Crew Movie Review: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan & Kriti Sanon Steal Our Hearts in a Heist Gifting Us One of The Best Trios

So, this weekend the big Bollywood release was “Crew”, starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon in the lead. Directed by Rajesh Krishnan, who is known for his TVF web-series “Tripling”, and the 2020 comedy-thriller “Lootcase”. The film also stars Diljit Dosanjh and Kapil Sharma in brief roles.

The film aims at telling a story about three diligent friends – Geeta Sethi (Tabu), Jasmine Kohli (Kareena Kapoor Khan) & Divya Rana (Kriti Sanon), working as cabin crew for Kohinoor Airlines. Their peaceful lives take a turn when they are unexpectedly are caught in a difficult situation of gold smuggling, orchestrated by someone with ulterior motives. Now, they are trapped in a never-ending struggle, desperately trying to break free.

Crew appears to be a comedy from its trailer and hence I entered the theatre with the expectation of watching a comedy. But what starts as a comedy soon turns into a heist film. The credit for this twist in the tale completely goes to the writers Nidhi Mehra and Mehul Suri.

There are LOL moments in between but I would be very wrong if I label the movie as a comedy which it clearly is not. It is a heist drama in the garb of a comedy.

Fewer subplots could serve to make the film a little crisper. The Robin Hood part was absolutely not required.

Also, a character conveniently switching sides at the last moment came as somewhat absurd to me.

My money was on Tabu after watching the trailer & she rules the pack. She has looked hot and delivered her lines and emotions perfectly. She ups her game & delivers a very good performance. She’s just effortless & gets a major chunk of screen presence in the movie. 

Kareena Kapoor Khan is undoubtedly the HOTTEST of them all. She’s glowing throughout her performance and is at ease. She maintains the grace and sexiness of her character with utmost elegance.

Kriti Sanon has her moments but they’re very few. She gets the traits of her character very well. The trio shares an enjoyable onscreen chemistry.

Diljit Dosanjh & Kapil Sharma are good in their guest appearances.

Rajesh Sharma, Saswata Chatterjee, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Trupti Khamkar and Charu Shankar provide good support.

What I absolutely loved about the film is that there are very few moments when you get a chance to feel bored. The first half of the film is really very interesting as the non-linear style of storytelling really grips the viewer. The second half is where the logic takes a back seat however no matter how stupid the proceedings are it is still entertaining.

All said and done, Crew is an entertaining film and falls under the one-time-watch category, which you can enjoy with your family and even if you’re watching alone. If you’re taking out those 2 hours make sure you grab a tub of popcorn. Kareena Kapoor Khan has looked like a million dollars!

3 stars for this one!

Yodha Movie Review: Sidharth Malhotra’s Action Thriller Captivates You with a Twisted Narrative and Adrenaline-Pumping Action Scenes!

‘Yodha’, starring Sidharth Malhotra, Raashii Khanna, and Disha Patani, debuted in theaters yesterday with little hype and most viewers unaware of its release. A film that has been awaiting a release date since December of last year.

The film, directed by Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha, follows Arun Katyal (Sidharth Malhotra), who aspires to follow in his father’s footsteps and dedicate his life to the country by becoming an active member of the Yodha Task Force, which recruits the best soldiers from the three wings of the Armed Forces and is assigned various tasks in the interest of national security. The primary concept of this film is that Arun is continuously in confrontation with overpowering instructions from people in positions of power, finds himself in a hijacking situation that unwittingly tests his prowess as a soldier. Raashii Khanna as Priyamvada Katyal (Arun’s wife) is a key member of the PMO, while Disha Patani portrays Laila, a flight attendant aboard the hijacked plane. I’m trying to keep it as vague as possible because the film astonishingly develops its story in unexpected ways, making me respect how the creators kept so much hidden before its release to be viewed in theaters. Here’s me telling you the good and bad aspects of the film so that you guys can ultimately decide whether to watch ‘Yodha’ in theatres or not?

Sagar Ambre wrote the screenplay for this Sidharth Malhotra action thriller movie. The first 30 minutes may seem incoherent as events occur out of nowhere. However, Sidharth’s entry sequence is full of adrenaline-pumping action, giving us optimism that this is the type of action we can expect to see more of. Even the Amritsar hijack begins with Arun already carrying out the task. We never learn how the plane was hijacked. As a result, it raises worries about the film’s long-term cohesiveness. Thankfully, that does not happen ahead.

The story gains speed as the hijacking of the Delhi-London airplane unfolds. Arun’s movement from perplexity to attentiveness, as well as the emotions and suspicions of the aircraft crew and passengers, heightens the story’s intensity. The mystery surrounding Arun’s intentions—whether he is a criminal or the hero shown in the opening 30 minutes—keeps you hooked. Sidharth Malhotra’s film contains not one, but several twists every twenty minutes. While some may be foreseeable, the joy is in seeing how Arun navigates through this mayhem to save people in the air and on the ground.

Craig Macrae, the film’s action director, creates magnificent action sequences. One of my favorite sequences in Yodha is when the plane does a 360-degree turn. You can’t help but admire the superb camerawork and execution. Another memorable scene is the one between Disha Patani and Sidharth Malhotra in the cockpit, which adds an extra element of adrenaline.

Sidharth Malhotra always looks great in a uniform. After Shershaah, the actor once again portrays a guy who will go to any length to rescue his nation. Sidharth delivers an outstanding performance as Arun Katyal, exuding passion, tenacity, and resilience. His portrayal impresses, especially during the thrilling action parts.

Raashii Khanna initially impresses as Priyamvada Katyal, but her character fades over the story. Nonetheless, she does admirably in whatever task was assigned to her.

Disha Patani has a key part in the film. Anything more I mention will be a spoiler, but these are the characters who best fit her.

Sunny Hinduja is another actor who gives a promising performance.

Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha have collaborated on Yodha, a compelling narrative with several flaws. It’s puzzling that neither of them recognized the disconnected quality of the narrative in the first 30 minutes. However, after the second hijack occurs, they frequently succeed in immersing us in the mayhem aboard the plane and the film as a whole. Even if some of the turns are stupid, they are nonetheless entertaining.

Yodha has one romantic song and two background tracks—a sensible decision by the directors not to overcrowd the film with music. The action sequences and gripping tale are enough to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Overall, the brilliantly twisted story, characters, and magnificent action moments provide a tremendously pleasant experience. Sidharth Malhotra’s action adventure is similar to an aircraft flight; while the takeoff may be rough, it gradually draws you in. Despite some turbulence in the story, you’ll be pleased you went on this thrilling voyage.

3 Stars!