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rabbipantho
Ramu gives us the feeling it’s a horror genre story not only when the Titles creep up with a…
Ramu gives us the feeling it’s a horror genre story not only when the Titles creep up with a PHOONK but more with its spine chilling background score and intruding camera placements give the impression of what the Director wants to create on his viewers mind, and certainly this time round Ramu and his new DOP have played with the camera angles than restrict actors into tight close-up shots. The film begins as a simple story of Rajiv (Sudeep – an established Kannada actor from down South) who is in the construction business in Mumbai. A profit minded business man and a core atheist, showcases through an incident when his construction work is stalled upon finding a stone shaped Ganesha and he refuses to oblige to build a temple over it at request of his own workers. On a contrary his wife, Arati (Amruta Khanvilkar) is a traditional house wife and is a staunch believer of God and his unseen holy powers; their loving daughter Raksha (Ehsaas) & younger son Rohan and his mother Amma make up to be a small happy family. The characters are established well in the films first opening reels itself and give a glimpse of how Rajiv perceives his family above anything else in life, with much love and affection towards his daughter Raksha. He does not believe in the way his mother wants to educate his kids by telling stories of mythological characters and presence of evil to make one believe in God and his mythical powers. As the film moves forward we are further introduced to Vinay Dev (Ganesh Yadav), Rajiv’s lawyer-cum-legal advisor and a close friend; followed by a husband-wife duo of Anshuman (Kenny Desai) and Madhu (Ashwini Kalsekar) who are Rajiv’s close and trusted associates at his company. Need to mention that Madhu is quite a horror to watch her laugh at before the film begins to scare one! Soon enough Rajiv bags a huge contract to construct a mini-city project and throws a grand party at his house to celebrate the big achievement. Few days later, his maid notices a few nail-pierced lemons and sprinkled vermillion with bones stewed in his compound. Since everyone is scared of the sudden appearance of such unholy substances, Rajiv himself takes up the task to hurl the ingredients (believed to be items used for black magic) outside his compound and reprimands everyone for believing in such illogical and irrational things as black magic etc. But this is only the beginning to a tale of events that take a strange turn- starting with death of a guy who was to join Rajiv as Anshuman’s replacement at work in a construction site mishap; his daughter Raksha has intermittent bouts of change in behaviour while appears for her examination at school. A panic call for Rajiv makes him rush to doctors for his daughter’s condition. However Dr. Pandey (KK Raina) brushes off the claims of any danger only as Raksha’s excuse to coverup for not being prepared for her exams and nothing else. But Amma here believes her grand-daughter is possessed by an evil spirit and has no medical or psychotic complication and looks for divine help. The film keeps you nailed onto your seat with instances of thrills how members of the family face experience of something unusual happenings along with them, and how insecure they feel about in their own house. As the story reaches a culmination point, the sequences which happen turns Rajiv into a believer of the supernatural while Arati turns her back on God and believes Science alone cured her daughter. Over all the film ends with the audience thinking and wanting to know more of what follows through. However, performance-wise Raksha (Ehsaas) shines out as an effective young actor in her part of being a kid possessed with evil forces with an enthralling debut into Hindi films by Sudeep. Amruta comes out well as a worrying mother and rest of the cast commends to the film. A one time watch for everybody who feels they are brave enough to watch a horror genre film and those who don’t as well because the horror element is not enough to give one a sleepless night. One needs to see through the message that the film portrays in its end and the process how things are through the so-called Primitive happenings still exist in today’s modern world. Technically the film is excellent for the first time DOP Savita Singh, who is at the helm of giving the visual scares and has played with the camera angles throughout the film, barring the few visual effects given at the end of the film make the ending dramatic. An absolute multiplex film and would do well in interiors as well considering the subject of Black Magic and coming from a well established director. A film with a message to all is the surprise element than being dubbed as the scariest film of our times either Exorcist or our desi- Bhoot. Watch it out without any prejudice and enjoy the scare. And since it’s the only film of the horror genre for this year it’s the much needed spice apart from the Comedies and Masala films released this year long.
