A Flying Jatt - Movie Review

The makers of A Flying Jatt has really underestimated the mindset and cinematic experience of both the kids and adults alike. Otherwise how could they come with such a pathetic and inferior film that doesn't have the standards for a superhero film and lacks a proper storyline. Agreed, we can't expect a Batman, Superman or a Spiderman from a film which is done in a smaller canvas but A Flying Jatt doesn't have the ammunition in its kitty to deliver something worthy. The result is a sloppy piece of work good for a few laughs here and there.

Aman lives with his mother and brother. Our protagonist is a martial arts trainer at a nearby school. A businessman who has some vested interests approach to buy their land and the story narrates what happens from here exposing the intentions of this deal and how the family deals with it.

The initial phase portray a story which was quite okay and looking at the message they pass in the end, it was a reasonably okay plot. But somewhere down the lane, the main plot is sidelined and the film goes into settling some other business. The half-baked and irritating romance between the lead pair also added to the miseries acting as a speed breaker.

There is nothing novel in the storyline as everything is predictable and cliched with heavy dose of melodrama. Director Remo D'Souza has no one to blame except himself for this ambitious adventure of bringing out a superhero film for the Indian audience. The result is a film that neither the kids nor the matured audience will find it to their liking. One has to accept the limited budget we have and for a superhero film to look grand on screen, money is a factor which if compromised will be clearly seen on screen.

The addition of some funny scenes created few hilarious moments. These witty scenes also had the company of few other laughable situations for the audience whenever the film takes a serious approach. That sums up what is there in store. The makers have lifted many situations modelled on all those Hollywood superhero films trying to replicate them for Indian audience but couldn't bring about an identity of its own. A pretty good first half is followed by an extended second half and it is here in the second half that the film loose its balance.

With a badly executed romantic part which can mainly be attributed to the overacting of the lead actress and a preachy tone that the film shapes into in the end, A Flying Jatt is a way too underwhelming experience. The message of saving Mother Earth and the environment from pollution is a good and relevant thought especially in today's lifestyle but the way it has been conceived taking one hundred and fifty minutes to tell that have given a preachy tone and boring feel to the proceedings.

Tiger Shroff has it in him do high level action as well as dance with so much vigour and energy. He has so much flexibility in both these areas and has done action and dance without any surprises. He has also acted whenever the situation demanded. Amritha Singh as his mother was also apt for that role. It was hard to come to terms with the performance of Jacqueline Fernandez which was plain boring and irritating as well. Kay Kay Menon as the antagonist gets a rousing welcome in the beginning but later on his character gets sidelined. Nathan Jones who is from World Wrestling Entertainment plays Raka the human turned beast character and nothing much to say about his acting skills but on the screen his gigantic figure helped to convey the power his baddie character possessed.

The film is definitely done on a shoestring budget which is very much evident from the tacky visual effects. Costumes of Jatt and Rakha is okay considering the small canvas the film is conceived upon. Sachin-Jigar is behind the music scene and there is nothing commendable as far as the music goes. The timing of songs is also done in a poor way.

All in all, this might be an okay movie for kids who are stepping into the world of animation films. For others who are so used to seeing some exceptional films of this genre, A Flying Jatt will be a disappointing one that runs aimlessly lacking a punch required for such films.

I would have been half convinced with the film had it been able to entertain my five year old kid who was with me. Seeing him restless by halfway mark, I was also disappointed seeing him sit with lot of patience but conveying his situation silently making sure it didn't affect me or the other viewers close to us.

Rating - 1.5 / 5