Time Travel, a subject only dared by foreign filmmakers has been taken by a bunch of newbies & I must say they have tried hard to create SHREE.
With a plot very predictable since beginning, Shree starts with a rags- to-riches kinda story-line expressing greed for free money & professional promotion. The plot revolves around the thrilling episodes which take place as the people who are behind this little experiment turn suspicious. Hussain acts well enough in his debut; supporting cast is average with most of them needing extra meditation.
Music is brilliant, but they are placed poorly - mostly during crucial conversations, & are repetitive. Cinematography is bad, so is the production set. With absolutely no budget, Shree mostly emphasizes on the producers' brand name which happens to be "Ciemme." Every bus stop, bill board, shoppes have their banners dangling. Why not make an ad instead?
Although the filmmaking factors are very poor, the thriller actually builds a suspense which lasts till the interval. Second half is little boring as we can expect everything which will be following. Plus, the climax made me think & confuse a lot. With many goofs & flaws surrounding the non-linear plot (time fissures, etc.) Shree mimics every other mind game movie where attributes like backstabbing & money & fame play a big role.
SFX is appreciable but the whole crew needs to have some more practicing to do & polishing their talents.
BOTTOM LINE: Don't expect much from it as a cinema. As a thriller, Shree endures... halfway.
MESSAGE: Have no greed for free money; do not get fooled by offers which make high promises.
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES
Profanity: No | Sex, Nudity, Mouth-Kiss: No | Violence: Mediocre | Gore: Strong | Alcohol, Smoking: No | Drugs: Very Mild