The Trail: A Gripping Tale with Room for Improvement
A Gripping Story with Questionable Cinematography
The movie ‘The Trail’ presents a captivating narrative about a sub-inspector’s pursuit of the truth in a murder case. The story’s twists and turns keep the audience engaged, as they question the wife’s innocence and explore the various possibilities surrounding the husband’s death. While the plot is undeniably intriguing, the film stumbles in its execution, there are instances and dialogues that make the audience get bored. We could hear the gasps from the audience for some scenes.
Close-Up Shots Hinder Audience Connection
The director’s decision to rely heavily on close-up shots throughout the film creates an intimate atmosphere but fails to capture the grandeur of a big-screen experience. This close-up approach disengages the audience from the story and prevents them from fully immersing themselves in the narrative.
Music Fails to Resonate with Telugu Audience
Despite the absence of traditional songs, the chosen background music fails to connect with the Telugu audience, which is the film’s target demographic. This lack of musical resonance further exacerbates the disconnect between the film and its intended viewers.
Stellar Performances Despite Directorial Limitations
Despite the film’s shortcomings, the performances delivered by the actors are commendable. Spandana Palli shines, carrying the weight of the story on her shoulders. But it seems like the director lacks the effort to pull more from her. Vamsi Kotu also delivers an impressive performance, although his reactions occasionally feel unnecessary due to the film’s screenplay that failed to pull in the audience into the story. Yug Ram’s acting, however, falls short, and the cinematography does little to enhance his performance.
Overall Impression: A Gripping Tale with Room for a lot of Growth
While ‘The Trail’ offers an engaging story with unexpected turns, its execution suffers from the overuse of close-up shots and the lack of impactful music. The film’s target audience may also be disappointed by the music selection. Despite these drawbacks, the stellar performances of Spandana Palli and Vamsi Kotu provide some redeeming qualities.
