Humraaz

Titles are important in Alfred Hitchcock's films. In Humraaz, the titles seem to be influenced by James Bond movies, and serve as a hint as to which direction this movie is going to take - Humraaz is something as unusual as a Bollywood thriller. Loosely based on the Hitchcock classic Dial M. for Murder, it tries to take care of this legacy, mixing thrillerand suspenselike elements with pure action. Even for those used to what Bollywood is all about, the connection may seem far-fetched and difficult to accept, as the typical Bollywood film represents more of the drama genre, with lots of music and soap-like ingredients added. To combine this with Hitchcock? At first, it looks like a downfall, as our brains are used to seek recognizable references. But in Humraaz, you are challenged to watch, and reflect, in a completely different way - the suspense is interrupted from time to time by the classical Bollywood chanting. Soon enough, though, you give in to the true charm of this film. When the plot, involving a treacherous love triangle sinks in, and you realize the various influences this film contain, you might conclude that Humraaz may actually be the most original work you've seen on the screen in a long time. SOFIA BULL

Medverkande
Bobby Deol,Akshaye Khanna,Amisha Patel: Producent
Abbas Bhai: Manus
Shiraz Ahmed: Foto
Ravi Yadav: Musik
Himesh: Talat språk
Hindi