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RejctX (2019)
Absolute Trash
This show RejctX is nothing but absolute trash. A lot of folks, myself included, probably got swayed looking at Sumeet Vyas on the poster. Unfortunately, the show is much less about him and more about a bunch of 'semi-clad in skimpy clothing' wannabe school going teens played by 'twenty something' models and actors. Let me rephrase that, bad actors. Not a single one of them can act to save their lives. What seems to carry the show is both the girls and the guys revealing tons of skin on camera. Not surprising since we all know that nudity sells. Another disappointment has been the casting of Kubra Sait. She took everyone by storm in Sacred Games only to be followed up by this.
The show basically has no clear plot, storyline or character development. It's also a bit over the top that most of these teens happen to be multi-talented in various disciplines aside from the model-like looks and bodies. To some extent, it feels like a crappy and desi version of Riverdale.
To sum it up, this is a show of the RejctX, for the Rejctx and by the RejctX.
Khamoshiyan (2015)
A Promising Plot Gets Thrown To The Dogs
By and large, I'm not a fan of Bollywood Cinema (don't like that term much either, Bollywood and not cinema, just to be clear). There are definitely a few good filmmakers in India whose films are worth watching. However, most of the dynastic studios keep churning out the same old mediocre trash in the name of filmmaking and Khamoshiyan from the Bhatt camp is a perfect example of this.
Against my better judgement, I decided to watch this film for two reasons. Namely, Ali Fazal and the gorgeous locales of South Africa. I caught a glimpse of the scenery in the trailer and having lived in that country till some years back, I was simply hoping to revisit it through this film if nothing else. Unfortunately, the very first shock came when they attempted to pass it all off as Kashmir (and Bombay in one scene) instead. Really, who in their right mind would want to do that? If Kashmir is what they wanted, the film could have been easily shot in India.
Coming to the film itself, it's a mind-numbing amalgamation of a confusing storyline coupled with average on-screen performances and terrible CGI. It tries to do too much, and as a result, manages to get it all bogged down instead. For What it's worth, the plot could have worked a lot better had it been developed the right way by some capable storytellers.