Pizza

"'Pizza' will give you some nice chills, and a little twist in the end, which is not as a surprise as it should have been. A remake of the surprise Tamil hit of the same name, the film proves a point. That successful horror doesn't need stars, it needs a solid script, and atmospherics."

"Despite the 3D, none of this is particularly eerie; the film fails to deliver even a few good ol' fashioned cheap thrills. And the acting by everyone involved is so abysmal it's hard to muster up much sympathy. A twist in the end never feels well-earned, raising even more questions about plausibility. This 'Pizza' is stale."

"The premise is interesting and intriguing. Yup, 'Pizza' delivers."

"Pizza is a fear fest with a yummy twist at the tale's end. Unlike other films of the horror genre this one doesn't depend on excessive gore to send shivers up our spine. Director Akshay Akkineni creates an eerie aura in one specific house of horror and ramshackle havelis being passé, this one unfolds in a spanking upmarket bungalow. And then Akkineni turns around and mocks our response of horror and fear. The premise is interesting and intriguing. Yup, Pizza delivers."

"If you're a fan of the genre and have lamented the sorry state Hindi horror films have been in, give this one a chance. It's a spook-fest that might just instill hope for better things to come."

"A remake of Karthik Subbaraj's Tamil hit film Pizza, this one seems pretty much frame-to-frame save a few changes. Debut director Akshay Akkineni gives us a film that's more thrilling than frightening. Pure horror fans may be disappointed by the lack of genuine scares. But if you're looking for a thriller with a supernatural element and a crackerkjack ending, this could be your pick."

"Pizza has all the horror paraphernalia -- dead bodies with axe embedded in their heads, little girls with dark circles calling out papa, chaabi-waale eerie toys, doors that slam shut, phones that are dead. Even a red doll. But it's all restrained, controlled and not hysterical. All of Pizza's scary stuff is spiked with humour, and it's easy on special effects."

"Watch this one. This might not be on par with RGV's good ol' spooky films like Raat and Bhoot, but this young director has made a good enough attempt to give you a good scare. Given the choices that we have these days in this genre, this film definitely stands out."

"Pizza is an enjoyable movie. If you are tired of the same old Bollywood fare of dance and drama, Pizza will take you on a whirlwind tour of suspense and thrill. Pizza is presented to you with a generous topping of spooks and mystery. And yes, there is a dash of comedy too. Akshay Akkineni's Pizza leaves you craving for another slice of this haunted treat. But it may disappoint those who, in their hearts, would still like to be genuinely scared."

"The faint-hearted can stay away for the film does get immensely eerie. The rest should watch it for it's one of the most unpredictable thrillers you will see in a long time."

"PIZZA scares and startles in parts. A condensed, watertight screenplay in the latter half was much desired to create a hammer-strong impact. Yet, the film has its moments!"

"The film manages to scare audiences with its 3D technique and its surprise element. However, other than those few moments, the story is predictable. Watch it if you love scary movies that come with a few laughs."

"There are many loopholes in Pizza 3D- poor editing, animation, unexplained scenes to mention a few. Still you will come out satisfied out of the cinema hall. Watch it! But keep you expectations in check. It's an ordinary horror film with an extraordinary climax."

"Pizza has a novel plot. However this Hindi remake loses grip in screenplay, probably when the director tries to bring some fresh elements that were not a part of the Tamil original. Pizza entertains with some subtle humour and has some genuinely scary moments. Unfortunately a few moments are less than enough."

"With very limited scary moments, this Pizza tastes a bit bland, we wish there was more topping to give it a flavor."

"I suggest this movie would be best watched at your own house curled up in your couches with lots of popcorn for distraction!"

"Filmmakers that venture into this genre must note that it is about what one doesn't see on screen the anticipation of fear rather than fear itself-that leads to effective results. For now, the fear of being too original is fast turning into an epidemic. And if I can go an entire Pizza review without using terms like "delicious", "thin crust" or "menu", maybe a day will come when writers stop using nurseryrhyme crooning zombie children and ringing phones as permanent items on the horror menu."

"Pizza is big on visual trickery and distressingly casual as far as things like plot and credulity are concerned..."

"Pizza 3D is not even close to being a spooky affair. For horror fanatics or time pass audience, the film doesn't offer anything new despite the hope of it. With too many visible loopholes, the film was a good idea which could not translate itself into a good film. I am going with a 2/5 and hoping that someday a film will come that will use paranormal to create an unseen story."

"The Tamil version relatively is more taut and gripping, this one is not junk food but it is just about edible."

"Akshay Akkineni has reopened the door to a genre that urgently needs some fresh talent to invigorate it. Hopefully, just maybe, someone that will deliver. For now, Pizza is a decayed affair with some fresh toppings."

"There is a twist at the end of this film that is way over-smart for its own good. By this point you already know Pizza (the movie) is frikin' cold—not in a way that sends chills down your spine, which is what I had hoped for, since audiences down South, I'm told, have hugely appreciated this film's original version in Tamil. This leaves you cold in a way that you casually stroll out of the theatre sighing, "Whatever boss." What a waste."

"'Pizza' manages to revive a genre that was long forgotten in Bollywood, and one that was unfairly reduced to soppy musical romances by the Bhatt brothers. Hopefully, Akkineni will manage to wipe away the damage."

"If you are not squeamish about worm-infested pizzas or bloodied ghosts, you shouldn't hesitate to take a bite into this one. It's appropriately nauseating but doesn't go overboard with gore and relies on tinkling with your head."

"If you're the sort of horror junkie who feeds on Hollywood and Japanese versions (Japan is to horror what Italy is to pizza), don't expect to see something you haven't seen before. But by Bollywood standards, this film easily outdoes most of what passes for horror. As pizzas go, this is Peppy Paneer. Far from authentic, but still enjoyable, as long as it's well made."