i don't mind bollywood movies based on Hollywood inspirations but this movie lifts entire scenes, not just the story lines, from paranormal activity 1 & 2 + blair witch project.... right down to the white undershirt and shorts worn by the girl in paranormal activity.and oh yea, the score is from the fifth element -- the track "koolen." i'm not sure to what extent eric serra and producers of the English films can file a lawsuit against ekta kapoor but its something definitely to consider because this is just insane. you can't have people stealing your movies and music. if India wants to join the first world club like china then they HAVE to police their most visible and influential film industry -- bollywood at the moment is out of control with plagiarism.
... View More"Horrifying", if it has to be defined in just one word.For me, Ragini MMS delivered far more than what it promised. The class and the execution of the horror sequences were far more intriguing that I had ever imagined. The fact that impressed me the most is that even though, primarily you get the feeling that it might be a movie with just sensual scenes and not so many significantly petrifying moments, it actually left its mark on me for the direction of the horrifying scenes and the quality of performances by the two actors. The movie revolves around a couple who set out to the outskirts of Mumbai for a weekend getaway. But as the reel rolls & the movie unfolds, it turns into a nightmare for the two as they encounter a lot of paranormal activities happening around & realize that the house they are staying in is haunted. Probably, as the movie was shot as if in real life, you connect to the horrendous events and the situations fashioned more closely and feel to be a part of the whole idea even more.The movie does give the inkling that it has been inspired by Paranormal Activity but apart from being shot as if in real life, the movie is fresh and presents unnerving scenes and goosebumps all the way. Raj Kumar Yadav is definitely here to stay and Kainaz Motiwala was impeccable in justifying her character. I sincerely recommend this one to Vikram Bhatt and expect that he would probably learn a thing or two and would not dole out movies like Haunted 3D again. And if he is too dim-witted to understand what a horror movie is then maybe it is time he hangs up his director shoes for the good of all humanity. Applause to the whole team of Ragini MMS as they have surely provided a benchmark against which all future Bollywood horror movies must be evaluated.
... View MoreAfter a long time, finally a Hindi horror movie that sends shock waves of fear while you watch it. Two stories combined into one. A nice simple setup. Another example how you can make a blockbuster out of 1 crore INR budget. Lead actors gave a terrific performance. Movie ends in time. No time wasted in explaining the birth/delivery of the demon :). People should learn from Ekta Kapoor's creative skills while producing these kind of movies. This film keeps everyone glued to their seats throughout the duration of this wonderful attempt to showcase Hindi horror. Do not waste anytime reading this review now. Just go watch it for yourself, and delight yourself. Value for money treatment. Good movie. 8/10.
... View MoreAfter a long time a decent Hindi horror movie maybe after darr of RamGopal Varma before he turned himself into a factory.Premise is simple and though they say it to be inspired by real events this kind of story of a wronged soul communicating with innocent/scheming outsiders has been repeated umpteen number of times. But thankfully it does not have that typical Ojha/magician so common in all Hindi movies who comes to deal with the bad soul neither it has a religious figure normally a priest or someone who comes to frighten away the ghost. This makes the story very realistic. Acting by lead pair is too good ,though movie sags towards end but length has been kept proper and it ends before viewer will get bored. Good movie. 8/10
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