Will Vidyut’s Khuda Haafiz become a successful hit movie?
Though Vidyut falls a little short when it comes to emoting feelings on the screen, he is the most comfortable unleashing fury on bad guys. From effortlessly jumping from one building to another to showing off his knife-throwing skills, he does it all. The scene where Vidyut and his wife find themselves surrounded by over 20-30 goons in a narrow alley is without a doubt one of the most well-crafted sequences of the film. The agility that Vidyut shows while kicking, stabbing criminals is impressive. Apart from Vidyut, annu kapoor as a helpful taxi driver is a delight to watch. He adds the much-needed warmth to the film.
The plot of Khuda Haafiz - missing wife in a foreign land - sounds exciting on paper. We have seen a similar plotline in Liam Neeson's 2008 film, Taken, where we saw Liam make inroads in the underworld to find his missing daughter. Faruk Kabir's film, however, isn't as sharply written as the hollywood blockbuster. Right after quickly setting its premise, the film slows down, only to gain pace in the end.
The film is also marred by some starkly visible loopholes. Once again, the leading lady is shown as a fragile figure who needs to be rescued. The presence of aahana kumra and Shiv Panditt in supporting roles is of no help either, especially because of their forced, bad accents. Apart from these few faults, Khuda Haafiz makes for a good one-time watch. From action to drama, the film has it all. You might want to pick this over the weekend.
The plot of Khuda Haafiz - missing wife in a foreign land - sounds exciting on paper. We have seen a similar plotline in Liam Neeson's 2008 film, Taken, where we saw Liam make inroads in the underworld to find his missing daughter. Faruk Kabir's film, however, isn't as sharply written as the hollywood blockbuster. Right after quickly setting its premise, the film slows down, only to gain pace in the end.
The film is also marred by some starkly visible loopholes. Once again, the leading lady is shown as a fragile figure who needs to be rescued. The presence of aahana kumra and Shiv Panditt in supporting roles is of no help either, especially because of their forced, bad accents. Apart from these few faults, Khuda Haafiz makes for a good one-time watch. From action to drama, the film has it all. You might want to pick this over the weekend.