ATM
Antho, Thumba, Chetty, and Bombay live in a slum area. They make a living by resorting to petty thefts and crimes and most of their deeds ends up in trouble. Antho has a lover, Chetty is a bike kidnapper, Thumba is a drug seller, and Bombay considers himself to be a dhadha who frequently boasts about being a gang leader in the city of Mumbai in the past. Swathi played by Jackie Shroff, is a North Indian underworld don who ropes in, these four people to rob a bank. The rest of the film narrates build-up to the bank robbery and subsequent events associated with it.
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Plot Summary
Three co-workers become trapped inside an ATM vestibule on Christmas Eve, with a mysterious and relentless shooter outside picking them off one by one. As their hope dwindles and paranoia sets in, they must find a way to survive the brutal siege.
Critical Reception
ATM received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the suspense elements lacking. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the tense atmosphere while others criticized its straightforward horror tropes.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's premise offers some initial tension, but quickly devolves into a by-the-numbers thriller.
- Characters are underdeveloped, making it difficult for audiences to invest in their plight.
- The effectiveness of the suspense is hampered by a predictable narrative and uninspired direction.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's claustrophobic setting as a positive, but many express disappointment with the lack of originality and the generic nature of the scares.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of the action confined to the exterior and interior of the ATM vestibule, contributing to its tense, claustrophobic atmosphere.
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