Sanju : My Review

Can question marks wreak havoc? Yes, they have the power to destroy lives. Sanjay Dutt's biopic "Sanju" directed by Rajkumar Hirani has hit the screens this friday.

Sanju is an intense film. Abhijat Joshi did a great job in penning an engaging screenplay for the eventful life story of Sanjay Dutt. The plot starts off with Sanjay Dutt's early life - his drug addiction, love and friendship after which it focuses on his bonding with father Sunil Dutt, his conviction in the arms case and his fight against rumours.

The best thing about the movie is that it pulls you in like a magnet. Rajkumar Hirani never ceases to amaze. His movies leave an impact on the audience in one aspect or the other. In Sanju, apart from the captivating storyline and brilliant narration, spectacular performances from the cast are something which weaves magic on screen. From a scintillating Ranbir Kapoor to a subtle Manisha Koirala, every cast member did a tremendous job in making this movie an intense cinematic adventure.

Ravi Varman's cinematography is good and the music by Vikram Montrose, A. R. Rahman and Rohan are functional. Kar Har Maidaan stands out - what a terrific composition ! 

Ranbir Kapoor is back and how ! A good director can create wonders. A terrific portrayal of Sanju Baba ! 

Watch it or not? 

Sanju is a must watch as it is a complete movie and a well made biopic. Rajkumar Hirani movies have always been a treat to watch and Sanju is no exception. The movie with its engaging narrative and powerful performances, will be a treat for everyone. 

My Rating : 4.5/5

Race 3 : Viewer's Guide

From trolling Daisy Shah's dialogue to making hilarious memes on Salman's rocket launcher scene, the internet was raving about the drastic change of the Race franchise during the past month. The much hyped movie has finally reached the screens today.

The race franchise has always been about twists, revenge and splurge. Also, with Saif Ali Khan out of his own franchise and Salman Khan taking over, it is not wrong for one to expect a radical change in the franchise. As the trailer gave us a good idea of the proceedings, one should expect over the top action, extravaganza in every scene. Last but not the least, the entire franchise is now Bhai-fied .

So now, let's get to the review.

Race 3 has the tagline "You don't need enemies when you have family". Salman Khan plays Sikandar Singh who is the nephew of weapons dealer and business tycoon Shamsher Singh, played by Anil Kapoor. Suraj (Saqeb Saleem) and Sanjana (Daisy Shah) play twin siblings and cousins of Sikandar while Yash (Bobby Deol) is Sikandar's trusted friend.
Jacqueline Fernandez plays Jessica who is mysterious and Sikandar's love interest.

The plot revolves around what happens when tension builds up in the family regarding the splitting of family property. The story is clichéd as we have watched it over and over again in numerous bollywood movies. What saves "Race 3" is its screenplay. 

As Identities change and twists are thrown at us one after the other in the latter half, the movie rises above the gravity - defying action sequences and extravaganza displayed throughout the film. Anil Kapoor stands out among the performances while others are decent in their roles.

The canvas of the film is grand and the making is super - stylish. Cinematography by Ayananka Bose is praiseworthy. Songs come up at regular intervals interrupting the narration, but after all, one should walk in to the movie hall realizing that the movie is a commercial venture.

Watch it or not?

The screenplay has enough in it to make it a decent watch for serious movie goers who hates mindless action and meddling with physics, though some unanswered questions might linger even after the 160 minute long movie. For those who love entertainment, this movie will be a visual treat. Catchy songs, Flamboyant sets, Action overload - Race 3 has it all. This movie is worth a watch considering this is the first "Khan movie" of 2018.

My Rating : 3.5/5

Parmanu : Viewer's Guide

Parmanu is the story of India's brave leap towards becoming a nuclear superpower. The plot revolves around how a team of 6 Indians conduct a covert nuclear test successfully by dodging the spying US satellites.
John Abraham does justice to his role, both as an actor and a producer. The movie has splendid songs composed by Sachin - Jigar and Jeet Gaanguli which goes with the mood of the film. They don't interrupt the narration, but run in the background. Abhishek Sharma's direction is excellent as the movie never deviates from the main story.

Watch it or not?
This movie will suit the taste of serious movie goers. There are no commercial elements included and this allows uninterrupted ambience of the narrative. For those who like gritty real stories, Parmanu will make for a great watch.

My Rating : 4 / 5