Baazi Film Review
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Baazi Film Review
Baazi is a Bengali action thriller directed by Anshuman Pratyush and produced and led by Jeet, a popular actor. The film follows a classic revenge plot, where the protagonist sets out to take down a business magnate who had betrayed his father and ruined his family.
The film takes a comedic tone rather than intense drama. Jeet plays the character of Aditya Mukherjee, a mathematics and martial arts genius who expresses his actions through both punches and punchlines. Aditya's rage is directed towards drunken London lads, and he also emphasizes the importance of patriotism among NRIs (non-resident Indians) in London. However, his sermons are delivered in Bengali, expecting the audience to understand from context.
Aditya's family consists of his older brother Bikram and their ailing father Rudra Pratap. In a jaundice-yellow sepia flashback, Rudra Pratap is introduced as a former business tycoon who was betrayed by his friend-turned-business partner, Krishna Kumar Bardhan. As a result, Rudra Pratap's empire was taken over, and he was declared bankrupt and fraudulent. Forced to flee with his sons and change his identity, Rudra Pratap shares his sob story with a tear, expressing his desire to regain his lost reputation before he dies.
The film portrays Jeet's character as a lovable crook, who engages in questionable behavior such as stalking women and encouraging non-consensual kissing. However, his father reminds him not to break the trust of the woman he is about to con, emphasizing his moral values. Aditya enlists the help of three individuals for his mission, who unquestioningly support his motives and efficiently carry out their assigned tasks.
While the character of Kyra, portrayed by Mimi Chakraborty, shows some sparks of individuality, the film primarily focuses on Jeet's character, neglecting the development of other characters. The primary antagonist, played by Sabyasachi Chakraborty, is portrayed in broad strokes, with an emphasis on his intelligence but lacking subtlety. The film also includes the recurring motif of blue CGI butterflies, which seems to hold symbolic meaning but remains elusive.
Baazi follows the template of a commercial movie, featuring romantic and heartbreak songs, a loud background score, and action sequences typical of Jeet's previous action films.