Baby John

"Baby John" actually could have been better if the screenplay had been better. I feel like Baby John lack at emotional scenes these scenes are don't hit me emotionally like Jawan did to me. Kalees should have been focus on side characters. Side characters arcs feel like very short and rush cause Kalees keep focus on VD and Jackie Shroff.

Things I liked about Baby John is powerful proformance of Jackie Shroff. Yes, our anda curry patta overshadowed Varun Dhawan. Thaman S background music.

No offence to Varun but massy genre or these type of scripts are is not him. Varun is very good actor. I became his fan after i watched his October and Badlapur.

Well, my honest opinion on Baby John. It's fun to watch but only for once.

It's been eight years since Vijay's Theri made its mark, both emotionally and action-wise. When remaking a film like that, the story should've been more developed, and the characters should've been stronger, especially with a big budget. Sticking to the same plot with a frame-by-frame remake, even using similar camera angles, raises the question of what's new in this version.

The original had a perfect balance of action and emotion. While both elements are present here, the way they are told doesn't hit as hard. Atlee handled the emotional depth in the original, making the audience feel the pain. In this version, some emotional scenes fall flat because they lack that same impact.

Varun Dhawan is good in his role, but he could've brought more depth to the emotional scenes to make them truly impactful. The love track between him and Keerthy Suresh also feels underdeveloped.

Jackie Shroff's character is built up at the start, but as the story moves forward, his performance doesn't match the earlier buildup. He comes across more as a powerful don than a complex, corrupt politician. A couple of songs work, but they don't add much to the overall experience.

The biggest letdown is the failure to capture the emotional intensity of the girl's death and the minister's son's death key turning points in the story. The original nailed these moments with Atlee's direction and GV Prakash Kumar's score, but here, the emotional punch falls flat.

Positives: 1. First, I want to thank S. Thaman for delivering an incredible score that elevates the cinematic 1. First, I want to thank S. Thaman for delivering an incredible score that elevates the cinematic experience. His music immerses you completely, creating a trance-like effect with its energy and rush.

. His music immerses you completely, creating a trance-like effect with its energy and rush.

2. Having not watched Theri, I found this movie enjoyable on its own merits.

3. The cinematography is stunning, much like Jawan. The frames and tones are well-crafted, presenting Varun Dhawan with vibrant visuals and an engaging color palette.

4. The performances are solid each actor delivered what the story demanded, neither overacting nor underperforming.

5. The direction is impressive, especially for a debut. It showcases strong scene transitions, a cohesive narrative flow, and excellent portrayal of Varun Dhawan and Jackie Shroff.

6. The screenplay is well-paced despite the 170-minute runtime. It maintains entertainment throughout with a perfect blend of comedic gags, songs, mass moments, action choreography, and romance.

Negatives: 1. While I haven't seen Theri, the story feels average it's decent but lacks novelty.

2. The emotional scenes lack impact. They're rushed due to editing, making it hard to connect with the moments.

3. The film's "mass" appeal could have been amplified with more impactful dialogues that elicit whistles and cheers.

4. The relationship between Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh feels underdeveloped, failing to create the emotional depth needed for stronger engagement.

Summary: Overall, this is a film that delivers pure entertainment. It offers an adrenaline rush, keeping you engaged and making for a worthwhile experience in the theater.

Rating - 3.25/5

An action family drama movie inspired from Atlee's Theri with few variations.

The plot of the story is about a honest & daring cop who leaves his official duty to lead a peaceful private life with his daughter away from his native in a far off place due to some personal reasons and what makes him get back to his official duty forms the storyline.

Kalees has conveyed the story on screen effortlessly with good action sequences and Thaman's incredible BGM's but it may not satisfy the audience who have watched the Tamil movie Theri which was more emotionally connected and closer to heart filled with romantic and melodious songs thats lifts up your spirits.

Good performances on screen by Varun Dhawan,Wamiqa Gabbi, Keerthy Suresh & Rajpal Naurang Yadav. Impressive performance by Jackie Shroff as the antagonist.

A watchable movie with decent action sequences and performances.

Baby John is the kind of film that makes you question why certain stories still make it to the big screen. It's a loud, brain-numbing mess that recycles the same old masala formula, sprinkled generously with over-the-top slow-motion action sequences that feel more like filler than flair. Not a single punch, be it in dialogue or combat, lands with any real impact.

Keerthy Suresh, despite her undeniable talent, is reduced to a forgettable prop, adding zero charm or depth to the narrative. On the flip side, Wamiqa Gabbi emerges as the film's only silver lining, effortlessly holding her ground and adding a dash of charisma in an otherwise dull affair. The child actor is another unexpected gem, delivering a surprisingly heartfelt performance that momentarily lifts the film out of its monotony. And then there's Jaggu Da, who slips into his role with his usual effortless brilliance.

But if there's one thing that truly tests your patience, it's the background score, a relentless, ear-piercing racket that makes you wonder how anyone survived this in a cinema hall. And just when you think the nightmare is over, in walks Salman Khan during the end credits, hammering the final nail into the coffin of what's now possibly the most cringeworthy cinematic universe ever attempted.

Baby John isn't just avoidable, it's a straight-up endurance test. Watch it only if you enjoy cinematic torture.