The film “Fighter,” directed by Siddharth Anand and starring Hrithik Roshan, presents a visually stunning experience with its aerial action sequences set in the picturesque landscapes of Jammu and Kashmir.
However, despite its impressive visual fidelity, the movie falls short on emotional depth, according to a review by Shilajit Mitra.
The storyline revolves around Patty (played by Hrithik Roshan), a decorated squadron leader in the Indian Air Force, and his team, including Minal (Deepika Padukone) and Sartaj (Karan Singh Grover).
The characters find themselves in conflict with their superior, Rocky (Anil Kapoor), leading to tension within the elite quick-response team.
The plot takes a turn when terrorists attack a CRPF convoy, reminiscent of the 2019 Pulwama incident, prompting India to respond with a strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed training camp in Balakot, Pakistan.
The review applauds Siddharth Anand’s directorial prowess, noting his previous successes with visually compelling action films like “War” and “Pathaan.”
“Fighter” maintains impressive visual fidelity, seamlessly blending real-world aircraft with computer-generated models.
However, the review points out a flaw in the film’s dialogue writing by Abbas and Hussain Dalal.
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The language used is criticized for aligning with the tone of grim and gratuitous Hindi war films.
The review expresses disappointment in seeing Hrithik Roshan, known for his effortless style, operate within a cinema of this nature.
The aggressive and revenge-oriented tone of the dialogue, reminiscent of the 2019 film “Uri: The Surgical Strike,” highlights a questioning of the emotional depth of the film, criticizing the characters for lacking the subtlety seen in Roshan’s previous roles.
The review notes a disconnect in chemistry between Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, with Padukone appearing awkward in her role.
Critics criticize the villains as grotesque caricatures, leaving a mark despite the limited performances by actors on the Indian side.