A science-grounded paranormal thriller that overstays its welcome.
Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
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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.'
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Top critic
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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.
Top critic
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It's tense and eerily treated; and it almost works.
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The film is a must watch for all 'thriller' fans. And also horror buffs! Don't miss it.
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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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404 is a mind-boggling psychological thriller with commendable performances. Don't miss it.
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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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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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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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