war 2 is directed by Ayan Mukerji. This is the culmination of the next big chapter in YRF’s Spy Universe. This Bollywood extravaganza features Hrithik Roshan and Telugu superstar Jr NTR for the first time. In all fairness, it promised extensive action, combined with a well-founded emotional crux, making for an exhilarating spy thriller.
The Plot
The entire premise revolves around Kabir (Hrithik), the rogue ex-intelligence agent, and Vikram (Jr NTR), the new-age version of the close-range operative-to-find-him. The all-on-all high-octane chase goes from country to country and is a buildup of manipulations. And betrayals under the surface; all those hidden motives and alliances turned into twists to finally give birth to a chaotically game-changing hui-climax.
War 2 comes as the latest high-octane chapter in the YRF Spy Universe, after the huge hits such as Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, and the latest Pathaan. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film brings together Hrithik Roshan, Bollywood’s heartthrob. Reprising his role as Kabir; Telugu superstar Jr NTR, making his Hindi debut much awaited; and Kiara Advani in an important role. With the union of North and South Indian cinema icons coupled with YRF’s signature scale of action, it has fuelling massive anticipation.
Analysis:
Now with this magnitude of an action thriller, the anticipation is at its peak, with this coming together of North and South Indian cinema icons and YRF’s patented scale of action. This is because fans have been waiting with bated breath to catch a glimpse of the battle between Hrithik and Jr NTR; after all, one would expect an espionage thriller using globe-trotting with slick stunts and further expansion of a collective spy saga.
War 2 derives its emotional zest from the screen charm and presence of its two principal leads. Although Jr NTR diversely has a far more commanding and prosperous debut Hindi cinema himself. Hrithik’s consummate blend of intensity and charm forms for an appreciable hero-versus-hero combination.
The action set-pieces are stylish, mostly an intelligent fusion of effective practical stunts with slick VFX, but they don’t hit the target with even clusters among them. The first half keeps taut pacing, yet, the second half is sluggish as longer-than-necessary microplots unfolded, with-the few exceptions of the others. The background score and cinematography elevate the mood while Kiara Advani’s limited-stretch yet marked role continues to lend some softer emotional threads. It is, in all values, entertainment spiced sensibly into a sizeable blockbuster.
Hrithik-Jr NTR chemistry and performances
High-energy first half and grand visuals
Strong music and cinematography
Uneven pacing in second half
Some underwhelming action sequences
Limited emotional depth in supporting roles
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Final Verdict
A stylish star-driven spy thriller that creates the thrills without quite managing to be a genre-defining blockbuster. Worth watching for the powerhouse presence of its lead duo.
War 2 Rating:2.25/5
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