RUSTOM REVIEW :- Akshay had 2 releases in this year and i watched both films on First Day. Airlift was a Good Film, still disappointed a bit, Housefull 3 was a good entertainer and now he came with Rustom which is carrying higher buzz than previous 2 films. Expectations were little high due Akshay's some quotes about Film but sadly film did not match those high expectations. Failed as a Thriller, failed emotionally but entertained as a Court Drama. Few things just didn't work, looked funny and few things succeeded to entertain. It totally looks a Fictional writing so i don't know why makers showcased it as an Inspired story from True incidents? Let's have an individual review of every field of movie.
Acting - Very Good ! Akshay Kumar totally nailed it, he completely looked a Navy Officer, carried intensity throughout the film. His Best Performance of the year. Illeana looks gorgeous due to high make up, acted well in emotional scenes. Sachin Khedekar gets place in memories as a lawyer. Esha looked arrogant and beautiful rich girl as per her character was written. Supporting star cast succeeded to make you laugh with their punches.
Music - Good ! Tere Sang comes at the beginning, and it works like a Magic, the best song of the film as audio and video as well. Other songs just didn't work, forgettable.
Screenplay - Average ! Strictly Average First half but Interval appears on a twist note which we've already seen in trailer. Better second half but bit stretched, film could have easily been trimmed 10 minutes more.
Writing - Average ! It was supposed to be an inspired story from a Real incidents but on screen it looked completely fictional. Some scenes irritates, for e.g A Navy Officer is Being a lawyer, collecting documents like a Spy. There was a big scope to write a better story than this.
Direction - Strictly Average ! Direction is like a Half Baked cake, simply you can't digest it. He tried to add all the elements such as Thrill, Patriotic feel, Husband-Wife Emotions, Sympathy, Crime, Court Drama etc. Which looks like a mixture which is messed. Director spoiled the script which was weak already, still i feel a better film could have been made.
Final Words - My final verdict to the film is Above Average to Good ! Film neither impresses you much nor disappoint. Commercially this film does not deserve 100cr club but it could manage it due to holidays in weekdays, i feel same for Airlift and film did it. In a Clash Factor i feel Rustom will beat Mohenjadaro critically and commercially both. Overall this one looks another success for Akki this year, but this time despite clash. A honest try by team which could be watched once. I'm going with 6/10 stars as i feel this film didn't match my high expectations.
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