trailers were better! I don't claim to be intelligent but resort to sensibility, which I groped for in the 2nd hour! Irony: with ETD Hashmi along with the director is at the receiving end and are truly fools!
If Hashmi considers intelligence to be smart and making the right choices then he has not. And on the other hand, has experimented with Balaji flirt with VB's production house. That aside I don't want to dwell like some critics: one who in every second review states in the first or second para: 'first thing first' or to that effect.
Another on his show can't help getting excited like film production started five years back and anything that appeals to him is novel though it's mundane - like twice while reviewing ETD : the audience screams! Then there is one who while flaying mostly his right hand with index finger and thumb joined saves the most stars for a certain bad actor crowned but for me still a wannabe and even tells him to take a bow for emoting badly!!
The point: these critics are either daft at times, or for the sake of appearing pseudo intellectual while supporting something which they think is between art and commercial conveniently overlook senselessness!
And another thing: they can't help reviewing the film pre and post interval like post is a sequel, and is usually mediocre or downhill for them. Why can't films be reviewed in totality? Do they watch in morsels like another critic while watching a film tweets!! Scene after scene!!
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