Darna Mana Hai (2003)

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Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??

Lack of good storyline.

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

DARNA MANA HAI is the most refreshing movie of the year 2003.....and those who put it out as a crap are just a bunch of fools who have no idea of movie making.nor do they know the pulse of all the viewers. .The only disappointment with this movie is that it has been advertised as horror...but is not much of it...its actually a fantasy thriller.the movie is full of creative zests....something that few foul reviewers cant identify with....the BACKGROUND SOUNDTRACK and Camera-work are worth special mention.Though the film has many newcomers, they have delivered their parts very well, and the acting on the whole is quite good. also, the direction is slick and technically brilliant,although the screenplay needed some corrections. few of the stories were simply amusing and not scary at all....but they should be appreciated for their strange themes. Overall, a very good movie if you care for some really imaginative work. this one {supposed to be inspired from twilight zone, creep show...etc...} is much better than its Hollywood counterparts and cannot be ignored as a spin off..its nothing like it. A Truly GREAT AND CREATIVE MOVIE....WORTH WATCHING MANY TIMES.P.S:--those who complain about the weird stories should be reminded that this is not a typical bollywood fare and is meant for those who like this subject, ONLY...the others can watch their own crap and need not post their stupid and idiotic comments.!!!

Bollywood tries something never before seen in a Hindi film. A horror film about people telling ghost stories to each other. The main plot of the film is predictable and a little boring. The six stories have some good parts. Story One was pretty exciting towards the end only with Sohail Khan. Story Two is one of the Best and has dark humour added, with Saif Ali Khan and Boman Irani in powerful roles. Story Three is the boring one out of the lot about a teacher. Story Four was a bit stupid but good in some parts, with Shilpa Shetty. Story Five is the Best out of he lot, with Vivek who offers a hitch hiker Nana Patekar a lift. Nana claims to be a ghost, which leads to a amazing twist. Story Six is quite Fun, less horror about a boy who can STOP time. This is Far better then the sequel Darna Zaroori Hai. A good attempt in something different. Not Bad, quite entertaining.

Now this was a true classic movie from Bollywood standards. I've had mix reactions about Ram Gopal Verma so far. Some of his classics include: Raat, Rangeela, and Road, whereas his major disappointments include Vaastu Shastra and Bhoot (foolish endings). However, "Darna Mana Hai" is a true classic! No songs, no wasting time. This is pure "edge of the seat" psycho thriller. Everyone played a great part from unknown people to Vivek, Nana, Saif and others. Antra mali played a good cameo in the first story that the group shares. Shilpa shetty and sanjay kapoor filled in pretty well as well. The Nana Patekar-Vivek Oberoi encounter was a true classic!!!!!!!!!! I would rate it as undoubtedly the best horror movie from Bollywood. 5/5

There are some Producer directors who have established a track record in Bollywood-and Ram Gopal Varma is one of them. The problem with RGV is akin to a small restuarant that used to serve some good food and suddenly they have expanded and the food is not the same it used to be. You are attracted to the sleuth of big Stars and the Varma name but the movie starts with some teenagers who neither have a attention grabbing personality nor style. They are so absorbed in their stories around a fire they donot miss their freinds who get killed one at a time, donot bother to check on them-they have the same curiosity and compassion they would show for their friends who fail to return from the corner grocery store. After this miserable start we are treated to some subplots which we try to connect to the main story but you get frustrated, confused but not scared. A horror movie you expect to see some action and looks like the music preps you for it but after you have settled in your seat there is not even a generic ghost. Suffice to say this is let down from Varma, the only saving grace for Varma; he is not credited as the Director.