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Akbar is wrongly imprisoned for a crime committed by his landlord. When he learns that the landlord killed his mother and sold his sister into prostitution, he runs away from jail to kill the landlord and find his long-lost sister. I watched the film for Musarrat Nazir, although she had the least impact on me, mainly because of her poorly written character and brief appearance. However, her performance somehow developed in the climax. The key performer, Sudhir, delivers an all-time best performance through his heroic and serious role. Yasmin, on the other hand, compliments him well. Ajmal was truly brilliant in his villainous role. Nazar had brief comedic appearances, some of which were interesting and some were boring. Allauddin is wasted. The movie begins and ends at a smooth pace, but in the middle, it becomes exaggerated, which led me to fall asleep. However, in the second half, the film gradually recharges and focuses on a tragic yet satisfying climax. It could have been more engaging if the film's duration were a bit less. The production design excels at creating convincing outdoor locations. The choreography could have been more creative. The action sequences are thrilling and a key aspect of the film. The background score plays a huge role from the beginning, more so than the lame soundtrack. The film had a memorable emotional impact on me, showing how Sudhir lost all his loved ones in his search for justice. At the same time, it's so satisfying to see him getting justice by himself as the law is corrupted. In conclusion, 'Baghi' is Pakistan's first action film with interesting action sequences and an engaging storyline, anchored by a powerful performance from the main lead. It is recommended to those who love retro Pakistani films.

In the Roman Empire, a Jewish boy inadvertently triggers the Governor of Rome, leading the Governor to punish the boy by feeding him to lions. Seeking revenge, the boy's servant kidnaps the Governor's daughter and asks the boy's father, Ezra, to kill her, which he refuses. Instead, Ezra runs away with her to another city and adopts the Governor's daughter, Lydia, as his own. When she grows up, she falls in love with Prince Marcus, the son of the Emperor of Rome, forcing them to choose between their races and social status.

I loved the chemistry between Meena Kumari and Dilip Kumar; it effectively cast away the dullness of the film's first half. However, despite being proficient actors, their performances were not very memorable. Sohrab Modi, in his most comfortable epic genre, truly shines, and his dialogue delivery is fantastic. Nigar Sultana looks ethereal; I wonder if this is the film where she looked most gorgeous, and her skills were equally impressive. For a change, she shifts away from her usual villainous roles and portrays a soft-hearted, royal princess. Nazir Hussain and Murad were exceptional.

The story itself is too exaggerated and long, which made me sleepy. There were too many dramatic moments. However, I appreciate Bimal Roy for his vision in making this epic film. The cinematography and editing were delightful and probably the best aspects of the film, along with the finely crafted architectural settings and accurate costume design of the Roman period, which were far ahead of the 1950s. The choreography looked grand, though it deserved a better soundtrack; the music by Shankar Jaikishan is a huge disappointment with its monotonous compositions. Only "Meri Jaan Meri Jaan" by Lata Mangeshkar is truly worth listening to.

Additionally, I love how the film calls out the themes of love, hatred, and racism. Hannah accepting her foster father over her real father is the very definition of humanity triumphing over racism. In conclusion, 'Yahudi' is an epic film with an exaggerated storyline, yet it's worth watching due to its technical aspects.

A little girl named Buttercup fights against the bullying created by her colleagues. Honestly, it took me several viewings to fully grasp the story, despite it being based on the very interesting theme of anti-bullying. It would have been great if the dialogues were less complicated and the animations more colorful. However, since it's a five-minute short film, it's understandable that there were budget limitations. Kate Winslet's narration truly added life to the story, and the music score is fantastic as well. This short film would be most suitable for children, not for adults like us. But I appreciate the director's efforts.