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EDITOR'S PICK
Rating: ** 1/2
The big screen doesn`t seem to get enough of limbs underwater being ripped apart
by fiery creatures from the deep. There was the despicable "Piranha
3DD" a few months back and now there`s "Shark Night". Yet, the
latter is a surprisingly better film in a sea of `teen animal horror`
monstrosities and it packs good special effects.
A weekend get away into a lake house turns horrible for six college kids as a
shark rips apart one of their friends` limbs. Even as they are trying to help
their wounded friend while trying to figure out the presence of shark in a lake
not connected to the ocean, their nightmare intensifies as they realise that
there are perhaps more than one shark.
There are many problems with the script. Firstly, despite being a film that is
not rooted in reality, the script stretches the limits of believability a bit
too much. A bit is acceptable, but to stretch it up to such an extent is
detrimental to the film.
Secondly, there are many plot inconsistencies and lack of believability when it
comes to the collection of sharks. The stated intention (cannot be revealed as
it will mar the film`s enjoyment) also seems to be a bit too contrived.
Having said that, it is better than most of the films in the category. One can
give an example of the brainless monstrosity called "Piranha 3DD". In
comparison, "Shark Night" plays its cards well, giving you a chill and
a thrill that the former lacked completely.
The characters are also casted fairly decently. Yet, what will get you totally
inspired, are the sharks. The effects have been handled so well, that a few
moments, staring through their sharp teeth into their deep neck, will give you
the creeps.
In a couple of scenes, the sharks literally jump off the water, like flying
fish, to grab its prey. The effects, most of which have been done in India at
Reliance Mediaworks, and the decent sprinkling of the same across the film,
gives the film an extra edge.
The gore and blood, thus does not seem out of place or excessive to the story.
It fits in perfectly.
Overall an overstretched, but fun little film that will not only give you cheap
thrills, but also some laughs. So what if some of it is on the ridiculous plot.