Don't get carried away with high ratings. They come mostly from Indian users. We could call it something like the "Indian public lobby", again generating false expectations.

Almost all of them rate this movie with 10 points, do they really think it is on a par with Titanic, The Revenant or Forrest Gump?

That aside, Starfish has a noble intention in the message of its story. The protagonist is a beautiful diving professional who seems to have the world at her feet because of her beauty, but deep down she carries a huge emotional and psychological backpack. As a result, Starfish does a good job of showing this protagonist's weaknesses and more emotional downfalls, as she goes on an increasingly desperate quest to heal herself and her past.

Now for the bad. Overall, all the performances. Always over the top, exaggerated, not in keeping with the deep existential drama that the script wants to tell. Sometimes, the mix with comedy and music only serves to numb the senses and increase the disinterest in the main story.

And the link with the depth of the ocean and the underwater world only serves as a barely cosmetic context.

The quick happy ending ends up being, in reality, a sad and abrupt consolation for the viewer who resisted the almost 2 and a half hours of an afternoon soap opera turned into a movie.

Background

The story of "Starfish" revolves around Tara Salgaonkar, an extraordinary diver who works for Martin's dredging company. Tara is haunted by incidents from her past, and she is determined to find out the truth about her mother's death. Her quest leads her to Malta, where she becomes involved in a dangerous rescue mission.

Positives

The story is unusual and interesting, with a unique setting and characters.

The film explores themes of self-discovery, mental health, and depression.

The underwater sequences are beautifully shot.

The soundtrack is melodious and meaningful.

Negatives

The plot is confusing and difficult to follow at times.

The characters are underdeveloped and one-dimensional.

The pacing is inconsistent and the film feels disjointed.

The special effects are lackluster and dated.

The ending is unsatisfying and leaves many questions unanswered.

Overall

"Starfish" is an ambitious film that ultimately fails to deliver on its potential. The narrative is confusing and the characters are underdeveloped. The film also suffers from pacing issues and lackluster special effects.

The film's strengths are its unusual setting and its exploration of themes of self-discovery, mental health, and depression. However, these strengths are ultimately outweighed by the film's weaknesses.