wogma rating: Don't bother (?)
It's so bloated that every thump in the music, each fight sequence, nearly every song, every attempt at comic relief seems like a huge, stinky burp.
Read moreUsually, for sequels, I don't go back and read the reviews I wrote of the earlier instalments. But, this time, I couldn't resist the temptation because the fourth edition felt way too much like more-of-the-same. I had to double-check if I was remembering correctly. Baaghi 4 surpasses the other three in being incoherent even though it might be slightly less problematic.
This film's idea of creativity is its protagonist lighting cigarettes and human bodies with live electric wires.
For instance, the plot just goes from bad to worse and even worse scene after scene after scene. The absurdity goes so out of hand that I laughed out loud when I should have been crying at the tragic state of the writing.
Sure, the women have slightly more agency here. Not nearly enough, though, to give Baaghi 4 points for making at least some women characters have shape that goes beyond their bodies' forms.
Then there is the '80s-'90s brand of pointless comic relief. Unless the point of the entire film was to somehow go past the 2.5-hour mark. And it would be believable if it were that. Even the fight sequences in this action film feel like they are "extra". They are also half-hearted because the editing and sound leaves the gore to your imagination rather than going all out and showing it on screen. There's nothing else that can explain the ridiculous placement of songs in the narrative.
Then again, nothing explains so many other weird things happening in the film. And can we really, truly expect a sober explanation? After all, this film's idea of creativity is its protagonist lighting cigarettes and human bodies with live electric wires.
If that were not enough, the actors feel like they were in different rooms when the scene was shot and sewn together using some artificial technology. While Tiger Shroff has been able to emote better than in his previous films, the story and his arc are so lacklustre that he can't be expected to carry that burden.
Yes, that is despite the generally interesting opening premise of the film. The build-up is so long, so flat and at the same time so full of gas that you lose interest in knowing what is going on with this vulnerable man! Even if the brain's involuntary response to almost every event in the film is, "What the #3!! is going on!?" Then you have Harnaaz Sandhu putting up a show that you want to admire, but it is so weird in the context of the film that you want to shut your eyes. The rest of the crew is loud, over-the-top, intolerable, cringe-inducing…all at once.
The absurdity goes so out of hand that I laughed out loud when I should have been crying at the tragic state of the writing.
And the last (or first) weird thing, of course, like all the films in this series, is that this film too has no reason to call itself Baaghi. Who's rebelling? Against what?
- meeta, a part of the audience
Thumbs up, by Amit Bhatia, abplive : ...साजिद नाडियाडवाला ने रजत अरोड़ा के साथ मिलाकर ये कहानी लिखी है और कहानी अच्छी है. सबसे बड़ी बात यही है कि एक एक्शन फिल्म में कहानी डाली गई है. कन्नड़ फिल्मों के डायरेक्टर A Harsha फिर से दिखाया है कि साउथ वाले जब बॉलीवुड एक्टर को डायरेक्ट करते हैं तो कमाल अलग ही होता है. इस फिल्म के अच्छा होने के पीछे बड़ा क्रेडिट इसके डायरेक्टर को जाता है. म्यूजिक फिल्म का म्यूजिक अच्छा है, गाने खतरनाक एक्शन सीन्स के बीच एक रिलीफ देते हैं. कुल मिलाकर एक्शन के शौकीन हैं तो ये फिल्म देखिए... full review
Thumbs up, by Devesh Sharma, Filmfare : ...At close to three hours, Baaghi 4 is more indulgent than it needs to be, and patience does wear thin. Yet, it is a marked improvement over its predecessor. Tiger Shroff, in need of a hit, delivers what his fans expect, while Harnaaz Sandhu makes a promising debut. Whether the masses embrace it remains to be seen but there’s no denying this film gives the franchise a much-needed shot in the arm.... full review
Thumbs up, by "Rajiv Vijayakar ", koimoi : ...Baaghi 4 is a good watch for Tiger Shroff fans and those who are loyal to this franchise. It is decidedly much better than Baaghi 2 and Baaghi 3 and is technically and cinematically just a whit superior to Baaghi.... full review
So-So, by Simran Singh, DNA : ...Baaghi 4 is still a pleasant watch for Tiger fans, as he delivers more than what is promised. Go with no expectations, and you'll find it entertaining.... full review
So-So, by Aakash Kumar, Filmi Beat : ...On the whole, Baaghi 4 offers a mix of thrills, emotions, and action. It may not be the best in the franchise, but it is definitely a one-time watch for fans of action dramas. Despite its flaws - stretched parts, overdone violence, and weak dialogues - the film surprised me by being better than expected, as I had zero hopes for it.... full review
So-So, by Ria Sharma, Free Press Journal : ...What works are the performances and the music and what falters is the predictability of the story. Baaghi 4 tries to infuse the franchise with more romance and emotion, but the story often feels predictable and could have benefitted from tighter suspense. While the action is occasionally over-the-top to the point of unintentional comedy, the film remains entertaining in parts. Tiger's all-round performance, Harnaaz's promising debut, and the strong music keep it afloat. It's not a knockout punch, but it's not a letdown either.... full review
