A story of love, betrayal, reincarnation and revenge is what Karma is all about. Anna (Saraci) and Vikram (Weyant) visit India on a trip seeking reconciliation with his father Ranvir (Ghatge).
What's it about: A story of love, betrayal, reincarnation and revenge is what Karma is all about. Anna (Saraci) and Vikram (Weyant) visit India on a trip seeking reconciliation with his father Ranvir (Ghatge).
What initially seems like an ordinary visit turns into something more than expected for the couple. After a party thrown by her father-in-law in their honour, Anna starts hearing voices and seeing people. No one knows who's this Linda (Ciesla) that keeps coming up in Anna's visions.
As time goes by, the strange sights and sounds keep happening on a regular basis. Initially, Ranvir and Vikram pass them off as hallucinations, but soon people around Anna start giving her clues about a past that was attempted to be buried and hushed up.
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What's hot: You have to agree that a subject like reincarnation weaved with layers of suspense and intrigue does make interesting viewing.
In terms of creating an atmosphere conducive to a film of this genre, Shahjahan succeeds partially.
Saraci as the naive Anna sucked into something she's not responsible for, is spot on. Her chemistry with Weyantu00a0 translates on screen and as a couple they succeed in creating an impact.
What's not: There are scenes and plots that are cliched beyond repair. Wonder what's the big deal about Claudia Ciesla was, when she isn't even the main lead.
As Linda, she fails to make any impact whatsoever. Her scenes are lacklustre and it's Alma who steals the thunder from her easily. Attempts to create any sort of suspense falls flat since we already know who the culprit is.
What to do: Barring a handful scenes, there's nothing that impresses in Karma. If you want a musical thriller, then go revisit Raaz instead.
Karma Crime, Passion, Reincarnation
a; drama
Dir: M R Shahjahan
Cast: Claudia Ciesla, Vijayendra Ghatge, Alma Saraci, Carlucci Veyant
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