Apr 17, 2010 03:46 PM
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(Updated Apr 17, 2010 03:48 PM)
When it comes to sequels, Ram Gopal Verma seems to follow a strategy. The first part would be much better than the second one, with happy endings and all. In the sequel, most of the main characters will die with the flick having a sad climax. He did this in Sarkar and Sarkar Raj and does the same with the sequel of Phoonk-Phoonk 2! Phoonk 2 has ample scary moments (esp in the 2nd half) and that’s where it scores over Phoonk (which was anything but scary). However, the boring 1st half and the unacceptable climax turns the film into a disappointing fare.
The story of the movie: After Rajiv’s (Sudeep) daughter Raksha (Ahsaas Channa) is freed of evil powers and black magic woman Madhu (Ashwini Kaleskar) is killed, there is happiness in abundance for Rajiv’s family. He, along with Raksha, wife Aarti (Amruta Khanvilkar), son Rohan (Rishabh Jain) and maid Laxmi (Anu Ansari) head to Alibaug for a holiday where they have got hold of a beautiful sea-facing bungalow. As soon as they land there, they feel the eeriness in the atmosphere. Trouble begins when Raksha and Rohan wander into the nearby forest and find an abandoned doll. Thus begins a series of terrifying experiences for the family. Soon, Rajiv finds the truth-the ghost of Madhu is back to seek revenge.
The first half is boring with not much movement in the film’s narrative. Only few scenes here and there manage to scare. The film really turns exciting just before the intermission when Rajiv finds the shocking truth that the ghost has entered his wife Aarti’s body. The second half also has some fine horrifying sequences. However, it’s the 25-minute long climax that really takes away the cake. It was truly scary but then the finale disappoints. The culmination not only was unjustified but it was also abrupt. You raise several questions and hope that it would be answered in the next scene but boy, the credits have already started rolling! Maybe RGV and director Milind Gadagkar will provide the answers in Phoonk 3, provided if anyone will watch it!
Yet again, Ahsaas Channa does a brilliant job. Just like Phoonk, in Phoonk 2 as well, she has a lengthy role and she does total justice. Sudeep proves once more that he’s a powerful performer. But it’s high time he gets some roles outside Ram Gopal Verma’s banner too! Amruta Khanvilkar was in total form especially in the 2nd half. Rishabh Jain was at his best when he realizes that the doll is spooky. Interestingly, he wasn’t there in the first part. He replaced Shrey Bawa who played Rohan in part 1! Ashwini Kaleskar horrifies well! Ganesh Yadav was perfect in the miniscule role. Jeeva looked every inch a tantrik. Amit Sadh was alright but Neeru Bajwa (who was also seen in Prince last week) looked stunning. Anu Ansari, Vikas Srivastav and others were okay.
Dharam and Sandeep’s background score suited the theme of the film but in few scenes, it was totally unnecessary. Charles Meher’s cinematography bears the traditional RGV stamp all over. Some scenes were wonderfully shot (especially the railway crossing one and in the climax). Sound design was very effective.
Milind Gadagkar had written Phoonk and in case of Phoonk 2, he has written as well as directed. As a director, he has surely done a great job and succeeds in horrifying the viewers. However, he could have finished the film in 75 minutes instead of stretching it to 105 minutes! And he disappointed a lot as a writer. Why didn’t he come up some interesting stuff towards the finale when he had wonderfully built up the climax beats me.
Some of the interesting scenes:
Rohan realizes that the doll can tilt its face
Ronnie (Amit Sadh) and Arushi (Neeru Bajwa) arrive at the bungalow
Ghost enters Aarti’s body
The scene at the railway crossing
Ganesh Yadav’s accident
Tantrik’s confrontation with the ghost
The last 25 minutes (but not the finale)
On the whole, Phoonk 2 is a disappointing fare. Phoonk didn’t scare but still it was impressive. Phoonk 2, on other hand, has some horrifying moments but fails to impress thanks to the pathetic culmination. Watch it only and only for its chills and thrills! Or else just give it a skip!
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