‘404’ is one of the best psychological thrillers to have come out in a long time. The fact that the movie plays on your mind even after it’s over is proof enough for that.
It is a story about professor Anirudh (Nishikant Kamath) who sturdily believes in science and for him things which don’t have scientific explanation; doesn't exist. A room in his medical institution is rumored to be ‘haunted’ (which he surely doesn’t believe) as a student had committed suicide there after being ragged by his seniors.
A rational student Abhimanyu (Rajvvir Aroraa) occupies that room and the real story starts. Abhimanyu experiences strange happenings and now has to choose between what to believe and what not to. So, it’s basically a battle between what we know exists or what we see exists about which we never knew.
Writer – Director Prawaal Raman handles a complex subject with ease and makes sure that the proceedings do not disinterest you even at one point, although a faster pace would have only helped as the story takes its own time to establish things. Dialogues are smart and clever; but comprehensible only to the brainy types as the language used is so authentic / theoretical that it may go over the top at times.
Nishikant Kamath is simply brilliant in his role and plays a multifaceted character with such finesse that it’s hard to believe that he is not an actor by profession. Contrary to that, Imaad Shah has acting in his genes and is so camera friendly that watching him is a delight. Newcomer Rajvvir Aroraa is a fine actor and looks good as well. He has tried to play a very special character in his very first movie and it seems the risk will only pay off. Tisca Chopra is at her natural best when it comes to her acting or beauty. Satish Kaushik does succeed in evoking a few light moments. The other supporting is sincere as well and do full justice to their parts.
Music by Imaad Shah has a different sound to it and it’s functional to the movie while editing by Sarvesh Parab could have been tighter.
It’s electrifying cinema. It is worthy to see once.
It is a story about professor Anirudh (Nishikant Kamath) who sturdily believes in science and for him things which don’t have scientific explanation; doesn't exist. A room in his medical institution is rumored to be ‘haunted’ (which he surely doesn’t believe) as a student had committed suicide there after being ragged by his seniors.
A rational student Abhimanyu (Rajvvir Aroraa) occupies that room and the real story starts. Abhimanyu experiences strange happenings and now has to choose between what to believe and what not to. So, it’s basically a battle between what we know exists or what we see exists about which we never knew.
Writer – Director Prawaal Raman handles a complex subject with ease and makes sure that the proceedings do not disinterest you even at one point, although a faster pace would have only helped as the story takes its own time to establish things. Dialogues are smart and clever; but comprehensible only to the brainy types as the language used is so authentic / theoretical that it may go over the top at times.
Nishikant Kamath is simply brilliant in his role and plays a multifaceted character with such finesse that it’s hard to believe that he is not an actor by profession. Contrary to that, Imaad Shah has acting in his genes and is so camera friendly that watching him is a delight. Newcomer Rajvvir Aroraa is a fine actor and looks good as well. He has tried to play a very special character in his very first movie and it seems the risk will only pay off. Tisca Chopra is at her natural best when it comes to her acting or beauty. Satish Kaushik does succeed in evoking a few light moments. The other supporting is sincere as well and do full justice to their parts.
Music by Imaad Shah has a different sound to it and it’s functional to the movie while editing by Sarvesh Parab could have been tighter.
It’s electrifying cinema. It is worthy to see once.
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