Crew did a good job...but major negative thing is acting from the cast and their dialog delivery, it seemed so much artificial...but overall a decent movie during normal time...but it's COVID time so it's a good movie for a one time watch...but way better than other Big OTT releases...
90 Reviews
Disappointed with some silly plotholes
rvunacad6 November 2020
Warning: Spoilers
I found the movie good until a point when it seemed so stupid and silly.
The father and Meera were trying to escape from an injured man and left a barrel gun right in his hands for him to chase and shoot. Father disarmed him in the snow later but again left him with that gun and started running. Wtf was this?! I won't even mention how absurd this seemed.
Again it is shown the Adithi was given was oxygen and other supplies for god knows what reason when the villain duo had already decided to murder her before putting her in the trunk.
The last scene made no sense how that trunk metal banged as the driver Laxman had already shot Rishi in the chest from behind and RIshi was dead for sure.
Everything was good apart from these silly plotholes. They ruin such good plots with so stupid things.
Well executed psychological thriller!!
sanjubhat22 December 2023
Film Review: Gatham ( translation: The Past) .. a Telugu language film streaming on Netflix & Prime Video ( with Hindi audio and English subtitles)
Filmed entirely in the US, the story is based on A couple who set out on a road trip but get stranded in the middle of nowhere when their car breaks down. They take help from a stranger, unaware that he is a psychopath.
Filled with exciting twists and turns, especially in the latter part ,Gatham is a deceptively engaging psychological thriller. Won't say anything much to avoid revealing spoilers that might kill the suspense and spoil ur fun !!
Editing is crisp and cinematography capturing the snowy landscape near lake Tahoe, the eerie ambience of a remote cabin in the wilderness, all brilliantly executed. Casting is bang on with everyone pitching in and giving decent performances.
Even though some scenes are over the top , most of the film is gripping and will keep u hooked till the end !!
Well crafted thriller, worth a dekho for sure !!
Going with 3/5 for this one .. adios 🙂!!
#sanjuzzreviews #gatham #netflixindia #telugucinema #PrimeVideoIN.
Filmed entirely in the US, the story is based on A couple who set out on a road trip but get stranded in the middle of nowhere when their car breaks down. They take help from a stranger, unaware that he is a psychopath.
Filled with exciting twists and turns, especially in the latter part ,Gatham is a deceptively engaging psychological thriller. Won't say anything much to avoid revealing spoilers that might kill the suspense and spoil ur fun !!
Editing is crisp and cinematography capturing the snowy landscape near lake Tahoe, the eerie ambience of a remote cabin in the wilderness, all brilliantly executed. Casting is bang on with everyone pitching in and giving decent performances.
Even though some scenes are over the top , most of the film is gripping and will keep u hooked till the end !!
Well crafted thriller, worth a dekho for sure !!
Going with 3/5 for this one .. adios 🙂!!
#sanjuzzreviews #gatham #netflixindia #telugucinema #PrimeVideoIN.
Quite decent
Abdulxoxo13 January 2021
Woah firstly I don't agree with the overly positives reviews here and I can't say the negatives reviews are right either. This movie is quite decent. The story may not be the greatest but the execution is good. I like the film's first half, as there's a lot suspense and tension. The cabin scenes will keep you at the edge of your seat but with lots of questions going through your head like "How did she get here", "why do they do that?" Even though there's no character development in the first half, who to root for is pretty clear. But when the flashbacks start and we get to see how the whole thing happen, I started to lose interest. They even go as far as saying the best parts of the film are staged, and that's where I lose complete interest. But I like how the film plays with the viewer's emotions/mind, as the movie progress and everything unravels, you're left feeling kinda daft as everything you've seen is not as it appears to be. The dialogue is neat and fairly grounded. But the characters' decision-making is quite awful, there are lots of places where if they avoid certain things or do certain things, then things would have been easy for them. Another issue is i think this movie is longer than it should have been.
The performances are decent. The cinematography is good with breathtaking camera angles but I don't like the look of the film, it's all smudgy and blurry, it's kind of a turn off. The score contributes a lot as it complements the scenes nicely.
Overall, it's not a perfect movie but it's still a decent thriller flick that thrills!