So-So, by Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV : ...Unfortunately, and perhaps expectedly, Baaghi creaks under the weight of the excess that it packs into its 160 minutes of relentless bloodletting. Impalements, dismemberments and bullets through hearts and heads - most of them, mercifully, are kept off camera - are strewn across the film.... full review
So-So, by Gayatri Nirmal, Pinkvilla : ...Certain scenes defy logic, but that's the charm of mainstream cinema, where heroes arrive like knights in shining armor to rescue love against all odds. You'll step in to watch Baaghi 4, but may walk out with flashes of Animal lingering in your mind. Either way, it's a one-time watch on the silver screen that won't hurt.... full review
Thumbs down, by Vinamra Mathur, FirstPost : ...It’s a film whose commercial prospects look better than Shroff‘s last few films. It’s also a film that’s not done with its hideousness. It’s a film that will come back. As I said, never give up!... full review
Thumbs down, by Rishabh Suri, Hindustan Times : ...In the end, Baaghi 4 is like being promised a roller coaster and being handed a merry-go-round. It goes in circles, makes some noise, and looks flashy from a distance, but once you are on it, you just wait for the ride to end.... full review
Thumbs down, by Vineeta Kumar, india today : ...Watch it if you have wronged humanity in your past life and this is your karmic punishment!... full review
Thumbs down, by Jaya Dwivedie, India TV : ...With a muscular body, action moves and limited dialogues, Tiger Shroff is seen in his familiar style. In this film, an attempt has been made to show him as a mentally confused person, but his acting does not touch that depth. Sanjay Dutt seems to be following the trend this time too. Earlier, he did the same thing in films like 'Policegiri' and 'Bhootni', choosing the wrong films at the wrong time. In 'Baaghi 4', he plays a character called Chako, who neither manages to be scary nor impressive.... full review
Thumbs down, by Shalini Langer, indian express : ...One star for surprising us every time we think Ronny surely has butchered enough, Sanjay Dutt surely can’t be doing his maniacal laugh one more time, the film surely has shown all it wanted to till it springs up again, God’s name surely can’t be taken more in vain particularly inside a church, and for having someone declare: “I will marry you Chaakoo.” Chaakoo, it turns out, is Bollywood for Chacko.... full review
Thumbs down, by Lekha Menon, Khaleej Times : ...Baaghi 4 has many such unbelievable scenes, but the best is for the last when our lead pair pay homage to the villain who has been laid to rest with an unintentionally funny epitaph! I guess that says it all.... full review
Thumbs down, by Manisha Lakhe, Live Mint : ...Bollywood has never answered why villains want to marry the heroines! Sanjay Dutt putting make-up on the heroine bride was as creepy as Steve Buschemi having tea with the little girl in Con Air. Shudder. But my favourite character is Jesus himself! In South Park, he faces off Satan as well as Labubus and the chicken eating, but he’s got the winning moves in this film! Watch it at your own peril.... full review
Thumbs down, Movie Talkies : ...In the end, Baaghi 4 is not just a bad sequel—it’s easily the worst entry in the franchise and among the most unbearable films of the year. With no story, no emotions, no memorable performances, and no technical brilliance to fall back on, it becomes a test of patience for anyone daring enough to watch it. If you had low expectations, be prepared for an even harsher reality. This is one franchise that truly needs to be put to rest. Baaghi 4 is an exhausting, illogical, and soulless film that neither entertains nor engages. The only thing shocking about it is how it managed to get made at all.... full review
Thumbs down, by Shachi Chaturvedi, News18.com : ...Violence? Over the top. Story? Barely there. Acting? Suffocated by poor writing. Baaghi 4 delivers clichés, making the film feel more like an exhausting action reel than a coherent drama. Best advice? Save yourself.... full review
Thumbs down, by Sakshi Salil Chavan, Outlook India : ...Overall, the constant twists, sudden betrayals, and endless fights pile on confusion and stoke the fire, yet the storytelling struggles under glaring plot holes and unresolved threads. The spectacle keeps you hooked, but the narrative logic often takes a backseat, leaving moments that should land with impact feeling oddly hollow.... full review
Thumbs down, by Deepa Gahlot, Rediff : ...If it wasn't so violent, there would have been a few unintended laughs in Baaghi 4, but this one has not a shred of humour amidst the nonstop mayhem.... full review
Thumbs down, by Nandini Ramnath, Scroll.in : ...The cast includes Upendra Limaye playing a wisecracking Mumbai cop yet again and Saurabh Sachdeva as a peacocking villain yet again. Sonam Bajwa plays a nightclub dancer who tends to Ronnie’s wounds in the hope of eliciting a response, any response, from him.... full review
Thumbs down, by Anuj Kumar, The Hindu : ...Amidst all the manufactured mayhem in this crude universe, Sanjay Dutt is the saving grace, bringing gravitas to the larger-than-life villain Chacko, who challenges Jesus Christ. Sonam Bajwa is not bad either as the beautiful distraction planted in Ronny’s life. In the limited screen time she has, Sonam lends dignity to a loosely written character. And how can one miss Saurabh Sachdeva’s menacing presence?... full review
Thumbs down, by Dhaval Roy, Times of India : ...Baaghi 4 relies on stylised action but often goes overboard. It also fails to back it up with a gripping story, leaving this franchise outing more exhausting than entertaining.... full review
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