House of Lies Film Review: A Whodunnit that Couldn’t

🌟🌟 (2 out of 5 stars)

Well, well, well, if it isn’t another whodunnit that couldn’t do it! Ladies and gentlemen, fasten your seatbelts (or maybe don’t, you might want to leave halfway through). Let’s dive into the baffling case of ‘House of Lies’ – a cinematic concoction that’s as exciting as watching paint dry on a rainy day! 😄

‘House of Lies’ attempts to unravel the enigma shrouding the death of a certain Albert Pinto, played by the late Rituraj K Singh, who, to be fair, is the only one who got off easy in this ordeal – he was gone before the opening credits. Our dear Albert departs from the mortal world after a birthday bash, leading to an investigation that you’d think would be more intriguing, but alas! It’s as flat as a pancake.

Leading the investigation, we have the dynamic duo Rajveer Singh Choudhary (Sanjay Kapoor) and Abhay (Hiten Paintal), backed by Officer Sashi (Simran Kaur Suri) from the Enforcement Directorate. Rajveer, touted as a super-cop who cracks cases faster than an egg in a skillet, has his work cut out for him. He isn’t just deciphering the mystery of Albert’s death but also his newfound love for cryptocurrency. 🤑

But, oh boy, do these characters lack depth! They’re as engaging as a cardboard cutout and about as expressive. The film does manage to avoid the subplot labyrinth, keeping the one-dimensional focus – What on earth happened to Albert? But the so-called police procedures are as cringe-worthy as a goofy sitcom. No gloves, no care, just a casual stroll around a crime scene.

Sanjay Kapoor and Hiten Paintal deliver performances as inspiring as a stale loaf of bread, while Simran Kaur Suri, as Officer Sashi, seems to have one objective – obsessing over Albert’s cryptocurrency windfall. The remaining ensemble, including Albert’s family and friends, are as forgettable as the film’s title.

The director, Saumitra Singh, appears to believe that the audience has the patience of a saint, offering a lacklustre mystery that’s about as enticing as a bowl of overcooked noodles. The saving grace? The movie is a mere 82 minutes long. Any longer, and I would have been forced to check my pulse! 😂

Rani’s Wrap-Up: To put it bluntly, ‘House of Lies’ is a murder mystery where the real victim is the audience’s time. So, unless you’re a fan of botched police procedures and flatter-than-flat characters, I’d suggest you save these 82 minutes for something more worthwhile. Like, say, watching grass grow? 🌱

And remember, darlings, this is Review Rani, saving you from cinematic disasters, one review at a time! Until next time, stay sassy, stay smart, and keep those expectations low! 😉