If you’re tired of the same old horror or romance films, it’s the right time to add a suspense thriller. I introduce you to the infamous “The Buckingham murders” starring Queen Bebo, aka Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Ranveer Brar in the main roles. Let’s see, this Netflix film is a grand attempt at a hit or miss.
What’s the story
The movie starts with a frenzied fight and gunshots. The first scene shows our heroine, Detective Inspector Jass Bhamra, standing on one side of the court. She lost her son to an unaimed gunshot, and the criminal gets a full sentence for it. However, unable to take the pain off, she applies for a transfer to High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, England.
On her first day of joining, she was assigned to the case of another missing boy. She had no choice but to work with DI Hardy. They visit the parents’ house, neighbors, school, etc., and finalize that he went missing in the Totteridge Rye Park. That’s where real stress starts. Are the parents hiding something? Is the kid selling drugs? Why is DI Hardy so emotionally connected to the culprit? Curious? Open your Netflix and stream right away.
Not so different thriller
The movie is a slow thriller, not something that’s nail-biting, but decent. Ranveer Brar as Isphreet’s father did justice to his role. He is a professional chef but a debut actor in this movie, pulling off a good Punjabi accent and emotions. Likewise, Ash Tandon as DI Hardy has a good British accent and an illuminating screen presence. They are shiners.
Coming to the so-not-so-different part, Kareena Kapoor’s acting and lack of suspense are major loopholes. Our main lead, Jass, shows stern and stagnant emotions in the entire film based on one flashback scene, repeated unnecessarily. If they had shown more scenes of her motherly affection, it would’ve involved the audience better. Also, the acting scope for Bebo is so limited that her cop angle itself raises suspicion.Â
A Hit or Miss
There are certain segments that, if made better, can make this movie a success. The twists were loosely cut, and religion was the main theme of fights in Buckingham. They are also okayish, and no reason was strong enough to show because religious fights in foreign lands are more Indianized and fictional.Â
Also, the villain’s motives were certainly another misfire. If they could’ve put more emotion into the real troubles she is facing or any backdrop to support it. Also, showing Simon as an accomplice is just putting out facts in another loosely placed scene. I would say the film is doable if you want a time killer. It’s certainly not a hit, but not a miss as well.
Written by; Meghana Pinninti