Sandeep reddy vanga, after creating enough stir with Arjun Reddy in Telugu and its remake Kabir Singh in Hindi, is coming up with another alpha male centric character portrayed by Ranbir in “Animal”. Expectations are sky high considering the impressive teaser and trailer.
Story :- Ranvijay Singh (Ranbir) loves his father Balbir Singh (Anil Kapoor) than anything else in the world. He wants to spend time with his father, show his love to him, be like him. Balbir is busy in running his family business Swastik ans taking it to new heights, due to which he couldn’t spare time for kids. Vijay’s obsession towards his father grows more and more with his age. However, due to his aggressive nature and unnatural approach in dealing things, father and son relation gets strained and Vijay is asked to leave the house. Vijay marries his childhood crush Geetanjali (Rashmika) against the wish of both families and leaves to US. After few years, Balbir Singh gets attacked by gun and he survives the same. Vijay returns with wife and kids to see his father. He feels there is some conspiracy being planned against his father and he decides to find it. Stays with his father, builds a private army, traces the attackers and kills them one by one. In the process, how his health, marital life, his family, father-son relation gets effected forms rest of the story.
Performances :- Ranbir is there from 1st frame to last frame in various get ups, hairstyles, age. He does a terrific job in all the roles. This is one of his finest performances, though it seems monotonous at some point in 2nd half. Body language, attitude and costumes in 1st half of Ranbir is striking. Rashmika does a good job as his love interest, with some bold scenes and even bolder conversations. She feels overboard in few scenes in 2nd half. Anil Kapoor is decent and dashing as a father. Ranbir’s elder sister, bro in law, brother, grandfather, cousins from village all were well casted and they have lived up to the expectations. Pruthvi has a small role in action sequence and he’s fine. Bobby Deol has a very small role who comes in the later portion of 2nd half. He looks menacing and did a spectacular job. Wouldn’t mind had he was given more screen-time and established his character even earlier.
Technicians :- Background score is good in parts, but not as effective as Arjun Reddy. Action sequences are well made, especially the interval block, which is one of the best action scenes made in India. The punjabi song which comes along with it also gives a different picture. Songs are okay, Papa song haunts you for a while as it’s very soothing and effective. Costumes and art work is very classy, showcasing the richness all along. Photography is decent. Dialogues are bold, bolder, boldest.
Sandeep did a terrific job in 1st half, but falters in 2nd half and agin picks up during climax. He could’ve trimmed at least 20-30 mins in 2nd half where Ranbir recovers his health, the affair part etc. Had he introduced Bobby Deol and continued till climax, it would have been crispier and mind blowing. Few scenes are very well conceived and multi layered screenplay helped it elevate more in 1st half. The first attack in hotel to kill bro in law. The background score where his cousins come to Balbir Singh protection is superb. Unnecessary discussion on shaving of hair, analysis on the sex he had during an affair are awkward and unwanted.
Positives :-
Ranbir’s acting
1st half of movie
Action scenes
Negatives :-
2nd half
Dragged narration
Unnecessary adult content
Analysis :- Animal created all the hype it needed to become a blockbuster, however the end product is not overwhelming. Arjun Reddy characterisation was well established since start and his anger looked real and justifiable. In Animal, the anger looked forced. It could’ve been a far better product had the editing was done crispier.
Rating :- 2.75/5 (One time watch. Violent adult film, don’t go with kids)
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