Star Cast: Hrithik Roshan, (why) Deepika Padukone (why?), Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, Rishabh Sawhney, Sanjeeda Sheikh
Director: Siddharth Anand
What’s Good: This could put a brake on the films that are being planned, backed by jingoistic stories because it’s not 2019 anymore
What’s Bad: Any film that gets privileged by everything and yet fails to optimize hurts the cinema lover in us & that’s why I would pick a HanuMan over this on any given day
Loo Break: Whenever anything is happening apart from the aerial action scenes
Watch or Not?: Only if you want to see a mishmash of everything excellent seen in movies of this genre
Language: Hindi
Available On: Theatrical Release
Runtime: 2 hours 46 minutes
Siddharth Anand’s “Fighter,” starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, attempts a thrilling dive into Air Force combat but disappoints, feeling more like “Bottom Gun” than the iconic “Top Gun.”
Penned by Ramon Chibb and Siddharth Anand, the screenplay offers a formulaic plot, lacking freshness. The film struggles to establish genuine connections with characters, neglecting backstories, except for Patty and Minni.
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Hrithik Roshan’s potential remains untapped due to a fuzzy character sketch. Deepika Padukone is underutilized, failing to make a significant impact. Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, and Akshay Oberoi offer expected performances. Rishabh Sawhney’s antagonist portrayal stands out.
Siddharth Anand’s adherence to a formula raises concerns. Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara’s dramatic background score attempts to salvage scenes. However, abrupt songs disrupt the narrative flow.
“Fighter” disappoints as a patriotic film, lacking innovation in both script and direction. Star power alone cannot elevate a film if storytelling and execution fall short. A forgettable cinematic experience.
