The latest installment in the YRF Spy Universe, helmed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2, banks heavily on the star power and charisma of its lead actors, Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, while neglecting the substance that could power the story and build an overall narrative. Right from the very first scene, the movie's approach is clearly defined and remains consistent throughout its 180-minute runtime. While the film has its moments, they are too few to truly elevate the experience. The real-life cinematography with foregn locations is quite good, but the moment heavy VFX kicks in, the quality drops substantially. Songs are decent, though Janaab-E-Ali lacked the punch. The background score blasts at full force throughout the film.
Hrithik Roshan looks fabulous & performs his action sequences quite well. Jr NTR's character was quite lively & multi-faceted, a welcome departure from previous YSU villains. Kiara Advani plays her part well, though her on-screen chemistry with Hrithik doesn't quite click. Ashutosh Rana, however, is undoubtedly the highlight, delivering multiple noteworthy scenes and impactful dialogues. Action sequences are a mixed bag, some work, others feel abruptly ended. The mid- credits scene is enjoyable, Multiple plot points were conveniently added & then forgotten about and the runtime is too stretched. Overall, "War 2", is a typical action masala entertainer made on a grand budget that is a one-time-watch affair.
OVERALL -4/10.