Happy New Year, Daddy!
Happy New Year, Daddy!

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Happy New Year, Daddy!

2004
Movie
89 min
Russian

A boy is asking Santa for a very unusual New Year present - a dad!

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Soham ShahGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man, Ritesh, seeks revenge against those he believes responsible for his father's death. He infiltrates a criminal organization, using his intelligence and ruthlessness to dismantle it from within. As he gets closer to his targets, he grapples with the moral consequences of his actions and the man he is becoming.

Critical Reception

Happy New Year, Daddy! received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its derivative plot and uneven pacing. While some performances were acknowledged, the film struggled to find a strong audience, largely due to its predictable narrative and a lack of originality in the thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable storyline and a lack of fresh ideas.

  • Performances are adequate but fail to elevate the material.

  • Pacing issues detract from the overall thriller experience.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Happy New Year, Daddy!' is largely undocumented, with no substantial public reviews available to gauge specific like or dislike trends among Google users.

Fun Fact

The film marked the directorial debut of Soham Shah, who also starred in a prominent role.

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