Guard: Revenge for Love

Guard - Revenge for Love"

One of the worst Telugu movies in recent times. The story is painfully routine, with zero logic, no depth in character arcs, and a screenplay that feels lazy and overly convenient. The acting is hopeless, with no scope for actors to shine. The only saving grace is the cinematography and background music. Songs and fights are bump in the screen play climax is nothing but a forced sequel pretty sure will not happen.

The director needs to focus on crafting stronger dialogues, hiring better actors, and most importantly, working with professional writers.

Watching more well-made commercial films before attempting another project would help. Otherwise, it's just a waste of the producer's money and the audience's patience.

Just my personal opinion!

I went with family and movie is decent to watch along with family. Director has done super job in crafting the story. Has good narration and twists. Story could have been improved in second half or edit few scenes away. Actors have done decent job and justified the story. Waiting for the part two. Entire movie was taken in night time. Colour grading suited the storyline well. Music effects hit the right spot for the scenes, special at the time of plot twists. Most of the credit should go to direction department, and cinematography. I will watch again once it is released to OTT. Expecting more such independent movies to hit screen.

The Movie shoot has been done entirely in Australia and it has all the Indian movie flavors with extraordinary skills from Director. Each scene is meticulously crafted, capturing the raw intensity of love and vengeance. The seamless blend of suspense, passion, and heartache keeps the audience captivated from start to finish.

The cinematography is equally impressive, with breathtaking visuals that complement the storyline perfectly. The use of lighting, angles, and camera movements adds depth and intensity to the film, making it a truly immersive experience. The director's ability to evoke such powerful performances from the new cast is impressive.

I believe money spent on ticket is well worth for the movie which has entirely new cast and wish the director to produce more films to entertain the audience.

Guard: Revenge for Love had the potential to be a gripping thriller-horror film, but unfortunately, it falls flat due to weak execution and inconsistent storytelling. Jaga Peddi's direction tries to build suspense, but the film struggles to maintain tension, relying on predictable twists and underwhelming scares.

Viraj Reddy Cheelam's performance is passable at best, lacking the intensity needed to carry the film. Mimi Leonard and Shilpa Balakrishna are a perfect mismatch, but their characters feel underdeveloped. The biggest letdown is the screenplay-while the premise is promising, the narrative feels disjointed and most of the scenes are developed with cinematic

the dialogues in the movie are a direct informed giving only information rather than a reaction of emotion while the pacing drags, especially in the second half. Attempts at comedy fail to land, making the tonal shifts jarring rather than engaging movie.

Technically, the film has its moments-Mark Kenfield's cinematography captures the Australian setting well, and Sidharth Sadasivuni's background score does add some tension(but with inconstancy in theme). However, these elements aren't enough to save a film that lacks a compelling story and strong character arcs.

The climax, rather than providing a satisfying resolution, feels forced and leaves the door open for an unnecessary sequel. Instead of wrapping things up effectively, it seems more like an attempt to stretch the story further without enough substance.

Verdict: Guard: Revenge for Love fails to deliver on its promise, making it a forgettable addition to the thriller-horror genre. If you're looking for a genuinely gripping Telugu thriller, there are far better options out there.

Rating(2/5)

Set entirely in Australia, "Guard" follows the story of a young security guard who employs a relentless approach to safeguard his loved ones from various threats, both physical and psychological. The film promises intense action sequences and a gripping narrative.

The film marks the debut of Viraj Reddy Cheelam and is directed by Jaga Peddi, with Anasuya Reddy producing under the banner of Anu Productions. The cast includes Viraj Reddy Cheelam, Mimi Leonard, and Shilpa Balakrishna.

It gives wonderful visual experience, has a good Background music, awesome performances and on the whole its a well made movie. To be watched by all.