200 Pounds

This film had all the ingredients for success-an ambitious premise, a star-studded cast, and solid production values. Unfortunately, it falls victim to its own limitations, trying to cram too many characters and storylines into a runtime that simply can't do them justice. As a result, the narrative feels rushed, events unfold in a cramped and disjointed manner, and the emotional weight of the story gets lost in the shuffle.

Instead of delivering a gripping drama, the film ends up feeling more like a missed opportunity. With so many characters vying for screen time, there's little room for meaningful development, making it hard to connect with any of them. For a movie centered on suffering and misery, that lack of emotional engagement is a fatal flaw. By the time the formula started repeating itself, it was difficult to stay invested.

The cast, despite their undeniable talent, is left stranded with weak dialogue and inconsistent character arcs. The excitement of seeing certain actors return to the screen is quickly dampened by a lack of direction and attention to detail. Some of the most dramatic scenes unintentionally drift into unintentional comedy, making them feel hollow rather than moving.

In the end, this project might have fared much better as a TV series, with each character getting a dedicated episode to flesh out their backstory and motivations. If Netflix, Shahid, or OSN ever decide to take on this concept in a proper episodic format, there could be real potential.

As it stands, however, the film struggles to justify its runtime. If you were eagerly anticipating it, you might find yourself more entertained by checking your watch than watching the movie.

Not recommended!

A movie that brought together a large number of actors with no clear goal other than the marketing process The story is very weak, the dialogue is inconsistent with the characters, the performance of the great actors is not enough.

What a great idea of a movie to show the differences and similarities between different classes.. How the value of one paper can be very different.

It made us laugh, cry and think.

I watched this on a flight, and the story kept me engaged throughout. Maybe because it tells a story from outside my cultural circle, but it was very enjoyable. I am floored by the poor reviews. It was well acted. The story lines, while brief, made sense because of the story telling of the 200 pound note. I felt with the characters' plight. I loved the occasional internal dialogs. Understanding enough about their story to empathize because of how their story is told. I did not feel that the characters were underdeveloped at all. Rather, enough of their story was shared to make me want to understand their fate. All in all, a very enjoyable movie.

I had higher expectations for this movie but I got bored after watching the first 15 minutes, tried to give another shot but could not continue watching, I recognized I am awaiting my time watching it!!