Once upon a time, in a small town, the legend of Halloween Jack cast a spell on its residents. Every year, as October approached, the town would transform into a magical wonderland. Pumpkins lined the streets, grinning faces carved into their glowing orange skin. Spooky decorations adorned every home, while the crisp autumn air carried the faint scent of cinnamon and candy. Children eagerly planned their costumes, imagining themselves as witches, vampires, and ghosts for one special night. The anticipation of trick-or-treating filled their days, as they posed by storefronts displaying rows of colorful costumes and glittering masks.
Review: Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
The anticipation of trick-or-treating filled their days, as they posed by storefronts displaying rows of colorful costumes and glittering masks. Their excitement was infectious, as even adults couldn't help but get caught up in the Halloween spirit. Throughout the month, the townspeople would gather for various Halloween-themed events.
This purported mad-in-India fantasy has as much subtlety and grace as a carpenter’s hathoda, avers Khalid Mohamed.
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
Cast: Rishi Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukherji, Lots of Clouds
Direction: Kunal Kohli
Rating: **
Woof. A wonder dog refuses to eat non-veg on Tuesdays. Oof. Amidst fluffy clouds, angel girls toss their beauty parlour curls. And in a mega-museum, a geeky guard flies across the stratosphere on a broom. Zoom barabar zoom.
That’s director Kunal Kohli’s Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic or Thodi Mary Thodi Poppins. Indeed, this purported mad-in-India fantasy has as much subtlety and grace as a carpenter’s hathoda. Plus, it makes you wonder for whom this was produced and why-why-why. Kids have access to far more sophisticated special effects fun flicks and the adults.. well.. what are they taken for? Nitwits?
Amazon Sale season is here! Splurge and save now! Click hereIndeed, the 16-reeler incites you to email a petition to God – depicted here as a jolly-ho Rishi Kapoor garbed in vanilla white. He even breaks into an aao-twist-karenjigaloo. You want to address 10 questions to the supreme power in white:
One: Sir, why did you select Rani ‘Angel’ Mukherji to solve the dilemma of an ultra-wealthy man (Saif Ali Khan)? Surely, the suited-booted-necktied man could have handled four orphaned kids himself -- with the help of his ditzy girlfriend (Ameesha Patel, ewww).. whose clothes looked spray-painted on her. Surely the poor, the inflation-hit and the ailing needed the services of Angel Rani much more urgently.
Two: Lord, how did you ever create a judge like Sharat Saxena and give him such extra-constitutional powers?
Milord Sharat decrees that Suited-Booted must look after the orphans since he mowed down their parents in a car accident.. and then just glared, glared, glared. This ‘punishment’ lets Suited off the hook. He’s even back on the phone to strike a deal in Los Angeles. Come, come, now.
Three: Why did the tempo drag so much that you nearly fell asleep on the shoulder of a stranger in the next seat?
Scary.
Four: Why were none of the kids adorable?
When children ham, haw-haw and make those we’re-so-cute-faces before the camera, talk like mini-Amartya-Sens, your murderous instincts are aroused. Not done.
Five: Whatever happened to that fine actress called Rani Mukherji?
After Black, she’s been belting out black-out-from-the-memory performances. As a Geeta Poppins, she’s one-dimensional, either darting full blast smiles or tetchy scowls. Her costumes, too, are uneasy-on-the-eyes.
Six: Whatever happened to that likeable actor called Saif Ali Khan?
Sure, he’s supposed to play a humourless guy but he’s as stiff as starch.
Seven: Lord, why allow a weird tribute to old Chalti ka Naam Gaadi type of songs?
The car song medley’s a clever concept, but botched up. Also, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy seem to be into a bad tune day. Prasoon Joshi’s lyric referring to a “chand” kept in a “tiffin”, indicates a Gulzarish moon obsession. One moon man is enough.
Eight: Sire, why doesn’t the direction keep one engrossed at all?
The Forrrest Gump-style morphing and animated interludes aren’t exactly fresh. The LA scene with an irate American businessman is a riot.
Nine: Lord, whatever made the legendary Razzak Khan, portraying a valet, look at a rose and then say, “Shakespeare!” Very unusual that but much too bard, very bard.
Ten: Would you, lord, impel viewers to see Thoda L Thoda M?
If you do, I’ll lose faith in you.
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Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
An angel, a man and 4 orphans come together to bring you a story filled with fun, excitement, tears, love and magic.Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic featuring Rani Mukerji and Saif Ali Khan is streaming with subscription on Prime Video, available for rent or purchase on iTunes, available for rent or purchase on Google Play, and 1 other. It's a drama and romance movie with a less than average IMDb audience rating of 4.9 (2,873 votes).
The local park hosted pumpkin carving contests and hayrides through the nearby haunted forest. A grand costume party took place at the town hall, where everyone showcased their creativity. Laughter and joy filled the air as the community came together, united by the enchantment of Halloween Jack. On the night of Halloween, the town truly came alive. The streets bustled with children and parents, all dressed in their finest spooky attire. Houses were adorned with flickering lights and eerie decorations, inviting eager trick-or-treaters. The air was filled with laughter and the sound of excited voices echoing through the neighborhood. Under the spell of Halloween Jack, the town seemed to exist in a magical realm, free from the worries and troubles of the real world. For this one night, everyone could be anyone or anything they desired. It was a night of fun, imagination, and pure joy. As the clock ticked closer to midnight, the town began to wind down. The children returned to their homes, bags filled with sugary treasures. The houses grew quiet as the glow of jack-o'-lanterns slowly faded. The spell of Halloween Jack began to wane, but the memories lingered. Until next year, when the legend of Halloween Jack would once again cast its spell upon the town..
Reviews for "Halloween Jack: The Ghostly Figure Behind the Mask"
1. Emma - 1 star
I was really disappointed with "The Spell of Halloween Jack". The plot was predictable and unoriginal, following the typical Halloween cliches. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth, making it difficult to care about their fates. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, and the pacing was quite slow. Overall, I found the movie to be boring and uninspiring, and I would not recommend it to others.
2. Mark - 2 stars
"The Spell of Halloween Jack" had potential, but it fell short in execution. The special effects were subpar, making the supernatural elements look cheesy and unconvincing. The acting was mediocre at best, with unconvincing performances and wooden delivery. The story had a few interesting concepts, but they were poorly developed and confusing. The lack of suspense and scares made it feel more like a children's movie than a horror film. I was left feeling underwhelmed and unsatisfied after watching this movie.
3. Samantha - 2 stars
I had high hopes for "The Spell of Halloween Jack" but was ultimately let down. The script lacked originality and failed to bring anything new to the Halloween genre. The characters were unlikeable and lacked depth, making it difficult to empathize with them. The pacing was slow, and the film seemed to drag on, losing my interest. The scares were predictable and not very frightening. Overall, I found this movie to be forgettable and would not recommend it to fans of horror films.