GHOUL- A Netflix Horror Series Review

                    Ghoul is an Indian horror Sci-fi fantasy mini-series by Patrick Graham. The word 'Ghoul' denotes devil. We have seen several horror movies and series, but the difference is that it is military based horror genre. Rahim reported to police that her father was a traitor. The police arrested her father and Rahim was given as opportunity to work as interrogative officer before she had completed her training period. Meanwhile, Rahim took in charge on a military base and also tried to figure out what happened to her father. 

                    The advantage of the series is the slow burning plot and transformation of tone in the picture. The cinematography is well suited, and it helps to maintain the colour of horror. Radhika Apte is onw and only sole performer and she shoulders the whole series. The story starts slowly and it begins its gear with an unexpected end.

                    Another advantage of the series is unpredictability. we cannot say whether it is a zombie or thriller or ghost film until the final episode. A military base, prisoners, few commanders and an unknown thing is a perfect way to cook a thriller series. Technically the series is strong. There are few negatives like screenplay lagging in few areas, but it is managed to entertain till the end.

                    Overall, Ghoul is engaging, gripping and entertaining thriller and it is definitely worth to watch.

Imdb 7/10

Sharkz Scale 6.5/10

                    

Rebel Moon : A Child of Fire (Part One)- A Netflix Movie Review

          Rebel Moon : A Child of Fire (Part one ) is an American space political movie by Zack Snyder. Motherland (a dominant country) tries to rule the space with his dictatorship. They try to siege a small village. Kora, a farmer with mysterious past try to save the village by recruiting warriors. The ending of the movie marks the beginning of another space adventure.

           The plot is not new and the screenplay is as same template as previous adventure movies. The technique of the screenplay (Zack Snyder's style) is the magic of the movie. 

           The movie duration is 2hrs. Zack Snyder takes his time to develop the plot. The movie starts like a turtle's flipper then ends in a rabbit's race. Somehow, Snyder's magic makes us to watch the movie.

            It must be the best because of the very old plot and template the movie becomes an average. Still it is a mystery that why Snyder chose this script to direct. 

           The movie is slow burn political action adventure. Apart from Sofia, other characters have not create much impact on audience ( May be each character has a story in Part Two). Overall, Rebel Moon: The child of Fire not makes uss to wait for its sequel but it might be worth to watch.

 

 

IMDB       5.9

Sharkzz scale 5.5/10

           

Dr.Strange- Multiverse of Madness Movie Review

 Dr. Strange has to deal with another witch villian in this film. America, an young child has the power to travel multiverse. The strange creatures try to kill her and get her powers. Dr.Stephen Strange tries to protect the girl and he has to face the dark forces to protect the girl.

Sam Raimi gives an excellent come back to the super hero genre. He mixes the horror element with super hero genre and it worked out well. He has used horror elements from his own movie Evil Dead, Drag Me to Hell etc., Sometimes, it gives some jump scary moments.

We also excited to see the multiverse characters and I don't spoil in this review. The VFX and background score is as usual as their standards.

The multiverse travel portrayal is an awesome and it is warm for us. There are three major characters and all of them are treated as equal. There is not much pessimistic things about the making of this film.

Overall, Dr. Strange-  Multiverse of Madness is an colourful, dark and action packed movie and it is worth to spend two hours.

Imdb 7.5/10

Sharkz Scale 8/10

Russian Doll Season 2- A Netflix Series Review

 Russian Doll season one have dealt with the 'Time Loop' and the second two deals with the 'Time Travel Portal'. The second one starts on Nadia's birthday and accidentally she has happened to travel through time portal.

She have travelled to her own traumatic past life. There she tries to deal with the problems in her mother's life. This season is emotional and psychological rather than a gripping tale.

As usual, Natasha and Alan has given their performance at their best. It must be told as gripping one . Sometimes we are unable to connect with the characters. Sometimes the audience feel like that they wouldn't care about the incidents in the series.

This is the difference between season one and two. There are eight episodes in this series. If you want to pass your time, this series is a good choice. Other aspects like background score, cinematography are in an optimistic way.

Overall, Russian Doll Season 2 is not a gripping like season one but a worthy one to try a shot.

Imdb 7.8/10 (season one)

Sharkz Scale 6/10

Sweet Home- A Netflix Monster Series Review

Sweet Home is a Korean monster series which is streaming in Netflix. It gives an impression of Hellbound, All of Us are Dead but it has a slight difference

Humans are turned into cruel monsters without any reason. Initially, they have though it is a Zombie virus. Later, they have come to know that 'Human Desires' are the reason.

A person who has more desires will turn into a ugly monster. In this metamorphical sense, this series is differ from other series. It is also a drawback too.

When they say that desires make into a monster, it is acceptable according to the moral philosophy. As a series, we couldn't accept this transformation. Everyone has desires but few characters in this series are not infected is another logic loophole.

The making is excellent and it is engaging. The series is made without any lagging. All the characters do their role in an established manner. Like Hellbound it lacks in reality. 

Like Kafka's Metamorphosis, it is unexplainable. Overal, Sweet Home is excellently chilled series but lacks in realism. It is worth to give a shot to stream.

IMDB 7.4/10

Sharkz Scale 6/10

Death on the Nile -Hercule Poirot's New Case

 Death on Nile (2022) is a crime detective story based on Agatha Christie's novel. After Murder on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot is back with an another huge case. As usual, another Agatha Christie's WHODUNIT technique's adaptation.

Linnet (Gal Gadot) is murdered at the bank of Nile and Hercule Poirot comes to investigate the murder. As usual, there are several possibilities for all the characters as the murderer. Each and every character in this movie has their reasons to kill Linnet. Greedy mother, Jealousy friend, greedy cousin etc., have their reasons to kill rich and beautiful Gal Gadot.

Kenneth Branagh, once again lives as Hercule Poirot. Apart from Gal Gadot and Emma Mackey, other characters are not written in an indepth manner so the audiences are unable to connect with the film. The cinematography is excellent and the background settings are chilling for our eyes.

Sometimes the movie is lagging and it is very slow but it is engaged due to the investigation scene. With the limited scenes, limited characters and the given budget, the quality of movie is good and it is watchable. Overall, the movie is satisfied if you are a fan of Agatha Christie and it is partially satisfied if you are an average audience. It is unfair to compare with Murder on the Orient Express.

IMDB 6.4/10

Sharkz Scale 5/10 

Eternally Confused and Eager for love- A Netflix Series Review

 An awkward man in his twenties try to find out his soulmate but he has a problem in approaching women. This creates several controversial situations. Ray tries to overcome this situation with help of his childhood imaginary friend. We have seen several series/movies like this. This is different by Ray's childhood friend (his di-bolical mind-voice).

Ray's characterization is an important part in this series. Often he reminds ROSS from the world famous series FRIENDS. Even his face cut reminds him too. Like Ross, he always in dilemma and he has little bit of melancholic tone. Ross is sad because his wife is a lesbian and he got divorced. Ray is sad because he couldn't approach girls even though he is straight. We can compare the characters ROSS and RAY for a few pages alone. Vihaan samat is not imitating Ross but his character design reminds ROSS.

Rahul Bose and Suchitra Pillai have established their role in a satisfied way. Dalai Mulchandhini as Riya suits well in her role with her physical fitness as well as her charming practical character.

Overall, Eternally Confused and Eager for love is worth to stream and definitely it is an engaged one.

IMDB 6.7/10

Sharkz Scale 6/10