233. Babbar; movie review
BABBAR
Cert 18
125 mins
BBFC advice: Contains strong violence, drug misuse
Gosh, I don't think I have ever seen a Punjabi film as grisly as this.
Babbar is a blood-fest from the moment that an ageing crime lord reveals a decapitated head on a silver platter.
He knows that others covet his position but has warned any potential usurpers that he is up for the fight.
Meanwhile, he is a king in his territory - neither government officials nor the police will touch him and he has carte blanche to approve murder, drug deals and more.
Amar Hundal's film stars Amrit Maan as Zorawar a former mobster whose parents were murdered as revenge for his violence.
Thus, he has turned his back on crime to ensure a better life for his younger brother (Kavi Singh). However, this is a small and lawless community and his past is not so easily shed.
And, the police, desperate to regain control from Babbar are trying to persuade Zorowar to do their dirty work for them.
The movie has several unusual tangents with pursuits of love, extreme crime committed by children and and the lust to replace Babbar woven together in a blazing finale.
Some have said that it is disjointed and the violence of Hundal's film is gratuitous.
Nevertheless, I was surprisingly engaged by Babbar and would look forward to its sequel. The question remains whether it will be made.
Reasons to watch: Grisly thriller
Reasons to avoid: Disjointed
Laughs: None
Jumps: None
Vomit: None
Nudity: None
Overall rating: 7/10
Did you know? There has been a spurt in the formation and activities of criminal gangs in Punjab over the last decade even though some gangs, associated with those based in Uttar Pradesh, have been operational in the state since the end of militancy in Punjab.
The final word. Himanshi Parashar: “It was amazing. I have worked on so many sets, but this was the most comfortable and happening set I have been at. The team was all men. There was literally no woman on set, not even the fashion designer. I was the only girl, but I was so comfortable. The people were such gentlemen, it was amazing.” Cinestaan
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