Movie: Pathaan
Genre: Action Thriller
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia, Ashutosh Rana and Others
Director: Siddharth Anand
Produced By: Aditya Chopra
Music: Vishal - Shekhar
Background Score: Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara
Cinematography: Satchith Paulose
Runtime: 146 Minutes (2hrs 26mins)
Story
As a reply to India's decision of revoking Article 370, the Pakistan ISI organization plans an attack on India. They give the contract to a Private Terrorist Organization named Outfit X, led by Jim (John Abraham) to carry out the attack. Pathaan (Shah Rukh Khan), an Indian spy is put on this case. The President of India will be attending a meeting in Dubai along with a renowned scientist. Pathaan gets to know that there is an attack being planned on The President. He alerts his superiors and heads to Dubai with his team. The attack happens and it's not on the President but on the scientist. Jim attacks the convoy and kidnaps the scientist. Pathaan sees Jim and realizes he was once an Indian RAW agent and was declared dead long ago. What will Pathaan do now? Why did Jim turn against India? Will Pathaan stop Jim and the attack he is planning? This forms the rest of the story
Artiste Performances
Shah Rukh Khan looks awesome and he is terrific in his role. His performance during a few key sequences will surely impress the audience. He also does an excellent job during the action episodes as well.
John Abraham is the killer as the antagonist. He is menacing, tough, and perfectly suits the role. He gives a fantastic performance as Jim.
Deepika Padukone looks stunning and does a great job in her role. She has got different shades and plays them with ease.
Dimple Kapadia and Ashutosh Rana give a fine performance and make an impact. Salman Khan is fantastic in his cameo. The rest of the cast have done their part.
Plus Points
Shah Rukh Khan
John Abraham
Action Sequences
Pre-Interval episode
Interval Bang
Grandeur scale and Production values
Visuals
Background Score
Drawbacks (Which I Felt)
Messy at times
Pacing
Analysis
Amid lots of hype and anticipation, Pathaan finally hit the screens. Seeing Shah Rukh Khan playing a spy in this action thriller is a feast for fans and the audience.
The movie starts off by establishing the attack motive and the antagonist. The setup is well built up bringing the thrill factor into the proceedings from the very first minute.
Pathaan is introduced in a stylish and incredible action sequence. From here, the movie pace takes a roller coaster ride. It is slow at times but the audience is hooked to the screens with the action episodes and thriller moments.
The action sequences are extremely well choreographed and shot on a large scale. There is a car chase sequence during the midpoint of the first half which is amazing.
The pre-Interval episode is another major highlight of the movie. Pathaan narrating the plan is hilarious but the way it is carried out will surely leave the audience awe-struck. Watching Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika fight together, and do action stunts together is awesome.
After an excellent interval bang, the second half starts with Pathaan and Tiger (Salman Khan) teaming up for a wonderful action sequence. The team-up stunts and chemistry between Shah Rukh and Salman is a joy to watch on screens and a treat for fans.
The director does a great job of maintaining the emotional connect as well. There is a scene that shows how Shah Rukh Khan became Pathaan will surely move the audience. The backstory of Jim too holds the emotional connect of the antagonist. The patriotism angle too is well handled and makes an impact.
From Pre-climax point the movie becomes racy. The director packs this part with great thrillers and extraordinary action sequences. There is a Human Jet chase sequence which is breath taking. The fight in the climax is intense and brings in the tension of whether Pathaan will stop the attack or not. Finally, Pathaan stops the attack and the movie ends with a hint of more to come from this Spy Universe.
Production Values are a major asset to the movie. They are grandeur and lavish. The camerawork is splendid. VFX work is terrific and looks awesome on big screen. Every aspect looks ambitious and done on a large scale. Dialogues are good. Editing could have been better to make the screenplay even more tighter.
Music is yet another asset. The Background score is electrifying and elevates every scene superbly, especially during the action sequences. Action sequences are marvelous. The action sequences and the background score gives an adrenaline rush and makes the audience sit on the edge of the seat.
Director has done a fabulous job with Pathaan. Though the screenplay feels a bit slow at times, he succeeds in engaging the audience with the action episode and ample amount of thrilling moments.
(MY) Final Word
Pathaan is an addition to Yash Raj Films Spy Universe, After Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, and War. It is an excellent addition to the universe. Shah Rukh Khan as a spy is very impressive and amazing. Apart from slow pacing here and there, the movie succeeds in giving an amazing experience to the audience. After watching Pathaan, everyone will surely look forward to future projects in this universe and exciting team-ups of stars. On a whole, Pathaan ends up as an Entertaining and Engaging flick.
Bottom-line: Pathaan - Gripping Spy Thriller
Note: This is my take on the movie. That is why I am not rating the movie. I respect each and every movie. Making people read my review and influencing them to form an impression of a movie before watching the movie is never my intention. I am a Movie lover too. This is just to express my view on the movie. 😊
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