Brahmastra Movie Review: After the release of his 2018 film “Sanju”, Ranbir Kapoor was no longer successful. This year, after a hiatus of nearly four years, he released the high-budget film Shamsera, which once again exploded at the box office. Now Ranbir has released a mythological and fictional film called Brahmastra, which has been heavily promoted across the country. Today is Wednesday 9 September 2022 and this film has just been released in theaters. Let’s dive into a full assessment of the film to find out if it lives up to the hype or continues the recent series of Hindi cinema flops.
History
DJ by profession, Shiva meets Isha and instantly falls in love with her at a party. Over the course of their romance, Shiva’s abilities to control fire become evident to Isha. Shiva is also aware that there are powerful astra in the world, which are guarded by a group of warriors led by Gurus. Anish, the artist, is attempting to protect Shiva from the warriors who seek Bramastra, the most powerful of the astra.
Cast and crew
The Brahmastra cast also includes Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy, Gurfateh Pirzada and Saurav Gurjar, with Ranbir Kapoor as the protagonist. Ayan Mukerji directed the film, produced by Fox Star Studios, Dharma Productions, Prime Focus and Starlight Pictures and produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor, Ayan Mukerji, Apoorva Mehta, Namit Malhotra and Marijke Desouza. The soundtrack of the film was written by Pritam and Sudeep Chatterjee, Patrick Duroux, Pankaj Kumar, Manikandan and Vikash Nowlakha were responsible for the photography.
| Movie name | Brahmastra |
|---|---|
| Director | Ayan Mukerji |
| Music director | Pritam |
| Producer | Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor, Ayan Mukerji, Apoorva Mehta, Namit Malhotra and Marijke Desouza |
| Genre | Mythology, Drama, Action |
| Launch | Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy, Gurfateh Pirzada, Saurav Gurjar |
| Cinematography | Sudeep Chatterjee, Patrick Duroux, Pankaj Kumar, Manikandan, Vikash Nowlakha |
Verdict of the film
Brahmastra offers everything a film needs to engage its audience and keep them glued to the screen from start to finish. Brahmastra’s blend of mythology, fiction, and visual effects is unprecedented in Indian cinema and is sure to entertain audiences despite some slow moments in the first half involving Ranbir and Alia. And while news of Shah Rukh Khan’s cameo, which previously leaked on social media, has been widely spread, the film still has some surprises in store that are best seen in theaters. The first half of the film sets up the plot and introduces the characters. The second half of the film promises to keep us interested in history and visual effects (VFX) until the end.
In terms of acting, Ranbir Kapoor was excellent, as usual, in the role of Shiva. In the scenes where he appears, his facial emotions have a profound effect on the audience. Alia Bhatt’s part seems as minor as Ranbir’s love interest, but she still does a good job. In his role as Guru, Amitabh Bachchan excels as usual, and Akkineni Nagarjuna, who plays Anish, shines in the few scenes in which he appears. The portrait of Junoon, the queen of darkness, played by Mouni Roy, will catch your attention. All the others played their part in the story perfectly.
If you are looking for a technically sound solution, Brahmastra is your best bet. In every frame of the painting, the meticulous preparation of the technicians is immediately evident. Pritam’s excellent soundtrack complements the film’s excellent songs. The photography is top notch thanks to the efforts of several people, including Sudeep Chatterjee, Patrick Duroux, Pankaj Kumar, Manikandan and Vikash Nowlakha. The visual effects in this image are remarkably flawless and the crew behind them deserve praise. The film’s superb production qualities and the obvious effort and resources put into making this image are evident in every frame.
Ayan Mukherji’s storytelling and directing skills were, once again, exceptional. It is not easy to manage scripts like these, so we should admire his idea of merging mythology with modern events.
In summary, Brahmastra lives up to its reputation as a must-see for viewers, and is truly the best on the big screen.
Plus points:
Actors
Technical team
Direction
Negative points:
There aren’t many prolonged and unnecessary sequences.
Rating: 3.75 / 5
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