When Ankur is wrongfully imprisoned and sentenced to death in a foreign country, his steely sister Satya is driven by a lethal resolve to break him free.When Ankur is wrongfully imprisoned and sentenced to death in a foreign country, his steely sister Satya is driven by a lethal resolve to break him free.When Ankur is wrongfully imprisoned and sentenced to death in a foreign country, his steely sister Satya is driven by a lethal resolve to break him free.
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Jigra' presents mixed reception, emphasizing family bonds and sibling love with emotional depth. Alia Bhatt's performance is lauded for its intensity and authenticity. Criticisms include a weak, predictable storyline, inconsistent pacing, and underdeveloped characters. The action sequences are noted for realism and excessiveness. Direction and cinematography receive mixed feedback, with some appreciating the visual style and others finding it chaotic. The background score and soundtrack are both praised and criticized for their narrative impact. Overall, 'Jigra' is seen as having potential but falling short in execution and coherence.
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Mr Vasan thought of no where that he was playing a video game and realised same kind version he can incorporate into movie.
Story was written like a 12th grade boy who can just imagine how to plot for prison break.
Very very loop holes, dots didn't tried to match at many times.. Half of the way where something thought it can get connected were broken.
USP is Alia and Vedang ( Specially Vedang) who really acted well.. Alia was like her in Raazi action but more of action with pointless scripts, mediacore acting and poor execution.
Just wait to get it realased on Netflix those have subscription else download some free apps to watch it..
Don't spend money to go theatre and waste your time.
Story was written like a 12th grade boy who can just imagine how to plot for prison break.
Very very loop holes, dots didn't tried to match at many times.. Half of the way where something thought it can get connected were broken.
USP is Alia and Vedang ( Specially Vedang) who really acted well.. Alia was like her in Raazi action but more of action with pointless scripts, mediacore acting and poor execution.
Just wait to get it realased on Netflix those have subscription else download some free apps to watch it..
Don't spend money to go theatre and waste your time.
#Jigra is a term for courage or mettle. The heroine, a young woman named Satya, does possess plenty of it. From an early age, following the death of their parents, she takes complete control of her kid brother. She fulfils all his needs and is almost a mother to him. When he travels to a foreign country and gets wrongly implicated in a narcotics case, she goes all out and rescues him. The story did have potential, but the convenient script and some illogical sequences have ruined the film. In addition to Alia Bhatt, Vivek Gomber, Rahul Ravindran and Manoj Pahwa deliver good performances. Running time needs to be reduced by 20 minutes. Rating 2/5.
The movie started off strong with an exciting and fast-paced first half that kept me thoroughly engaged. The action sequences and plot development were well-executed, setting high expectations for the rest of the film. However, the second half felt unnecessarily stretched, introducing random subplots that didn't add much value to the overall story. Some of the scenes and character actions lacked coherence, making it hard to stay invested. Overall, while the movie had a promising start, it struggled to maintain its momentum and fell short in delivering a satisfying conclusion. That said, the acting was solid throughout, and the cast did a commendable job with the material they were given.
Went in so excited for this movie and i am so disappointed.
Vasan's last 2 movies ie Monica / Mard ko Dard nahi hota were absolutely amazing watches and so wanted to watch this in theatres on first day and man he DISAPPOINTED me .
Such an expected story with very bad screenplay. It only focuses on one part of the story ignoring the rest.
Alia tried hard but she reminded me of Gangubai a lot . I think what worked with Monica's/Mard were not having popular stars. Here, they have one and Vasan seems to have succumbed to the pressure . He focused too much on highlighting Alia as 'Amitabh Bachchan' than he lost the plot. He should have made this with someone else.
Vedang is good though and he has a good future ahead . Deserved more screen time . He sings well too.
Bgm is good , cinematography is great , Music is underwhelming.
Few action scenes are good , majority bland .
3/10 .
Vasan's last 2 movies ie Monica / Mard ko Dard nahi hota were absolutely amazing watches and so wanted to watch this in theatres on first day and man he DISAPPOINTED me .
Such an expected story with very bad screenplay. It only focuses on one part of the story ignoring the rest.
Alia tried hard but she reminded me of Gangubai a lot . I think what worked with Monica's/Mard were not having popular stars. Here, they have one and Vasan seems to have succumbed to the pressure . He focused too much on highlighting Alia as 'Amitabh Bachchan' than he lost the plot. He should have made this with someone else.
Vedang is good though and he has a good future ahead . Deserved more screen time . He sings well too.
Bgm is good , cinematography is great , Music is underwhelming.
Few action scenes are good , majority bland .
3/10 .
Directed by Vasan Bala, Jigra centers around the powerful bond between a sister and her brother, with the sister, played by Alia Bhatt, willing to go to any lengths to protect him. While this emotional core keeps the film anchored, it struggles with ambiguity in the storyline and an unsatisfactory stretched climax. The mismatch between content and execution in the second half weakens the overall impact of the film.
One of the film's strongest aspects is its cinematography. The screenplay is engaging for the most part, especially in the first half. Vasan Bala's direction keeps you invested as the film consistently maintains its tone. However, there are several loose ends and narrative gaps that undermine the storytelling. The linear nature of the plot also restricts the film from exploring its full potential, making it feel one-dimensional despite its emotional depth.
Alia Bhatt once again delivers a standout performance, fully embodying the role of a protective sister. Her portrayal is intense, emotional, and nuanced, making it easy for the audience to connect with her character's struggles. She particularly shines in the emotional scenes, demonstrating once again why she is considered one of the best actresses of her generation. Vedang Raina is standing out with a performance that complements Alia's. He shines throughout the film, proving himself to be a talent to watch in the future. Manoj Pahwa, as expected, is dependable and adds gravitas to his supporting role. Vivek Gomber is terrific as villain. Others are fine in their respective roles.
Direction 3/5 Acting 3/5 Dialogues 2.5/5 Story 2.5/5 Screenplay 2.5/5.
One of the film's strongest aspects is its cinematography. The screenplay is engaging for the most part, especially in the first half. Vasan Bala's direction keeps you invested as the film consistently maintains its tone. However, there are several loose ends and narrative gaps that undermine the storytelling. The linear nature of the plot also restricts the film from exploring its full potential, making it feel one-dimensional despite its emotional depth.
Alia Bhatt once again delivers a standout performance, fully embodying the role of a protective sister. Her portrayal is intense, emotional, and nuanced, making it easy for the audience to connect with her character's struggles. She particularly shines in the emotional scenes, demonstrating once again why she is considered one of the best actresses of her generation. Vedang Raina is standing out with a performance that complements Alia's. He shines throughout the film, proving himself to be a talent to watch in the future. Manoj Pahwa, as expected, is dependable and adds gravitas to his supporting role. Vivek Gomber is terrific as villain. Others are fine in their respective roles.
Direction 3/5 Acting 3/5 Dialogues 2.5/5 Story 2.5/5 Screenplay 2.5/5.
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- TriviaThe character of Jailer Hans Rajlanda is based on the character Hans Landa from Inglourious Basterds.
- GoofsAlia easily manages to do things in a foreign country which is far-fetched.
- ConnectionsFeatures Arth (1982)
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $874,961
- Runtime
- 2h 33m(153 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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