Jawan movie review: Shah Rukh Khan’s movie falters after a lively and dynamic opening hour, especially when it delves into the section held in a women’s prison. However, taken as a whole, the film is an overtly cheesy entertainer with clear political undertones, making it very current.
Star Cast:
Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Sunil Grover, and Deepika Padukone
Director:
Atlee
What’s Good:
Anything and everything involving Shah Rukh Khan
What’s Bad:
Everything that does not feature Shah Rukh Khan.
Loo Break:
It’s about 3 hours; you’ll need to take at least 2 breaks—one for a natural occurrence and another—because it’s almost 3 hours.
Watch or Not?:
Watch this for Shah Rukh Khan even if you don’t like conventional commercial potboilers!
Available On:
Theatrical Release
Runtime:
2 hours, 49 minutes
Jawan Movie Review: Star Performance
When it comes to his time acting in commercial movies, Shah Rukh Khan gives arguably his best performance. This one adds a layer of portraying various characters, and SRK nails it once more. Raees & Pathaan are good examples. Only three of his characters have an impact; the rest merely add to the convoluted story.
Nayanthara’s character is given a pivotal role in the conflict with Shah, but I wish it had more nuance to have an impact on the plot. Every single frame she is in showcases her gorgeous appearance. Vijay Sethupathi is a much better actor than what he is required to play in this film. He ought to have written better. Sanya Malhotra and Sunil Grover, who play supporting roles, fall flat. In her special cameo, Deepika Padukone looks oomphy in her 90s persona, sporting some extremely seductive sarees.
Jawan Movie Review: Direction, Music
Atlee has done a lot of research and understands exactly how to manipulate the audience in India. With Jawan, he provides exactly what an Indian audience would eat up with a little extra masala.
Anirudh Ravichander falls short on the front end but shines on the back end. You won’t listen to the typical “speed-breaking” tracks, but you will undoubtedly enjoy the orchestral beauty he has worked with the instruments to produce.
Jawan Movie Review: The Last Word
After all is said and done, Jawan will be remembered for Atlee’s exceptional way of paying tribute to Shah Rukh Khan, demonstrating why he is, for all intents and purposes, “the last of the stars.”
Jawan Movie Review Rating: Three stars!
