Attack Review

Introduction

Attack: Part 1 is a science fiction action movie set in 2022 in Hindi and was written by Vishal Kapoor, Sumit Batheja, and John Abraham. John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, Rakul Preet Singh star in the movie, and Prakash Raj and Ratna Pathak Shah play supporting roles.

In January 2020, principal photography commenced. In March 2020, production was suspended because of the COVID-19 epidemic. In February 2021, gunfire resumed again up. The movie's first release date in theatres was August 14, 2020, across all countries.

However, the halt of the shooting caused a delay. After then, it was supposed to be released on January 28, 2022, but it was again delayed because of the rise in Omicron variant instances.

The first day of April 2022 saw its theatrical debut. ZEE5 started streaming the movie on May 27. Critics gave the movie mixed to excellent reviews, praising the action scenes, score, and visual effects but faulting the storyline. As a result, the movie did poorly at the box office.

Cast and Crew:

Director:

Lakshya Raj Anand

Storyline and Screenplay:

Lakshya Raj Anand

John Abraham

Sumit Batheja

Vishal Kapoor

Producers:

Jayantilal Gada

Ajay Kapoor

Dheeraj Wadhawan

Cinematography:

Will Humphries

P. S. Vinod

Soumik Mukherjee

Editor:

Aarif Sheikh

Music By:

Shashwat Sachdev

Production Companies:

A.K. Productions

Pen India Limited

JA Entertainment

Cast:

• John Abraham
• Rakul Preet Singh
• Jacqueline Fernandez
• Prakash Raj
• Ratna Pathak Shah
• Serena Walia
• Elham Ehsas
• Rajit Kapur
• Kiran Kumar
• Habib Al Aidroos
• Jaimini Pathak
• Akdas Hayat
• Babrak Akbari
• Amritpal Singh
• Roshni Singh

Language:

Hindi

Running Time:

123 minutes

Budget:

Rs. 80 crores

Box Office Collection:

Attack: Part 1, struggled at the Indian movie office. With Rs 3.38 Crore, the film's theatrical run got underway. The movie made Rs. 10.91 Crore in its first weekend of release. After two weeks at the box office, the film has made about 18.18 crore rupees. The movie had made 19.20 crore in India and 3.50 crore elsewhere as of April 14, 2022, for a total global gross of 22.70 crore.

The Plot of the Movie

Beginning in the year 2010, the film tells Arjun Shergill's tale. He is an Indian Army officer who sets out on a mission to apprehend notorious terrorist Rehman Gul, who, two days prior, ambushed an Indian army convoy.

Following a difficult battle between the military and the militants, Arjun can capture Rehman while rescuing Hamid Gul, a suicide bomber who is Rehman's son.

Twelve years later, while Arjun departs for his hometown at the Mumbai Airport, he meets Ayesha, an air hostess, and the two fall in love. Their joy, however, is fleeting since Hamid's men attack the airport, killing numerous people, including Ayesha. Arjun is hurt during the conflict but recovers after two weeks and is now chained to a wheelchair with just his neck moving.

To prevent collateral damage during conflict, Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam, the Chief of Indian Intelligence and Arjun's superior officer, suggests that the PM create a supersoldier program that A.I. runs. Scientist Sabaha Qureshi of the DRDO has been changing the programming for the supersoldiers for the past seven years and is about to make a significant advancement.

The PM accepts the request, but Sabaha clarifies that the program was created for those who are disabled. Arjun is chosen for the program by Subramaniam. Though initially apprehensive, Arjun accepts the program because he wants revenge for Ayesha's passing. Arjun's prospects of surviving the surgery are slim, yet he makes it through the onboarding procedure.

Under the direction of the Intelligence Robotic Assistant, or I.R.A., Arjun controls himself, although the I.R.A. is limited due to Arjun's injuries. Meanwhile, the administration learns Hamid is purchasing chemical weapons in Eastern Europe.

