Bhediya` released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu |
Horror and comedy are two of the toughest genres to pull off with each susceptible to falling flat on the face if not done right. This is where Varun Dhawan starrer `Bhediya` comes up aces. Director Amar Kaushik, who helmed the horror-comedy “Stree” by the same banner, handles both genres skilfully in his latest outing and strikes a fine balance to deliver a movie that`s spine-chilling in some instances, rib-tickling in almost all, and leaves you with something to think about. Monsters and creatures in films can often turn more spoofy than spooky in some films but not in “Bhediya”. Varun`s transformation from human to werewolf is convincing and terrifying. The film has many jump scares and the background score only makes things scarier. Varun is top-notch as the shape-shifting wolf. He gives this part his all, and it shows. Deepak Dobriyal, as Panda, also delivers a notable performance. Kriti Sanon`s character as the vet, Dr. Anika, could have been better. But she adds her bit to the drama and comedy. The movie`s first half is extremely gripping. It perfectly sets the tone for what will unfold soon and also brings in a sense of intrigue. However, the second half seems stretched and loses momentum. While it focuses on conservation and man-animal conflict, it briefly touches upon the stereotyping of the people of the Northeast, and how they have to often live with the `outsider` label. The film reminds us of our animal instincts and how there could be a Bhediya in all of us. But how we wish to unleash it, for better or worse, is up to us. Beauty and the beast are all in us, we only have to look deep within. The film was released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on November 25 and is best viewed in 3D.
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