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First, the Recap:
Ever hear the phrase “You mess with the bull, you get the horns”? This should be a lesson learned by anyone seeking to cause mayhem and destruction against law enforcement officers who are the size of mountains or pack roundhouse kicks that could knock your head off. Yet, some people just never learn. When a series of brutal executions aimed at R.A.W. agents begins to unfold, one man takes it personally when discovering one of the deceased is a friend and former partner. Still reeling from the previous loss of his wife, ACP Yashwardhan (John Abraham) demands to be assigned to the case involving known terrorist mastermind Shiv (Tahir Raj Bhasin), who’s been identified as responsible for ordering the chaos.
Unexpectedly teamed up with R.A.W. agent Kamaljeet “KK” Kaur (Sonakshi Sinha), Yashwardhan’s hesitations about her and her capabilities initially haunt the pair’s efforts to track down and arrest Shiv in Budapest, even after it becomes explosively apparent someone on the inside may be feeding information to Shiv about the law enforcement duo’s activities and intentions. But, as they begin to work together and KK’s skills are proven more than sufficient to the task at hand, bigger secrets are exposed leading to larger revelations about Shiv, his past, deeper connections to R.A.W., and the ultimate agenda he has planned. Soon, it’s a race against time for Yashwardhan and KK to utilize their combined, hard-hitting prowess to stop Shiv and bring him to justice.
Next, my Mind:
“24: India” director Abhinay Deo leads the charge in this fun, high-octane, adrenaline-fueled romp that surely cements the Bollywood industry’s place in action film aptitude and proficiency. Reminiscent of the classic 80’s/90’s-style actioners but with a polished, contemporary approach, in-your-face visual delivery and, frankly, more intelligent execution, the narrative blasts along with the kind of intensity combined with drama/humor we’ve come to expect from these current offerings. Fast-paced car chases, explosions, gun fights, and plenty of hand-to-hand combat sequences are present here, even a very engaging P.O.V. section closer to the film’s finale that really puts the viewer front and center in the melee! Yes, they even found the way to incorporate a dance sequence into this insanity, and it absolutely works right into the story being told, given perfect context to flow into.
Abraham is so utterly suited for playing a character like Yashwardhan, it’s almost unfair. With the unavoidable acknowledgement of his sheer physical presence notwithstanding, Abraham imbues the character with a fantastically entertaining demeanor that encompasses every possible attitude and trait required for Yashwardhan to experience throughout the film. From the audacious confidence he exudes, to the raw strength and action chops he demonstrates, the comedic quips, to very serious dramatic moments, it’s all here to great effectiveness. But, let not the lovely Ms. Sinha be left behind–because she ain’t standing for it! Coming off the recent actioner “Nam Hai Akira”, Sinha’s KK is the perfect foil and pairing for Yashwardhan. More than able to handle herself via a serious level of martial arts mastery yet still able to be believably vulnerable as a woman, KK’s toughness and independent-minded character very much embodies the modern female heroine, which Sinha portrays with such a deep conviction and intense determination that simply screams “Look out, boys! I’m here!”
Finally, there is an excellently played negative character in Shiv as delivered by the talented Bhasin. This isn’t some mindless killing machine, but rather the overconfident, ego-driven, highly astute, calculating villain who more than enjoys one-upping the good guys with a smile while creating mass death and havoc with precision and diabolical intent. Bhasin certainly covers these elements as Shiv, and is the exact type of baddie we love to hate in films like this. Other support is solid as well via parts enacted by Adil Hussain, Narendra Jha, Boman Irani, and others. In total, “Force 2” provides precisely what we would expect from the genre it represents–energetic, free-for-all craziness offered via a well put together film that is sure to entertain and fire you up!
As always, this is all for your consideration and comment. Until next time, thank you for reading!