The following day, Sabaha shows up to the Parliament as instructed by Subramaniam to provide the Defence Minister with an update on Arjun's development. Arjun notifies Subramaniam, who is at the Sansad Marg that he has learned through I.R.A. that Hamid intends to assault the Parliament.

Hamid and his fellow terrorists, posing as members of the R.A.F., manage to evade all security measures and seize the Parliament, kidnapping the Ministry of the Parliament and other Union ministers, including the PM and Sabaha. Arjun and the N.S.G. commandos go for the Parliament, but Hamid contacts the administration, who requests that the N.S.G. vacate the building in return for the release of 50 hostages.

Subramabiam insists on a partial extraction and sends Arjun to deliver details on the events within the Parliament to the Home Minister Digvijay Singh (named the Caretaker Prime Minister) and others. With the aid of the I.R.A., Arjun sneaks into the Parliament, where he murders four to five guards before storming into the control room and giving Subramaniam a live stream.

Hamid demands Rehman's release. Arjun saves Sabaha by murdering Hussain and other terrorists when she is pursued by Hussain while asking for assistance, leading Hamid to believe that someone else has come and given him the order to find Sabaha.

Hamid and Arjun communicate using a walkie-talkie before Hamid coerces Digvijay, Subramaniam, and others into forcing Arjun to submit. Subramaniam instructs Arjun to give up, which he chooses to do to murder Hamid and free the captives.

When Arjun gives up and is taken to Hamid, one of Hamid's men punches Arjun in the neck, causing an I.R.A. malfunction. Hamid requests a safe flight in a plane, which takes off for Ecuador and frees the hostages but sets off a sarin gas bomb to detonate inside the Parliament. Rehman is brought to the airport after being freed from jail. In the meantime, Sabaha gets her laptop out of her luggage and starts I.R.A. from scratch.

Arjun launches an attack and dispatches all the terrorists when the I.R.A. is revived. Subramaniam is informed about the bomb by Arjun, and he requests that Subramaniam go after Hamid.

However, Hamid had already escaped through an ancient tunnel inside the Parliament and was now traveling to the airport in an ambulance. Arjun instructs Sabaha to leave with the captives, who then pursue Hamid until he reaches the airport and manages to crash the plane.

Hamid is killed by Arjun, who also disables the explosives. The N.S.G. Commandos murder Rehman by tossing him out of the plane mid-flight while Sabaha frees the captives. Arjun departs the Parliament in an ambulance after receiving praise from Subramaniam and the ministers. Arjun is afterward sent to another task.

Reviews:

Ratings:

6.8/10

Based on Critics

Bollywood's modern action entertainment, John Abraham's Attack, is a tremendously delightful viewing experience and a whole cinematic package. The battle scenes in South Indian cinema-inspired Hindi films have long eclipsed this genre, but director Lakshya Raj Anand has given it a fresh look. It is noteworthy that, despite John being the main topic of the movie, the attention is on the theme and execution of the work.

The Attack has a highly distinctive appearance and feel. While paying homage to masala films, it ventures into uncharted and fresh areas. Retribution is typically the driving force behind action films, and it plays a major role in Lakshya Raj Anand's directorial debut. However, there's more. It is not as brutal as the title would have you believe for a movie whose tagline sums up its message in one word.

Attack plays out like a clever video game for youngsters of all ages in which the super soldier has yet to lose his heart to the artificial intelligence web. The concept, driven by the nationalist narrative, doesn't even put the typical person's intelligence to the test. A gang with Muslim names launched a terror strike on India. Our Parliament is the objective. The fact that Anand jumps right in and doesn't overwhelm us with explanations is a plus.

In this hostage crisis, he focuses on the work at hand. He doesn't veer off into love songs since the romantic subplot is entwined with the action, and there needs to be an item number to give the audience a breather. Attack: Part 1's opening 10 minutes are its strongest.

Similar to the infamous Seal Team 6, which stormed Osama Bin Laden's compound in Pakistan and captured a terrorist cell commander, a special unit of the Indian army entered the enemy area.

