Movie Name: Baby John
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Varun Dhawan, Jackie Shroff, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sheebha Chaddha and Rajpal Yadav
Director: Kalees
Produced By: Atlee
Release Date: 25th December 2024
Story:
John D Silva (Varun Dhawan) lives in Kerala with his daughter Khushi (Zara Zyanna). He enjoys a joyful life until he faces a gang that kidnaps women. This situation brings to light his previous identity as DCP Satya Verma IPS, his relationship with Meera (Keerthy Suresh), and his enmity with the dangerous criminal Babbar Sher (Jackie Shroff). The story then unfolds around the reasons for his disappearance and his actions to ensure his daughter’s safety.
Analysis:
Baby John is an official remake of Theri (2014). The story is not new, but it has all the elements of a mass or commercial entertainer. Atlee, who directed the original and worked as a writer/producer for this film, made a few changes to the screenplay. The narrative follows the same flashback technique with a strong opening sequence. The first half is a little slower, while the second is action-packed. The emotional impact and mass tinge are effective, but there is also a sense of predictability throughout. The cameo of Salman Khan was neither great nor bad, and it will enthrall his fans.
Performances:
Varun Dhawan transforms into an action mode, and he looks very convincing in action sequences and emotional parts. Keerthy Suresh was good as the female lead and provided the required impact in crucial scenes. Wamiqa Gabbi’s character has a nice twist, but she has limited scope to perform. Sheebha Chaddha and Rajpay Yadav make their presence felt, while Jackie Shroff is effective as the main villain. The little girl, Zara Zyanna is cute.
Positives:
Negatives:
- Routine Setup
- Few Over the Top Scenes
- Boring Touch at Places
Baby John Movie Review and Verdict:
Baby John is a regular mass entertainer. Varun Dhawan’s performance and the mass appeal of the film worked well for the film, while slight boredom along with the predictability and remake factor worked against it. The audiences who watch it as a standalone film can enjoy it better.
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