Vasanth Ravi's Asvins has hit the screens today and it is a horror thriller. The film is directed by Tarun Teja and is set in London. The promos are cool but is the film that cool and spooky, read the review to know for yourself.
Plot
Arjun(Vasanth Ravi) is an upcoming vlogger who is on the rise. He and his team get a rare opportunity to go to London and film the whereabouts of a very old haunted house. The team heads to London and enters the haunted house. As soon as they do, weird things happen to them and one after the other, the team gets killed. What is happening in the house? Who is behind all this? and what role does Vimala Raman play in this film? That forms the rest of the story.
Performances
Vasanth Ravi plays the main lead and he is the show stopped in Asvins. He had a very complex role to play but the manner in which he dons the intense role is so good to see. Also, the manner in which the supporting cast portrayed their parts was endearing to see in such a tense scenario.
Technical Aspects
Asvins is one of the most advanced films in recent times. What draws your attention throughout the entire film is the solid sound design which makes you feel that one is stuck in the haunted house. The gritty visuals and scary scenes hold your attention right through the film. The dubbing, production design, and editing are slick. The manner in which the camera angles are used is so good to see in the film.
Merits
Asvins has amazing sound design, The film has been shot in such a way that every emotion that the characters go through is showcased in a solid manner. Vasanth Ravi plays the main lead and his role changes track in the second half. This aspect has been showcased in a wonderful manner by the actor.
The entire film looks intriguing, to say the least, and one gets a feeling as to how the team comes out of the haunted place. The last half an hour of the film has been handled in a gritty manner by the director.
The thrills showcased in the first half an hour are great and will keep you on the edge of your seats. The unique atmosphere created by director Tarun Teja keeps you thinking about what is going to happen next in the film. Vimala Raman's performance and the entire disclosure through an ancient story being connected is also well thought off.
De Merits
Tarun Teja showcased the film with a layered screenplay. The film has different themes but has the same scenes which go back and front and showcase the unique perspective of the main lead. This is a bit hard for a common man to understand. In a way, one can say that there was no need for the makers to confuse the audience that much.
The film starts on a solid note and the thrills also engross you big time. But as the film moves into the second part, one gets a feeling that scenes are being repeated time and again. One finds it hard to understand what the main lead in going through in the first place. Asvins had a great story but is marred by a confusing screenplay.
Vox Verdict
Asvins is a film that is not for all. The scenes and thrills are for those who like different thrillers and make you think hard about what is going to happen next. If you are one who likes watching something intelligent and your IQ being tested, Asvins is for you.
Rating: 3 / 5
