Boss
2013 · Directed by Anthony D'Souza
Original language: Hindi
- comedy
- thriller
- action
The story
Disowned by his father as a boy, Surya is taken in by a crime boss. When his brother Shiv is wrongly imprisoned, his father pleads for Surya's help.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated studio color and wide, theatrical framing give this Hindi masala film a crowd-pleasing shine, with sunlit streets, glossy city interiors and staged set pieces built to be watched with a lot of energy. The sound is big and busy: brassy film-song numbers, bass-heavy action cues and quick comic stings that punctuate the chases and brawls. Its vibe is brash, warm and playful, the feel of a loud Saturday-night screening or a fun pick for a group. Pacing is brisk and episodic, with comedy beats, romance detours and musical interludes breaking up the action. Its emotional core is a fractured family, a grown son pulled between a father who rejected him and a brother in trouble, so the tone leans on sibling loyalty, swagger and redemption. Violence is frequent but cartoonish: stylized fistfights, gunfire and car chases, with comic exaggeration rather than gore, and little real menace. Suited to fans of mainstream Bollywood action-comedy who want escapism, charisma and dance numbers rather than grit.
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