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‘Toxic’: Yash and Geetu Mohandas film is an ambitious misfire

Toxic had all the ingredients of a big, ambitious cinematic event — scale, stars, style and the promise of something different. But does ambition alone make a great film?

‘Toxic’: Yash and Geetu Mohandas film is an ambitious misfire

The Hindu's video review dissects the reasons behind "Toxic" feeling like an ambitious misfire despite possessing all the trappings of a grand cinematic event. The film, brimming with scale, star power, style, and the promise of something fresh, ultimately falls short of its enormous potential. The review delves into why the movie fails to deliver, highlighting issues ranging from its lackluster writing and underdeveloped characters to narrative choices that thwart the realization of its big ideas.

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