When Ankur is wrongfully imprisoned and sentenced to death in a foreign country, his steely sister Satya is driven by a lethal resolve to break him free.When Ankur is wrongfully imprisoned and sentenced to death in a foreign country, his steely sister Satya is driven by a lethal resolve to break him free.When Ankur is wrongfully imprisoned and sentenced to death in a foreign country, his steely sister Satya is driven by a lethal resolve to break him free.
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- 4 wins & 12 nominations total
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- Jaswant
- (as Harsh Singh)
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Jigra' presents mixed reception, emphasizing family bonds and sibling love with emotional depth. Alia Bhatt's performance is lauded for its intensity and authenticity. Criticisms include a weak, predictable storyline, inconsistent pacing, and underdeveloped characters. The action sequences are noted for realism and excessiveness. Direction and cinematography receive mixed feedback, with some appreciating the visual style and others finding it chaotic. The background score and soundtrack are both praised and criticized for their narrative impact. Overall, 'Jigra' is seen as having potential but falling short in execution and coherence.
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Mr Vasan thought of no where that he was playing a video game and realised same kind version he can incorporate into movie.
Story was written like a 12th grade boy who can just imagine how to plot for prison break.
Very very loop holes, dots didn't tried to match at many times.. Half of the way where something thought it can get connected were broken.
USP is Alia and Vedang ( Specially Vedang) who really acted well.. Alia was like her in Raazi action but more of action with pointless scripts, mediacore acting and poor execution.
Just wait to get it realased on Netflix those have subscription else download some free apps to watch it..
Don't spend money to go theatre and waste your time.
Story was written like a 12th grade boy who can just imagine how to plot for prison break.
Very very loop holes, dots didn't tried to match at many times.. Half of the way where something thought it can get connected were broken.
USP is Alia and Vedang ( Specially Vedang) who really acted well.. Alia was like her in Raazi action but more of action with pointless scripts, mediacore acting and poor execution.
Just wait to get it realased on Netflix those have subscription else download some free apps to watch it..
Don't spend money to go theatre and waste your time.
While "Jigra" may not fully align with the usual standards of Vasan Bala that I have come to expect, I must commend his adept portrayal of the brother-sister dynamic, which without a doubt stands as the highlight of the entire presentation.
Had Mr. Bala dedicated a bit more time and resources to deepen the showcase of these siblings' unbreakable bond, the impact would have been something truly remarkable.
Additional scenes illustrating their tumultuous childhood, particularly within the confines of their distant relative's home where they were raised, would have significantly enriched the narrative.
Now I do not wish to imply that the 'Jailbreak' drama lacked excitement; it certainly had its moments. However, the happenings often felt like an elaborate collection of fillers rather than an integral part of the core narrative.
Because ultimately, the essence of the story revolved around the bond between Satya and Ankur and I longed for a greater emphasis on that particular aspect.
Had Mr. Bala dedicated a bit more time and resources to deepen the showcase of these siblings' unbreakable bond, the impact would have been something truly remarkable.
Additional scenes illustrating their tumultuous childhood, particularly within the confines of their distant relative's home where they were raised, would have significantly enriched the narrative.
Now I do not wish to imply that the 'Jailbreak' drama lacked excitement; it certainly had its moments. However, the happenings often felt like an elaborate collection of fillers rather than an integral part of the core narrative.
Because ultimately, the essence of the story revolved around the bond between Satya and Ankur and I longed for a greater emphasis on that particular aspect.
Vasan Bala is huge fan of Bachchan & there are Bachchan ester eggs throughout the movie!!
Alia's character is vaguely based on iconic Bachchan angry young man characters. The movie is strongly uplifted by BGM.(Always a forte for Vasan Bala films). Cinematography is good. The colour frames lit up big screen. First half is good. Builds up Alia's character.2nd half is bit streched but climax lives up to expectations. (Even climax could have been 5-7 minutes shorter.)
Somehow it's missing the thrill of Monica oh my Darling benchmark. It's Prison break+ emotions+ Bachchan movie without Bachchan himself!!
Overall a good movie!
Alia's character is vaguely based on iconic Bachchan angry young man characters. The movie is strongly uplifted by BGM.(Always a forte for Vasan Bala films). Cinematography is good. The colour frames lit up big screen. First half is good. Builds up Alia's character.2nd half is bit streched but climax lives up to expectations. (Even climax could have been 5-7 minutes shorter.)
Somehow it's missing the thrill of Monica oh my Darling benchmark. It's Prison break+ emotions+ Bachchan movie without Bachchan himself!!
Overall a good movie!
Went in so excited for this movie and i am so disappointed.
Vasan's last 2 movies ie Monica / Mard ko Dard nahi hota were absolutely amazing watches and so wanted to watch this in theatres on first day and man he DISAPPOINTED me .
Such an expected story with very bad screenplay. It only focuses on one part of the story ignoring the rest.
Alia tried hard but she reminded me of Gangubai a lot . I think what worked with Monica's/Mard were not having popular stars. Here, they have one and Vasan seems to have succumbed to the pressure . He focused too much on highlighting Alia as 'Amitabh Bachchan' than he lost the plot. He should have made this with someone else.
Vedang is good though and he has a good future ahead . Deserved more screen time . He sings well too.
Bgm is good , cinematography is great , Music is underwhelming.
Few action scenes are good , majority bland .
3/10 .
Vasan's last 2 movies ie Monica / Mard ko Dard nahi hota were absolutely amazing watches and so wanted to watch this in theatres on first day and man he DISAPPOINTED me .
Such an expected story with very bad screenplay. It only focuses on one part of the story ignoring the rest.
Alia tried hard but she reminded me of Gangubai a lot . I think what worked with Monica's/Mard were not having popular stars. Here, they have one and Vasan seems to have succumbed to the pressure . He focused too much on highlighting Alia as 'Amitabh Bachchan' than he lost the plot. He should have made this with someone else.
Vedang is good though and he has a good future ahead . Deserved more screen time . He sings well too.
Bgm is good , cinematography is great , Music is underwhelming.
Few action scenes are good , majority bland .
3/10 .
The movie started off strong with an exciting and fast-paced first half that kept me thoroughly engaged. The action sequences and plot development were well-executed, setting high expectations for the rest of the film. However, the second half felt unnecessarily stretched, introducing random subplots that didn't add much value to the overall story. Some of the scenes and character actions lacked coherence, making it hard to stay invested. Overall, while the movie had a promising start, it struggled to maintain its momentum and fell short in delivering a satisfying conclusion. That said, the acting was solid throughout, and the cast did a commendable job with the material they were given.
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Did you know
- TriviaThe character of Jailer Hans Rajlanda is based on the character Hans Landa from Inglourious Basterds.
- GoofsAlia easily manages to do things in a foreign country which is far-fetched.
- ConnectionsFeatures Arth (1982)
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $874,961
- Runtime2 hours 33 minutes
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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