The title teaser announcement is out on YouTube.
Retro stars Suriya, Pooja Hedge, Joju George, Jayaram, Sujith Shankar and other actors in supporting roles.The movie is written and directed by Karthik Subburaj and music is by Santosh Narayanan. he teaser was an impressive one with Suriya emoting with his powerful eyes and had great screen presence.It also had Karthik Subburaj’s signature frames and moments.Hope Retro brings back the Suriya we were waiting to celebrate on screens
Varun Dhawan takes on the lead role with evident dedication, blending emotional vulnerability as a father with high-energy action sequences. While he excels in action, the emotional depth required for Satya’s trauma and inner turmoil is only sporadically convincing. He fails to match up to his predecessor Thalapathy Vijay.
Keerthy Suresh, in her Hindi debut, delivers a heartfelt performance as Meera. Her charm and screen presence leave an impact, but her character is underutilized and relegated to the background, limiting her potential to shine in a meaningful way.
Wamiqa Gabbi offers a commendable performance as Tara. Her character arc, balancing curiosity and courage, adds a touch of freshness to an otherwise linear narrative. She excels in her confrontational scenes but is left constrained by a script that underplays her significance in the story.
Jackie Shroff as Babbar Sher is menacing and flamboyant, but his one-dimensional villainy fails to make him a memorable antagonist. He relies on clichéd lines and stereotypical expressions, which dilute the intensity of his character. Rajpal Yadav delivers an impactful performance and his one sequence is clap worthy. Salman Khan’s cameo is strictly average and offers nothing new.
Zara Zyanna, as Khushi, steals the spotlight in emotional sequences. Her chemistry with Varun Dhawan is a rare highlight in the film, grounding the story with genuine father-daughter moments.
Baby John: Analysis
The script suffers from excessive fidelity to Theri, making Baby John predictable for audiences who have seen the original. The adaptation fails to offer a unique cultural or thematic twist for Hindi audiences, relying instead on a rehash of the source material. Dialogues are uninspired and filled with clichés, which further undermines the film’s ability to emotionally resonate.
Kalees seems to have banked heavily on the original’s success without crafting a distinct vision for the remake. His direction lacks the finesse to handle emotional subtleties, and while the action sequences are technically sound, they feel excessive and disconnected from the emotional core of the narrative. The film’s pacing is inconsistent, with sluggish middle portions that weigh down the story.
Thaman S’s soundtrack except Nain Matakka is unmemorable, failing to create a lasting impact. The background score fares better during intense action scenes, but it doesn’t elevate the emotional moments or add depth to the film’s dramatic beats.
The cinematography captures the scenic beauty of Kerala effectively but struggles to lend freshness to action sequences, which rely on standard slow-motion shots and over-the-top choreography. The editing feels uneven, with certain sequences overstaying their welcome, making the 160-minute runtime feel unnecessarily long.
Baby John: Verdict
Baby John is a lackluster remake that lacks the soul and sharpness of its source material. While Varun Dhawan and the supporting cast deliver decent performances, they are let down by an uninspired script, cliched writing, and overindulgent direction.
The lack of a fresh narrative approach makes the film feel like a stale rehash rather than a bold reimagining. With a bloated runtime and predictable plot, Baby John struggles to maintain audience engagement. For those unfamiliar with Theri, the film may offer surface-level entertainment, but for others, it is an underwhelming affair that fails to justify its existence.
Baby John: Rating
Critics Rating: 1.5/5
Box Office Rating: 2/5 source; https://boxofficeworldwide.com/
Blue Sattai Maran v/s Marco Fans
Malayalees who are fans of Marco landed on to the comment box of popular Tamil reviewer Blue Sattai Maran after the latter roasted the movie 'Marco' starring Unni Mukundan. Cment summary
Comments:Uncle is a certified hate
rUncle go and watch Kanguva
Uncle only likes 90s movies
Uncle is telling the whole story
Maran said that the film is a rehash of many action films and is nothing nut a cheap Korean action flick. The film ends in first half and gets dragged after a new plot is infused. Maran by and large does not review Malayalam films ( with subtitles) and uually does when the film is getting talked about in box office circles and has not so far roasted a Malayalam film so badly.
Film is below average in Tamil Nadu and will release next week in Andhra/TS.
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