Phantom

Kabir Khan delivers a yet another winner with 'Phantom'. An engrossing, action-thriller, that also has a patriotic touch to it. Though not without its flaws, 'Phantom' still packs a punch!

'Phantom' Synopsis: A disgraced Indian soldier carries out a series of assassinations (the evil heads behind the 26/11 terror attacks) in the hope of restoring his honor.

'Phantom' is an action-packed tale, with a patriotic punch to it. This is a story you indeed wish was true, as justice to served to those who caused a havoc. Khan successfully begins the film & mostly sustains the pace well, as the action is simply superb. The second-hour also engages you, with the final 30-minutes holding your attention completely. You root for the protagonist in his violent journey, which shifts from one country to another. However, Khan & Kausar Munir's Screenplay, which has been Adapted by Hussain Zaidi's book Mumbai Avengers, could've been smarter. The first-hour isn't crisp, as some of the sequences are uneven & even the escapism in this tale, is a bit unbelievable at times. But, otherwise the Writing is solid. The narrative is fast-paced & offers enough scope for some relentless action, which certainly works.

Khan's Direction is stylish. He has handled 'Phantom' with precision. Cinematography is lavish, capturing all the locales with flourish. Editing needed to be sharper in the first-hour, but is good otherwise. Action-Sequences by Sham Kaushal are awe-inspiring. Music by Various Artists is nice. Background Score is well-done, as well.

Performance-Wise: Saif Ali Khan is in terrific form here, enacting the heroic part to perfection. Its so good to see the talented actor in an action-ordinated role after a hiatus. Katrina Kaif is flat. Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub is first-rate, yet again. Sabyasachi Chakrabarty is impressive.

On the whole, 'Phantom' isn't entirely power-packed, but yet it scores higher on pluses. Recommended!

This is for sure the best Indian movie ever, everything was Perfect, The way kabir khan present the story we wish was true is commendable, and performances of Katrina Kaif and saif ali khan surely deserves national award, katrina once again proved that she is most underrated actress of bollywood whereas she is most natural actress in bollywood, 1st half was full on action thriller, keeping you on your seats edge but when u think its like a Hollywood thriller and then 2nd half comes as surprise, the pace slows down, you get time to relax, it pours feelings in you slowly, climax will definitely bring tears in your eyes and you will feel patriotic, not a single moment when u loose interest in it, and if saif shines in 1st half, its Katrina kaif who will outshine everyone else in 2nd half, brilliant piece of performances with eye pleasing sequences, plus a total roller coaster ride.

I personally liked the movie. I disagree that it passes on the message of hatred towards Pakistan. It portrays hatred against terrorism and brings justice to the people of 26/11 attacks.I read other reviews and for some odd reason I felt connected to each and every scene of it.

Though some the scenes like planning the murder is Chicago,fight scenes in Syria doesn't seem like realistic but then it's supposed to be a movie which has drama as its genre.

A very honest attempt by the director and the Script Writer to bring attention to the Govt of Pakistan to hand over the terrorists to India.

Arijit's song added the extra niche of brilliance which is sung with so much emotion.

Good work Saif Ali Khan. Thumbs up !!

Rating: 15 strong violence Genre: Drama Action Thriller Directed By: Kabir Khan Run: 2hrs 16 minutes Starring: Saif Ali Khan, Katrina Kaif, Rajesh Tailang The title speaks for itself and so does the tag line! Phantom = Not true - illusory and 'A story you wish were true'. Bollywood does it again... another below average churn out. Based on the book 'Mumbai Avengers' penned by Hussain Zaidi, the response has been surprisingly debatable. Personal interest for me because this was the last Bollywood movie I worked on last summer as a Supporting Artist. I have to say I had more fun working on Phantom than I did watching it! But as usual, I ended upon the cutting floor, not even a view of my shoulder could be seen! But, I had more excitement spotting my fellow thespians than the actual plot of the movie. I won't bore you with details of the plot or synopsis but it's nothing you haven't seen in past from 24, Spooks, James Bond. Mission Impossible or Fury, only Phantom, was lacking in alertness, inactive. Both lead characters had no charisma - it was apparent their heart & soul was not in it. It's hard to comprehend that Kabir Khan released two movies in the space of a month that can be from extreme to another. Bajrangi Bhaijaan gives the message of hope between two international waters, peace and brotherhood and then you have Phantom that just ruins the concept of a novel by making it a predictable cliché. If Phantom does not encourage hatred between two countries I don't know what will. As I said earlier Bollywood churns out movie's like there is no tomorrow. There is no commitment to quality of the end product, from the actors, to the action, to the story line. But, then again that's 95% of Bollywood movies ingredient!! Ms Safirah Irani Twitter@Safirah63

The Director Kabir Khan has done a wonderful job to narrate the movie. The performance of Saif Ali Khan, Katrina Kaif and other co stars have been good. Even though, the director could have done it better if he has kept the flow proper instead of the flashbacks and he could show the father-son relation little more deeply.

The movie starts with a narration about Mumbai attack on 26/11 and the movie shows the approach taken by Indian Govt officials and how politicians managed to avoid it.

This is not a entertainer movie but it will not be a boar as well. The director has tried to involve the realistic situations of terrorism in countries like India, Pakistan and Syria.

As I would say this movie is a must watch for the people who is patriotic.