The performances are decent. The cinematography is good with breathtaking camera angles but I don't like the look of the film, it's all smudgy and blurry, it's kind of a turn off. The score contributes a lot as it complements the scenes nicely.
Overall, it's not a perfect movie but it's still a decent thriller flick that thrills!
Don't fall for reviews - close pals seems to rate it
balasandeep-1769616 November 2020
This is the worst movie ever seen and looks like the movie maker has lot of friends who reviewed it well and am sure they did it against their will.
Such a horrible cast and crew,
Acting forget about it
Movie is terrible and a total disaster.
Movie Review Of Gatham On Amazon Prime Video
shefali-5924412 November 2020
Warning: Spoilers
It's quite possible that you're going to want to stop watching Kiran Reddy's debut film Gatham around the 30-minute mark. It's got every single problem I associate with the 'NRI Film' - the setting is cold and lifeless, the foreign actors appear barely employable and there's no plausible way you're convinced that America is so full of Indians that you can place a Telugu-speaking ensemble there.
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Easily Predicted
bansodritesh9 November 2020
Twists can change the basic rules of story structure, screenplay rules which is missed where more focused on BGM and Cinematography.
Old story tries to make in the new cover but failed due to poor acting, un structured screenplay, main focus from the story totally changed.
Giving 6 about the effort and some points which really strikes, for its BGM and cinematography but overall looses.
Old story tries to make in the new cover but failed due to poor acting, un structured screenplay, main focus from the story totally changed.
Giving 6 about the effort and some points which really strikes, for its BGM and cinematography but overall looses.
Facts disappoint us but we can't escape
indrakaran-413847 November 2020
Good psycho thriller with twists!!
MovieStats6 November 2020
Very rarely we see psychological and psycho thrillers in telugu. But debutant Kiran gave a neat thriller. Though lead actors faces aren't convincing at first they make us get involved later. Bgm , Cinematography and Visuals are highlight with limited budget. First half is a bit weak with slow pace. Few twists are good. Slow pace overall. Overall a neat thriller by a debutant.
Good movie .
anveshaws13 November 2020
Movie is good , you never get bored. The guy who played the girls father role is outstanding he is really superb. The villen imitating vijay devarakonda voice really looks irritating. Overall it's a good movie I'm giving 7 stars
Worst Movie of all time
mahe-6773527 November 2020
Worst acting. Lets start there. No logic whatsoever in the story. Some random things keep happening for absolutely no reason & an explanation follows. Its not about the movie alone. Its about the many reviews written here that makes you wonder whats all these is about.
Intriguing Thriller
pvenu-569489 November 2020
First of all, Congratulations to the Team! Everything in the movie is so good and captivating. I had an great weekend with my family watching this movie. What i really like in this movie is below
A) The way director portrayed the story B) Twists C) Screenplay D) Visuals - Locations
All the best to the crew members. Good thing is that all you guys are working and apart from your busy schedules, you really took time and worked on this movie. Really a lot of Hardwork gone thru .. I really appreciate all of you and Good Luck!
A) The way director portrayed the story B) Twists C) Screenplay D) Visuals - Locations
All the best to the crew members. Good thing is that all you guys are working and apart from your busy schedules, you really took time and worked on this movie. Really a lot of Hardwork gone thru .. I really appreciate all of you and Good Luck!
Good thriller
ShubhodayBhat13 November 2020
Don't waste your time!
poornasaie12 December 2020
Annoying...brain became numb!
jyothiatkuri8 November 2020
Don't fall for 10/10 ratings here
formarketstuff8 November 2020
Good one
haritha-202126 November 2020
Good thriller
dheerajdesai-404926 November 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Good plot with some excellent twists and the crime investigation part is good, a nice attempt,the locations user are extraordinary, cast of the film did natural performances,bgm was good and kept us involved throughout the film,finally a good thriller with a decent story.
Ok Dokey
best-review24 November 2020
While the film presents an intriguing plot, its execution falls short due to a lackluster screenplay. The script itself calls for engaging and meaningful conversations, which unfortunately were lacking in this particular film.
The performances of the actors, with the exception of Pooja, leave much to be desired, serving as a notable drawback to the overall viewing experience.
