Visfot (2024): Movie Review
Director: Kookie Gulati
Starring: Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, Krystle D’Souza, and Priya Bapat
Genre: Thriller-Crime
Language: Hindi
Streaming On: Jio Cinema
Plot:
Visfot” revolves around the kidnapping of a young boy and the resulting consequences that bring together two men from vastly different worlds. Fardeen Khan plays a Taxi Driver, and Ritesh Deshmukh portrays a Pilot. The film is a Hindi remake of the Venezuelan film “Rock, Paper, Scissors” packed with high stakes and emotional intensity.
Performances:
- Fardeen Khan making a comeback, gives a grounded performance as the struggling taxi driver caught in the middle of a life-changing event. His portrayal is nuanced, capturing the desperation and vulnerability of his character.
- Ritesh Deshmukh holds his own as a Pilot whose life spirals out of control. Though he seems rusty in some scenes, he delivers the emotional range required for his role.
- Priya Bapat and Krystle D’Souza add depth to the narrative with strong supporting performances, though their roles are somewhat underutilized.
Direction:
Kookie Gulati keeps the pace tight, especially in the second half where the tension escalates. However, the film’s first half feels slower and more drawn out, and some emotional moments don’t land as effectively as they should.
Writing:
The adaptation tries to blend the thriller elements with emotional undertones, but the writing feels inconsistent. While some scenes build up tension well, others are unnecessarily melodramatic or out of sync with the tone of the movie.
Overall Impression:
“Visfot” is an intense thriller with a promising premise but uneven execution. Ritesh Deshmukh’s performance stands out, and Fardeen Khan’s return to the screen is notable, even if not flawless. The movie succeeds in building suspense but struggles with pacing and character development in parts. It’s a decent one-time watch, especially for fans of crime dramas, though it could have packed a stronger punch with tighter storytelling.