NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / Entertainment News / Nayanthara's 'O2' review: Wonderful thriller let down by underwhelming narrative
    Next Article
    Nayanthara's 'O2' review: Wonderful thriller let down by underwhelming narrative
    'O2' hit Disney+ Hotstar on Friday.

    Nayanthara's 'O2' review: Wonderful thriller let down by underwhelming narrative

    By Aishwarya Ragupati
    Jun 17, 2022
    06:15 pm

    What's the story

    Lady superstar Nayanthara's O2 is a survival flick where the protagonist along with 10 other passengers, including her son, gets stuck in a dangerous situation where no one knows a way out.

    Watching their desperate attempts to stay alive is a chilling experience.

    But the well-intended film is demolished by the underwhelming narrative.

    Here's our detailed review of the GS Viknesh directorial.

    Plot

    What is the film all about?

    There is Parvathy (Nayanthara), the mother of a seven-year-old boy who cannot breathe without oxygen support.

    There is a woman with her father and boyfriend.

    A police officer trying to sell a bag of cocaine, a former inmate, an ex-MLA, and his assistant are there too.

    They travel on the same bus, which gets buried under landslide debris. How do they manage to survive?

    Negative

    Narrative is draggy, not tightly packed

    O2 has several dragging sequences that make the film-watching experience boring.

    Take, for example, the scene where Parvathy has a full-blown conversation with a doctor or when the former inmate engages in a lengthy chat with her.

    All characters are introduced with the help of slow, uninteresting backstories.

    And even if you skip some 20 minutes, in the beginning, you will not miss anything.

    Cons

    Major let-down: Film is full of never-ending clichés

    Like the bus in O2, the good-intended story is also buried—under never-ending cliches.

    The police officer plays the antagonist and the cliches around him irritate you.

    He asks an inmate to massage his legs nefariously.

    Also, filmmakers should come up with new ideas to portray a mother's love.

    No mother would go around tickling her son when they are struggling for survival.

    Verdict

    Not a must-watch but one won't regret watching 'O2'

    Nayanthara proves once again that she has the acting muscle to carry a whole film on her shoulders.

    She especially impresses us in O2 since almost all the screen time is around her and she does not fail you for even a moment.

    O2 has several gripping edge-of-the-seat moments that make you forget all other flaws.

    We are going with 3/5 stars for O2.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Movie Review
    Nayanthara
    OTT releases

    Latest

    OTT: When, where to watch 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Netflix
    Zimbabwe fall short in Test warm-up against County XI Zimbabwe Cricket Team
    Carlos Alcaraz makes records with 7th ATP Masters 1000 title Carlos Alcaraz
    Beyond 'War 2': Exploring Jr NTR's future in Spy Universe Bollywood

    Movie Review

    'Ray' review: Surreal, eccentric, brilliant, and everything in between Netflix
    'Murder By The Coast': When media trial, homophobia impacted judgment Netflix
    'The Tomorrow War' review: Great action sequences, but weak screenplay Chris Pratt
    'Sara's' review: Natural depiction of pregnancy issues, motherhood, and cinema Malayalam Movies

    Nayanthara

    Actor Vijay gifts 'Bigil' gold rings to 400 crew members Vijay
    Janhvi Kapoor to star in Hindi remake of 'Kolamavu Kokila'? Punjab
    Janhvi Kapoor's 'Good Luck Jerry's shoot stalled again in Punjab Punjab
    Nayanthara's 'Netrikann' to release on Disney+ Hotstar Entertainment

    OTT releases

    5 films you can watch over weekend on OTT platforms Netflix
    5 shows that have been renewed by Amazon Prime Video Mirzapur
    Amazon Prime's 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' premiering in June Amazon Prime Video
    5 exciting new releases that are hitting OTT in May Netflix
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025