🌟💫 (1.5/5 stars)
Introduction:
Brace yourselves, mythology enthusiasts, for a cinematic experience that’s as disappointing as a bow without an arrow. 🏹😔 “Adipurush,” directed by Om Raut, promises to bring the epic tale of Ramayana to life but ends up being a CGI-laden mess that fails to capture the essence of the beloved epic. With a star-studded cast and a budget that could rival Ravana’s golden Lanka, “Adipurush” proves that not all that glitters is gold. 💰😒
Plot:
The story of “Adipurush” is as familiar as your grandma’s bedtime Ramayana tales, but the execution is as confusing as Hanuman’s journey to find the Sanjeevani booti. 🌿😕 The film takes liberties with the original narrative, adding unnecessary subplots and twists that deviate from the core message of the epic. The dialogue, written by Manoj Muntashir, is as cringeworthy as Ravana’s attempts to woo Sita, with lines like “Jalegi tere baap ki” that will make you want to cover your ears. 😬🔥
Performances:
Prabhas as Lord Ram looks as lost as Sita in Ravana’s Ashok Vatika, with expressions that range from confused to constipated. 😕💩 Kriti Sanon as Sita is as forgettable as the curse on Ravana’s sister Surpanakha, with a performance that fails to capture the grace and strength of the iconic character. Saif Ali Khan as Ravana is as intimidating as a puppy in a demon costume, with a portrayal that’s more comical than menacing. 🐶😈
VFX and Cinematography:
The VFX in “Adipurush” is as disappointing as Sita’s golden deer, with CGI that looks like it was created by Valmiki’s apprentice on a bad day. 🦌💻 The characters move with the grace of a wooden puppet, and the landscapes look as artificial as Ravana’s ten heads. The cinematography by Karthik Palani is as bland as the food in Ravana’s Lanka, failing to capture the grandeur and scale of the epic. 🏰😴
Music and Background Score:
The music of “Adipurush,” composed by the usually reliable duo of Sachet-Parampara, is as forgettable as the names of Ravana’s ten heads. The background score by Ajay-Atul is as jarring as the screeching of Jatayu, the loyal vulture who tried to save Sita. 🦅😖
Conclusion:
“Adipurush” is a mythological misfire that fails to capture the essence of the Ramayana and the hearts of the audience. It’s a film that will make you question the need for modern-day adaptations of the timeless epic. Review Rani gives it a disappointing 1.5 stars out of 5. 🌟💫
If you’re looking for a faithful and engaging retelling of the Ramayana, you’re better off revisiting the classic Ramanand Sagar’s TV series or reading the original epic itself. 📺📖 “Adipurush” is a reminder that not all tales need a modern twist, especially when the twist is as unnecessary as Ravana’s ten heads. 😒🤦♀️
