I've been in a daze the past couple of days.. it's not left me despite having watched it a week ago. Part 1 stayed with me for a month, such a visceral experience. I've not felt this way since probably Maine Pyar Kiye, which was my 1st foray into the craze of BW.
Say what you will about his intentions but filmmakers will no longer be able to shove down the same drivel and expect the audience to lap it up.
Idk why people have their knickers in a twist, it says inspired by fictional events. Same vein as Inglorious Basterds this is, fantasy version of what you'd like to see happen to Nazis, and terrorists.
As a Veer supporter (though I haven't always been steadfast), boy must he and his fans feel vindicated! 3 years of constant barrage of unwarranted negativity.
You can't help but take notice of every aspect of him, physically and the vibe he brings.
His shuddering reaction to his sister in the pump and the last scene reacting to his family surpassed any expectations which were already sky high, as an actor.
Such a win for Veer, Dhar, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, all for different reasons. They must feel exonerated after so many years, though it's been longer for Rakesh Bedi to get a role like this.
I am partial to part 1 which isn't all that fair to 2, as you'd expect it to have that slight edge being the building blocks to the world created and character development. And those who read into the Lyari gang knew Football gate was due as well as the fate of mostly everyone.
Yet time passed more quickly and it gained momentum in the 2nd half.
Jaskirat's back story was lacklustre though, such a disconnect from the rest of the film. I felt like I was watching Agneepath or those 80's/90's revenge flicks.
In part 1, my guess was it was politically motivated, something like 1984 or something deeply personal to connect Jaskirat to India.
Otherwise how does he swiftly go from resenting India to being a patriot, hence it would have been more fitting to link his backstory to history.
And I'm not sure if I buy the Jameel Jamali reveal - you need twists to hit you and be able to go, "ah now that makes sense". Other than Yalina narrating her Dad is constantly with bad company, nothing really makes sense. Why wouldn't he try to save the 4 Baloch boys or bring it to Hamza's attention...
But managed to bring a smile nevertheless.
Rakesh is such a vibe, looks like an angry bird but cute, his scenes are probably the relief we all needed.
Probably the 1st time I've seen and really appreciated Arjun act. Him and Rehman really bring out the terror.
So I was disappointed when he decided to go the James Bond villain/Hooded Claw route that he needed to torture Hamza instead of finishing him when he had the chance.
I didn't feel the shudder as I did in Part 1 when he announces he's caught an Indian spy while holding Hamza.
His backstory did form the better parts of the movie, what makes Major Iqbal, him!
During 1+2, on more than 1 occasion, I got confused with him and Ranveer!
So many charismatic men, including the hottie Danish Pandor!
You feel guilty for appreciating the bonhomie between Uzair, Hamza and Donga..
Also quite smart of Dhar to use well known bangers like Tamma Tamma during high adrenaline scenes, you literally feel the buzz and like signing along to a gratuitous scene where SP meets his maker.
And Omar!! From someone you'd expect to garland and say adieu to, to him breaking out and being the destruction of Hamza as we know him.
Edited by VeritasVincit - 11 hours ago
and while there’s no denying Akshaye was brilliant; the movie wouldn’t have been the same if Ranveer’s performance had faltered at any point.
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