Bang Bang!
2014 · Directed by Siddharth Anand
Original language: Hindi
- action
- adventure
- comedy
- romance
- thriller
The story
A young bank receptionist gets mixed up with Rajveer Nanda, a man who has a mysterious background.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated Bollywood studio colour: hot pinks, electric blues and golden tungsten light that makes London look like a glossy travel reel, with wide establishing shots of the city's bridges and rooftops and crisp, fast-cut action framed for maximum sweep. Sound leans on big orchestral-pop swells, bass-heavy chase cues and bursting dance numbers, with motorcycle engines and gunfire mixed loud and clean. The vibe is glossy, playful and breezy, a fizzy caper with a wink, best for a lively Friday night, a group watch, or a long-haul flight when you want something escapist and upbeat. Pacing is brisk and deliberately uneven, alternating comic banter, romantic set pieces and sudden heist-style tension, and the emotional register stays light even when the stakes rise. Its central pairing moves from wary sparring toward easy affection, with a charming mystery man slowly revealing more of himself. Violence is stylised and bloodless, mostly fights, shootouts and car and motorcycle chases with no gore, and romance stays chaste and playful. It suits viewers who want high-energy action, song and dance, and a feel-good romp without anything dark or grim.
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