Jigra (which means both heart and courage) is, in equal parts, gutting and emotional but also far-fetched and logic-free. Director and co-writer Vasan Bala creates a jailbreak movie that tries to find the sweet spot between moving sibling drama, thrilling action and breathless suspense, and although he doesn’t hit all the marks, lead actor and co-producer Alia Bhatt reconfirms that she is a formidable talent.
Even when the plot becomes looser and the twists too convenient, Bhatt doesn’t miss a beat. She’s fabulously fierce as protagonist Satya, her eyes maintaining an expression of unblinking determination. She might be small physically, but when she takes down a grown man, we don’t question it because her conviction is so absolute. In one scene, another character admiringly calls her a gundi (gangster). In this environment, it’s a compliment.
Satya is unbreakable because she’s had to grow up too fast.
Even when the plot becomes looser and the twists too convenient, Bhatt doesn’t miss a beat. She’s fabulously fierce as protagonist Satya, her eyes maintaining an expression of unblinking determination. She might be small physically, but when she takes down a grown man, we don’t question it because her conviction is so absolute. In one scene, another character admiringly calls her a gundi (gangster). In this environment, it’s a compliment.
Satya is unbreakable because she’s had to grow up too fast.
- 10/18/2024
- by Anupama Chopra
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jigra tells the gripping story of Satya and her fight to save her brother Ankur. Directed by Vasan Bala, it stars Alia Bhatt in a standout role as Satya, a woman with bold conviction who will stop at nothing to protect family.
The film belongs to the jailbreak thriller genre. Satya’s brother Ankur finds himself sentenced to death in the fictional country of Hanshi Dao after being framed for drug possession. As an older sister would, Satya vows to rescue Ankur from this foreign prison, wherever it may be.
Alia Bhatt brings Satya to life with layers of emotion beneath a composed surface. You feel her pain from past tragedies and fierce love for her brother. The film starts strong, drawing us into Satya and Ankur’s close bond. But later it loses some focus amid references to other films.
Still, Bhatt anchors the film, keeping us invested in Satya’s mission.
The film belongs to the jailbreak thriller genre. Satya’s brother Ankur finds himself sentenced to death in the fictional country of Hanshi Dao after being framed for drug possession. As an older sister would, Satya vows to rescue Ankur from this foreign prison, wherever it may be.
Alia Bhatt brings Satya to life with layers of emotion beneath a composed surface. You feel her pain from past tragedies and fierce love for her brother. The film starts strong, drawing us into Satya and Ankur’s close bond. But later it loses some focus amid references to other films.
Still, Bhatt anchors the film, keeping us invested in Satya’s mission.
- 10/13/2024
- by Shahrbanoo Golmohamadi
- Gazettely
Quentin Tarantino is no stranger to leaving fans with questions, often thanks to his mind-bending movies and their riveting storylines. Having made some iconic films and features, one of Tarantino’s projects could have taken a very different route had he cast Leonardo DiCaprio as a ruthless killer. While that casting never came about, there is another mystery about the said film that remains unsolved.
Quentin Tarantino | Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
One of Tarantino’s greatest films is his 2009 WWII film, Inglourious Basterds. And perhaps the greatest mystery of the film is the title’s numerous spelling errors, which Tarantino refuses to explain to this day.
Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds and Its Misspelled Title
Brad Pitt as Lt. Aldo Raine in a still from Inglourious Basterds | Credit: Universal Pictures
Quentin Tarantino‘s Inglourious Basterds isn’t just known for its bold...
Quentin Tarantino | Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
One of Tarantino’s greatest films is his 2009 WWII film, Inglourious Basterds. And perhaps the greatest mystery of the film is the title’s numerous spelling errors, which Tarantino refuses to explain to this day.
Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds and Its Misspelled Title
Brad Pitt as Lt. Aldo Raine in a still from Inglourious Basterds | Credit: Universal Pictures
Quentin Tarantino‘s Inglourious Basterds isn’t just known for its bold...
- 8/21/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
American films and television invariably brush up against the issue of language. Since these stories are made for mass appeal — and said mass is English-speaking audiences — the films will depict characters speaking English even if that shouldn't be the case. Take films set during Roman times like "Spartacus" or "Gladiator," which have dialogue spoken only in English, not Latin or even a closer modern stand-in like Italian.
Then there are films with characters from different countries, yet the audience hears them all speaking the same tongue. Some handle this more cleverly than others; in "The Hunt for Red October," the Soviet characters are first heard speaking Russian before a quick switch to English -- letting the audience know while they're hearing English, the characters are hearing Russian.
"Shōgun," which recently went from mini-series to a two-season renewal, makes no attempt to hold its audience's hand. Set in 1600 Japan, Lord Yoshii...
Then there are films with characters from different countries, yet the audience hears them all speaking the same tongue. Some handle this more cleverly than others; in "The Hunt for Red October," the Soviet characters are first heard speaking Russian before a quick switch to English -- letting the audience know while they're hearing English, the characters are hearing Russian.
"Shōgun," which recently went from mini-series to a two-season renewal, makes no attempt to hold its audience's hand. Set in 1600 Japan, Lord Yoshii...
- 5/25/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is based on war correspondent Damien Lewis’s book of the same name, which tells the true story of an unsanctioned British military mission to sink the German ships that supplied all of their U-boats around the Spanish island of Fernando Po during World War II. The film also makes a point of announcing that the story comes from documents from Winston Churchill’s first term in office that were declassified in 2016, introducing each shrewd and ruthlessly efficient member of the ragtag crew carrying out this mission with a litany of their qualifications.
Narratively, the film plays out like a traditional historical thriller, yet it turns these men into impossibly proficient, virtually invincible killing machines who dispose of Nazis with such casual ease that they might as well be superheroes. And not only is the leader of this vicious, unruly pack, Major Gus March-Phillips,...
Narratively, the film plays out like a traditional historical thriller, yet it turns these men into impossibly proficient, virtually invincible killing machines who dispose of Nazis with such casual ease that they might as well be superheroes. And not only is the leader of this vicious, unruly pack, Major Gus March-Phillips,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Derek Smith
- Slant Magazine
Have you ever been utterly captivated by recent movie villain roles? I know I have – there’s just something about a brilliantly portrayed antagonist that leaves you both spellbound and slightly uneasy. It’s like watching a virtuoso performance in the art of mischief and malice.
Today, we’re diving into the world of those rising stars who’ve taken on the challenge of transforming movie villain roles into unforgettable experiences.
On a Personal Note
As someone who’s spent hours immersed in cinematic worlds and fascinated by the complexities of character dynamics, I can’t wait to explore the transformative power of actors who’ve breathed new life into villainous roles.
With inspiration drawn from various sources, I’m thrilled to share a lineup of six actors who’ve redefined what it means to portray the darker side of storytelling.
So, grab your popcorn and get ready to journey...
Today, we’re diving into the world of those rising stars who’ve taken on the challenge of transforming movie villain roles into unforgettable experiences.
On a Personal Note
As someone who’s spent hours immersed in cinematic worlds and fascinated by the complexities of character dynamics, I can’t wait to explore the transformative power of actors who’ve breathed new life into villainous roles.
With inspiration drawn from various sources, I’m thrilled to share a lineup of six actors who’ve redefined what it means to portray the darker side of storytelling.
So, grab your popcorn and get ready to journey...
- 11/1/2023
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
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