CTRL

Vikramaditya motwani has brought the best out of ananya pande as nella the gen z girl who faces a problem in her relationship . She takes help from an AI assistant and the story slowly unfolds after that . It will make you wonder how you are slowly giving the control of your life to someone else ( the technology) . This kind of story has mostly been told in black mirror already but motwani tells in a Bollywood style . I was pleasantly surprised by ananyas acting . Probably this is her comfort zone , she blends into this role perfectly . You can see her being comfortable in this role . Even her sorrows look real .

Story is the real hero here , bring something like this more where viewers would be able to understand now there is very thin line between personal and social life . There is nothing like privacy now. You are not in control anymore...

The movie doesn't start with a bang. Ten minutes into the film, I was cursing myself for watching it. Then I came here to check the reviews and saw only two reviews, each with a rating of 1. I knew these ratings were unfair, so I decided to give the movie a shot. Honestly, the movie is decent-I'd rate it a 5 or 6. It's a one-time watch; the concept is new, and while I agree it is inspired by "Her," "Black Mirror," and others, at least someone is trying.

The acting by both leads is good, but the supporting actors are lackluster and overacted. The cameos were cool. Out of the three new actresses, I find Ananya to be the better actor, so pardon me if you feel the movie deserves a 5 instead of a 6.

"CTRL" (2024) presents a chillingly relevant exploration of our digital lives, tapping into the anxieties of a generation increasingly reliant on technology. While the film offers a thought-provoking premise and a glimpse into the potential consequences of our online presence, it ultimately falls short of its full potential.

Ananya Panday delivers a commendable performance as the protagonist, navigating the complexities of her character's predicament with conviction. The film's exploration of themes such as online privacy, social media addiction, and the blurring lines between the virtual and real world is both timely and relevant.

However, "CTRL" suffers from pacing issues and a narrative that occasionally feels convoluted. While the central premise is intriguing, the execution could have benefited from a more focused approach. The film's attempts to delve into deeper philosophical questions about technology and human connection feel somewhat underdeveloped.

Despite its flaws, "CTRL" is a worthwhile watch for its thought-provoking premise and Ananya Panday's compelling performance. It serves as a cautionary tale about the potential dangers of our digital lives, prompting viewers to reflect on their own relationship with technology.

I enjoyed the way the story was told; it's a well written script, albeit a tad too long.

The plot was convincing enough and Ananya played the part to the T.

Yet, as the plot unravels the storyline becomes very meta and in your face. The last twenty minutes felt rushed and I think it would have worked better as a mini series. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this dystopian take on social media and glad it's not a stereotypical Bollywood film.

The direction was ace. The Cinematography was cool and the editing was pacy.

This was a haunting depiction of the social media space as we see it today. I look forward to more such films in this genre in the future.

One would find CTRL concept similar to few western movies but this Ananya Pandey starrer film is completely new to Bollywood. Screenplay quite similar to Missing or Searching, this Vikaramditya Motwane's creation focuses on current generation's dependability on social media.

Ananya's character named Nella who just broke up with her boyfriend trusts an AI to assist her to cope up with her relationship mishaps by providing it the access to her social life. Things go south when this AI takes full control of her life. A dark and gripping version of Black mirror, CTRL will make you think about AI influence on today's youth.

Ananya's performance is surprisingly good and she drives this thriller on her own. However, the narrative focuses solely on lead (Ananya), leaving the omnipotent AI God and conspiracy underexplored. Despite good performance and engaging plot, it leaves viewers craving complexity and depth.