Gadar 2 Movie Review

Plot

Gadar 2 takes forward the story where it was left in first part. The film opens with a quick recap of the cross-border romance between Tara Singh and Sakina during Partition. After 17 years, we see the whole family living happily and Jeete is a grown up kid now. Jeete lands in Pakistan to save his father who is believed to be in custody of Pakistani army but he gets caught and stuck there. The next thing is all about what Tara Singh does to save his son.

Acting

Sunny Deol shines as always with a power pack performance as Tara Singh. His action scenes show his command over the dialogue based actions. Just like the last one he also highlights the innocence of his character. Ameesha did not have much to do except emotional scenes showing pain of being away from the family. Utkarsh Sharma as Jeete shows conviction in his scenes but struggles at different places to be regarded as a good actor. Simrat Kaur as Pakistani girl Muskaan has a delightful screen presence but is restricted by her character needs.

Cinematography

The cinematography in Gadar 2 does not offer anything fresh. The film relies heavily on nostalgia and fails to create its own mark. The action sequences are well-shot and provide an adrenaline rush, but the overall cinematography lacks innovation.

Direction

Director Anil Sharma's direction does not bring anything new as it looks very similar to the original one. The whole movie feels like an extended version with more shouting here and there while making it a regular pitch . The direction lacks creativity and fails to elevate the film beyond its mediocre and forgettable nature.

Conclusion

Gadar 2 offers very little freshness in terms of its character arcs, settings, and premise. The film relies heavily on the success of its predecessor but fails to create its own mark. While Sunny Deol delivers a magnetic performance, the overall film is uninspired and dated. It is a one-time watch for its ability to provide an adrenaline rush with its action sequences, but it fails to engage emotionally and falls short in terms of storytelling. If you are a Sunny Deol fan, you will enjoy it.