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Toxic masculinity resonated with patriarchal audiences
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It was a well-directed and well-acted movie with a great soundtrack
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Watched Kabir Singh again and cinematically, it is a well-executed piece of work. The direction is sharp, the script is well-written, and the editing is impeccable. The music and background score are outstanding, and the acting is breathtaking. The film keeps you engaged and entertained throughout, all of which are signs of cinematic excellence. Moreover, Shahid Kapoor's performance is outstanding, portraying a decaying lover with violent tendencies determined to self-destruct after a messy breakup. His portrayal is riveting and the human equivalent of a train wreck that you cannot help but rubber-neck. The scenes in which he rages like a bull or comes unhinged are absolute gold.
However, if I were to turn on my critical faculties, my review would be different. The movie depicts a violent, misogynistic protagonist who believes in toxic love and will do whatever it takes to "possess" his beloved completely. The character is flawed, and his actions have been excessively romanticized. Most concerning is the film's writing, which uses humor to persuade us to accept its terrible and terrifying hero's obnoxiousness.
My question is, why did the movie become such a huge hit?
I selected the first option. I've tried to watch the film on multiple occasions but I haven't been able to watch beyond those first few seconds. I could never sit through it.
It was a raging success because the youth resonated with the film. Add to that, lousy, romantic sad songs and there you have your recipe for success with 'nibbas and nibbis'.
There's not a thing I like about Kabir Singh. Not even the music.