😒😒 ½ (2.5 out of 5)
💁🏽♀️ Welcome, my dear Bollywood fanatics, to another episode of the “Review Rani” show, where the silver screen meets the golden sarcasm. Let’s dive right into the technicolor sea of our latest catch, ‘Gabru Gang’. Brace yourselves, because this one is going to be a ‘flyer’!
Our story is about a lad named Rajbeer (Abhishek Duhan), who, along with his band of merry men, is mad for kites. Yes, you heard that right, kites! Well, who knew that kite flying could be the gateway to stardom in the land of butter chicken and bhangra – Punjab.
The tale begins with a sepia-toned nostalgia trip to 1999, a time when Rajbeer and his pals were the reigning kings of the kite-flying arena. Fast forward to 2011, and poof! A mysterious setback shatters their merry group, leaving Rajbeer as gloomy as a monsoon sky. But, fret not, because the present has a knack for rekindling old passions. So, there you have it, a comeback story that could have been as exciting as a cricket match, but unfortunately, feels more like a prolonged test innings.
The film is the brainchild of Sameer Khan. The idea is as fresh as morning dew, a story revolving around kite-flying dreams. But alas! The plot takes the beaten path of predictability and feels as formulaic as a primary school math problem. However, it does manage to tickle the entertainment bone here and there, mainly due to the colourful kite culture and the enduring bromance. The first half keeps you hooked, but the second half feels like a slow-motion replay before the climactic kite competition kicks in.
Now, let’s talk performances. Abhishek Duhan as Rajbeer is as convincing as a politician before elections. He does a commendable job portraying the grit and fervour of a kite-flying enthusiast. Srishty Rode makes her debut as Ginni, Rajbeer’s friend-turned-girlfriend, and does a decent job in her limited screen time. The rest of the cast, including Abhilash Kumar, Avtar Gill, Brajesh Tiwari, and Kanwalpreet Singh, put in solid performances, adding layers to the storyline.
Amar Mohile’s background score does justice to the film. However, apart from Daler Mehendi’s peppy title track, the rest of the songs feel as unnecessary as a third wheel on a date, contributing to the extended run time.
So, my Bollywood bhakts, ‘Gabru Gang’ might not be the groundbreaking sports drama you were hoping for, but it’s a decent one-time watch, like that rerun of your favourite sitcom you watch when you have nothing better to do.
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So, there you have it, folks, ‘Gabru Gang’, a film that tries to soar high but gets tangled in its own string. Remember, I’m Review Rani, and I’ll be back with more sarcastic servings from the Bollywood buffet. Until then, keep your popcorn ready and your expectations low!
