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5.8/10
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An Indian agent races against a doomsday clock as a ruthless mercenary, with a bitter vendetta, mounts an apocalyptic attack against the country.An Indian agent races against a doomsday clock as a ruthless mercenary, with a bitter vendetta, mounts an apocalyptic attack against the country.An Indian agent races against a doomsday clock as a ruthless mercenary, with a bitter vendetta, mounts an apocalyptic attack against the country.
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Reviewers say 'Pathaan' offers strong performances, especially from Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham, but faces criticism for its predictable plot and subpar VFX. Praised for action sequences and background music, the film struggles with dialogue and pacing. Its reliance on fan service and nostalgia, along with comparisons to Hollywood spy movies, is noted. Deepika Padukone's role is seen as underwhelming, and humor attempts fall flat. Despite these issues, the movie is appreciated for its entertainment value and SRK's comeback.
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I have watched Srk since Badshah days and I have to say, his luck has run out in terms of picking the right project.
Tigmanshu Dhulia once said in an interview that SRK is oscar material if someone can extract the craft from him. Sadly Siddharth Anand is not the guy. All new-age upcoming directors should watch this movie only to learn how to not make one.
I can't think of any positives other than the fact that the project offered employment to the technicians of various departments.
PS: You'll enjoy this movie if you have liked the previous Indian Masala 'RAW AGENT' Twerking on a dance number in the middle of a covert op garbage but even then Pathaan is not better than Siddharth Anand's previous attempts at filmmaking.
If like me, you enjoyed the Bourne series, Skyfall, Ghost Protocol, Zero Dark Thirty, Sicario or even some decent Indian projects like Baby, Naam Shabana and Airlift then stay away from this. It's Brain cancer.
Tigmanshu Dhulia once said in an interview that SRK is oscar material if someone can extract the craft from him. Sadly Siddharth Anand is not the guy. All new-age upcoming directors should watch this movie only to learn how to not make one.
I can't think of any positives other than the fact that the project offered employment to the technicians of various departments.
PS: You'll enjoy this movie if you have liked the previous Indian Masala 'RAW AGENT' Twerking on a dance number in the middle of a covert op garbage but even then Pathaan is not better than Siddharth Anand's previous attempts at filmmaking.
If like me, you enjoyed the Bourne series, Skyfall, Ghost Protocol, Zero Dark Thirty, Sicario or even some decent Indian projects like Baby, Naam Shabana and Airlift then stay away from this. It's Brain cancer.
First things first, suspend your sense of disbelief before you sit to watch this film. Some super creative liberties have been taken to salvage SRK's flagging career. His fan armies may be making a lot of noise around the movie but as a neutral viewer, I found this movie to be just run of the mill heroism cut from the same cloth as Salman Khan's chest thumping macho cinema as seen in the likes of Ek Tha Tiger or Tiger Zinda Hai. Logic is out. It's just visual appeal, bravado laden dialogues and other such massy elements. The hype and hoopla surrounding the movie betrayed the real deal. The movie is all style and totally lacking substance. Beyond a point, such cinema begins to cause heartache. All said and done, the movie does have its high points such as Salman Khan's Tiger character integrations, Ashutosh Rana's acting and John Abraham's svelte looks. Besides that the VFX is low brow, masculinity overboard and a supremely weak storyline and weak writing. It can be watched once on OTT. Not worth the ticket price.
Movie was connected throughout but story line is not that great .
It's like common story line we watch we watch in Hollywood movies .
Didn't feel like that it's a Bollywood movie .
John acting is ok , SRK is amazing as always and music is good .
Deepika is in this movie may be because SRK launched her in her first movie .
All over movie is not that great , one time watch and just wow moment is that SRK is back in theaters and his actions scene are good and his body transformation is mind-blowing.
VFX used in movie is ok .
Overall , not a family movie , it's fan based movie and person who like action and suspension.
It's like common story line we watch we watch in Hollywood movies .
Didn't feel like that it's a Bollywood movie .
John acting is ok , SRK is amazing as always and music is good .
Deepika is in this movie may be because SRK launched her in her first movie .
All over movie is not that great , one time watch and just wow moment is that SRK is back in theaters and his actions scene are good and his body transformation is mind-blowing.
VFX used in movie is ok .
Overall , not a family movie , it's fan based movie and person who like action and suspension.
I went to watch the movie after watching movie like drishm2 ,ved .my expectations was i will see a masterclass . Pathaan movie is just a copied version of fast and furious, tiger Zinda Hain,war.plot of film is very common,not new story.. direction is good, some scenes are excellent shooted with abroad shooting.special effect and VFX are ok type.. shahrukh tries to give a good performance but he as action hero doesn't appeal.cameo of srk and Salman Khan was high point of movie.dimple kapadia was good,her performance was strong and powerful.deepika was more glamorous and Less agent,,she could have been used better.john abrahim was awesome,his swag was great his looks hunky, style,panesh,he was more better than srk...in all movie was not bad ,not good..I wouldn't watch movie for second time.my issue is after I left theatre thier was no scene tht I would remember for long time..it's a average movie not epic.. spend upto 300 rs only for ticket not more . Pathan hype is more content is less.
SRK was once a favourite of mine. I only watched this movie because of him. I was disgusted with the filmmakers and script writers after viewing it. The movie occasionally deviates from logic, as evidenced by one scene where the heroes were seen running at the speed of a train! It is difficult to get crowds to the theatre with these scripts and directions!
Please halt the visual effects. It appears really manufactured. Why would you need VFX with seasoned actors like SRK and Salman Khan?
Bollywod needs to give good narratives and direction some serious thought. Sad to watch Bollywood struggling to survive when Tollywood is suddenly earning recognition on a global scale.
Please halt the visual effects. It appears really manufactured. Why would you need VFX with seasoned actors like SRK and Salman Khan?
Bollywod needs to give good narratives and direction some serious thought. Sad to watch Bollywood struggling to survive when Tollywood is suddenly earning recognition on a global scale.
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- TriviaCasey O'Neill who has worked as Stunt Coordinator on Top Gun: Maverick, was hired to choreograph stunts for this film.
- GoofsAfter stealing the lock and key which are held in buildings opposite to where vault is located, both planes carrying Shahrukh and Deepika by cables are flying in the same direction. They should be flying opposite each other and not side by side.
- Crazy creditsThe Yash Raj Films logo is on the side of a grey box that reads "YRF Spy Universe."
- Alternate versionsThe UK release was cut, the distributor chose to make cuts to scenes of strong violence in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Movie Reviews: Pathaan (2023)
- SoundtracksBesharam Rang (Hindi)
Music by Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani
Lyrics by Kumaar, Vishal Dadlani (Spanish lyrics)
Performed by Shilpa Rao, Caralisa Monteiro, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $17,487,476
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,892,182
- Jan 29, 2023
- Gross worldwide
- $112,583,450
- Runtime2 hours 26 minutes
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- 2.39 : 1
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