😒😒/5
Well, Bollywood, you’ve done it again. You’ve taken a promising concept and turned it into a film about as enjoyable as a root canal. Welcome to my world, I’m Review Rani, your sarcastic guide through the minefield of Hindi cinema. Today, I bring you my take on ‘Blindsided’, a film that left me blindsided by its sheer mediocrity.
The core of the movie revolves around a brave soldier, Jaideep (portrayed by Udhay Bir Sandhu), who tragically loses his sight in a botched operation in Kashmir. He then attempts to piece his life back together with his soon-to-be wife, Jennifer (played by Farha Khan), who’s got secrets of her own. Sounds intriguing, right?
But wait, there’s more! Two hardened criminals, Rolex and his underling Sophia (played by KD Sandhu and Akanksha Shandil), barge into their lives, on the hunt for some stolen diamonds. Brace yourselves, folks, this is where things start to go downhill faster than a snowball in the Himalayas.
Despite an admittedly intriguing premise, the movie flounders like a fish out of water. The narrative is about as tight as a pair of ten-year-old sweatpants, with gimmicky effects and diluted storytelling that makes a cup of roadside chai look strong. The filmmakers’ attempt to create tension is as effective as a broken rubber band. A drawn-out second half and a convoluted connection to Jaideep’s past mishap in Kashmir makes the entire plot feel as haphazard as a jigsaw puzzle thrown together by a toddler.
The movie, in its essence, could have been a thrilling game of cat and mouse, with the blind soldier trying to outsmart the criminals. There was potential for some interesting mind games, but the character development is as thin as a wafer biscuit and the dialogues are as flat as a day-old soda. The climax, which involves the discovery of the diamonds, is as believable as a unicorn sighting.
The performances are as impactful as a feather in a hurricane. Udhay Bir Sandhu, Farha Khan, KD Sandhu, and Akanksha Shandil do no more than go through the motions. The action scenes featuring the leading ladies have some spark, but it’s like trying to light a bonfire with a single matchstick. The cinematography, showcasing locales like York and Armenia, is decent, but the music by Ujjwal Roy Chaudhary is as memorable as last week’s weather report.
To wrap up this cinematic disaster, ‘Blindsided’ is a clear case of good idea, terrible execution. It’s about as engaging as watching paint dry and leaves a taste as pleasant as bitter gourd juice.
Rani’s Wrap-Up: If you’re looking to kill some time, I suggest watching paint dry. It’s less painful and you don’t have to put up with the random song numbers. 😜
