Jigra Movie Review - Alia Bhatt Shines, but the Movie Doesn't
The main focus of the movie is Satya, played by alia, and her will to release her younger brother Ankur (Vedang), who was sentenced to death by electrocution in a distant country after being falsely accused. Because of how well satya and Ankur have bonded, you can't help but cheer them on as satya plans Ankur's risky escape.
Now, the thing about jailbreak films is that they usually have a simple plot, and this dharma productions production is no different. The screenplay is therefore what really counts, and how compelling it can make the escape while building to a powerful finale. There's a reason why we can still recall The Shawshank Redemption, after all!
Jigra, which takes place in the nation of Hanshi Dao, introduces a fresh environment that captures your attention until Satya, assisted by two strangers she befriends who are in a similar situation, devises a solution. The first half drags, spending too much time setting up the escape and concentrating more on the drama at a slow pace. More excitement is necessary for a jailbreak narrative, and here is where Jigra falters. Jigra, on the other hand, hits the appropriate note emotionally, emphasizing the link between satya and Ankur. The central theme of the movie is their connection.
Jigra, which takes place in the nation of Hanshi Dao, introduces a fresh environment that captures your attention until Satya, assisted by two strangers she befriends who are in a similar situation, devises a solution. The first half drags, spending too much time setting up the escape and concentrating more on the drama at a slow pace. More excitement is necessary for a jailbreak narrative, and here is where Jigra falters. Jigra, on the other hand, hits the appropriate note emotionally, emphasizing the link between satya and Ankur. The central theme of the movie is their connection.
As Satya, alia bhatt gives a heartfelt performance. She expresses her intense affection and protectiveness for Ankur through her body language and her expressive eyes. She also makes sure that others are aware of the mild psychotic aspect of her personality.
Making his big-screen debut following The Archies, Vedang Raina makes a powerful impact with his sincere performance. He provides Jigra's emotional core, evoking strong feelings from the viewer as his character suffers from torture in prison. He is undoubtedly a talent to keep an eye on!
Making his big-screen debut following The Archies, Vedang Raina makes a powerful impact with his sincere performance. He provides Jigra's emotional core, evoking strong feelings from the viewer as his character suffers from torture in prison. He is undoubtedly a talent to keep an eye on!
"Jigra" turns out to be a movie with high hopes that, in the end, fall short of reality. Although alia bhatt gives an excellent performance and several parts have a strong emotional resonance, the screenplay has some problems that lessen the overall effect. "Jigra," a movie about the power of familial relationships, loyalty, and retribution, finds it difficult to stand out in a competitive movie market. "Jigra" serves as a reminder of the difficult balance needed to transform captivating ideas into cinematic success, as audiences continue to seek storylines that engage on both an emotional and intellectual level.
Ratings: ⭐⭐✩