Fateh

FATEH is a film that takes a fairly good idea, but dumb it down due to simplistic execution. Thankfully, the film isn't selling itself on the strength of its story, as the focus is clearly on its brutal R-rated action. It's a good thing that the action delivers, although it too suffers from some minor issues like excessive use of shaky cam, firing limitless amount of bullets from a single gun, villains conveniently not having guns or not choosing to shoot from long distance when hero is unarmed etc. For a first timer director, Sonu Sood does an admiring job, and he excels physically too in the lead role as the mysterious assassin. While watching this film, I got reminded of BEEKEEPER. The best thing that I liked about this film is that right from the beginning, there were no dull moments, and even though the film turned farfetched in many parts, it remained engaging throughout.

If the story was given a little more care, this could have turned into something really great. Alas! It wasn't meant to be.

A big shoutout to Vijay Raaz, the man totally chewed the scenery whenever he was on the screen. Although I was very disappointed by Naseer Sahab; not sure what went wrong, but he wasn't even a tiny bit menacing as the main antagonist. Jacqueline is meh (as always), and the decision to make his relationship with Fateh as a romantic one was clearly a mistake.

Overall, FATEH is a decent film that works due to its admirable idea and good action, although it would have worked even better had the screenplay been not so basic and improbable, and the core idea not so oversimplified.

Fateh is a decent action-packed movie that you rarely find in Bollywood these days. Fateh is not that good, but it is good compared to other action films with big names from the industry. I was so happy after hearing about this film. Finally, Sonu Sood is doing a film as a lead. He has been working in the industry for more than 20 years. With his charming personality and attractive features, he would have been a hero in mainstream movies. But he failed to grab lead roles because he was not from a family with a cinema background. Besides, he has six-packs, good height, a manly/masculine voice, fashion sense and decent acting, which was a constant threat for many of the nepo kids. As a result, he faced dirty politics in the industry and kept getting supporting roles. I believe Sonu will act in films like Fateh more in the upcoming days, at least two movies per year. Best of luck to him.

Amongst the super hyped, so called superstar movies of bollywood and south, full of utter nonsense from start to end, this one comes as breath of fresh air. Sonu Sood has done something as director and actor with this movie which none has been able to do in recent past - creating a john-wickish but original movie which is away from typical Indian action movies (as if hollywwod was not sufficient enough, now south is also hyped into this league of rubbish content pan India). Probably for the first time in last 1 decade or so, this is a movie which you can watch without having to suffer thru mind-numbing mediocracy or feel like fast forwarding scene after scene.

Caution - if u r fan of pushpa 2, jawan, kgf, 2042 or something, this-that kind of movies, then u will most likely find this one kind of boring.. u will probably ask what is special about it? U will not feel like whisling. Nothing special probably from "cinema" perspective but a genuine, crisp, original (with some fight sequences inspired may be from kill bill and so) action movie made in Indian language, which is very very rare case.

Dialogues in most parts and script are tight. Story could have been improved avoiding few lapses here and there, the movie had the potential to be in Indian Bourne league.

Showcases great potential of Sonu Sood as director and will wait for a more polished next project of his.

Fateh is good watch.sonu sood is fantastic... direction is nice.action is brutal....overall it's a complete package , a good entertainer....must watch in theatre.jaqlines is not upto the mark.but overall fits in the character.action sequences are well choreographed, sonu sir as a actor did a very nice job...bgm is good.performance wise 7 out of 10.storyline is little predictable but action fills the requirements.u can go for it without any doubt.it worth a single panny.im not a reviewer but after watching this I'm trying to give my first review may be it will help you to decide weather to watch this movie or not...I will give this movie 7 out of 10.

Fateh, starring Sonu Sood in the lead role, takes viewers on a journey through the world of cybercrime, blending action, drama, and a sprinkle of social awareness. Directed by Sood himself, the film is an ambitious debut that touches on critical issues but slightly struggles to leave a lasting impression.

The story begins with Fateh (Sonu Sood), an ex-special ops officer turned peaceful village supervisor in Punjab, who is thrust back into action when a young girl from his village becomes a victim of a malicious cybercrime syndicate. Teaming up with Khushi Sharma (Jacqueline Fernandez), an ethical hacker, Fateh seeks to expose the criminals and deliver justice. The plot aims to shed light on the dangers of cybercrime while offering audiences a classic masala entertainer.

Sonu Sood fits well into the role of Fateh. Whether portraying a fierce special ops officer or a humble man living in a village, he brings sincerity to the character. His action sequences are compelling, and the emotional undertones of his performance highlight the character's genuine motivations.

Jacqueline Fernandez, as Khushi, gives her all but remains somewhat underwhelming due to a lacklustre character arc. While she looks good opposite Sood, her role as an ethical hacker could have been more robust and less reliant on the "beauty with brains" trope.

A special mention goes to Vijay Raaz, who portrays the antagonist Satya Prakash with his usual flair. While the character occasionally feels one-dimensional, it's refreshing to see Raaz step into a darker role, offering a performance that is both new and entertaining compared to his usual positive or comedic portrayals.

As a directorial debut, Sonu Sood's effort is commendable. The film's intent to spread awareness about cybersecurity is evident and appreciated. The direction is solid, though not groundbreaking, and the story has its heart in the right place. The cinematography captures the rural charm of Punjab well, but the VFX-heavy fight scenes could have been subtler and less distracting.

While Fateh deserves credit for its noble intentions and engaging lead performance, it ultimately falls into the trap of being just another formulaic action film. The somewhat uneven pacing, random inconsistencies, and underdeveloped characters keep it from reaching its full potential. The 'one-man army' approach felt unnecessary, as showing Fateh getting some backup would have made it more realistic -- but no, he must do it all alone.

For fans of Sonu Sood or those looking for a light masala entertainer with a socially relevant theme, Fateh might be worth a watch. However, it's not a film that will linger in your mind long after the credits roll.