Crakk: Jeetega... Toh Jiyegaa

We could have done without the Gully boy act, which made Vidhyut's character look fake and sound phony. Vidhyut needs to pick scripts which does not require much acting, as that is his Achilles heel. He excels in the action & stunt dept and should stick to that. Amy Jackson and Nora Fatehi were just eye candies, picked solely for the glamour and attitude aspect. Arjun Rampal acting skill has always been mediocre and amply displayed it in this movie. He too was picked solely for looks. The Death Race scenario has been done to death in Hollywood, and in the Bollywood movie "Luck". For stunt junkies this movie would be perfect, for the more mature and discerning viewers not so much.

"Crakk - Jeetegaa Toh Jiyegaa!" directed by Aditya Datt, attempts to deliver a sports action thriller centered around the high-stakes world of extreme sports competitions. Starring Vidyut Jammwal, Arjun Rampal, Nora Fatehi, and Amy Jackson, the film dives into the adrenaline-fueled realm of legal and illegal competitions, reminiscent of events organized by Red Bull and other extreme sports promoters.

The plot revolves around Siddhant Dixit, aka Siddhu (played by Vidyut Jammwal), an adrenaline junkie driven by the legacy of his elder brother who died in a past competition. Siddhu enters a high-stakes contest in Poland where 32 global contestants vie for an $80 million prize. Arjun Rampal's character, Dev, serves as the ring leader of "Maidaan," the sinister mastermind behind the game show and its underground betting and drug trade operations.

Arjun Rampal's portrayal of Dev stands out as a classic yet flawed antagonist. His performance is reminiscent of his role in "Ra. One," delivering a mix of charisma and menace. However, his efforts are sometimes undermined by the script, which fails to provide compelling dialogue for his character. Vidyut Jammwal excels in the action sequences, bringing his martial arts prowess to the screen with a natural ease. His portrayal of Siddhu during the high-octane sports scenes is commendable, but his performance falters in dialogue-heavy and emotional scenes. The attempt to portray him as a "Tappori" from Mumbai feels forced, lacking the authenticity needed to make the character believable.

Nora Fatehi's role as Alia, an influencer associated with the game show, is largely superficial. While her dance skills and screen presence add visual appeal, her acting falls short, raising questions about her suitability for the role. Amy Jackson, playing Polish cop Patricia Novak, fares slightly better, as her polylingual character suits her natural accent. However, her overall performance lacks the depth and confidence needed to fully engage the audience.

The film's story, while promising, suffers from weak dialogue and a lackluster supporting cast. The narrative struggles to maintain coherence and fails to deliver the emotional impact it aims for. The high-octane action sequences and extreme sports scenes are the film's saving grace, providing the thrills and excitement that fans of the genre crave. However, these elements alone cannot compensate for the film's broader shortcomings.

"Crakk - Jeetegaa Toh Jiyegaa!" is reminiscent of the 2009 movie "Luck," starring Imraan Khan and Sanjay Dutt, in its attempt to blend high-stakes competition with dramatic tension. Unfortunately, it doesn't quite achieve the same level of engagement. While the film may find an audience among action enthusiasts and could serve as a guilty pleasure for some, it ultimately falls short of its potential, offering a mix of exhilarating action and missed opportunities.

The most cringiest movie i've watched. Apart from Arjun Rampal's looks nothing in this movie was good. Total flop. On top of this they tried to glorify running on top of trains risking lives. Unbelievably bad casting and unbelievably poor storyline. Besides Arjun Rampal literally nobody in this movie can act. I cannot belive this movie was allowed to be shot and produced at this level. The voice of the main actor(Vidyut) seemed like voice-over, it just was so out of place and managed to ruin the entire movie even more. Certain parts of the filmography seemed so unprofessional, the just inserted vignette and cheap overlays in some parts that made it look like it was shot on an iPhone. Overall a really really disappointing film.

Don't waste your time guys.

No story line at all. Every thing is so random. Individual scenes put together without thinking about it. The amount of low quality CGI used is laughable.

Voiceover is also horrible.. just avoid it and save some time.

Vidyut is such a let down. Has no acting skills. We that explains why he does these kind of films. Nora fatehi, plz stay out of acting or atleast learn acting.

Feel sorry for Arjun as he might have felt after seeing this movie. Why in the world did he agree to this absolutely cra* of a movie.

Watch this movie of you would like to laugh at utter nonsense.

"To make a great film, you need three things - the script, the script, and the script," emphasized Alfred Hitchcock.

Unfortunately, the narrative of this particular movie fails to captivate. The characters are thinly sketched, lacking the depth necessary to truly resonate with the audience. Even the protagonist's motivations seem to lack authenticity, leaving viewers disconnected from the story.

To ensnare the audience's attention, Makers resorted to a bombardment of action, seemingly unaware of its incongruity with the tale at hand, employing it as a desperate lifeline to sustain intrigue.

In conclusion, Vidyut's open challenge to Tiger, who epitomizes the trend towards mindless action movies.