GENRE:
Epic Action Drama
RATING:
Not rated but has severe violence
RUNTIME:
3 hours and 7 minutes
PLATFORM:
Netflix
STARRING:
N.T. Rama Rao Jr. (To Father with Love,
Temper)
Ram Charan Teja (Zanjeer,
Magadheera); Olivia Morris (newcomer)
DIRECTOR:
S.S. Rajamouli (Baahubali, Magadheera)
WRITER:
Rajamouli (Baahubali, Eega)
PLOT:
Two revolutionaries fight against English oppressors who abduct one of their
children.
FULL DISCLOSURE: Was convinced by the Honest Trailer to watch this.
STORY STUFF: Quite an Indian epic tale that features mistaken
identities, crazy fight sequences, dance offs, romance, mustaches, heartbreaking
father/son relationships and the ultimate bromance. While the film is full of
good stuff, it is a little bloated. The backstory of one of the characters goes
on too long for instance. The bromance is fun but weird that there are
piggybacks involved.
ACTING STUFF: I watched an English dubbed version so I don’t know if the acting is always coming out in their dialogue. The two leads are pretty compelling. Rao Jr. plays awkward well while wooing Jenny. Teja is intense as Ram.
ARTISTIC STUFF: The action sequences are insane. Amazing use of slow motion with acrobatic moves against fire and water backdrops. At one point they are fighting and throwing live jungle cats at their enemies. After Ram takes on an entire mob, there is an incredible team up to save a boy in the river. The stunt coordinator King Solomon should be applauded. The are some beautiful shots throughout with captivating cinematography. The music is catchy and compliments each action sequences well.
VERDICT:
Four stars out of five
SEE IT IF:
You want ridiculously awesome action sequences.
UPCOMING REVIEW: Best of 2022
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