I might not have been able to experience the magic of Drishyam, one of the best crime thrillers from Bollywood even though a remake, on the big screen, but I was determined to experience the sequel in cinemas at any cost. Also, this was my first experience of a night show, and that too without wearing any masks as opposed to my previous cinema visits. And man, I was wowed. Drishyam 2 delivered nonstop entertainment and lived up to the expectations.
Unlike the first film where I didn't know what to expect from the plot, I knew about this one and hence expected twists from the beginning, due to which the first half felt slower. The previous one had a lot of twists in the first half alone, due to which comparisons are inevitable. But the first half isn't wasted in unnecessary songs or comedy. It cleverly prepares the conflict through introductions of characters both old and new, and like a proper slow-burning crime drama, gives ample time to the development of the plot. You might feel that the intermission block has arrived either too early or nothing too big has happened this far, but trust me, you're in for a surprise! What might feel unimportant in the beginning will turn out to be a major asset in hindsight!
As the second half begins, the tension begins to rise. Casting Akshaye Khanna as the rival of Vijay (played flawlessly by Ajay Devgn) turns out to be a brilliant choice, as he proves to be menacing at times even though we know he is not a bad guy. There are references made to the previous film, which can both surprise and make you chuckle. Unlike big-budget blockbusters we've seen this year, Drishyam 2 isn't replete with otherworldly visual effects or songs to make you tap your foot.
Then what is it that captivates you and makes you ignore the lack of the aforementioned elements? The story. Yes, you might buy the ticket for the stars as they're all big names, but you'll leave your seat impressed more with the story. I can't imagine the film without the intelligently written story which compensates for the lack of any masala or visual spectacle one might be mistaking this film to offer. Also, I would love to reiterate that the performances were all terrific, and provided just the right amount of support to the story and the overall product. The final act is the best part of the film where I couldn't believe what happened and also couldn't help but laud the genius writing.
Even though a remake (I will check out the original and other remakes too), Drishyam 2 is one of the finest thrillers of the year and promises entertainment replete with drama, suspense and surprises worth the price of your ticket. It's good to see the film is running successfully even though there are new releases out in cinemas. I'm glad I didn't wait for the OTT release and instead went ahead with enjoying this masterpiece on the big screen. Recommended!
Unlike the first film where I didn't know what to expect from the plot, I knew about this one and hence expected twists from the beginning, due to which the first half felt slower. The previous one had a lot of twists in the first half alone, due to which comparisons are inevitable. But the first half isn't wasted in unnecessary songs or comedy. It cleverly prepares the conflict through introductions of characters both old and new, and like a proper slow-burning crime drama, gives ample time to the development of the plot. You might feel that the intermission block has arrived either too early or nothing too big has happened this far, but trust me, you're in for a surprise! What might feel unimportant in the beginning will turn out to be a major asset in hindsight!
As the second half begins, the tension begins to rise. Casting Akshaye Khanna as the rival of Vijay (played flawlessly by Ajay Devgn) turns out to be a brilliant choice, as he proves to be menacing at times even though we know he is not a bad guy. There are references made to the previous film, which can both surprise and make you chuckle. Unlike big-budget blockbusters we've seen this year, Drishyam 2 isn't replete with otherworldly visual effects or songs to make you tap your foot.
Then what is it that captivates you and makes you ignore the lack of the aforementioned elements? The story. Yes, you might buy the ticket for the stars as they're all big names, but you'll leave your seat impressed more with the story. I can't imagine the film without the intelligently written story which compensates for the lack of any masala or visual spectacle one might be mistaking this film to offer. Also, I would love to reiterate that the performances were all terrific, and provided just the right amount of support to the story and the overall product. The final act is the best part of the film where I couldn't believe what happened and also couldn't help but laud the genius writing.
Even though a remake (I will check out the original and other remakes too), Drishyam 2 is one of the finest thrillers of the year and promises entertainment replete with drama, suspense and surprises worth the price of your ticket. It's good to see the film is running successfully even though there are new releases out in cinemas. I'm glad I didn't wait for the OTT release and instead went ahead with enjoying this masterpiece on the big screen. Recommended!