On a positive note, the film showcases beautiful locations that add visual appeal to the narrative. Additionally, the cinematography shines in exterior scenes, although it falters when it comes to capturing interior shots.
The music in the film is average, failing to leave a lasting impact. However, the editing is decent, contributing to a smooth flow of the storyline.
In conclusion, while the film possesses an interesting premise, its lackluster screenplay and subpar performances hinder its overall quality. The visual aspects, such as locations and cinematography, offer some redeeming qualities, but the film falls short in delivering a truly memorable experience.
The performances of the actors, with the exception of Pooja, leave much to be desired, serving as a notable drawback to the overall viewing experience.
On a positive note, the film showcases beautiful locations that add visual appeal to the narrative. Additionally, the cinematography shines in exterior scenes, although it falters when it comes to capturing interior shots.
The music in the film is average, failing to leave a lasting impact. However, the editing is decent, contributing to a smooth flow of the storyline.
In conclusion, while the film possesses an interesting premise, its lackluster screenplay and subpar performances hinder its overall quality. The visual aspects, such as locations and cinematography, offer some redeeming qualities, but the film falls short in delivering a truly memorable experience.
Disgusting
nodvinod6 November 2020
I watched this film after coming across a few very positive reviews and god! I'm never reading film reviews in newspapers, especially from 'the Hindu'.
It's a very predictable film. When I say predictable, I mean PREDICTABLE- so much so that it actually annoys you. The acting is stupefying, never seen a film that has worse acting.
It calls itself a thriller, haha that's funny. This film will now come to mind every time I come across the word 'thriller' -and I'm sure I'll shudder in terror. Ugh I'm scarred for life.
Recalling the film is a torture, I go through this anyway to prevent further agony for all you innocent people who have no clue how excruciating this junk is. Oh brothers and sisters, I hope you take my suggestion, if you don't, I pity you. :p
It's a very predictable film. When I say predictable, I mean PREDICTABLE- so much so that it actually annoys you. The acting is stupefying, never seen a film that has worse acting.
It calls itself a thriller, haha that's funny. This film will now come to mind every time I come across the word 'thriller' -and I'm sure I'll shudder in terror. Ugh I'm scarred for life.
Recalling the film is a torture, I go through this anyway to prevent further agony for all you innocent people who have no clue how excruciating this junk is. Oh brothers and sisters, I hope you take my suggestion, if you don't, I pity you. :p
Predictable, Headache Inducing, Stupid
AnirudhGod9 November 2020
I think I just saw one of the most irritating films of the year. This is on par with Nishabdam, in its execution of story. Although, this makes more sense than that trash. There is not much story here as half of the film is spent on flashbacks. The main conflict is about a father trying to find his daughter, who probably got murdered at the hands of her boyfriend. And that plot is stretched out to a mind-numbing length of a film, that leaves you exhausted rather than intrigued. The antagonist is one of the most bland and caricature-ish villains put in a Telugu film. By the end of the film, he comes off as laughable. I couldn't stand the actor that played him. The story lacks any urgency and conflict, after the first 20-30 min, since it's all a flashback. And the flashback also has not much urgency, as the protagonists are more worried about getting the information out of the antagonist who's asleep, rather than actually search for the missing daughter. And there are many logical loopholes that you want to go like, "Wait! He could've easily done that. She could've easily taken the gun away from him and escaped." And stuff that gives away the dumbness of the proceedings. The beautiful camerawork and the bgm just exist as a gloss, than actually serving the story. Strictly a one time watch for the indie effort, because you may forget your Gatham and get a headache if you watch it once again.
Bad movie
karthikasajeevammu9 November 2020
The whole movie story is as if somebody wrote it in a day. Its as if they just made the movie because crime thrillers are a trend now. Recently a lot of movies are coming up like this. Some psycho committing crimes in a foreign country. Many scenes which happens in the movie feels out of place. So many things are just added to the movie to make the story and none of it makes sense. Also everything happens in a hurry in the movie. It doesnt have a flow.
I would also like to point out that the videography, lighting, location etc are good. The performance of the actors are okay, i feel like they can do much better.
Entertaining!
roniaahsan10 November 2020
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