Reviews

Sorry my review might sound like a rant but it's highly disoriented and bad story telling which deserve a B movie.

Horrible story, lead is terrible or stroy is, hard to separate it. It's like teen drama with supernatural mix. Again like to mention sh##t story . Supporting actor and specially Sisters Lilith and Beatrice are awesome and Beatrice (Kristina Tonteri-Young) should have been the lead. And side plots and flash backs are more better than main story. What did you make?? Did anyone see it before it was released? Was someone involved in this process with brains??? And you cancel amazing shows and produced this????? No wonder Netfix is going in drain and Amazon is doing so much better.

Its a typical Neeraj Pandey stuff, but rare for indian TV. so if you liked his movies, like Baby you will be entertained. The main highlight for me, bigger than Pandey's story or direction, was KK Menon , the guy has always been awesome he is one of the people I know have great acting chops but never became big. Pankaj Tripathi was also one of my favourite from 'Powder' series if u haven't seen check out Netflix, but finally got his due. But, still I have given 8 star because the story as usual being a Neeraj Pandey writing, which for me always lacks something after finish watching it. Not that I don't like his creations, may be I always compare him to Hollywood level or with Wednesday movie. Still , it's better than anything you have on TV these days, do give it a shot it's dawn of Good Indian Television. ****Also , if u like it after finishing it pick up Asur ,Voot special.

Reason for the rating is for origin of black panther only, overall the whole movie kind of lacked action which I love about marvel movies. This movie is very much like the 'Iron Man 2' so if you loved that movie please go ahead and watch the movie, do not be concerned with my reviews. Me , as an initial viewer of Marvel movies, did not like the IM2 movie as it lacked the action and a good story. Though, people argue that story of both movies (IM2, BP) were great and some even went on great lengths to praise it (BP) as best for some race. But, for me this is all gimmick whatever fashion and issues are trending gets used by big companies to paddle money and common people get conned. (*** I did not want to get philosophical and 'conspiracy theory' about a movie which is not even a great movie anyway, but when i expressed my views some people pis**d me off so I though why not.)

Last words, overall an average, fun movie and do not expect to get a **epiphany** while watching.

First , I got to know about the movie from IMDB , which showed some posters for highest rated current Indian movies. Since, I got too late to the party I did not get to see the movie in theaters and after looking long and hard found the movie with eng subtitle which was great. (because I can only understand hindi and eng).

About the movie, amazing acting by Madhvan as always but the 'Betaal' (Vedha) of the move is awesome. His acting is so natural, he is the highlight of the movie. Though movie never tries to give any actor/character more time or importance but the guy just shins like a diamond. I must admit, I did not know anything about the actor before this movie and after writing this I will have to look him up..Also, his character's aging process in flashbacks are awesome as well (i don't know who to praise for that).

I got hooked from the first shot of the movie about Vikram & Betaal story , which i loved as a child by the way, and after 15 min in the movie you get the reason for the name.

I have seen few South Indian movies before which shows the real standing of this industry compare to Hindi cinema. If Hindi cinema is to copy trends from there, I believe it should be movies like this not the ninja fighting sequence where people hit villains like hulk and they fly for 10 meters.

Finally, this movie is a must watch for people who appreciate good cinema but beware "Hero do not fly in this movie and are not as powerful as Bahubali".