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404

20 May 2011Hindi2h 1m

What critics are saying

Critical reception for 404 is moderately positive, with most reviewers acknowledging it as an ambitious psychological thriller that distinguishes itself by grounding its paranormal premise in science and rationality.

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404 ' is a 2011 Hindi psychological thriller film released on 20 May 2011, written and directed by Prawaal Raman, starring Imaad Shah, Nishikant Kamat, Rajvvir Aroraa, Tisca Chopra and Satish Kaushik in lead roles. It is produced under Imagik Media Private Ltd. Banner.

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for 404 is moderately positive, with most reviewers acknowledging it as an ambitious psychological thriller that distinguishes itself by grounding its paranormal premise in science and rationality. Critics frequently praised the performances and the film's original, content-driven approach to familiar themes like ragging and student suicides. The most consistent criticism was the film's excessive runtime, which at least one reviewer found damaging to its pacing and tension. A few critics felt the film only partially delivered on its potential, with one noting it 'almost works.'

7 rated reviews · 5 positive · 2 mixed

Praised: original science-grounded paranormal premiseCriticised: overlong runtime hurts pacing

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Critic Reviews (8)

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Nikhat KazmiTop Critic· Times Of India
8.0
The highpoint of the film lies in the fact that it explores paranormal activity without abandoning science and rationality. And that indeed is a rare achievement. Set against the backdrop of a medical college, the film takes up the usual issues of ragging and student suicides but gives it such a tangy twist, you end up literally KOed.
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Rajeev MasandTop Critic· IBNLive
5.0
It's tense and eerily treated; and it almost works.
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Preeti Arora· Rediff
7.0
The film is a must watch for all 'thriller' fans. And also horror buffs! Don't miss it.
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Mayank Shekhar· Hindustan Times
6.0
Insecure shock jocks usually kill the fun with sound and special effect alone – comedy, being the instant flip side of spook. You don't laugh here, never. You just wish to know what's going on, or what happens next.
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Taran Adarsh· Bollywood Hungama
6.0
On the whole, 404 is yet another innovative story with a taut screenplay, riveting direction and applaud-worthy performances as its strong points. Original in content and radical in approach, this new-age thriller is yet another step in the right direction of content over stars. Get ready to psych your mind!
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Pankaj Sabnani· Glamsham
6.0
404 is a mind-boggling psychological thriller with commendable performances. Don't miss it.
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Blessy Chettiar· DNA India
5.0
Go for this one with a bottle of patience. It runs for so long that you could start hallucinating whether the movie is real.
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BollySpice Editors· Bollyspice
Not rated
404 is a suspense thriller set in a medical college, exploring the human mind and the seen forces shackling it. The conflict is in the defiance…
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Release Date
20 May 2011
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
Hindi

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