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Though 'Fredrick' doesn’t have any star-value, it is quite intriguing. But the script fails to make the going striking. The concept of gay lovers isn’t invoked in well. Debut Director Rajesh Butalia came up with a different idea of making it a mystery thriller. His direction has pace and sufficient realistic action but is lacking in narrative fluency. The first half of the movie was up to the mark with little suspense and thrilling scenes but the second half of the movie was predictable and boring. The action sequences are too over exaggerated and therefore seem unrealistic. Also, the songs seamlessly merge into the narration and the background score is loud and unsuitable for the thriller genre. If we talk about the performances then the protagonist Prashant Narayanan as Manav has a deep voice and a strong onscreen persona. Unfortunately, the way a star need to get into the character is a bit rigid in his case. His doesn’t get into the shoes of Manav. Debutant Avinash Dhyani as Vikram is realistic. He delivers what is required of him but lacks the ability to leave a mark of himself. All in all, the director has tried to keep the suspense as the most thrilling part, but the execution is a complete disappointment. One can give this disappointing movie a miss.
Anuradha
The Times of India

The movie begins with a prologue that takes you back to Fredrick's 'humble' beginnings. His back story is cringeworthy, the one that involves a young boy coming to terms with his sexual orientation, a father with massive anger management issues and a dramatic night that changed the course of all their lives. At its core, the plot has its plusses which if developed, could've made for a watchable film. But the writers fail to infuse tension and drama, making it a flat tale that lacks intensity. The film wastes too much time in dramatizing the minimalist story. The zoomed-in frames of blood dripping and men being shot point blank are too gory for taste. The sets are gimmicky, the frames are tacky and the acting is far from impressive. Even as Prashant Narayanan does his best to salvage the odds, Avinash and his co-star Tuhina Butalia fail to make a mark. For a couple, they barely have any chemistry and the surge of lame romantic songs can't save them. Blame it on the incoherent screenplay, if you come out with the feeling of having dumbed down in its painful two hours. For those who survive, a dialogue from the film will resound - 'Sometimes stupid things work'. Well, we daresay, they don't.

Mohar Basu
Fredrick
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