Ghanchakkar (2013) Review in 2025
Ghanchakkar is a comedy-thriller film about a man who kidnaps a woman and demands a ransom, but things take a turn when he starts to develop feelings for her.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
Not recommended for family viewing due to mature themes and language.
CineReview Recommendation
This movie is worth watching if you enjoy comedy-thrillers with a twist. However, it's not suitable for family viewing due to mature themes and language.
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The film takes a dark turn when the kidnapper's obsession with the woman reaches a boiling point, leading to a shocking twist that changes the entire story.
Review Details
story7.00/10
The story is engaging, but it takes a while to get started. The twist is unexpected, but it feels a bit rushed.
acting7.00/10
The acting is good, but Emraan Hashmi's performance feels a bit over-the-top at times.
characters6.00/10
The characters are well-developed, but they lack depth. The kidnapper's obsession with the woman feels a bit one-dimensional.
direction7.00/10
Rohit Shetty's direction is solid, but he could have done more to balance the tone of the film.
cinematography6.00/10
The cinematography is decent, but it's not particularly noteworthy.
Pros and Cons
Pros
The film has a unique twist, and the performances are good. The direction is solid, and the cinematography is decent.
Cons
The story takes a while to get started, and the characters lack depth. The tone of the film feels a bit uneven at times.
Notable Quotes
"Maine tumhein apni zindagi ki sabse badi khatarnaak galti se bachaya hai."
"Tumhein kabhi bhi koi khatarnaak galti nahin hui hai, lekin tumhein kabhi bhi koi khatarnaak galti nahin hui hai."