We can hear and feel what the soldiers are experiencing since the action is set in first person. In your heart, you congratulate whoever is performing the activity correctly. The entire opening sequence is at night, and the cinematography of the contrast lighting is excellent.

Here, a leitmotif in Attack, the sound of firearms shooting merges and unites with the background music. When Arjun meets Ayesha, an air hostess, they fall in love.

In montage scenes, a song demonstrates how they fall in love quickly and deeply. This song aims to provide Arjun's persona with an emotional foundation. Additionally, it reveals the human side of a battle-hardened soldier.

The mood is also brightened with a little humor. Jacqueline has a lovely appearance in well-lit moments, and her coupling with John works. Ayesha is killed during a terrorist attack in an airport terminal, and Arjun has a neck injury that causes paralysis.

Arjun, a man of action, is now powerless and dejectedly confined to a wheelchair. Meanwhile, it is revealed that Subramanyam, a senior government official, is making a valiant effort to push for the human testing of the AI-powered supersoldier program, the R&D of which is overseen by Saba Qureshi. Saba has high ideals and wants to use technology to aid individuals who are disabled.

Despite the government's and Subramanyam's requests, she declines to use it on fully capable creatures. Arjun is therefore used as Saba's initial test subject. Arjun receives an incisional procedure to implant an AI-driven chip I.R.A. This technology aids him in returning to his regular life. It enables the brain-wiring of learning and perception-based programs such as fighting techniques and other knowledge, as seen in The Matrix, into anyone's system.

The movie has some welcome comic relief as he learns to coexist with his robotic companion. We sense what it may have been when he battles his demons. This soldier carries it in his cerebellum instead of a chip on his shoulder. There is much room for a sequel because the promise has yet to be completely achieved.

The action choreography is taut and fast-paced, closer to what Hollywood has to offer, and the enthralling background music gives the adrenaline glands a cause to work overtime. Things pick up speed in the second half, which lasts roughly an hour. It is a make-up for the previous sluggish pace for the story's sake. John's on-screen charisma matches the director's idea of a larger-than-life character, and Lakshya's directing shines.

Due to the increasing tension and stakes at every turn, this story always has an exciting moment. Lakshya's action choreography is original, drawing on inspiration from other sources, and it shows throughout the set pieces. The finest part is that anytime Lakshya risks everything, it never comes across as phony, especially when the action moves to the Parliament House.

The cinematography is seamless as the camera deftly switches between close-ups that are in focus and long views. Drone cameras are popular these days, but directors of cinematography Will Humphries, P.S. Vinod, and Soumik Mukherjee stay moderate. When seen in the movie context, the politics of the war room are occasionally troublesome and even childish, but they are nonetheless entertaining.

John does not utter trite lines about patriotism in this movie. There is very little jingoism. Although the technical skill is remarkable, the writing and plot could have used more attention. More sequences where Arjun adjusts to his new situation would have been beneficial. Songs weren't required in such a movie, either. Why poke jabs at India's political realities if the nonstop activity was the goal?

The political system and the media both indeed put their spin on events, but slipping this nugget of realism into a movie about a super soldier feels out of place. Our hero has been given an unfairly simple circumstance. The director may have clarified that he was called to address the matter after more conventional measures had failed.

It is improbable that the army will only try to do something and rely on one person. Jacqueline Fernandez was specifically chosen to increase the oomph factor and looks stunning. Rakul Preet Singh looks the part and portrays a scientist with a conscience. In the movie, the females had little action.

John Abraham is the main character, and the movie plays to his abilities. He appears like a super-charged soldier ready to sacrifice anything for his nation and excels in every facet of the role, which was developed just for him. He deserves all the seats because he fully engages in the stylized action.

The Parliament Hall, in particular, is realistically designed by Garima Mathur. The opulent but realistic costumes designed by Rohit Chaturvedi are stunning. The action in the movie, which stars Franz Spilhaus, Amritpal Singh, and Amin Khatib, is one of its highlights. The VFX by Famulus Media and Entertainment is excellent and among the finest from Bollywood. Aarif Sheikh does sharp editing.

