The film uses a repeating image—Hanuman attempting to consume the sun, like Icarus, only to be held back by divine intervention. It’s possible Dev Patel recognized how effectively this metaphor would represent his ambitious first effort as director; he strives for the narrative he envisions but ultimately holds back. The irony is striking, considering the film wouldn't even make it into Indian theaters, despite his e…

It’s hard to find anything positive to say about this film; it feels like a very uninspired attempt to copy John Wick, even referencing the franchise directly within its own narrative. The action sequences are poorly executed, and I found the camera work disorienting and unpleasant to watch. The plot itself is also quite dull. Honestly, there's nothing redeeming about it. It seems likely that the positive feedback co…

Dev Patel has discussed his reluctance to take on a role like James Bond, yet the narrative of this rather unoriginal revenge story seems to draw inspiration from those accounts, also echoing elements of his 2018 film, "Hotel Mumbai." The plot centers around him ("Kid"), who habitually wears a monkey mask for wrestling matches and suffers beatings that serve a larger design. His plan begins to take shape when he orch…

While directing and writing remain areas where Dev Patel has room for growth, his dedication to a story with cultural depth and significant themes is certainly admirable. The film centers on a revenge plot that occasionally suffers from uneven pacing, though the action scenes are consistently intense, full of energy, and adrenaline-fueled, even if their choreography and camerawork feel somewhat haphazard at times.…

The film runs a little long, but that’s easily overlooked thanks to everything else it offers. I really enjoyed seeing Dev Patel's first time directing. He delivers an outstanding performance as the main character; I had only seen him in two movies before this—*Slumdog Millionaire* and *The Last Airbender*—so I was pleased to see more of his acting. It’s a great job, both in front of and behind the camera, and I'm…