The film centers on a group intending to hold up a train, but their scheme is complicated by the presence of soldiers traveling with them. I found it difficult to become invested in the characters; they just didn't resonate with me. As a result, the dramatic scenes felt grating rather than impactful. Still, the action sequences are intense, visceral, and graphic. While the recurring trope of characters who appear to …

It’s hard to believe it takes nearly 45 minutes just to watch people fight each other. While some of the deaths are striking, I found myself losing interest after repeatedly seeing characters stabbed with a khurki or similar knife before they succumb. The combat feels inconsistent; the skill levels of the fighters vary wildly from one moment to the next. Ultimately, it felt excessively drawn out and tedious.

I’ve always felt that trains provide a naturally tense and somewhat cramped atmosphere for a thriller, and with Lakshya being quite pleasant to watch while demonstrating considerable skill—handling everything from fire extinguishers to bathroom fixtures—the story follows an attempt to stop a group of roughly thirty bandits who board a train bound for Delhi and proceed to violently rob the passengers. That was essenti…