Blackout

Blackout (2024) plunges viewers into a single, blackout-stricken night in Pune, India. Crime reporter Lenny D'Souza (Vikrant Massey) finds himself at the center of the chaos after a car accident leads him to a van full of dead men and cash. The ensuing events involve a motley crew of characters, including a hilarious alcoholic (Sunil Grover), dimwitted thieves (Karan Sonaware & Saurabh Ghadge), and a damsel-in-distress (Mouni Roy).

Vikrant Massey shines as the harried Lenny, perfectly capturing his desperation and growing paranoia. Sunil Grover steals the show with his delightfully unhinged portrayal of Bewdya, offering genuine laugh-out-loud moments. The blackout creates a tense atmosphere, and the initial car crash sparks curiosity about the hidden secrets within the van.

The film tries to juggle too many characters and subplots, leading to a messy narrative that loses focus. The introduction of new characters in the second half feels forced, and some plot twists are predictable. Blackout attempts to be a dark comedy, but the humor lands inconsistently. The attempts at emotional drama also feel out of place. The camerawork and editing are serviceable but don't particularly stand out.

Blackout has its moments, thanks to the strong performances of Massey and Grover. However, the uneven screenplay and tonal inconsistencies prevent it from reaching its full potential. If you're looking for a fast-paced, light-hearted comedy, this might not be the best choice. But if you're curious about a film that takes a wild ride through a blackout night, it might be worth a watch with lowered expectations.

Movie is a all rounder It has a slow starting Movie has a different side till 1st half and movie switches itself in second half.

Comedy is very well written and performed.

Performances were top notch.

Mouni Roy's role seems not of use Sunil Grover steals the show.

Vikrant Massey has done fabulous job.

In the starting, We can't guess what's going to happen.

In last 30 40 minutes, there are so many twists and turns that you will be amazed.

Jaw-dropping ending.

Well written & well performed comedy thriller. Not like typical cringe movie which Bollywood is into nowadays.

Suspence is maintained till the end.

A good watch with friends and family.

Only reason to watch this movie is Sunil Grover. Other cast just irritate you.

1. story: 5/10. First half = 3/10, 2nd half = 5/10.

2. Direction: 4/10 extremely bad. I mean you are making a thriller comedy movie.. have some decency and don't frame the movie in action genre.

But, Two shot were awesome.. one of them was Sunil Grover introduction. It was like... you're watching a 90's movie.

3. music and bgm = okay okay 4/10

Rest are just fine. There is nothing more to talk about this movie. It's just a normal boring movie.. That's why I rated it 4/10.

Conclusion: if you want to watch it then go... personally, I won't recomended you to go.

This movie stands in between Silver screen and B grade movie. Prefer whatever you need.

It's the same gener of "Monica, O my Darling" . I mean who watches this gener.. like how overly dramatic you can be for a two liner story.

And even you try it.. you put the story instead of acting and craft... which already is less in your account.

That's why this gener is utter nonsense.

So yesterday night I went for this 'Blackout' movie which turned out to be a surprise element in Dark Comedy genre in recent time. At first let me tell you that, it was quite enjoyable for young mass with some situational comedies of a night, but somewhere lacking to became a memorable movie. So I will consider it as One time Watch kind of category or you can avoid it as well.

The Acting performance of Vikrant Massey was brilliant, he just nailed his role. Other Tik-Tok Characters also played their parts brilliantly. Mouni Roy's acting was nothing here ; you can skip it. She just added as a glamour in this movie for 15-20min. The show stealer performance was given by Sunil Grover Sir. The way he was introduced and the way he was finished the role was quite brilliant to discuss. Those Golden Gun fight sequence from the Car and his facial expression while car chasing was definitely worth appreciation.

The background scores were quite brilliant. Screenplay was tight and gripping. Editing was top notch to just 2hrs. So overall in technical POV, Movie is nice to watch for one time. From my side it will be 6 out of 10 Stars for it. You can go with family as well.

This movie is about Lenny D'Souza, a sting operation journalist who leaves his home to buy eggs during an electricity blackout and gets a jackpot, but that night turns his life upside down.

If the screenplay was better, the storyline could make a more engaging movie with good twists and turns. The guys who pull Lenny's legs to their advantage don't add any serious conflict to the movie to create a thrill. When Bewdya was revealed to be Asgar, the don who went undercover, it captured my attention. But his arc was underwhelming as a drunkard gets sober conveniently and becomes an action hero.

The characters Thik and Thak initially start as threats to Lenny but turn out to be his allies as the movie progresses, which is not well written. Lenny's wife's true intention is a poor decision as it is the biggest twist in the movie. It is an inappropriate twist to be placed in a movie that deals with multiple plots like a gang war, rivals from Lenny's profession, etc. My initial thought on the private investigator (before he revealed himself) was that he was a rival reporter who envied Lenny's growth. It would have been better if they portrayed him in that way. I was fed up with the climax because it leads to a sequel (which makes me hate this movie even more) and it is conveniently written.

The actors did a decent job as they didn't have any scope to express their talent. The casting was good, but Mouni Roy felt unnecessary as her character comes for a wasted twist. She is a gimmick to pull the audience. I understand that she is a beautiful woman and a great dancer, but when it comes to acting, she looks amateur to me. The music and cinematography are decent.

Overall, it is an underwhelming movie. If you have time to waste, you can definitely watch this movie.