Guardian Movie Review

Directors Sabari and Gurusaravanan present a moderately satisfying horror thriller that unfolds into a tale of revenge, also marking director Vijay Chander’s inaugural production venture.

The narrative commences with four sorcerers endeavoring to ensnare a vengeful spirit. They entice the spirit with the blood of its four targets and confine it within a crystal. Anyone spilling blood on the crystal gains dominion over the spirit, fulfilling their desires. However, if the crystal shatters, chaos ensues as the spirit breaks free.

Aparna (Hansika), an interior designer, inadvertently triggers the spirit’s control when her blood drips onto the crystal at her workplace, granting her wish-fulfilling powers. Initially oblivious, she gradually comprehends the consequences of her desires as calamities befall others. Inadvertently shattering the crystal, she unleashes the vengeful spirit, catalyzing the ensuing chaos.

The film’s initial half unfolds leisurely but gains momentum as Aparna discerns the spirit’s justified vendetta. Despite sporadic twists, the narrative’s predictability dulls its impact. Notably, comedic elements fall flat, failing to resonate with the audience.

Hansika delivers a commendable performance, particularly embodying the transformation from a naive victim to a possessed avenger convincingly. The antagonistic quartet, portrayed by Sriman, Suresh Menon, and Pradeep Rayan, stands out with compelling performances.

Sakthivel’s cinematography effectively captures the essence of the horror genre, especially in the latter segments. However, Sam C.’s background score occasionally overwhelms, detracting from the viewing experience.

In essence, “Guardian” offers a passable horror-thriller experience, albeit with flaws. While the storyline lacks novelty and pacing issues persist, commendable performances and atmospheric cinematography render it worthy of a single viewing.