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Waar

  • 2013
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
30K
YOUR RATING
Waar (2013)
The efforts of the Pakistani security forces in their fight against terrorism and how the lives of security officials are affected. A retired security officer returns to save Pakistan from a major terrorist attack.
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The efforts of the Pakistani security forces in their fight against terrorism and how the lives of security officials are affected. A retired security officer returns to save Pakistan from a... Read allThe efforts of the Pakistani security forces in their fight against terrorism and how the lives of security officials are affected. A retired security officer returns to save Pakistan from a major terrorist attack.The efforts of the Pakistani security forces in their fight against terrorism and how the lives of security officials are affected. A retired security officer returns to save Pakistan from a major terrorist attack.

  • Director
    • Bilal Lashari
  • Writer
    • Hassan Rana
  • Stars
    • Shaan Shahid
    • Hamza Ali Abbasi
    • Shamoon Abbasi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    30K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bilal Lashari
    • Writer
      • Hassan Rana
    • Stars
      • Shaan Shahid
      • Hamza Ali Abbasi
      • Shamoon Abbasi
    • 215User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins total

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    Shaan Shahid
    Shaan Shahid
    • Major Mujtaba Rizvi
    • (as Shaan)
    Hamza Ali Abbasi
    • Field Officer Ehtesham
    • (as Hamza Abbasi)
    Shamoon Abbasi
    • Ramal
    Ayesha Khan
    • Javeria
    • (as Aisha Khan)
    Meesha Shafi
    Meesha Shafi
    • Lakshmi (alias Zoya)
    Ali Azmat
    • Ejaz Khan (Politician)
    Bilal Lashari
    • CTG Officer Ali - Sniper
    Kamran Lashari
    • Head of Security Wing
    Batin Farooqi
    • Militant
    Uzma Khan
    Uzma Khan
    • Mujtaba's Wife
    • Director
      • Bilal Lashari
    • Writer
      • Hassan Rana
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    User reviews215

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    10hamfah

    Blockbuster and Record Braker

    After watching the theatrical trailer of Waar a month or so ago, I was extremely excited about watching this big budget, action movie. Its not everyday that a slick looking film comes out of Pakistan.

    However, after sitting through the nearly 140 minute film, I felt Proud and Don't really expected that it will be a Blockbuster and record broker Movie of Era and A solid stand to our Country and Film Industry as well.

    The cinematography is Marvelous, with some Extra ordinary action sequences which was never been scened before in our Films.

    It will take Revolution to Pakistani cinema after a long time. The signs are positive, but there is still a long way to go.
    10mohsinzlife

    The Biggest Movie Pakistan Has Ever Produced !

    Waar comes to us after much anticipation that spreads over the course of almost 1.5 years and it certainly lived up to the anticipation...The movie's execution is immaculate and needless to say it is very well linked with the current situation of Pakistan. Also that it brings forth the contributions of armed forces of Pakistan, what most of common Pakistanis and foreign media is unaware of. The closing message which is remarkable as it says "As long as the history is being written by hunters...lions would never be known as heroes" speaks for the overall concept of the movie which certainly is a major leap in attempting to build the history right...Kudos
    10sabiyalsaghir10

    WAAR- A Satisfying Cinematic Experience

    Before i start,i want to clarify that I'm not a reviewer but merely a movie fanatic,so please excuse my poor language.

    Watch this movie for Spectacular edge-of-the-seat Action Sequences,A Strong Plot,Some Top-Notch Acting and the Best Music Score ever in a Pakistani movie,It totally delivers what was promised in the trailer.For a Pakistani movie,this is extremely good and an Average Pakistani will surely enjoy it.Great job by the whole team,especially Mr.Bilal Lashari,you sir have proved that Pakistan can come out of watching dumb downed action movies.I'm looking forward to your next project.Extremely well job for someone so young and talented.It was worth the wait.

    Detalied Review:

    -Visually Spectacular,eye candy scenes,Top-Notch Action Sequences and Cinematography.The Action Sequences are gripping and on par with level of Hollywood movies,and the Screenplay is handled perfectly,except for a few scenes,the movie doesn't lag throughout it's length,which I think is the best trait of an action thriller.Extremely well job by the whole Editing team for bringing us this great cinematic experience.

