Merry Christmas

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Merry Christmas is a satisfying Sriram Raghavan venture with a deliciously crafted romance in form of sumptuous mystery My Rating : 80/100 Sriram Raghavan unique style of presenting dark humour and crime is separate genre in itself. After films like Andhadhun, Badlapur made for matured audience , he delivers a Christmas project which is thoroughly enticing and entertaining. Merry Christmas is satisfying one night story of 2 strangers attracted towards each other which turns out to be a bloody thriller post interval. The film falls in a niche category of slow burn thrillers which demands attention and not for people looking for engagement in every frame. The first half is purely a setup in progress for a wild ride coming in 2nd half. Powered by brilliant Vijay Sethupathy, a formidable Katrina and a tightly edited runtime , Sriram Raghavan delivers a film which has a solid heart and fitting climax which makes worth all the wait. The music is magical by Pritam especially the songs Nazar Teri Toofan by Papon and Raat Akeli Thi by Arijit. Beautifully integrated into the screenplay. I was apprehensive about pairing of Vijay and Katrina but how beautifully and organically the romance is presented in the first half is what makes Raghavan Sir a celebrated director. Vijay Sethupathy with his distinct sarcastic humour and sharp expressions wins me over again. While Katrina has shown great command over her hindi dialogues and has also given a performance she would later be proud of. Vinay Pathak and Pratima Kannan in an extended cameo make the film interestingly exciting towards the climax. Baby Pari Sharmaos adorable. Overall, there are few things to keep in mind before you watch Merry Christmas. Don't compare with Andhadhun, its an entirely different story. Don't completely tag it as a thriller, its a romantic comedy which turns into dark thriller. The film needs more mature audience to watch it. It wont work for everyone but I really appreciate the neo noirism integrations by Raghavan Sir with multiple twists and wow monents in 2nd half. Instagram & X : @streamgenx.

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This is an abysmal attempt at filmmaking, epitomizing everything wrong with unoriginality in cinema. From the very start, it's evident that the filmmakers lacked any semblance of creativity, shamelessly copying concepts and details from better works without adding anything new or meaningful. The movie shamelessly plagiarizes plotlines and character arcs from renowned classics, offering nothing but a watered-down version of stories audiences have seen countless times before. Every scene feels like a cheap imitation, devoid of the passion and depth that makes a film memorable. Moreover, the execution is amateurish at best, with sloppy editing, uninspired cinematography, and performances that range from wooden to cringe-worthy. It's evident that the production was rushed, resulting in a final product that feels unfinished and unpolished. Even worse is the film's mishandling of what could have been a compelling story. Despite having a strong plot foundation to work with, the filmmakers fail to capitalize on its potential, delivering a disjointed and unsatisfying narrative that leaves audiences feeling underwhelmed and frustrated. In conclusion, Merry Christmas is a prime example of everything that can go wrong in filmmaking. With its copied concept, copied details, unprofessional execution, and disastrous response to a promising story plot, it's a movie that should be avoided at all costs. Save your time and money for something truly original and worthwhile.

Disappointed with this lazy effort by this renowned film maker. Had great expectations as his last fare 'Andhadhun' was superb. Entertaining and well directed. Katrina Kaif proves it in this film that no matter with whom you pair her she cannot act to save her life. Vijay Sethupati another great star from the south was very bad too. He was so good in Super Deluxe. Why did he agree to do this stupid film ? Regards the plot, the less said the better. The shot taking was horrendous. The camera was so static and these 2 characters just doing time pass in the foreground of the sofa was abysmal. And the worst part according to me was the ZERO CHEMISTRY between the pair. Please give it a miss !

I saw this third day last show with my family in Gaiety theater, Bandra West. The sad part was that the theatre was almost empty but i enjoyed the movie n was looking forward to it cos of the director Raghavan. While the misogynist n regressive film like Animal was theatre packed. Coming back to this film, this one truly transports the viewers to the 80s Bombay. The Regal theatre, Colaba's lanes n empty streets all added an extra nostalgic charm. There are no twists n turns n the movie moves at a deliberate slow pace showcasing the laid back attitude of the 80s. Haven't read the book n haven't seen the short movie. Katrina Kaif was a very wrong choice to potray a woman from the 80s. Vijay was perfect n gave a good restrained performance. The movie has a surprise reveal, rather than some mind-blowing and wtf twist.