Stree 2 : A good, well connected sequel
Movie Review : "Stree 2 - Sarkate Ka Aatank"
Viewer advisory : "CBFC certification - UA".
Some sequences may horrify children below the age of 8, hence in my humble opinion it's better not to take kids of that age group to the cinemas.
Those of you who have not seen its 2018 prequel ("Stree"), should see it to maintain continuity and get a better hold of the proceedings.
Synopsis : Just when Chanderi town seems to have returned to normalcy after the exit of "Stree", a new terror grips the town - a headless evil entity called 'Sarkata'. Now it's again up to Vicky & his 'gang' {including the nameless Shraddha Kapoor} to save Chanderi from the clutches of the headless monster.
Review : 6 yrs ago when "Stree" hit the screens, it was appreciated for its extremely unusual combo of horror & comedy done right. As a genre, Horror-Comedy needs a trickily effective balance of both elements. With "Stree 2", I am pleased to report that Director Amar Kaushik & his team have again succeesed in presenting a film that cleverly toes the line of the original and comes up trumps. Just like in "Stree", the horror sequences involving the demon as well as the comic camaraderie of Vicky & his friends is super effective here. Technically, the film employs a generous dose of VFX but it's very well done. Cinematography is also strong with the night sequences conveying a sense of dread throughout. Music is pretty good - There are 2 songs during the main film and 2 songs in the end credits. Acting wise, Rajkumar Rao once again leads from the front with a "super-natural" performance. Shraddha Kapoor has lesser screen time but she looks easy on the eye and does her part well. Rest of the supporting cast including Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee & Aparshakti Khurrana are all in good form. Tamannah Bhatia stars in an item song and a couple of scenes. There are a couple of surprise cameos, but I don't wanna share any spoilers here. The biggest plus point of "Stree 2" is that it comes across as a very well connected sequel to the original. The cast, sets, story & atmosphere are all in sync and the continuity feels very natural.
Verdict : If you enjoyed "Stree", I would definitely recommend the sequel. If you haven't seen the original, give that a try before watching this.
Rating : 7.5 out of 10.
Viewer advisory : "CBFC certification - UA".
Some sequences may horrify children below the age of 8, hence in my humble opinion it's better not to take kids of that age group to the cinemas.
Those of you who have not seen its 2018 prequel ("Stree"), should see it to maintain continuity and get a better hold of the proceedings.
Synopsis : Just when Chanderi town seems to have returned to normalcy after the exit of "Stree", a new terror grips the town - a headless evil entity called 'Sarkata'. Now it's again up to Vicky & his 'gang' {including the nameless Shraddha Kapoor} to save Chanderi from the clutches of the headless monster.
Review : 6 yrs ago when "Stree" hit the screens, it was appreciated for its extremely unusual combo of horror & comedy done right. As a genre, Horror-Comedy needs a trickily effective balance of both elements. With "Stree 2", I am pleased to report that Director Amar Kaushik & his team have again succeesed in presenting a film that cleverly toes the line of the original and comes up trumps. Just like in "Stree", the horror sequences involving the demon as well as the comic camaraderie of Vicky & his friends is super effective here. Technically, the film employs a generous dose of VFX but it's very well done. Cinematography is also strong with the night sequences conveying a sense of dread throughout. Music is pretty good - There are 2 songs during the main film and 2 songs in the end credits. Acting wise, Rajkumar Rao once again leads from the front with a "super-natural" performance. Shraddha Kapoor has lesser screen time but she looks easy on the eye and does her part well. Rest of the supporting cast including Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee & Aparshakti Khurrana are all in good form. Tamannah Bhatia stars in an item song and a couple of scenes. There are a couple of surprise cameos, but I don't wanna share any spoilers here. The biggest plus point of "Stree 2" is that it comes across as a very well connected sequel to the original. The cast, sets, story & atmosphere are all in sync and the continuity feels very natural.
Verdict : If you enjoyed "Stree", I would definitely recommend the sequel. If you haven't seen the original, give that a try before watching this.
Rating : 7.5 out of 10.
- GlobalRanger
- Aug 14, 2024