TOASTER
I picked Toaster mainly for Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, and it offers dark, dry humour with an uneasy tone. The film is average overall with an unusual idea and tone, and it will make you laugh in bits and pieces. It also lost me at a point where the character crosses a line, which I personally didn’t like. I even paused it and completed it later. However, the second half re-introduces a character who becomes the real surprise and carries the film till the end. I would recommend it if you can overlook that one uncomfortable moment.
Toaster is a dark comedy that relies heavily on its unusual idea and offbeat tone. A story built around a man’s obsession with a toaster is definitely quirky, but the film struggles to fully capitalize on that uniqueness.
I started watching it mainly because of Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, and while both deliver sincere performances, the film itself feels average in parts. It grabs your attention at times but also loses track here and there.
The tone is dark and dry, aiming to create both laughter and discomfort, but there is no loud or consistent humour. Some situations land well, but overall the writing lacks the sharpness needed for a black comedy to fully work. The narrative feels uneven, and certain stretches do not hold attention as strongly as they should.
There is also a point in the film where the central character’s actions become difficult to accept. For me, that moment broke the connection with the story. It felt unnecessary and made the character less relatable. In fact, I paused the film at that stage and came back to finish it later.
However, the film improves in the second half. A particular character re-emerges unexpectedly and becomes the real strength of the narrative. This character adds energy and interest, carrying the film forward when it otherwise risks losing grip. That shift makes the later portions more watchable.
The premise remains interesting, but the execution feels inconsistent. It’s a film with good ingredients but not always the right balance.
If you can overlook that one uncomfortable moment, Toaster becomes a watchable dark comedy that offers a few laughs along the way.
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