    -Direction is fresh and beautifully handled.Bilal Lashari delivered what he promised,and should be called a true perfectionist.His talent and enthusiasm reflects in each and every scene.The scene with the blend of Meesha and Shamoon's Waltz with Terrorist attack on police academy was an experiment done well.

    -Plot wise,the movie is a bit biased against India,but that's pretty much the truth we face today,it's RAW vs PAK throughout the movie,a few plot holes here and there but it won't disappoint.It is very solid and true to a great extent,shows us the facts that caused our current scenario.Thumbs up to Mr.Hassan Rana,who did a fine job.What i loved about it was that it doesn't offend the intelligence of the viewer.The whole movie was handled perfectly except the ending,which i think was was poorly executed and hurried.The melodrama should have been avoided.That's the reason I rate it 8/10

    -Acting wise,everyone did justice to their roles,particular mentions to Ayesha Khan and Hamza Abbasi for the brilliant chemistry,and Shaan was exceptional in his role of course,you give him a justified role,he can prove that he's so much more than an undead village superhero like his previous movies,with Khuda Ke Liye and Waar,he proves he is the best,and not in any way,less than any great actor you see in Bollywood or Hollywood.He is slowly evolving to perfection with each movie. thumbs up to Ali Azmat and Meesha Shafi who played their parts extremely well and made a great debut.Shamoon Abbasi fit perfectly in his role as a villain,he is evil and a perfect opposite match for Shaan.

    -Character Roles were a bit poorly developed and should have been given more thought.Dialogues were perfect,enjoyable and a wave of clapping pursued whenever Shaan came on-screen with his witty remarks.The Decision to shoot 90% of this movie in English can be justified,majority can understand the movie but i saw a guy sitting there who was being translated each and every scene in Urdu by his friend so he can understand what's happening,although Urdu Subtitles were available.

    -The Music Score of the movie is something worth particular mention,extremely great job by Amir Munawar and the whole team,the score is what that makes the scenes feel interesting and enthusiastic.The songs were emotional and energetic.

    On the whole,it was an enjoyable experience and we are proud to see Pakistanis coming forward and making great cinema.Don't miss it! It's a MUST-WATCH!
    10sirfahad911

    Direction, Acting & Action....

    EPIC!!... Worth watching & was worth waiting 3 years 4 it(after the trailer)... Da age of Gujjars & Dogers sort of movies in Pakistan is at an end.... 1st "Khuda K Liyay" then "Bol" and now "Waar", truly a marked difference in Lollywood mentality... A crystal clear picture of likely events prevailing in Pakistan ... Dark clouds and nightmares of this country & the efforts by each and every soul here to clear it... Patriotism & Devotion at its highest level is shown.... Top class actors of Pakistan ShowbizZz industry take the movie to an exceptionally different level.... True enemies of Pakistan are indirectly referred to as well ... Glamour, Money and Arsenal is posed in true color...
    8BeneCumb

    My first and contented experience with Pakistani cinema

    In my submission, I have not seen a Pakistani film before, but as the fame of Waar had reached my country as well, I decided to watch it, for another approach on terrorism matters (I have learned to avoid US films on the said topic). In spite of some clichés and Hollywood action influences (including Tarantino), I find Waar giftedly created and performed: directing, photography, music background and leading performances were all up to scratch, flashbacks were not annoying and were logical part of the script, religion did not dominate and was expressed in a decent manner, the apparently huge budget helped to create ungarbled thrill, etc.

    The "problem" for me was to distinguish some actors at times (especially in dark/night environments), as well as to assess reliability-reality of the plot. Therefore, I followed the film as a distant outsider, enjoying the creation and obtaining additional information of this large and beautiful country.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Reportedly has over 400 VFX shots.
    • Quotes

      Mujtaba: As long as history will be written by hunters, lions shall never be glorified.

    • Soundtracks
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      Performed by Qayaas

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    • Release date
      • October 16, 2013 (Pakistan)
    • Country of origin
      • Pakistan
    • Official sites
      • MindWorks Media (Pakistan)
      • Off Road Studios (Pakistan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Urdu
    • Also known as
      • To Strike
    • Filming locations
      • Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan(Atrium)
    • Production company
      • MindWorks Media
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    • Budget
      • PKR 180,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $556,003
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 10m(130 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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