The pace of the film is slow. The actors make it dull with their lack of ‘acting’ skills. The timing of the dialogues or the reactions is clear indications in that regard. They make the work look amateurish and lead to a lag in the proceedings, despite the best intentions from everyone involved. And yet, the one is engaged to the narrative. It is because of the story and the screenplay that keeps throwing a twist or two regularly at us.
Some of the twists may be predictable, but they are revealed early. It keeps the engagement factor going on as the curiosity to know next continues. The core story is on routine lines, but once again the thrills in it are where Gatham scores. The logic goes for a toss at times, but the interest factor dominates the proceedings. The director does not disappoint on that score as something or the other keeps coming.
The climax is a little dragged, especially the gunfight running in the woods. But, it leads to a well-rounded end. It makes one feel if the director and his team had gone for another draft and tightened the raw edges, Gatham could have been even thrilling.
Gatham Telugu Movie Review
Overall, Gatham has a superb plot. The twists, predictable or otherwise keep coming. They engage the viewer despite visible poor acting and writing. It can be given a pass if one looks at the effort put in by the small team. If you like the genre, give Gatham a try with an open mind.
