Soldier
1998 · Directed by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla, Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla
Original language: Hindi
- action
- thriller
The story
The story follows a young man (Bobby Deol) who flees India and arrives in Australia seeking vengence for something that started in India. In Australia he meets and falls in love with the daughter of a rich and powerful man(Suresh Oberoi). The story keeps the covers on Bobby Deols plan until the end when everything is revealed as to why he is a SOLDIER.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated daylight and glossy studio-era colour give this one a bold, sun-filled surface, with broad outdoor vistas and open landscapes that feel wide and warm. Its tone swings between swooning romance and muscular action, so the camera moves from lingering, close-up romantic framing to fast, kinetic fight sequences and chase-style momentum. The score is big and melodic, with orchestral swells and bouncy song numbers that punctuate the drama and keep the energy high. Its vibe is earnest, sweeping and crowd-pleasing, best suited to a weekend evening with friends or an easygoing night in when you want a long, emotive escape rather than something quiet. Violence is frequent and stylised, with fistfights and gunfire more often played for spectacle than gore, and the romance is chaste and sentimental. Emotionally it runs on loyalty, longing and revenge, following a determined young man whose resolve is tested by love. It suits viewers who enjoy classic Hindi commercial cinema, melodrama and action with a generous helping of heart.
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