War 2

Just came out from the First show of War 2 in the US and was overall entertained. It is a good action packed movie but does go a bit over the top for me. The highlights of the movie are its very well executed action set pieces with good stunt work and VFX. The story arcs for the characters of Colonel Luthra, Kabir and Vikram are well written. NTR Jr's role has some pretty interesting twists and turns while Kiara not only looks stunning but also packs a real punch. The couple of new characters introduced into the Spy Universe are also pretty Jhakaas and Alpha.

The main attraction of the movie is of course Hrithik. He looks gritty, real (his age) and absolutely fantastic which is probably the reason my wife loved the movie. His high octane entry scene, his thrilling action sequences, his stylish dance moves, his trademark trembling face of anger and his teary eyed monologue are all present in the movie. Hrithik carries the movie but NTR Jr's fans will not be disappointed when he makes his entry, delivers some chill action sequences, shakes a fancy leg, reveals an interesting origin story and has an over the top but cool finale.

The movie is long but is pretty quick moving from one action packed set piece to another. However in order to enjoy the movie, one has to be fine with Kabir's Alpha wolf dominates a real fierce wolf just with his sheer presence and looks, takes on an army of Katana wielding Ninjas, drives a car in the most unexpected places, performs some mind boggling stunts on boats, planes and trains, dodges and even survives some really lethal bullets. The songs are good but not at the same level as the original war. The mid-credit scene introducing the next chapter of the Spy Universe is pretty nice, especially the unexpected cameo. The mention of Pathaan and Tiger is cool but underwhelming because of their complete absence from the movie.

On the YRF Spy Universe scale War 2 lands somewhere between War and Pathaan. It doesn't rise up to the level of Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai but also doesn't take a dive to the Tiger 3 level. Its a fun entertaining watch for the action sequences, Hrithik and Spy Universe fans but dont expect a lot of heart and goosebumps. 7.5/10.

War 2 surprises, and in a good way. Just when you thought spy thrillers were getting routine in Bollywood, Director Ayan Mukherjee has come up with something new and refreshingly good. Both the stars , Hrithik and Jr NTR have complemented each other so well, ensuring a feast for the audience. Most of the action blocks (and there are plenty of them) are well choreographed. And that dance song is the cherry on cake. Kiara advani too impresses in her role and has done well. VFX could have been better in a few action scenes, but that doesn't drag the film down. Overall, a very enjoyable action flick and arguably among the top films of yrf spy universe. This one should do well among the audience.

Film is an extended mountain dew ad with the vibes of amul macho bade aram se attitude. I mean what a mess of a great plot. Even K Jo can direct better than this. The vfx is terrible. Songs are ridiculous. Kiara advani is a pain in the retina. A big no for cinema hall experience. Can watch later in ott.

War 2 came with a lot of hype. Since it didn't fully meet the hype, many are rating it lower. However, the action scenes are pure fire Some fights are absolutely Hollywood-level.

The story is a bit weak and predictable, but the performances and action choreography completely elevate the movie. The chemistry between Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR is impressive, and the various action moments keep the audience fully engaged.

Overall: The story may be slightly weak, but thanks to the action and star power, it's a powerful cinematic experience.

Two hours after leaving the theatre, I was still buzzing. Not from adrenaline alone-because the performances, the story turns, and the small character details keep echoing in your mind. Hrithik's choices, NTR's scars, and their shared weight in each scene hang with you. That's the power of War 2: it's not fleeting, it stays with you-long enough for a second viewing to start sounding like the best idea you ever had.