Jawan Movie Review: Jawan is the latest action thriller starring Shah Rukh Khan as Vikram Rathore, a mysterious man who leads a gang of robbers and hijackers. The film is directed by Atlee, who is known for his Tamil blockbusters. The film also features Nayanthara as Narmada, a special task force officer who tries to stop Vikram’s crimes, and Deepika Padukone and Sanjay Dutt in cameo roles. The film is a follow-up to Shah Rukh Khan’s previous hit Pathan, and has high expectations from the audience. Does Jaawan live up to the hype? Let’s find out.
The film begins with a scene where Vikram Rathore is found injured by a village near the border. The villagers take care of him and treat him as a god, but he has no memory of his past. The film then shifts to a metro train that is hijacked by Vikram and his gang, who demand a ransom of forty thousand crores from the government. Narmada is assigned to negotiate with Vikram and rescue the hostages, who include Kali Gaekwad (Vijay Sethupathi), a notorious arms dealer. As Narmada investigates Vikram’s background, she discovers that he has been robbing and killing corrupt industrialists and politicians for a long time. She also learns that he has a personal vendetta against Kali, who is responsible for his tragic past.
The film then reveals the flashback of Vikram Rathore, who was once Azad, a jailer who was married to Aishwarya (Deepika Padukone). He was betrayed by Kali, who supplied faulty weapons to the army and caused the death of many soldiers, including Narmada’s husband. Azad was framed for the crime and tortured in prison, while Aishwarya was killed by Kali’s men. Azad escaped from jail and became Vikram Rathore, a vigilante who swore to take revenge on Kali and expose his crimes.
The film is a typical masala entertainer that mixes action, comedy, romance, and drama. The first half is more light-hearted and fun, while the second half is more serious and intense. The film has some twists and turns that keep the audience engaged. The film also has some patriotic messages about the army and national security.
The film’s biggest strength is Shah Rukh Khan’s performance. He plays two contrasting roles of Azad and Vikram Rathore with ease and charisma. He shows his versatility in comedy, action, and emotion. He also looks stylish and fit in the action scenes.
The film also has good supporting performances from Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, and Sanjay Dutt. Nayanthara plays a strong female character who matches Shah Rukh Khan in every scene. Vijay Sethupathi plays a menacing villain who gives Shah Rukh Khan a tough challenge. Deepika Padukone and Sanjay Dutt have brief but impactful roles that add to the story.
The film’s direction by Atlee is decent but not exceptional. He follows the formula of his mentor Shankar, who made films like Robot and 2.0 with Rajinikanth. He tries to balance the commercial elements with the social issues, but sometimes loses focus on the plot. He also borrows some scenes from Hollywood films like Speed and Die Hard.
The film’s music by Anirudh Ravichander is average and does not have any memorable songs. The background score is better and suits the mood of the film. The cinematography by GK Vishnu is good and captures the action scenes well. The editing by Ruben could have been tighter and reduced the length of the film.
Overall, Jaawan is an entertaining film that caters to Shah Rukh Khan fans and action lovers. It has some flaws in the script and direction, but it also has some positive points in the performances and messages. It is not a masterpiece, but it is not a disaster either. It can be enjoyed if you are willing to suspend your logic and have some fun.
