#WelcomeToTheJungle is back in form, witnesses solid growth on its second Saturday [60%]... The film has found strong acceptance in the mass circuits, which explains the impressive jump in business.
A similar performance is expected today [Sunday], which should further strengthen its weekend total.
⭐ #WTTJ [Week 2] Fri 4.95 cr [revised], Sat 7.92 cr. Total: ₹ 108.08 cr.
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#AlphaReview - ⭐️ ( 1 Star )
#Alpha is a CRINGE FEST that puts the final nail in the coffin of the Spy Universe.
YRF and its writers have done it yet again. Just like the previous films in the Spy Universe, they’ve once again made an Indian Army officer the primary antagonist who turns rogue against the nation but this time they gave it a terrible twist inspired from Hamza Ali Mazari (Revealed before the climax )
This time, #BobbyDeol plays that officer, the creator of the “Alpha” super-soldier program. After the Indian Army shuts the project down, he continues running it illegally. Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s characters are also products of the same Alpha program, giving them abilities that resemble a “Spider-Sense and other powers copied from multiple Hollywood flicks .”
The story is so illogical and absurd that as the film progresses, it makes you feel angry, irritated, amused, frustrated, and completely bewildered all at the same time.
#AliaBhatt, whom I consider one of the finest actresses of our generation, should seriously take an oath never to do another action film. It simply doesn’t suit her. Watching her single-handedly overpower 10–20 men who are over six feet tall is impossible to believe. She neither has the physical presence nor the raw intensity that such a character demands.
As for Sharvari, it feels like more attention was paid to her makeup than to the choreography of her action sequences.
The story is written by Uday Chopra, while the screenplay is by Sridhar Raghavan and Soumil Shukla. Believe me, they’ve managed to surpass even #War2 and #Tiger3 in delivering one of the weakest and most nonsensical scripts in the Spy Universe.
Comparing Alpha with the #Dhurandhar series would be a crime. Its real comparison should be with films like Naam Shabana, Akira, and Dhaakad and even by those standards, Alpha comes across as the weakest of the lot.
Bobby Deol’s character is disappointingly underwritten, and his mixed Haryanvi-Rajasthani accent fails to leave any impact. Anil Kapoor is a terrific actor, but he feels completely out of place in this universe.
Patriotism is virtually nonexistent in the film. Hrithik Roshan’s cameo is the only aspect that is genuinely worth watching.
Shiv Rawail’s direction lacks impact, but it’s hard to blame him entirely. When the writing is this poor, there’s only so much a director can do.
Overall, Alpha is a very poor film. It lacks thrill, substance, and even the kind of action that audiences can genuinely enjoy.
Watch it at your own risk.
#WTTJ collects ₹19-20 crore nett on Saturday as per early estimates. Mass centres remained superb on Day 2 as well.
Audience word of mouth is highly positive. Another back-to-back HIT is loading for #AkshayKumar. 🔥
#WelcomeToTheJungle
HOUSEFUL - HOUSEFUL AND HOUSEFUL BOARDS EVERYWHERE for #WelcomeToTheJungle on SATURDAY MORNING SHOWS 🔥🔥🔥
Get READTY to be SURPRISED & SHOCKED seeing the Mad Rush in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities as well. SUPERSTAR #AkshayKumar is BACK WITH A BANGGGGG 💥💥💥🧨🧨
#OneWordReview...
#WelcomeToTheJungle: ENTERTAINING.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½
Get ready for a 1980s-style masala entertainer... The focus is on fun, laughter, nostalgia, and larger-than-life entertainment – not logic or reasoning... Several jokes land effectively, though the post-interval portions feel stretched. #WTTJReview
#WTTJ is aimed at the masses... Bollywood has largely forgotten how to create entertainers that connect with audiences beyond the metros – the heartland and mass pockets in particular... This one is for them.
A massive cast, emphasis on entertainment, visually striking songs, big-screen action, and a few pleasant surprises – #WTTJ has it all.
The biggest achievement of director Ahmed Khan is managing such a massive cast... Pulling off a film of this scale is no easy feat, and the effort is visible on screen.
However, Ahmed attempts to pack every ingredient imaginable into the narrative, and that's where the film stumbles... The post-interval portions lack the sparkle and energy that make the first half so enjoyable.
Despite the gigantic cast, it's #AkshayKumar who drives the film... Playing to the gallery, his impeccable comic timing emerges as one of the film's major strengths.
#SunielShetty and #ArshadWarsi are effective in their respective parts... #PareshRawal, #RajpalYadav, and #ShreyasTalpade – the on-screen movie-makers – contribute several genuinely funny moments, while #JohnyLever remains dependable as ever.
The sequences involving the Azadganj villagers – #RaveenaTandon, #FaridaJalal, and #KiranKumar – are thoroughly entertaining... All three are terrific.
Both #DishaPatani and #JacquelineFernandez get limited scope and don't have much to do... #JackieShroff, as the antagonist, makes his presence felt.
The cameo appearances by stars from a hugely popular TV show bring back a strong sense of nostalgia.
The dialogues are genuinely hilarious at several places, while the soundtrack turns out to be a mixed bag.
⭐ Final word? #WTTJ is tailored for audiences who simply want to smile, laugh, and have a good time – logic be damned.
What an INTERVAL, sorry NO INTERVAL (Watch the film to know) 💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥
A VERY NEW OF ITS KIND. Never seen as #AkshayKumar takes OVER with #DishaPatani 👍🏻👌🏻
So far whole THEATRE is laughing out LOUD, just enjoying each and every sequences without thinking anything.. A COMPLETE PAISA VASOOL ENTERTAINER TILL NOW !!! #WelcomeToTheJungle
ONTO SECOND HALF NOW 🙏🏻
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE 💥💥💥🤞
RIOT ENTERTAINER with LOADS OF HUMOUR, FUNNY SEQUENCES and ABOVE ALL NOSTALGIC MOMENTS that we miss from the OG WELCOME 🙏🏻✅
Yes, the REPORTS of SUPERSTAR #AkshayKumar 's #WelcomeTotheJungle is absolutely FANTASTIC and it is now just 10 days away from release !! MAZA AANE WLA HAI GUYS.. After a long time !! @akshaykumar