The Rabbit House Movie Review: A promising mystery undone by excess
The Rabbit House Movie Review: Critics Rating: 2.5 stars, click to give your rating/review,With a minimal cast, including a domineering husband, the film promised a claustrophobic and compell
Critic's Rating: 2.5/5
Story: A newlywed couple travels to Himachal Pradesh for their honeymoon, but their idyllic retreat takes a sinister twist when the wife mysteriously vanishes from the wooden house.
Review: ‘The Rabbit House’ had all the makings of an intense mystery film. Set against the mysterious scenic backdrop of Himachal Pradesh, the story unfolds in an old wooden house nestled in a secluded valley. With a minimal cast, including a domineering husband, the film promised a claustrophobic and compelling narrative. However, its potential is squandered by an indulgent two-hour and thirty-minute runtime that drains the suspense and momentum. What could have been a gripping experience devolves into a tedious affair weighed down by unnecessary sequences. Even after the central mystery is unravelled, the audience is subjected to two superfluous songs that feel entirely out of place.
The film centers around Komal (Karishma) and Shrikant (Amit Riyaan), a newlywed couple who travel to Himachal Pradesh for their honeymoon. Shrikant’s domineering nature casts a shadow over their relationship, leaving Komal in constant fear of his anger. Their chosen retreat, a wooden house, becomes the setting for an unsettling drama. The story takes a sinister turn when Komal mysteriously disappears. Whispers of her tragic death—falling into the valley—begin to circulate, but the truth remains elusive as a police investigation yields no answers. The mystery deepens when Mohit, the son of the retreat’s owners, starts sensing Komal’s presence in the house.
Debut director Vaibhav Kulkarni starts strong, crafting a story that builds intrigue and promises a gripping narrative. The first half feels overly stretched, with the 150-minute runtime weighing heavily on the pacing. While it’s established early on that the husband is domineering and the wife is a silent victim, the narrative overemphasizes this dynamic, turning it repetitive and tedious. When the wife disappears, the script presents numerous opportunities to delve into darker, more compelling territory. Unfortunately, these moments are squandered, leaving what could have been a suspenseful turning point feeling flat and uninspired.
Karishma delivers an earnest performance as Komal, the tormented wife, bringing depth and authenticity to her role. In contrast, Amit Riyaan’s portrayal of Shrikant, the domineering and uncaring husband, feels exaggerated, detracting from the character’s believability. Padmanabh Gaikwad as Mohit provides solid support, with a grounded performance that adds stability to the narrative. While the film shows glimpses of its potential to be a compelling mystery, its overly drawn-out execution leaves it feeling more like a missed opportunity.
Review: ‘The Rabbit House’ had all the makings of an intense mystery film. Set against the mysterious scenic backdrop of Himachal Pradesh, the story unfolds in an old wooden house nestled in a secluded valley. With a minimal cast, including a domineering husband, the film promised a claustrophobic and compelling narrative. However, its potential is squandered by an indulgent two-hour and thirty-minute runtime that drains the suspense and momentum. What could have been a gripping experience devolves into a tedious affair weighed down by unnecessary sequences. Even after the central mystery is unravelled, the audience is subjected to two superfluous songs that feel entirely out of place.
The film centers around Komal (Karishma) and Shrikant (Amit Riyaan), a newlywed couple who travel to Himachal Pradesh for their honeymoon. Shrikant’s domineering nature casts a shadow over their relationship, leaving Komal in constant fear of his anger. Their chosen retreat, a wooden house, becomes the setting for an unsettling drama. The story takes a sinister turn when Komal mysteriously disappears. Whispers of her tragic death—falling into the valley—begin to circulate, but the truth remains elusive as a police investigation yields no answers. The mystery deepens when Mohit, the son of the retreat’s owners, starts sensing Komal’s presence in the house.
Debut director Vaibhav Kulkarni starts strong, crafting a story that builds intrigue and promises a gripping narrative. The first half feels overly stretched, with the 150-minute runtime weighing heavily on the pacing. While it’s established early on that the husband is domineering and the wife is a silent victim, the narrative overemphasizes this dynamic, turning it repetitive and tedious. When the wife disappears, the script presents numerous opportunities to delve into darker, more compelling territory. Unfortunately, these moments are squandered, leaving what could have been a suspenseful turning point feeling flat and uninspired.
Karishma delivers an earnest performance as Komal, the tormented wife, bringing depth and authenticity to her role. In contrast, Amit Riyaan’s portrayal of Shrikant, the domineering and uncaring husband, feels exaggerated, detracting from the character’s believability. Padmanabh Gaikwad as Mohit provides solid support, with a grounded performance that adds stability to the narrative. While the film shows glimpses of its potential to be a compelling mystery, its overly drawn-out execution leaves it feeling more like a missed opportunity.
