- Crakk Movie
- Release date: 23 Feb 24
- Director: Aditya Datt
- Writers: Aditya Datt, Rehan Khan, Sarim Momin, Mohinder Pratab Singh
- Cast: Vidyut Jammwal, Arjun Rampal, Nora Fatehi, Amy Jackson
- Genre: Action/Sports
- Duration: 154 min
- Available in: Theatres
- Budget: Rs. 45 Cr
- Box Office Collection: 18 Cr
- Rating: 2/5
Synopsis:
Siddhu, a slum dweller in Mumbai, embarks into “Maidaan”, an underground survival sports competition headed by Dev, to unravel the truth about his lost brother Nihal.
Crakk Movie Review
I can’t stop thinking about Siddhu from Mumbai (played by Vidyut Jammwal), who’s just obsessed with stunts. It’s like his whole life revolves around pushing the limits, the same adrenaline rush that led him to dream of competing in the Maidaan tournament in Europe. It’s the same event where his brother Nihal (portrayed by Ankit Mohan) tragically lost his life.
You’d think Siddhu would want revenge, right? But no, that’s not what he’s after. In his heart, he knows that Nihal, who was just as passionate about extreme sports, understood the risks involved. It’s heartbreaking, really. Siddhu isn’t driven by vengeance; he’s driven by a need to understand, to find closure.
The day Siddhu learned the truth about what really happened to Nihal, he was shattered. It wasn’t just about losing his brother anymore. It became about seeking justice for Nihal, about tracking down those who did him wrong. It’s a heavy burden to carry, but Siddhu’s determination is something else. It’s like he carries the spirit of both brothers, pushing forward no matter the danger ahead.
I wish the story of “Crakk” was simpler. But no, they had to complicate it. Dev (played by Arjun Rampal), who is the current champion and runs the tournament, wants to take over his father’s (Bijay Anand) empire. And then, there’s this ridiculously complex subplot involving plutonium smuggling.
Amy Jackson plays a Polish police inspector named Patricia, who’s hell-bent on preventing any sort of terrorist activity in her country. She suspects that the people behind Maidaan are the kind of villains who wouldn’t hesitate to sell dirty nuclear materials to the highest bidder. So, Patricia is looking for ways to trap them, and somehow our hero gets dragged into it.
Nora Fatehi plays Alia, a powerful influencer who becomes impressed by Siddhu and helps him at a crucial time. Meanwhile, Siddhu constantly seeks guidance from his late brother Nihal during times of need, almost as if he’s watching over him and advising him.
The movie is plagued by sluggish writing. The plot doesn’t ring true at all. There were moments when I wondered if the director had lost the script and was just making it up as they went along. The biggest question that keeps nagging at me is: why are all these extreme sports enthusiasts so eagerly flirting with death?
More importantly, why isn’t the police shutting down these deadly matches? They are being live-streamed openly, and when the whole world knows about this place, why aren’t the authorities taking any action? And why are there spectators for such things in the first place? Do ordinary people really enjoy watching competitors die on live streams? It seems our society still hasn’t lost its taste for the macabre.
Vidyut has been cast as a typical Mumbai street tapori. He talks just like what our film writers imagine a street-savvy person would sound like, almost channeling a Jackie Shroff vibe. If the makers really wanted someone to fit that bill, they probably should have just gone with Tiger Shroff instead. Arjun Rampal is portrayed as the ultimate villain in every sense, but somehow, he just doesn’t pull off the stone-cold persona very well.
While making Crakk movie review, the only redeeming feature of the film that caught my attention while Crakk movie reviewing was its action scenes. Whether it’s the opening sequence where Siddhu, as a boy, showcases his prowess with stunts on local trains, or the death-defying bike stunt race, the action choreography is truly world-class. But there’s just too much downtime between these set pieces. For an action film, the pace is painfully slow. It also desperately needs work on its sound design and background score.
Vidyut Jammwal’s prowess as a martial artist shines as usual in his flawless execution of stunts. However, his performance wobbles a bit in emotional scenes, which clearly isn’t his forte. Arjun Rampal, with his impressive physique, stands as a formidable rival to Vidyut, but the poorly written role doesn’t give him much room to truly shine. Ankit Mohan, in his brief role as the elder brother, leaves a significant impact.
Hope you like the review of Crakk and enjoyed.
