Kill: Masacre En El Tren

Kill is an absolute cinematic masterpiece that redefines the action genre. From the very first scene to the last, the film grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go, taking you on a thrilling roller-coaster ride of non-stop adrenaline-pumping action and raw emotion.

Dedication to mastering the tactical hand-to-hand combat is evident throughout, adding authenticity and depth to the character.

The film's action choreography is mind-blowing, with brilliantly executed fight sequences that are gritty, realistic, and beautifully shot. The hand-to-hand combat sequences are fast-paced and brutal, elevating the movie to a whole new level of action excellence.

Wow, I am in disbelief that this is a Bollywood film! It is executed in a truly brilliant manner. The setup may be straightforward, but the action, direction, and acting are all outstanding. India's response to the Raid Films. I can't express in enough words how excited I am about what I witnessed. I was rooting for each kill and it remains engaging. The main actor has a promising career ahead in Bollywood and a flawless first film launch. Raghav is a pleasure to see and nails every scene he is in. The entire supporting cast performs admirably, but in the end, this movie belongs to the director. His vision and execution, without diminishing the lead's contributions, are truly remarkable. This movie is an absolute blast for any action enthusiast. No giveaways, just sharing joy like how the film made me happy.

I had the pleasure of seeing Kill at its world premier during the Toronto International Film Festival, as part of a Midnight Madness screening. Kill represents an impressive change of pace for Indian cinema. Yes, action movies continue to be a mainstay of the genre, but rarely do Indian films feel welcome along their East and Southeast Asian compatriots. If I could best describe this film, think the sincerity and raw emotion of Indian cinema with the quality choreography of The Raid, Oldboy, or any Tony Jaa film.

The Good:

1. The simple storyline. I don't think I've seen an action movie with as pure and straightforward a storyline like this in a while. It's to the film's benefit, because it better highlights the action and makes the film essentially understandable to any audience member (As long as they aren't squeamish). There's also something about Indian cinema, where the stories don't need to be complex, but the emotions - as displayed - can be, and that more than picks up the slack.

2. The performances. I'm surprised to highlight the performances for an action film, but yes, even the non-action performances are FANTASTIC in this movie. Laksh is great, but Raghav Juyal stole the show for me. He plays one of the most purely evil and detestable, yet impossibly likable villains I've seen in a long time, with INCREDIBLE comic timing and screen presence. In fact...

3. The villains. You'd imagine that a movie about bandits on a train, seemingly motivated by nothing but money, would be one-dimensional red shirts. Kill does the exact opposite, giving these goons a real sense of humanity. I can't recall the last time I've seen villains GRIEVE their fallen brothers like they do in this movie. It almost makes you feel bad for them. There's also a great array of what I like to call sub-bosses (those villains who aren't quite the main guy, but have enough screen time and cool moments to be considered a step below), like the giant Siddhi and the conniving Uncle.

4. The self-awareness. There are several moments in this film, towards the beginning, where I wasn't sure if it was deliberately lampooning Bollywood and its overuse of sentimentality and music. The audience was howling, so I'm going to assume yes, which is awesome. The idea of this movie starting like a typical "boy-loves-girl-but-she-can't-love-him-back" and transforming into this bloodbath was hilarious.

5. The action. How could I have forgotten the best part? Kill gives us some truly claustrophobic, intense, gory, exhilarating action sequences. Not for the faint of heart.

The Bad:

• The first act. While I didn't dislike it overall, I think the first act suffers from some pacing issues that took me out of the film. It sorta gets started from the get go and I tend to prefer films that slowly lead us into the narrative.

I heard this sentiment amongst the audience too, but we all agreed...there is a certain point when it's clear the first act is over where...let's just say, the movie gets CONSIDERABLY better. (Also, *that moment* was accompanied by an absolute ROAR from the crowd).

• Tiluka. I know, I know. The love interest isn't the main part of this movie, and while I found her and our hero's relationship sweet for what it was trying to be, I couldn't help but feel her and him were a bit underwritten.

Neither Bruce Lee-style quick action scenes nor violent horror flicks are particularly well-known in Indian cinema. Then arrives "Kill" and answers both of these questions. The gore is there and expertly done in an hour and forty-five minutes, even though it isn't as intense as in some of the Saw flicks.

The fact that the movie wasn't entirely cheerful, in contrast to a conventional Bollywood romance, really caught me off guard. This is not a tale in which the good guys defeat the bad guys and come out on top.

The commando part was expertly performed by Lakshya. Lakshya performed well in the part because of his well-defined figure, which the director highlighted at key points without giving away a full monty, and his passable acting abilities. Using a subtle blend of wickedness and malicious humour, Raghav played his part perfectly. Since I had never seen him appear on film for such a large amount of time, particularly as a villain, I was pleasantly surprised by his ability to carry off this character.

If you appreciate some gore and crave adrenaline-fueled action, "Kill" is a must-watch. I am excited about the prospect of seeing more films of this kind from Bollywood soon!

Did not expect this movie to be soo good considering it's coming from bollywood. They said it had some gore....... But boy oh boy one of the most goriest movies bollywood will ever make. The action was so damn good. When you think how brutal can a human be this guy turns it up even more. Lakshya deserves all the praise for all the action scenes and pure emotions he is able to show after some events in the movie. Raghav..... hats offf man that guy was on another level. I actually hated him soo much at one point in the movie but that goes to say what a fantastic role he has played. If you have a chance to watch it on the big screen DO NOT MISS THIS!!!!