Yodha & Murder Mubarak – Movie Reviews

Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha’s Yodha showcases Sidharth Malhotra, Raashii Khanna, and Disha Patani in a high-stakes action thriller, and the plot unfolds with terrorists hijacking a passenger plane, prompting Malhotra’s character, an off-duty soldier, to devise survival strategies amidst an engine failure.

Yodha excels primarily in its action sequences but falters due to shortcomings in narrative depth and pacing. The film suffers from a lack of character development, particularly for Disha Patani, who plays Laila Khalid, and the on-board terrorist group. Despite these drawbacks, the film manages to provide decent entertainment value, thanks to its well-executed action scenes and visually striking elements.

Furthermore, Sidharth Malhotra’s dominance sidelines other primary cast members featuring Raashii Khanna, diminishing their impact. Despite this flaw, the film’s focused storytelling ensures an engaging action movie experience. Also, the restrained use of music emerges as a commendable aspect, with just two songs sparing the film from superfluous musical distractions.

Yodha finds redemption in its climactic finale, seamlessly blending action and emotion to captivate audiences. Despite its shortcomings, including a hurried narrative and shallow depth, the film still manages to deliver moments of excitement and thrill.

‘Yodha’ Rating – 2.75/5

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Homi Adajania’s Murder Mubarak on Netflix intricately weaves the fabric of a slow-burning Bollywood crime thriller, promising an engaging narrative. Yet, the film was punctuated by moments of ennui, detracting from its potential allure. Despite a stellar cast feat. Pankaj Tripathi, Sara Ali Khan and others, and a premise teeming with suspense, the film falls short of captivating its audience as expected.

While Homi Adajania’s direction and screenplay demonstrate competence, they lack the vitality necessary to fully captivate viewers. A notable flaw resides in the portrayal of characters, with performers appearing disengaged, merely going through the motions instead of embodying their roles with conviction.

Additionally, the surplus of characters in Murder Mubarak contributes to an already convoluted storyline. The film’s numerous inconsistencies further exacerbate this lack of coherence, resulting in a climax that feels predictably mundane. It felt the producers could have better utilized resources by focusing on refining the screenplay rather than investing heavily in an extensive ensemble cast.

Overall, Murder Mubarak falls short of realizing its full potential and fails to provide an engaging narrative. For a more captivating murder mystery experience, I suggest watching other intriguing crime thrillers which may offer a more satisfying viewing experience if you haven’t already encountered it.

‘Murder Mubarak’ Rating – 2/5

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