Fateh

Sonu Sood has done a commendable job as both an actor and director. His presence on screen is strong, and the film's editing features some creative transitions that add a refreshing touch. The songs are beautifully placed and perfectly complement the narrative.

However, the action scenes fell short of expectations, feeling quite generic and failing to connect with the story's emotional depth. The movie struggles to deliver on the emotional aspect overall, starting and ending slowly without offering any memorable high points for a couple-oriented genre.

The background music during action scenes was underwhelming, lacking the impact needed to elevate those moments. While there are flashes of brilliance, the film could have done more to balance its emotional and action elements for a stronger impact.

Fateh is an action thriller film that marks the directorial debut of Sonu Sood, who also stars in the lead role. The cast includes notable actors like Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz, Naseeruddin Shah, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya. The story follows a former secret agent who, after leaving a covert agency that operates without any identification or records, settles into a quiet life running a dairy farm in a village. However, he soon finds himself drawn back into the dangerous world of cybercrime, where he takes on a powerful cyber mafia. The film features intense action sequences, including a breathtaking opening fight and a gripping climax, all set against a backdrop of real locations. With a compelling narrative that highlights the issues of online fraud and cybercrime, the film delivers a strong message without any romantic or comedic elements. I particularly enjoyed the character of Fateh, portrayed by Sonu Sood, who exhibits OCD, adding depth to his persona. The fight scenes are expertly choreographed, making it one of the standout action thrillers in Indian cinema. The movie carries vibes reminiscent of both John Wick and James Bond. Overall, Fateh is a must-watch, showcasing Sonu Sood's impressive directorial skills. While I believe he should continue to create more films like this, a sequel may not be necessary.

FATEH is a film that takes a fairly good idea, but dumb it down due to simplistic execution. Thankfully, the film isn't selling itself on the strength of its story, as the focus is clearly on its brutal R-rated action. It's a good thing that the action delivers, although it too suffers from some minor issues like excessive use of shaky cam, firing limitless amount of bullets from a single gun, villains conveniently not having guns or not choosing to shoot from long distance when hero is unarmed etc. For a first timer director, Sonu Sood does an admiring job, and he excels physically too in the lead role as the mysterious assassin. While watching this film, I got reminded of BEEKEEPER. The best thing that I liked about this film is that right from the beginning, there were no dull moments, and even though the film turned farfetched in many parts, it remained engaging throughout.

If the story was given a little more care, this could have turned into something really great. Alas! It wasn't meant to be.

A big shoutout to Vijay Raaz, the man totally chewed the scenery whenever he was on the screen. Although I was very disappointed by Naseer Sahab; not sure what went wrong, but he wasn't even a tiny bit menacing as the main antagonist. Jacqueline is meh (as always), and the decision to make his relationship with Fateh as a romantic one was clearly a mistake.

Overall, FATEH is a decent film that works due to its admirable idea and good action, although it would have worked even better had the screenplay been not so basic and improbable, and the core idea not so oversimplified.

I went in with decent expectations, especially considering its premise. The idea of fake loan apps and digital scams is very relevant today, and I thought it could lead to an engaging and thought-provoking story. The first half seemed promising-action was well-paced, and the storyline had a good setup, and I was genuinely invested in seeing where it would go.

But then the second half completely lost me. The film quickly devolves into nothing more than a series of mindless gunfights, to the point where it felt like I was watching someone play a third-person shooter video game. It was eventually clear that the filmmakers were heavily inspired by the action sequences in Animal, but unlike that film, Fateh failed to make those scenes anything more than repetitive and tiring.

The forced attempts at comedy during action scenes didn't land at all. In fact, they felt out of place and just awkward. As for the performances, Jacqueline Fernandez struggled to even deliver her lines correctly, with half of them sounding as mumbles. On the other hand, Naseeruddin Shah, was sadly underutilized and didn't get much to work with. Vijay Raaz, too, was just doing the same old stuff we've seen from him in previous films-no new ground broken here.

Overall, Fateh starts off with a solid premise and some decent buildup, but it completely fizzles out in the second half. The action and forced humor couldn't save it. If you're looking for something fresh or even just well-executed, this one's pretty much avoidable.

Fateh is not just a film, it feels like Sonu Sood has poured his heart and soul into it. Making his directorial debut, Sonu delivers a total paisa vasool experience, packed with emotion, action, and a strong dose of patriotism. From the first scene itself, he grabs your attention not just with his massive, muscular, hot body and chiselled six-pack, but with the fire in his eyes and his powerful screen presence.

As the lead, Sonu is outstanding. Whether it's the intense fight scenes, the emotional dialogues, or the silent moments of pain and sacrifice, he does it all with full sincerity. The action sequences are top-class, raw, real, and very stylish. You can clearly see the effort he's put in, both as an actor and as a director. The patriotic angle in the film hits hard. The background score, the visuals, and the emotions connect straight to the heart!

What's clear is that Sonu Sood deserves more lead roles. He's a total package-looks, talent, and heart. It would be amazing to see him as a lead in Malayalam or Bengali cinema too! He can definitely bring something new and powerful to regional films. With Fateh, Sonu has proved he's not only a fantastic actor but also a strong director. He truly deserves National Awards in both categories for Fateh. Hats off to him for making such an impactful film. We hope this is just the beginning of many more blockbusters from him.