Plot:

Dev (Vidyut Jammwal), an intelligence officer, receives critical information about Pakistan's planned attack on India in 10 days. With limited time, Dev presents a risky plan to safeguard India by orchestrating the hijack of an Indian plane by Kashmiri separatists and ensuring its landing in Pakistani territory. Complications arise when the entire team of passengers, comprising intelligence officers, find themselves lodged in a Lahore hotel and events unfold in an unforeseen manner, deviating from the original plan.

Acting:

Vidyut Jammwal delivers a sincere performance relying more on acting than action sequences. Anupam Kher masters his role as in the past. Vishal Jethwa shines in the film, portraying the character of Qasim.

Cinematography:

IB 71 has art direction and cinematography that creates a magnificent backdrop that transports viewers back to India in 1971. The sequences set in Dal Lake are breath-taking, with aerial shots capturing its beauty like never before.

Direction:

Sankalp Reddy takes the director's seat providing crisp and focused direction, but the film's background score detracts from an otherwise exhilarating experience.

Verdict:

IB 71 is a gripping cinematic experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is an engaging watch that sheds light on a remarkable chapter of history, instilling a sense of pride in our intelligence network. If you have an affinity for period action thrillers, this film successfully checks the boxes. While the slow first half and cringe dialogues may put a damper on the film, the second half picks up, pieces of puzzles start to come together and it all makes some sense. Overall, IB 71 is a one-time watch for all those who wear their patriotism up their sleeve, don't bother about checking the facts, and want to enjoy a dramatic mix of fact and fiction.

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