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David(2023) Movie Review

Name: David(2023) Movie Review
Item: David(2023)
Rating: 2
Author: Smitha Joseph

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Review for the film " David(2023)"

Runtime: 02 Hour 04 Minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 21-07-2023

Genre: Action, Thriller

Similar To: 96 Kannada, Vyuha, Arjun Gowda, Rider

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CAST & CREW

Sarah Harish

Bullet Prakash

Prathap Narayan

Anirudh Acharya

Rakesh Adiga

Kaavya Sha

Malavika Avinash

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Producer:

Shylaja Bulasubramanya

Prasad Rudramuni Niraghanti

Cinematographer:

R Devendra Naidu

Editor:

Sidharth Vhavle

Sidharth M Vhavle

Stunt:

Chethan Ramshi D Souza

Director:

Yogambar Bargav

Shreyas Chinga

Supporting Actress:

Malavika Avinash

Sarah Harish

Kaavya Sha

Dialogs:

Arjun Subramnaya

Director of Photography:

Steve Rice

Still Photographer:

Darshan Shivaram

Supporting Actor:

Anirudh Acharya

Rakesh Adiga

Shreyas Chinga

Actor:

Prathap Narayan

Bullet Prakash

Avinash Yelandur

Rakesh Adiga

Actress:

Sarah Harish

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Baang is a murder mystery co-directed by Shreyas Chinga and Yogambar Bhargav. Produced by Prasad Muni Niraghanti under the banner of Lion Grips Light House, the movie is also the acting debut of Shreyas Chinga. Steve Rice is the cinematographer, while Sidharth Vhavle supervises the editing team. The film, released theatrically on 21 July 2023, stars Shreyas Chinga and Sarah Harish Indian actress Sarah Harish has previously worked >> Read More... in lead roles. They are supported by Avinash Yelandur, Malavika Avinash Malavika Avinash is a South Indian film actress, n >> Read More... , Rakesh Adhiga, Pratap Narayan, Bullet Prakash Normally movie comedians can boast of a higher num >> Read More... etc. This is Kannada actor Bullet Prakash’s last film since he passed away in April 2020.

Plot:

Two business partners against each other. A group of youngsters wanting easy money for a lavish life. A divorcee and her wayward brother who would do anything to get drugs. One name binds them all: David Click to look into! >> Read More... . But who is he? How is he connected? Is there something else?

Star Performances:

Expectations were sky high from Shreyas Chinga, who is also co director. However, he manages to generate your curiosity with his portrayal. It would not be wrong to say the movie ‘David’ rests on his shoulders.

This is also one of the final movies of Bullet Prakash, who passed away in 2020. So, anyone who is an admirer of his work should not miss this movie at all.

Analysis:

As a film industry, Kannada cinema is in an experimental phase. Hence, the makers are promoting every project 'with a difference', movies like ‘Sapta Sagraadche Ello’ being a classic example.

Sadly, that is not the case with ‘David’. It is the classic representation of ‘Too many cooks spoil the broth’. Probably multitasking is not Shreyas Chinga’s cup of tea, and ‘David’ is a strong testimonial.

While the plot is interesting, what it lacks is coherence. Thankfully, Shreyas Chinga didn’t make a meal of it like ‘Kabzaa’, but it was just not enough. The narrative feels incomplete and underdeveloped in many places. Unnecessary sequences that only make the experience a drag made matters worse for this movie.

Shreyas Chinga had the potential to do the extraordinary. However, when it came to execution, his vision fell flat. The supporting cast also falls short, with many actors appearing out of place and unconvincing. Only Avinash and Bullet Prakash tried their best, but their efforts were fruitless, thanks to limited screen space.

What’s There?

Earnest effort from Shreyas China as the lead
Some earnest performances from Avinash and Bullet Prakash

What’s Not There?

Unnecessary sequences that are out of place
Good vision, but terrible execution
Underdeveloped narrative that fell flat in the 2nd half

Verdict:

As a crime thriller, ‘David’ fails to maintain the suspense and engagement expected from a movie of this genre. An inconsistent narrative and underdeveloped characters contribute to the film's declining appeal. All in all ‘David struggles to deliver a good, engaging thriller, ultimately leaving viewers disappointed.