Plot: In the aftermath of a tragic incident, Gia (Sonam), a dedicated police officer, finds herself robbed of her sight and grieving the loss of her beloved brother. Several years pass, and fate intervenes as Gia crosses paths with a notorious serial killer, whose sinister intentions place her in grave danger. Against all odds, she manages to narrowly evade his clutches, but her determination as a law enforcer drives her to relentlessly pursue justice in this perplexing case.
Cast: Sonam Kapoor, Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, and Shubham Saraf.
Director: Shome Makhija.
Streaming Partner: Jio Cinema
Ratings: ⭐️⭐️
Review: ‘Blind’ tries to recreate the success of its Korean predecessor and follows the journey of a blind woman seeking redemption and stopping a killer but this Hindi adaptation fails to convey the vital emotions and fails to captivate audiences is not satisfied. While the idea of a blind hero is powerful in a feature film, the film strives for lasting impact.
Director Shome Makhija seems to be very focused on making the first Korean film with his unique vision. As a result, ‘Blind’ feels like a mere imitation, lacking the depth and authenticity needed to stand out. The story begins with a tragedy, but the subsequent events fail to make any lasting impact. The film immediately loses its control over the audience, and the basic quest for redemption loses its luster.
One of ‘Blind’s’ major shortcomings is its Speed/pacing. The first hour is set up to build on the plot, while the next hour feels rushed and leaves no room for meaningful exploration. This missed opportunity prevents the film from reaching emotional depth and having a cathartic story. Between the opening and the finale, the power is not used, resulting in a half-closed ending.
Performances: Considering the complexity of the role, Sonam Kapoor’s performance as the blind heroine is commendable. But despite his efforts, the audience still finds he can see, making it hard to fully believe in his character’s blindness The script lacks the necessary depth and fails to provide the development and padding his character needs he has had a lasting effect on the children. Purab Kohli’s portrayal of a villain is hampered by the simplistic mind set for his character. As a result, he emerges as a cartoonist rather than an interesting antagonist. While Vinay Pathak’s performance as a cop stands out amongst the cast, Shubham Saraf’s character is one-dimensional and forgettable.
Shome Makhija’s background as an assistant director in thrillers doesn’t translate into a successful directorial debut. Though it can be entertaining and exciting, ‘Blind’ lacks a distinctive soul that sets it apart from other films of its kind. The Glasgow setting fails to deliver anything visually significant, and the cinematography and music are average at best. ‘Blind’ could have been a subtle thriller that went deeper and deeper into its characters and emotions, but this is a missed opportunity. Instead of just recycling the original story, the film needed to bring something new and compelling to the table. Unfortunately, it fails to accomplish this goal, leaving the audience disappointed.
Blind is currently streaming on JioCinema.
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