25/09/2022
film review:
The film is told through a multiple-narrative format. Each main character tells the story with embellishments attached. Soon, there are different versions of truth floating around and you don’t know which narrative to believe in. You come to know that every character is following their own agenda.
While the writing and direction is otherwise competent, the second half does drag out a bit. The end credits scenes featuring Aparshakti weren’t truly needed.
Aparshakti Khurana plays a naive and gullible terrorist who loses mental equilibrum thanks to the experiences he undergoes. He’s known for his comedic roles but has shown here that he could excel in dramatic roles as well.
(( The movie becomes monotonous and repetitive quickly, though it picks up pace in the second half when things turn more confrontational. The big plot twist may seem mind-bending only to viewers unfamiliar with the genre; the turn of events is rather predictable. The tracks, characters and backstories are not developed enough to be convincing or impactful. ))
Rating: 6/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
