Vash Level 2

I had no clue or idea about this movie till it popped up on my Netflix feed and thank goodness it did , a simple but yet powerful and compelling movie, while I could give them a pass on few actors but the protagonist and the antagonist did justice, such movies need to find a broader audience, recommended for all.

Sleeper Hit of 2023, Vash gets a sequel. The film, set 12 years after the events of the previous film, follows Atharva reluctantly coming out to fight again after a group of school girls are found in a violent puppet like control over them, with the assailant having a connection with Pratap, the black magician directly responsible for Aarya's current predicament.

The movie kicks off with a top-notch opening scene that immediately grabs your attention and sets higher expectations. However, as the story progresses, the pacing slows down considerably, in an attempt to build the storyline. Unlike it's predecessor, the sequel lacks narrative strength which loses it's grip halfway.

In terms of production, the movie is efficient. The first half had a good amount of shock moments that terrifies. From the performance perspective, except the leads, rest of the side cast were nuisance and felt irritating to the core, as they became irrelevant to the story.

While the story didn't have much weight, the climax felt abrupt and underwhelming, especially with such a strong introduction. I believe it could have been narrated well, with a different ending.

Overall, Vash Level 2 is a decent watch, with an insanely good start, that loses it's intensity halfway, and delivers a not-so-satisfying climax.

My Rating : 3.5/5.

The first half of this sequel to the 2023 film is just wildddddd. The storytelling is clean and straightforward, yet the tension levels run high, leaving you no space to breathe. There are a couple of useless scenes at the beginning, attempting to give the school girls some personality and texture (beyond their names, i.e.), but they have really no emotional payoffs. The (bloodthirsty) action in the first half is solidly staged, captured, and edited, making you absorb the sheer gravity of the proceedings in full. Violence is showcased in abundance, and there's no nonsensical blurring of blood and guts. Some of the supporting performances (the adults, i.e. Not the kids) are sorta TV-serial-like, but nothing that ticked me off big time.

Once the second half kicks in, Level 2 actually requires you to have watched the first film to connect the dots better. Watching the watered-down Hindi remake would also suffice to some extent, but they've obviously gone for a "happier, massier" ending for it, which isn't the case with this. Hitu Kanodia and Janki Bodiwala have key roles here as well, with their story resolution consuming the latter half of Level 2. Hiten Kumar returns as the main baddie, with slightly different (yet oddly familiar) sadistic shades. I did find the conclusion rather lacklustre and quick, as opposed to a big, bonkers showdown. On the bright side, it also feels like the writer-director deliberately chose this route, as the father-daughter duo's arcs feel complete now.

P. S. Isn't it weird that Weapons and this film were both released in the same month and revolve around collective possession in a high school setting?

Vash Level 2 raises the stakes from the first film with slick visuals and intense moments. The scares work early on, yet the story lets go toward the end. Strong performances, especially from Hitu Kanodia and Janki Bodiwala. A decent horror sequel - more flashy than frightening but not every horror movie needs to have jump scares.

We need more such Horror movies from regional cinema.

The movie started with an absolutely gripping first half-sharp, engaging, and full of promise. The canteen scene alone set the tone with remarkable intensity. Performances were top-notch across the board, with every character shining, and the female cast delivering especially powerful and memorable portrayals. Some moments were emotionally heavy and deeply satisfying to watch, raising expectations for something truly impactful.

Unfortunately, the second half failed to maintain that momentum. The climax felt rushed, predictable, and disappointingly simple compared to the strong buildup. The much-talked-about "ten rupees logic" was unconvincing and left the story feeling underwhelming. For a film that built such anticipation, the resolution deserved more depth and imagination.

In short, it's a movie worth watching once for the performances and the fantastic first half, but it doesn't reach the brilliance of the first installment.