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| ANIMAL 2024 |
Story: Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Dialogues : Saurabh Gupta
Producers: Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Murad Khetani, Pranay Reddy Vanga
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimri
Animal" is likely to appeal to fans of the film’s stars who enjoy lengthy movies with simplistic plots and an overload of gratuitous violence.
The cast of "Animal," as pictured: seated in front from left to right, Adyaan Sachdeva, Suresh Oberoi, and Ananya Bhati. Standing in the back from left to right, Kalyan Vittapu, Siddhant Karnick, Saloni Batra, Anil Kapoor, Charu Shankar, Anshul Chauhan, and Ranbir Kapoor. (Photo courtesy of AA Films)
"Animal" is a trashy, overly violent film stretched to an unbearable length of nearly 200 minutes. Lacking in substance, this movie is another tired tale of revenge and family feuds, with subpar acting and no redeeming qualities. By the end, it’s clear the filmmakers are setting up for a sequel, which only adds to the frustration.
Written and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, "Animal" revolves around an overdone plot: a “rogue” character embarks on a killing spree to avenge family wrongs and gain power. When done right, audiences might root for the anti-hero, but here, the protagonist is an unlikable, charmless character that makes it hard to care about anything happening on screen.
Set primarily in India and the U.S., "Animal" makes the worst narrative choices possible. Characters are hollow, reduced to delivering clichéd dialogue, while the plot twists, particularly a ridiculous mid-credits scene, feel forced and absurd.
The story centers around Ranvijay "Vijay" Singh (played by Ranbir Kapoor), the rebellious son of Balbir Singh (Anil Kapoor), a wealthy business magnate. Balbir, CEO of Swastik Steel, wants Vijay to inherit the family company but doubts his maturity due to Vijay’s scandalous behavior. Vijay’s strained relationship with his father stems from being emotionally neglected as a child, leaving him with deep-seated "daddy issues."
The Singh family includes Balbir’s wife, Jyoti Singh (Charu Shankar), a stereotypical socialite; Vijay’s siblings, Reet (Saloni Batra) and Roop Singh (Anshul Chauhan); and their extended family. In a flashback, we see a young Vijay brandishing an AK-47 in a college classroom to "scare" off his sister’s bullies, a moment that illustrates the film’s fondness for senseless violence.
The violence in "Animal" is not just expected but excessive and sadistic, with over-the-top slashing and stabbing that revels in brutality. The final showdown is particularly ridiculous, featuring impossible body contortions and henchmen standing idly by.
In the end, "Animal" is a grueling, senseless film that overstays its welcome, leaving viewers feeling more tortured than entertained
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