Attack: PART 1 succeeds because of its original premise, action, visual effects, and John Abraham's excellent acting.

Based on Viewers

The majority of spectators praised the movie's script and plot. Many viewers gave the movie ratings ranging from acceptable to exceptional. On the other hand, this movie also faced some criticism from the audience, just like any other film.

This film received a lot of 10-star ratings from fans. One of them commented on it and said the movie had a fresh concept, good visual effects, a good plot, and was exciting. It is a top-notch Malsala film. Another person commented, "Overall, the first half is good, and the second half is solid." The camerawork on VFX And Others is elegant, he added.

One of the spectators made a commendatory comment on the plot and the writing. We need more films of this caliber in India since we only see superhero films that have received much acclaim in Hollywood. He continued by writing that despite being a low-budget film, it excels.

There were additional remarks praising the film. One stated that the viewer started watching this on O.T.T. with low expectations. But in the end, it exceeded all expectations. Even if the subject matter is clich� compared to Hollywood, it deserves praise for introducing it to Indian film. It was novel, energizing, and exciting to witness.

John did a fantastic job with the rest of the supporting cast. He said that Prakash Raj and Ratna Pathak were excellent, as usual. A different comment stated that the user was startled to learn that this masterpiece was a failure! It is a "masterpiece" in that it is a pioneering work. One of them voiced a conflicted feeling about the film.

He remarked that while the plot of Bollywood's science fiction films is similar to those of other Hollywood productions, it is the execution that sets them apart. The movie has great work on the visual effects and action.

The rotating camera clip 360 during the goon battle at the market and the concluding action sequence in the Parliament were excellent. The sequels might be improved overall if more effort was put into them with a bigger budget and amazing stories.

Another commenter who shared the same viewpoint said that while "Attack" may not be the epitome of perfection or even anything profound, you cannot discount the amount of work and dedication the whole production team put out, including the performers themselves.

When the action starts, it understands what to do and how to deliver since it is fashionable and exquisite. However, it is clear that the story shows glimpses of struggle in other areas, and as a result, the entire coherence is somewhat jeopardized.

Regarding the film's negative reviews, one of the spectators remarked that the story had been lifted from a few Hollywood films and pasted into the film with few adjustments. The movie's love scene with John Abraham and Jacqueline Fernandez was the most needless part. The action scenes were fantastic, but there were much too many jump cuts. That was aggravating, he added to his comment.

Another individual said that the super army program's use of nanotechnology was ripped off from the film Bloodshot. The Attack on the Parliament was passed down from the White House. The final scenario involving the airplane and the bike was lifted from the film Losers.

Another negative review of the film stated that it is a pathetic film. Logic could kill himself after viewing this image. The film's extremely poor visual effects made the spectator angry when he viewed it. They have displayed things in the name of science that science can't support. He is intimidated by every scene because of the actors' performance, especially Jacquline, who aims to slay spectators with her acting abilities.

In the end, spectators' reactions to the film were conflicting. Some considered it an exciting movie experience, praising its strong action scenes and compelling plot. Others expressed displeasure about the plot's complexity and the characters' lackluster character development. It was a contentious watching experience overall due to the diversity of perspectives.

Conclusion

Responses to "Attack - Part 1" from spectators and reviewers have been inconsistent. Some viewers were enthralled by the nonstop action and the dramatic stakes, applauding the heart-pounding moments and stunning photography.

On the other hand, critics criticized the movie for its weak character development and confusing plots, which left them feeling unimpressed.

Although it provided a few exciting and suspenseful moments, it could have lived up to its full potential. Ultimately, "Attack - Part 1" is a divisive movie that engages some viewers while leaving others yearning for greater consistency and depth in its plot.

The film has impressive technical elements, such as breathtaking visual effects and engaging music, but emotional commitment could have been improved by the lack of human depth.

The divided reviews highlight the film's potential and draw attention to the need for better character development and narrative in upcoming films.