Baby John

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.

Don't waste your time or money on this utterly awful Bollywood remake! "Baby John" is nothing but a scene-for-scene copy of a South Indian movie "Theri Movie", with absolutely no originality. It's like the makers thought they could get away with just copying every single detail without any effort to bring something fresh to the table. Bollywood should be ashamed of itself for this lazy attempt at filmmaking.

The car scene? A direct rip-off of the original, with the exact same open jeep and police stick placed on top. It's as if the filmmakers couldn't even be bothered to change a single detail. Then there's the little girl who calls the hero "Baby." Guess what? Same thing from the original movie. They didn't even try to give this character a unique twist.

And don't even get me started on the bus scene where the bus falls off a bridge into the water-this too is taken directly from the original movie. The whole "school scene" where a boy beats up a girl and she waits for "Baby" to save her is just recycled from the original, with no effort to make it different or interesting. The dialogues? Completely borrowed. The moment where the girl says to the hero, "I call you Baby, but that doesn't mean you are actually a baby," is straight from the original with no attempt to add anything new. In short, "Baby John" is a shameful copycat film that doesn't even attempt to make itself stand out. It's lazy, uninspired, and a huge disappointment. If you want to watch the original movie, go ahead and do it, but don't waste your time with this mindless, soulless remake.

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.

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.

How many times the audience will be fooled? Difficult to sit through for even half an hour. Irritating characters, bad dialogues, poor bg score, hamming villian and extremely bad storyline. Not an even single area to cherish. Theri by Atlee was bad and now remake is worst!! We should have rights to ask for refund. Rather audience should be paid to watch this. You can't even watch if paid. All the positive reviews are either paid or I pity the people who found this cinema good.

Kalees- Poor Director Atlee- Copycat producer/director Bad remake of Theri which was copier from Vijaykanth starree Shatriyan.