Showing posts with label Blackout. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blackout. Show all posts
I was surprised with the way my negative character was received in Jawan-Sunil Grover
9:29 AM
Sunil, who stars alongside Vikrant in Blackout, says industry is offering him diverse roles after his negative part in Jawan
Priyanka Sharma (MID-DAY; June 17, 2024)
The combination of thrill and humour was intriguing enough for Sunil Grover to sign Blackout, directed by Devang Shashin Bhavsar. Sharing screen space with Vikrant Massey was a bonus. Grover says that he learnt more than a few things while performing with the actor.
“Vikrant was simultaneously shooting for another project. Yet, he was fresh on set. Also, he was very sure of what he was doing. I liked that about him. I also saw a sense of detachment in him—after he had performed a scene, he’d switch off, and then was back in the mood as we started another scene,” he says.
The comedy thriller, which plays out over one night, is Grover’s first Hindi film release since the Shah Rukh Khan-led blockbuster, Jawan (2023). The actor, who burst on the scene with his Gutthi act, says the Atlee-directed action fare has taken his career in a new direction.
“I was surprised with the way my negative character was received in Jawan. Since then, people have started looking at me differently,” he says, adding that he is happy to go beyond the image of a funnyman.
“Now, I am getting offers that challenge me as an actor. I want to be a part of stories where my character has his own journey.”
(Crisp) Movie Review: BLACKOUT by FENIL SETA
2:35 PM
Blackout, which has released today on Jio Cinema, is set in one night amid a lot of madness and chaos. The first half of the film is entertaining as the characters get introduced and they are compelled to be together. There's a twist in the interval point that adds to the fun. The dialogues are funny and keep the interest going. In the second half, the film gets too serious; a major track is weak and dampens the impact. The reason why the Blackout happens in the city is very stupid and one wonders how it got approved. The climax doesn't give one a feeling of high and the mid-credit scene could have been done away with. Vikrant Massey plays to the gallery convincingly. Sunil Grover is the best part of the film; his character arc and the way he has performed it are seen to be believed. Mouni Roy is dependable. Jisshu Sengupta is interesting but he's let down by the writing. Karan Sudhakar Sonawane (Thik) and Saurabh Dilip Ghadge (Thak) make entertaining debuts. Ruhani Sharma (Roshni) and Anantvijay Joshi (Ravi) are decent while Prasad Oak (Inspector Patil) and Chhaya Kadam (MLA Anita Naik) are wasted. The same goes for Kelly Dorji. All in all, Blackout is an average flick.
My rating - ** ½ out of 5!
My rating - ** ½ out of 5!
There is a little pressure to live up to 12th Fail; Blackout is a different world altogether-Devang Bhavsar
8:20 AM
Blackout director Devang credits Vikrant and the cast for bringing new shades to his movie; admits feeling the pressure of matching actor’s last release 12th Fail
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; June 5, 2024)
There are bound to be jitters when it’s your first film. But for debutant director Devang Bhavsar, it has also been accompanied by a year-long wait. With Blackout slated to drop on Jio Cinema this week, Bhavsar says, “It has been a long wait to release the film. The nature of this industry keeps changing. Sometimes, a direct-to-web release is the norm, and at other times, a theatrical release before OTT is expected.”
Regardless of the medium, he is eager to see Blackout reach the audience. The comedy thriller—starring Vikrant Massey, Mouni Roy and Sunil Grover—follows the protagonist as he chances upon a car loaded with gold and cash, thus setting off a chain of events. For the director, who made his way into films through ads and production, it’s a big moment.
“I have been working for 13 years. It wasn’t easy getting to this point. I’m lucky that I got amazing actors like Vikrant sir and Sunil sir. After Vikrant sir read the script, he encouraged us to do multiple readings to crack the character’s tone. Sunil sir is an improvisation king.”
Blackout marks Massey’s first release after the stupendous success of 12th Fail (2023) that turned his career around. Does the director feel the pressure of coming on the back of last year’s gem?
“It is a big deal. In whatever way the stars have aligned, it will benefit this film. Vikrant sir is an even more known face now. People now see him as Vikrant bhaiyya. There is a little pressure to live up to that movie. But my film is a different world altogether. I also believe that a film needs to be entertaining regardless of the genre. When Vikrant sir first saw the [rushes], he said, ‘You promised me an entertaining film, and you have delivered.” The jitters are natural, but I’m confident that people will enjoy it.”
It’s interesting that Bhavsar’s comedy thriller arrives when a heist comedy like Crew and a laugh-riot like Madgaon Express are faring well.
“I hadn’t even thought of that when I wrote the film. It was a balanced story on paper. But my actors made it more of a comedy than a thriller. Humans are grey, and their decisions and reactions are comical. The films that have repeat value are always those that make you laugh.”
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