Maa movie review
Director: Vishal Furia
Cast: Kajol, Ronit Roy, Indranil Sengupta, and Kherin Sharma
Star Rating: ★★.5

Kajol's character, as her daughter is taken by a supernatural entity, states towards the end, "I can't sit here and wait for a miracle." Fair enough, since to be honest, we can't either. We've been waiting for two hours for any sign of horror in this horror-mythological picture. We could call the monster ourselves if something doesn't start to scare us soon.

The foundation

The film Maa, which is directed by Vishal Furia of Chhorii fame, opens with the sacrifice of a young girl in Chandrapur, and then it immediately jumps 40 years ahead. Kajol plays Ambika, who is content in her life with her husband, Shubhankar (Indraneil Sengupta), and their daughter, Shweta (Kherin Sharma). For reasons unknown, they are reluctant to go to Chandrapur, the village where Shubhankar's family originated. However, his father's passing compels him to travel there, and he passes away. At the urging of Joydev (Ronit Roy), who is trying to convince them to sell their family home, Ambika and Shweta visit after three months in mourning. However, Ambika is not prepared for what is ahead.

The story of Goddess Kali and Raktabija, undoubtedly an epic subject, is the foundation upon which the film's goals are built. A monster is created by a single drop of the demon's blood that falls to the ground, and for many years it wreaks havoc on the hamlet. On paper, it appears fantastic. However, the first half of the movie takes a long time to establish the atmosphere. You are not drawn into this environment nor are you frightened by it.

The second half initiates the action, which builds to a climax that could have been more thrilling. And has a greater impact.

The decision

The ritualistic blood, VFX smoke, and characters speaking Bengali on purpose with such a strong accent, as if their life depended on it, all conceal social commentary with a feminist undertone. It hardly touches the ground. Although the intention is there, the climax's depiction of a desperate mother transforming into Maa is well done and, to be honest, the only moment when you're captivated. If just the whole movie had such high points.

The supernatural being, the main attraction, is now our topic. Although it receives a lot of screen time, Maa's creators sadly confuse screen time for scariness. The animal is meant to give you the chills, but instead it seems as if it broke free of a low-budget television series and got trapped in a CGI filter.

Kajol's portrayal of Ambika is one-dimensional. It's the same Kajol you've seen in numerous movies, and her character never transforms from being mundane to amazing. Ronit Roy has the opportunity to try new things here, and he does well. Kajol's connection with her on-screen daughter Kherin isn't as lovable or sentimental as it should be. Furthermore, the climax left no room for the addition of a song, making it seem a bit out of place.

In conclusion, Maa has everything you might expect, including a haunted community and a maternal rage. However, the manufacturers disregard it all and toss it into a cauldron without turning up the heat. It intends to make a strong statement about a mother going above and beyond for her kids, but unfortunately, the beating heart is lost beneath the familiar narrative.

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