Top critic
Hindustan Times
Film review ·
4.0
It's impossible to be scared by any of this.
Aatma
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 9 critic reviewsFine performances can't save a horror film that rarely feels scary.
Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
- Praised: lead actors' fine performances
- Criticised: fails to generate scares
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Critic consensus
What 9 critics are saying
Critical reception for Aatma is largely negative, with most reviewers finding it a disappointing entry in the horror genre. The film's most consistent flaw, cited across nearly all reviews, is its failure to generate genuine scares or tension. A handful of critics acknowledged the lead actors' performances and the film's production values as relative strengths, while some noted an unconventional approach and a premise with potential. The general consensus is that the script and execution fall well short of delivering an effective horror experience.
How the 9 scores spread
Positive / mixed / negative reviews
Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10
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Critic reviews (9)
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Top critic
Indian Express
Film review ·
4.0With its somber palette and plot-with-potential, Aatma could have been a true scare-fest. But it winds down to being well begun, half done.
Top critic
NDTV
Film review ·
4.0Aatma is meant to send shivers down the spine and shock the viewers out of their seats. All it does manage to do is set off a few mild waves of cold bemusement.
Top critic
IBNLive
Film review ·
3.0This is death by boredom!
Times Of India
Film review ·
6.0Aatma may not send shivers down your spine, but it dares to be unconventional.
Zee News
Film review ·
6.0On a general note, 'Aatma' does not belong to the league of those horror films that leave a powerful impact on your mind for days, read: 'The Exorcist', 'Grudge' recalling a few. Instead, hopefully it will leave you without any fear of the unknown lurking in your heart. Signing off on an optimistic note, 'Aatma 2' takes the genre of horror films a notch higher.
KoiMoi
Film review ·
5.0Aatma is just another ordinary horror story but with a pinch of fine acting by the lead stars. It is recommended for those who believe in spirits coming to haunt you and execute all fatal shots in order to make your life hell.
Bollywood Hungama
Film review ·
4.0On the whole, AATMA stands on a weak script. Besides, there are hardly any scares here. Disappointing!
Rediff
Film review ·
4.0Aatma does push the boundaries with some mildly grotesque scenes and better production values.
Credits
Cast & crew
Cast
Bipasha BasuMaya
Nawazuddin Siddiqui- Doyel DhawanNia
Shernaz Patel
Jaideep Ahlawat
Darshan Jariwala
Geetika Tyagi
Director
Writer
Cinematography
Editing
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