A just good movie, which could have been MUCH better
After an offbeat start, the first half of Hostel Hudugaru is absolutely hilarious. The character of Genie is genuinely one of the funniest characters I have seen, and the 'boys' dynamic is brilliant, with several gut busting lines that are delivered so well.
The interval twist is unexpected, but after the interval is where the film takes a dip in quality.
Whereas in the first half the meta comedy of the cameraman worked really well, in the second half they show the editor making comments which takes you out of the film's world. Furthermore, there are unnecessary shots of random woman dispersed throughout as that is what the 'editor' thinks will hook the audience. It detracts from the momentum after a very funny joke or a shocking moment.
However, the bad second half has a decent conclusion.
I rate this 5.5, rounded to 6, purely because the first half was absolutely brilliant.
(Furthermore, the camera style is great, and suits the film really well.)
The interval twist is unexpected, but after the interval is where the film takes a dip in quality.
Whereas in the first half the meta comedy of the cameraman worked really well, in the second half they show the editor making comments which takes you out of the film's world. Furthermore, there are unnecessary shots of random woman dispersed throughout as that is what the 'editor' thinks will hook the audience. It detracts from the momentum after a very funny joke or a shocking moment.
However, the bad second half has a decent conclusion.
I rate this 5.5, rounded to 6, purely because the first half was absolutely brilliant.
(Furthermore, the camera style is great, and suits the film really well.)
- jonny78
- 22 set 2023