Kill

Brutal, bloody and very violent but also in a Bollywood style with constant background music and overly dramatic romance scenes in slow-motion - I kept expecting them to break into song and dance up to a certain plot point. After that point however, it shifts up a gear and becomes shocking, gory and a little perverse at how much punishment is being dealt out on both sides. The setting was used to very good effect and although simple, the plot was good and had some good points to make. It could have been a bit shorter and more consistent in its pacing, but highly entertaining and a little surprising, if unrealistic. Although all subtitled, the language was a mix of English and Hindi with them alternating language mid-conversation, which seemed a bit odd.

A pair of elite soldiers boards a train that is attacked by a ruthless gang. Combat is at close quarters. Deaths happen in gruesome and extreme ways, including by fire extinguisher. Armed forces, police, and gangs engage in combat against each other.

Director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat experienced a train attack in real life and brings the experience to film audiences around the globe. While the film is shallow and women are treated poorly, there are unexpected twists and turn and it is enthralling for its action sequences. The world premiere in Toronto with the midnight madness crowd was a great deal of fun.

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.

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!

Like the fast-moving train, the screenplay also paces itself swiftly without boring the audience. The entire film is about this one episode, and action blocks are lined up in most scenes, coupled with a few montage sequences to elevate the emotions. The action choreography is brilliant and cinematographer Rafey Mehmood executes them seamlessly, and the set pieces deserve special mention.

Kill has the visual narrative of an action video game, with each level becoming more challenging, and promising an interesting episode. The linear screenplay also helps in keeping the audience hooked on the plot. The violence does escalate as the story progresses, staying true to its tagline of being the 'most violent' Indian film. In short, Kill is mostly an entertaining film for fans of the action genre.