The Hungry

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julius w This is nowhere close to the original Titus Andronicus, which would not be a problem if it weren't a bad film. It is almost completely incomprehensible. The characters' actions lack motivation, so do the goats' appearance in the end. The characters are so faceless that at the end of the film I could not recall any of their names (if they were named at all). There was barely any dialogue and when they opened their mouths I wished that they had not (like that other character whose tongue was cut off but whose name I forgot). Don't watch it. Let's hope Old Bill won't come back to take revenge and cut off the screenwriter's hands. The camera work was good, though. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/13/24 Full Review Shailendra K The Hungry - A haunting and graphic horror movie disguised as a Shakespearean revenge drama William Shakespeare is considered one of the finest playwrights in history and his stories have been the foundation of countless classic movies around the globe. Bollywood also has also made its fair share of Shakespearean adaptations over the decade with masterpieces directed by the likes of Raj Kapoor, Gulzar, Vishal Bhardwaj and Sanjay Leela Bhansali who have risen to the challenge of tackling the bards finest stories. In Shakespeare’s bouquet of colorful stories lies Titus Andronicus, his first attempt at tragedy which is considered his least famous and respected of stories because of the incomprehensible amount of graphic violence that many consider as Shakespeare’s attempt at writing horror. Titus Andronicus is that infamous Shakespeare play that has been known to cause visceral reactions and induce fainting spells in audiences every time it returns to the stage. The Hungry brings this nightmare to the Indian Silver Screen with a splattering of blood and a gut wrenching finale of unimaginable horror. If you are easily offended, disgusted or shocked then the Hungry is not meant for you. If David Cronenberg, Takashi Miike, Clive Barker, Eli Roth, Park Chan-Wook sound Alien or are not among your favorite directors, then the Hungry is not your cup of tea. If Animal had too much violence and blood for you, then you are not prepared for the blood bath of the Hungry. The Hungry is a Shakespearean revenge drama at heart but it is definitely not for the faint hearted. This is a movie which definitely should come with a clear warning of graphic content. When Titus was brought to the silver screen in England the titular role was played by one of the finest shakespearean actors of this era, Sir Anthony Hopkins who coincidentally also essayed the iconic role of the charismatic but deadly Hannibal Lector. The Hungry transports this Shakespearean revenge saga to 21st Century Delhi with the key characters of Titus and Tamora essayed by the acting powerhouse Naseeruddin Shah and the multitalented beauty Tisca Chopra. These two theater veterans are supported brilliantly by Neeraj Kabi, Sayani Gupta, Suraj Sharma and Jayant Kriplani. The movie focuses on two warring families whose paths merge at an extravagant wedding when Tisca’s character Tulsi Joshi marries into the Ahuja Empire headed by Naseer’s Tathagat Ahuja. The gradual revealing of ulterior motives of both families gives the movie an eerie and ominous vibe. The director, actors and cinematographer beautifully present the scenes and characters before stripping them of the facade of beauty to expose the hidden underlying ugliness. The Hungry is beautifully shot, brilliantly performed and masterfully directed. It is not an easy watch but rewarding for bringing such an intense story to the Indian silver screen. To say that the movie is bloody will be a gross understatement. Naseer and Tisca are truly standout performers but the highlight of the movie is the original story penned by the bard and well adapted by writer director Bornila Chatterjee which will haunt your dreams for days after watching the movie. You have been warned, so watch with caution. This is indeed a very well made horror movie disguised as a drama. 8/10. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/22/24 Full Review Audience Member I watched this movie as another version of Titus Andronicus to compare with Julie Taymor's Titus. I enjoyed the movie overall, though I could see where the plot could be a little confusing and lose the audience at times. I'm glad I watched it through Amazon so I could pause and go back to various scenes; had I watched it at a theater, I think I would have been a little lost. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member There's a scene in The Hungry where a herd of black goats devour a feast decorated on a lavish table meant for the dignitaries of an event that is going to bind two families into one and which would mean the binding of their joint businesses into a single entity. That's the crux of the film but we are not interested in that. We are interested in the power dynamics and the greed for power and money. Hence, The Hungry. It's so profound, and along with the sudden jarring scenes throughout the film since its 30th minute, I was gobsmacked. Since it's based on a Shakespeare play you get the idea how the characters are going to be connected and it's haunting to say the least. Every single event in the film is worth your complete attention and if you serve it with that you will be rewarded, again thanks to the arresting, hum-based music that rips your ears as the invisible weapons rips through flesh of some of these characters that have been written with so much relevance I don't think I have seen a dark film as The Hungry that is set in modern day Delhi in a long time, especially with Hindi cinema. It reminds me of Vishal Bhardwaj's films and his adaptations of the Bard. Neeraj Kabi and Tisca Chopra pit against each other to grab the best actor award but it's difficult to judge because all the remaining actors including Naseeruddin Shah and Sayani Gupta also join the competition. The conclusion, therefore, is not about who wins but is in the form of a question: how many times are you going to let your jaw drop? TN. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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