ITTEFAQ REVIEW : When you are going to remake an old classic thriller after a Long gap of 47 years obviously you can't just copy paste things, you have to update it for latest audience and Ittefaq has done it quite very well. I have seen old Ittefaq and loved it, so while watching this i knew what's gonna happen but writer proved me wrong in last 5 minutes. Last 5 minutes turned this average looking thriller into Mindblowing film. When i thought it's a predictable thriller and everything has came to an end suddenly that suspense arrives and blown me away.
Acting wise Siddhart was good, Sonakshi was average, Akshay Khanna is terrific. Writing is average but deserve applaud for the thrilling end. Cinematography is very low grade. Editing is Great, a perfect 100 minutes thriller without any loo breaks. Background music does not impress, could have been better. Direction is Pathetic, don't know how Director choose those frames which looked like a B grade film. Presentation doesn't suit to nowdays updated era, where we see many lavish film. If there had been no good writing and last 5 minutes suspense this film would have been a Crap because of Direction. The director could have easily crafted this story much better visually and sense wise too. Despite so many minuses as a whole Film does not disappoint you. It's Not a classic though, still it should be watched at least once. Those who have seen old Ittefaq will love it, and those who didn't watch old one will like it too much. At Box Office this one might be an Average success as this one lacks repeat value and can't hold strong on weekdays (limited appealing content and competition from mass entertainers) but still it could remain steady. I'm giving this one 7/10* that 1* is given extra for brilliant climax.
Acting wise Siddhart was good, Sonakshi was average, Akshay Khanna is terrific. Writing is average but deserve applaud for the thrilling end. Cinematography is very low grade. Editing is Great, a perfect 100 minutes thriller without any loo breaks. Background music does not impress, could have been better. Direction is Pathetic, don't know how Director choose those frames which looked like a B grade film. Presentation doesn't suit to nowdays updated era, where we see many lavish film. If there had been no good writing and last 5 minutes suspense this film would have been a Crap because of Direction. The director could have easily crafted this story much better visually and sense wise too. Despite so many minuses as a whole Film does not disappoint you. It's Not a classic though, still it should be watched at least once. Those who have seen old Ittefaq will love it, and those who didn't watch old one will like it too much. At Box Office this one might be an Average success as this one lacks repeat value and can't hold strong on weekdays (limited appealing content and competition from mass entertainers) but still it could remain steady. I'm giving this one 7/10* that 1* is given extra for brilliant climax.