Cast : Aftab Shivdasani, Tina Bajpai
Director: Bhushan Patel
Producer: Vikram Bhatt
Rating : 3/5
It doesn’t entail to that extreme breathtaking horror that
would not even allow you to catch a quick loo break.However, compile the usual
old drama of a beauty possessed by an evil and a hero who frees his beloved blah
blah. Old school. Nevertheless, who thought that this old school trick could
actually work .1920-evil returns has all the basic spooky elements to cling the
audience to their seats and visit the loo more often. At least I did! Although
the story line is very very basic. Moreover, if you have ever happen to watch Exorcist
by any chance, do not get startled if you find some similar scenes.
Smruti (Tia Bajpai) is found unconscious at a lakeside shore
where our hero (Aftab Shivdasani) as the famous shayar Jaidev is able to rescue
her. The departure of her lost love (whom he had never seen by the way) has made
him an alcoholic. The arrival of Smruti brings back that vanished love in his life along
with a sway of an evil drooping on her head. Oops! I meant on her shoulder.You've got to watch the movie to unveil that. Then the fight-to-free-my-love takes place,
which obviously is what the movie is all about. Sorry can’t sketch the suspense
here. Although, it is easy to picture it the moment you watch it.
One good thing about the movie is its cinematography. Beautiful,
serene, and incredible views of the country side of England has added to the splendor
of the picturisation. Tina Bajpai has acted amazingly and has very well defined
the role of a possessed woman. Aftab Shivdasani seems to be working out a lot
these days. Result is his fit body that has been portrayed flamboyantly by the
typical medieval shirts that he has worn in the movie throughout. Acting wise,
he is average. The music tracks are also averagely rated with some of them sung
by the singer turned actress Tina Bajpai herself.Eerie,creepy scenes combined
with a usual dose of horror and drama is what 1920-evil returns is all about.
For those ardent horror viewers, it might look a bit boring. However, as the
story goes, particularly from the other half, it gets intriguing. Do not keep
your hopes very high but yeah, once in a while, you can always spend a few
bucks to avail an Indian taste of spooky ride. Can’t you?
nicely reviewed :)
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