Attack

I'll be honest, i have seen many Hollywood films based on the same concept so called super soldier but inspite of that the film attack was entertaining and futuristic. I loved all the action sequences, the bgm and John Abraham's performance as a super soldier.

I can't diss this movie for not being on par with Hollywood - because it took Hollywood a lot of time and mix of good and bad movies to reach where they are today. And Attack is a similar crucial stepping stone for Indian movies, whether you like it or hate it AFTER watching it is your personal opinion.

But to solely dismiss it as a copy of Robocop/Upgrade is equally unfair.

Art inspires art, stories inspire stories and after I was done watching it, in retrospect I can't recall a dull moment which seemed like a blatant rip off in any way.

I've also seen people criticizing it for Jingoism and my only question is why can't a movie have a sci-fi backdrop and talk about role of an enhanced individual in a politically strife terrorism situation? It's hell a lot better than watching actors romance with love interests the age of their daughters now.

The movie isn't without it's flaws but it's a great case study for directors who are looking to explore more sci-fi action in Indian setting, it'd be great if such people can absorb all the good this movie finally brings to the stale state of mainstream Bollywood and look at the places it faltered to come up with even better projects in future.

Attack was definitely worth the watch for me as it gave me hope for Indian movies.

"Attack" may not be an embodiment of perfection nor anything substantive for that matter; yet you cannot refute all the efforts and the amount of commitment shown by the entire production crew, including the actors themselves. It is stylish, it is elegant and it knows what and how to deliver when the action kicks in.

Nevertheless, it is quite evident that the narrative showcases hints of struggle in other facets, and therefore the overall consistency is compromised to a certain extent. For instance, the writing on the antagonist came off as insignificant, as a result, he doesn't seem like a menacing presence nor does he present any imminent threats. Similarly, almost the same remarks apply to our protagonist's romantic interest, Ayesha, her part seemed like a superficial inclusion rather than an essential requirement.

Despite the drawbacks, I have to say whenever the Action takes the center stage, and the energetic score starts fading in in the back it's a satisfactory ride of chaos and absolute madness. While it is true that "Attack" borrowed lots of ideas from other Hollywood blockbusters and the ambitious blend of Sci-fi & Action is not something 'Original' per se, still, this comes out as feasible adaptation (of those very same concepts) and a step in the right direction for the industry as well.

The Box Office reception however raises a few questions. It does make me wonder about the general audience and their preferences. They repeatedly complain about the oversupply of remakes in the industry, yet they fail to show up and convey their gratitude when somebody tries to do something out of the box for a change. You may or may not adhere to what the film displays but you gotta give it to the creators for taking the chances; kind words, and a little appreciation will go a long way.

Movie ideas of super army is good, jhon did it perfectly. Sometimes we should just praise people to try something different and this was absolutely different and also good.

Yes if you watch Hollywood movies too much then you will feel the sences are inspired from various movies like the scene of surgery is inspired from the incredible Hulk when abomination was getting syrum in his body.

Before I begin, Type in Google: "Exoskeleton program of drdo" and read articles present on DRDO website and other newspapers. People who say it's a Hollywood copy paste to them I'll tell, Movie is ACTUALLY INSPIRED from, it mentions in first half and again more clearly in last, IN WRITTEN about DRDO project, which hints it is inspired by the topic "exoskeleton with AI", it's a topic on which actual research is going on in DRDO and also in other countries like Israel and US. I myself have read about it in some article in some places. However, it is still a fiction and leaps and bounds ahead of what is currently possible in the field of exoskeleton.

Now about Movie: BREATHETAKING, THRILLING and a Sci-fi Action movie with unique plot, also has GOOD Songs, GREAT BACKGROUND MUSIC, AMAZING VFX, Overall, it's full of entertainment... Will enjoy best, if you watch on big screen. Will not be bored for a second that is for sure. IT'S VILLIAN IS CERTAINLY KICKASS(Funny at times, can't deny but very entertaining) ISLAMIC TERRORIST WITH KASHMIRI-HINDI ASCENT. Did an amazing job, trying to show as much action and special effects as possible, in a very low budget. It's BACKGROUND MUSIC IS SUPER AWESOME, just hear it in DOLBY digital surround sound in 7.1 + Atmos. Movie will make you only VERY LITTLE BIT recall "Olympus has fallen"(Parliament Capture, John runs on foot towards Parliament when attacked, but all other action is still unique, every action scene of this movie is unique, nothing copied) and "Universal Soldier"(only concept of super soldier) and "Venom"(John talks with AI assistant, implanted in his brain, looks like talking to himself, but I think you see this in many psychological thriller movies all around world) but in a very unique storyline that revolves in Indian ecosystem with India's contemporary socio-political situation. Watch it on big screen, that's where you will enjoy it best. It's BGM and VFX really deserve to be watched in a big screen.

Only drawback in this movie, is romance between John and Jacquelin looks un-realistic and that too because it is very small, and TRUST ME it is completed before Title of the movie comes on screen. BUT, I think they did it because they wanted to focus on real actual subject, which they wanted to present in 2.5 hrs.

I request folks, if you don't want to spend money at least don't speak or write simply biased negative review because it is an Indian sci-fi movie, something we as an audience are not used to, and I can tell you, if such a good sci-fi movie with such a low budget doesn't get due appreciation, it will gradually become end of sci-fi genre in Indian Cinema.

Update 3rd April: Watched once again on big screen in PVR. Equally entertaining as it was in the first time.

Update 8th April: Watched 3rd time in PVR. More such movies need to be made in Hindi CINEMA for improving quality of films made in Indian cinema, especially in Sci-fi genre. Today, I was shocked to see, Last week there were 4 shows here in PVR VCC, Prayagraj, now this Friday it has reduced to only one. It is unfortunate, that such a good movie was released at an inappropriate date and it's clashing with "The Kashmir Files" and "RRR". They both are also very good movies no doubt. But, It is just very very very sad, that such a good and unique Hindi movie, if not a very great movie, is not getting any chance or I should say MUCH DESERVED APPRECIATION from Hindi audiences. Then, it's us getting back on social media and complaining that their is a lack of good content driven movies in India or that we Indians lag behind in making Sci-fi movies.