Fighter Movie Review: A Subpar Flight That Fails to Impress

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.