A. N. I. M. A. L - 2023
I might be fetching from too far but I thought this film is representing-depicting the history of India.
Two families originating from a single source; two sets of cousins fighting for property; is it Mahabharat? Or two sets of people originating from a single source; one becoming Muslim and attacking the other is quite a akin to Pakistan adopting religion over secularism as its essential identity and attacking India repeatedly for Kashmir. It all ends with Ranbir and lot flying in and conducting a 'surgical strike' of sorts in foreign lands!
What say!? Shall I continue?
'Arjan Vailly' or Arjun Singh Nalva was a Punjabi-Sikh warrior who defended India against external forces and fought the British; here we get whole squad of Punjabi young men-warriors who fight to defend Ranbir.
Ranbir's character could be seen as modern Indian polity which is not going to work in the old way like our old Indian polity. This new generation is bold and blunt. It wants to do away with slow and sluggish habits.
I think this film is a good case study. Intentionally and unintentionally it is referring to a lot that is happening all around us. Be it even the idea of 'Make In India'; a character literally utters 'AtamNirbhar Bharat'! I think that is a pretty overt a tribute.
NOT as violent and epic as I was led to believe but a very good attempt at filmmaking, I love the inclusion n treatment of music with awesome cinematography and great performances by Ranbir, Anil and Rashmika. Bobby was there for like 3-4 minutes and he was super awesome! Wish he had a much longer part.
Also not as offensive, rude n vulgar as I was led to believe. It is defo not that "much" misogynistic; a couple of dialogues here n there but that about it.
In fact this is a very 'nationalistic' film in a sense. With all the inclusion of different cultures, dialogue n music; it generates a good smile in a few sequences. The quite so obvious 'gun' designed, manufactured and assembled all over India is a great gag.
My ratings: 6.7/10 *******
Two families originating from a single source; two sets of cousins fighting for property; is it Mahabharat? Or two sets of people originating from a single source; one becoming Muslim and attacking the other is quite a akin to Pakistan adopting religion over secularism as its essential identity and attacking India repeatedly for Kashmir. It all ends with Ranbir and lot flying in and conducting a 'surgical strike' of sorts in foreign lands!
What say!? Shall I continue?
'Arjan Vailly' or Arjun Singh Nalva was a Punjabi-Sikh warrior who defended India against external forces and fought the British; here we get whole squad of Punjabi young men-warriors who fight to defend Ranbir.
Ranbir's character could be seen as modern Indian polity which is not going to work in the old way like our old Indian polity. This new generation is bold and blunt. It wants to do away with slow and sluggish habits.
I think this film is a good case study. Intentionally and unintentionally it is referring to a lot that is happening all around us. Be it even the idea of 'Make In India'; a character literally utters 'AtamNirbhar Bharat'! I think that is a pretty overt a tribute.
NOT as violent and epic as I was led to believe but a very good attempt at filmmaking, I love the inclusion n treatment of music with awesome cinematography and great performances by Ranbir, Anil and Rashmika. Bobby was there for like 3-4 minutes and he was super awesome! Wish he had a much longer part.
Also not as offensive, rude n vulgar as I was led to believe. It is defo not that "much" misogynistic; a couple of dialogues here n there but that about it.
In fact this is a very 'nationalistic' film in a sense. With all the inclusion of different cultures, dialogue n music; it generates a good smile in a few sequences. The quite so obvious 'gun' designed, manufactured and assembled all over India is a great gag.
My ratings: 6.7/10 *******