'Alone' review: Bad make up and CGI stunts spoil the film!

Film: Alone

Cast: Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover, Zakir Hussain, Neena Gupta

Director: Bhushan Patel 

Rating: *1/2 

What's it about:

Scary is sexy. But sometimes scary can also be a lot of other things, especially when there is a lack of an exciting script, direction that brings nothing new to the table and a lead cast who behaves like they are shooting for a swimsuit calendar. Despite the seductive promos and skin show, Bhushan Patel's Alone is anything but sexy. We are introduced to conjoined twins Sanjana and Anjana (played by Bipasha) who fall for the same guy Kabir (Karan Singh Grover). Given the fact that they are literally joined to the hip or rather neck, they need to figure out a way where only one of them can have the boy. Out of the two, Sanjana manages to get Kabir while the twin sister dies in a freak surgery. On her return to their house, strange things start happening, like doors creaking, voices calling out names and some really bad make up and CGI stunts are attempted!

What's hot:

Alone is a remake of a Thai film of the same name. There are certain scenes that have been directly lifted from the original and Patel does manage to raise your curiosity in the beginning. A firm believer of more the cleavage better the draw, Patel showcases KSG in a Chippendale avatar with rock hard abs and pecs in full glory. Songs are melodious and the cinematography does a decent job of painting a beautiful canvas. 

What's not:

Performances by the lead actors. While Karan shows off his oh-so-hot body, he will have to pull up his socks as far as acting is concerned. He may have a huge female fan following but that won't guarantee success in Bollywood. As for Bipasha, the sultry actress tries hard to look scared which makes her act not-so-believeable. Also, its irritating to see her cry in every other scene. Her chemistry with KSG is no doubt crackling but that may just not be enough to pull in crowd to the cinema halls. Lastly, and most importantly its the storyline which is disappointing. Neither gripping nor worth the long wait of that predictable climax, the film has a big dead give away even before the end credits start rolling. 

What to do:

Even Bipasha and Karan's chemistry couldn't save the desi version of Thai flick Alone. If you're bored and someone is sponsoring your ticket then by all means watch this film just to kill your time.