36 Farmhouse movie review: Subhash Ghai comes back to form in the OTT space with this Amol Parashar and Barkha Singh thriller
If you're looking for a neat, smart and snappy thriller, and have been yearning for a good Subhash Ghai movie since ages, then 36 Farmhouse might just be your answer, not least because of how well Sanjay Mishra, Vijay Raaz and Flora Saini elevate it
Movie: 36 Farmhouse
36 Farmhouse Cast: Sanjay Mishra, Vijay Raaz, Amol Parashar, Ashwini Kalsekar, Barkha Singh, Flora Saini
Director: Subhash Ghai
Where to Watch: ZEE5
Review by: Russel D'Silva
Subhash Ghai has delivered some of the most massive hits, starring some of the biggest stars in the history of Indian cinema. However, he has also not helmed anything of note since over two decades, with all his directorial efforts after 1999 Taal's not only being severely panned by critics, but also failing miserably at the box office, which would've no doubt pinched a hardcore commercial filmmaker like him far more. There's also the matter of none of his successful movies having aged well other than Meri Jung and Karz. So, does the celebrated veteran redeem himself with his foray into the OTT space - the Sanjay Mishra, Vijay Raaz, Amol Parashar, Ashwini Kalsekar, Barkha Singh and Flora Saini starrer 36 Farmhouse? Well, yes, to a certain extent.
What's it about
A father and son duo (Sanjay Mishra and Amol Parashar) skip their journey back to their village during lockdown to take up residence in the eponymous 36 Farmhouse under the guise of jobs they're not qualified to handle just so that they can make a quick whack. However, they soon learn that the owner (Vijay Raaz) and his estranged, extended family are harbouring some precarious secrets, all connected to the family matriarch's will.
What's hot
Subhash Ghai bring all his years of directorial expertise to grind out a pretty decent thriller. 36 Farmhouse boasts some good twists and turns, with the climax especially standing out. Where it score the most though is in its performances, with Sanjay Mishra and Vijay Raaz rising above the script by several notches - the former even ekes out dollops of laughter in the most mundane of scenes. They're well supported by Amol Parashar, Ashwini Kalsekar and Barkha Singh. However, the complete surprise package of the movie is Flora Saini. It also pays that Shashank Mali and Anubhav Sarda's rapid editing keeps the film pacy and down to just 1 hour and 45 minutes.
BL Verdict
If you're looking for a neat, smart and snappy thriller and have been yearning for a good Subhash Ghai movie since ages, then 36 Farmhouse might just be your answer, not least because of how well Sanjay Mishra, Vijay Raaz, Flora Saini, Ashwini Kalsekar, Amol Parashar and Barkha Singh elevate it.I'm going with 3 out of 5 stars.
Rating :3 out of 5
Source : Bollywoodlife.com
Added on : 21st January, 2022
Movie: 36 Farmhouse
36 Farmhouse Cast: Sanjay Mishra, Vijay Raaz, Amol Parashar, Ashwini Kalsekar, Barkha Singh, Flora Saini
Director: Subhash Ghai
Where to Watch: ZEE5
Review by: Russel D'Silva
Subhash Ghai has delivered some of the most massive hits, starring some of the biggest stars in the history of Indian cinema. However, he has also not helmed anything of note since over two decades, with all his directorial efforts after 1999 Taal's not only being severely panned by critics, but also failing miserably at the box office, which would've no doubt pinched a hardcore commercial filmmaker like him far more. There's also the matter of none of his successful movies having aged well other than Meri Jung and Karz. So, does the celebrated veteran redeem himself with his foray into the OTT space - the Sanjay Mishra, Vijay Raaz, Amol Parashar, Ashwini Kalsekar, Barkha Singh and Flora Saini starrer 36 Farmhouse? Well, yes, to a certain extent.
What's it about
A father and son duo (Sanjay Mishra and Amol Parashar) skip their journey back to their village during lockdown to take up residence in the eponymous 36 Farmhouse under the guise of jobs they're not qualified to handle just so that they can make a quick whack. However, they soon learn that the owner (Vijay Raaz) and his estranged, extended family are harbouring some precarious secrets, all connected to the family matriarch's will.
What's hot
Subhash Ghai bring all his years of directorial expertise to grind out a pretty decent thriller. 36 Farmhouse boasts some good twists and turns, with the climax especially standing out. Where it score the most though is in its performances, with Sanjay Mishra and Vijay Raaz rising above the script by several notches - the former even ekes out dollops of laughter in the most mundane of scenes. They're well supported by Amol Parashar, Ashwini Kalsekar and Barkha Singh. However, the complete surprise package of the movie is Flora Saini. It also pays that Shashank Mali and Anubhav Sarda's rapid editing keeps the film pacy and down to just 1 hour and 45 minutes.
BL Verdict
If you're looking for a neat, smart and snappy thriller and have been yearning for a good Subhash Ghai movie since ages, then 36 Farmhouse might just be your answer, not least because of how well Sanjay Mishra, Vijay Raaz, Flora Saini, Ashwini Kalsekar, Amol Parashar and Barkha Singh elevate it.I'm going with 3 out of 5 stars.
Rating :3 out of 5
Source : Bollywoodlife.com
Added on : 21st January, 2022