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liakot
I cant believe some people are saying this film was poor, well i guess some people have shite…
I cant believe some people are saying this film was poor, well i guess some people have shite taste. This movie is a little predictable fair enough, but if you are a expert like myself then 90% of movies are predictable. Thats not the point, the point is this film is a little different from other horror movies. It seems like a ghost has possessed the little girl in the film, but you later find out its something else. The subject in this movie is something rarely seen in movies and that is black magic. I personally know consequences of black magic and have seen how dangerous and evil it is. Black magic is no surprise in some parts of asia and many parts of Africa. Most Nigerian African movies are about black magic. Maybe some people don't believe in it, but this film portrays it beautifully. Superb acting and Excellent direction. Great movie for people with good taste.
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hatele
this movie is nice...but it's not rgv's standard..what has happened to taran adarsh? 4/5 for this…
this movie is nice...but it's not rgv's standard..what has happened to taran adarsh? 4/5 for this average movie..there's nothing special abt this movie..no horror scenes...no excellent dialogues...watch it to pass ur time...but if ur looking for a nice horror movie, this is not the right choice..
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mauritz
harshpry
surbhi_talyan
PHoonki is the maha bakwas, 2hr bheja fried, and not even scary at all.it's all about a businessmen…
PHoonki is the maha bakwas, 2hr bheja fried, and not even scary at all.it's all about a businessmen who is atheist and has a very successful business...but sumwat he gets in argument with his partners...and get in fight..kicks them out of his business.. so the partrners take revenge in the form of black magic on the businessmen's daughter , raksha... very cute girl..did a gr8 job as a bhootni..and all that dialogues..gr8 work...but but... again rgv ... missed it...his direction agin went in wrong direction...all those background music and all didn't work at all according to the scenes ..it's all about supernatural beliefs vs medical science... and at the end ..doctors failed ..and sum tantrik helped them out... that's it... i'm done with my pakaoo movie review..so i suggest ..not to watch that movie..plz ..plz..i had enough.. i didn't have goosebums during the movie..so dont' watch it
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sohan
When I decide to watch Phoonk, its because of its promos and reviews. Its was looking very scary…
When I decide to watch Phoonk, its because of its promos and reviews. Its was looking very scary and dark. Normally, for me, RGV isn't in my favourait list. I never looked Darna Manaa hai or Darna Zaroori. As for his films, I liked, Bhoot, Raat, Rangeela, Company, Sarkar. Now its now turning to Phoonk. Phoonk is a story of revenge by black magic which is made on a child. Rajiv and his family : his wife, his mom, his son and his daughter lived happily. They have 2 employees, who has been out from his company for fraud. And the wife knows black magic. She tried on his child for revange. Its between your believe and un-believe. Its works only because of black magic as most people still interested in those kind of things. The starless film is a fine product in terms of its story. The 1st half is just ok while the second halp goes very high ttill the climax. No places for songs, and the film got correct editing. But in terms of background scores, the music is just medium which makes something down in flavours of horror for phoonk. The cinematography is good. RGV is this time in correct form after douple disaters like DARNA MANA HAI AND DARNA ZAROORI. This time, he knows... daraana zaroori hai. But its didn't as scary as its must be. Only the last 50-1:00 hours is scary. The climax is the best. As for actors, they are really competent. Rajiv is in top form. While, the girl is the biggest star of the film, Watch out for her expressions. Amruta could do better. Rajiv mom is effective. But the best is Ashwini Kalsekar. She is the show stealer. After her role in Kasam Se (TV serial), she's got the right role. She's excellent in pre-climax scenes. Finally, Phoonk runs as a fine product from RGV. Its worth to watch it for fun when you don't believe. Its a much watch for the people who interested much in Black Magic.
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falgunaryan
Sahrish12
omg this movie was soo stupid I can't believe y there so much hype for this movie its really stupid…
omg this movie was soo stupid I can't believe y there so much hype for this movie its really stupid dont waste ur time watching this:( this movie is a wannabe exorcist and its Wack I dont know how taran adarsh gave a good review this movie suckzzzzz
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