If you are looking for the same level of Erotica as in Murder and Murder 2 because the director Vishesh Kashyap has emphasized on Emotions. Moreover, the Movie has been given a U/A certificate unlike other franchisees which had A Certificate. MURDER 3 is the *official adaptation* of the Spanish thriller THE HIDDEN FACE [LA CARA OCULTA]. However as the reels of MURDER 3 unfold, you realize, MURDER 3 may have sourced from the Spanish movie, but Vishesh has Indianized it so damn well. It is not a cut and paste job!
Lets see what top critics have to say about the movie.
Taran Adarsh
In his review, Taran Adarsh writes, MURDER 3 is a thriller that offers thrills and chills aplenty. The beauty of the film lies in the fact that it’s so damn unpredictable, so unforeseeable in its second hour. It’s nothing like you’ve seen in a Hindi movie thus far. Also, it’s a plot-driven movie, with Vishesh not borrowing anything from the previous two MURDERs. It goes without saying that MURDER 3 stands tall for its substance and most significantly, for the sparkling implementation of the written material [Mahesh Bhatt]. Like I pointed out earlier, Vishesh and the Sr. Bhatt metabolize the source completely to create a product that’s nothing short of brilliant.
Times of India
Madhumita Mukherjee writes in her review at Times of India, the ‘Murder’ franchise is back – to kill love the third time over, with bare bodies caught between hot-beds and cold coffins.
Vishesh Bhatt works around a story (a remake of a Spanish thriller) that’s ‘fleshy’ enough (minus the sex and eroticism of a ‘Murderesque’ series) creating an eerie setting, with sombre moods and suspicious characters. He solely relies on the strength of the story without glossed-over effects and style, which is commendable. The first half ghost-walks into a comfort zone (with songs, romance et al); while the second half terrifyingly twists, with raging emotions and shuddering shock value.
Randeep smoothly builds tension with his silent and mysterious performance. Aditi’s deranged act and traumatic breakdown at betrayal is impressive. Sara only adds beauty to the horror.
Emirates247
Despite the obvious reference in the title, ‘Murder 3’, unlike its predecessors, doesn’t even feature a murder. And, it even absents its staple hero – Emraan Hashmi.
Performances by the leading trio isn’t anything to write home about. Randeep Hooda, despite being hugely talented, appears awkward and uninterested as the snazzy photographer. His absurd hairstyle, unsure body language and tacky costumes don’t match with his wealthy image. He’s hardly the player, he wants us to believe he is.
Aditi Rao Hydari, on the other hand, attempts to paint Roshini in varied shades. She sensitively captures her vulnerability without going over the top. Even her unique sense of humour is endearing. But, she isn’t constant, and therein lies the trouble. Even the make-up isn’t natural, making a weak Aditi appear more clownish than deprived.
Pakistani actress Sara Loren is undoubtedly gorgeous, and flaunts her perfect body. But, like her peers, even she appears wooden and inept in her performance.
There’s the Bhatt-camp’s staple Goa homage, with their stunning heroine romancing her lover on the sandy beaches
With a tagline that reads – “Love will be murderedâ€, it’s a clear indicator of what lies ahead.
We are waiting for Komal Nahta, Rajeev Masand and Anupama Chopra to review the movie. We shall update accordingly