A Gentleman
2017 · Directed by Raj Nidimoru, Krishna D.K.
Original language: Hindi
- action
- comedy
The story
Gaurav dreams of settling down with Kavya, the woman of his dreams, but she prefers a man who's more adventurous and willing to take risks. He soon stands to lose everything when a case of mistaken identity rocks his once-happy life.
What it’s like
Glossy, saturated digital images, bright daylight and warm interiors, with a polished, commercial sheen. The mood is breezy and playful, with the stylized kinetic energy of a Bollywood action-comedy: tidy, cheerful romance scenes give way to fight choreography and chase sequences cut to a driving beat, and the score leans on upbeat pop songs and brassy, percussive cues. The pacing is brisk and episodic, switching between light banter and sudden bursts of action, so it rarely lingers in one register for long. The emotional tone stays light and affectionate. A nervous, decent man's romantic ambitions are upended by a case of mistaken identity, and the arc follows his quick, comic transformation into someone braver than he expected. Violence is present and action-driven, with punches, gunfire and stunts played for spectacle and comedy rather than gore, though the tension in the set pieces is real enough to keep it exciting. Best suited to a lively evening, a light weekend watch, or anyone who wants an entertaining, unpretentious film with a sense of humour, bright visuals and nothing too grim.
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