Murder 3

Vishesh Bhatt has to date restricted himself to producing under his banner of Vishesh Films.  But it was only a matter of time before he jumped into the directorial band wagon.  Well Murder 3 was that opportunity for Vishesh Bhatt to literally Murder the audience with his brand of direction.

Murder 3 is not too different from the usual VF banner movies.  A story that has all the potential to be fabulous but the commercial aspects of making cinema in India always take preference over making something that can actually rivet you to your seat and waiting with bated breath for the next scene.

 

The end result is the usual masala that you have come to expect from the Mahesh Bhatt genre of movies (yes there is a genre called Mahesh Bhatt) – especially the Murder franchise.  Below par direction. Lots of random background music that is supposed to increase the suspense but falls flat.

 

The shooting of course cannot be done in India.  There have to be international locales. This time around, the flavor of the past few years has been South Africa (or has it always been so?).  And yes, one of the heroines has to be either Pakistani or a porn star or something controversial.  In this case it is a Pakistani.

 

The lead role of late has been played by one of India’s most talented and ironically / sadly wasted actors for some inexplicable reason.  Randeep Hooda as Vikram – a struggling photographer – made to look and emote more like a villain than a hero.  His girl friend Roshni (Aditi Rao Hydari) is a successful executive in South Africa.

 

They move to India because Vikram gets an assignment here that pays well enough for him to buy out a huge and secluded villa in Mumbai!!! But Roshni starts suspecting Vikram of having an affair with his work colleague and eventually leaves him.  Distraught, Vikram takes to drinking and over time builds a relationship with Nisha (Sara Loren aka Mona Lizza = )) I cannot stop laughing!!!)

 

Murder 3 is supposed to be a thriller like the previous 2.  But it does nothing whatsoever other than put some random images that attempt to generate thrill.  There is nothing that keeps you on the edge of your seat.  You are waiting for the movie to get over at the earliest.  The first half is stretched to no end and the 2^nd takes its time to build.  Overall, too slow for the franchise and not worth it as expected.  3 on 10.

 

Trailer on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKaDn_-BDoc