Baby John Movie Review | Baby John Review
In this review, we delve into how well Varun Dhawan embodies his dual roles, the effectiveness of the film's action sequences, and whether this remake can stand on its own merit or if it's overshadowed by its South Indian predecessor. Join us as we explore if 'Baby John' manages to entertain while navigating the challenges of remakes in the ever-evolving landscape of Bollywood cinema."
Baby John, featuring Varun Dhawan, is the Hindi version of Atlee's 2016 film Theri, which originally starred Thalapathy Vijay. This situation had its pros and cons. On one hand, there was a lot of excitement to see Varun and Atlee team up, but on the flip side, people were curious if the film could carve out its own identity and deliver solid entertainment. Unfortunately, despite Varun's genuine effort, the movie falls short due to poor execution.
Bakery owner John D’Silva (Varun Dhawan) is a devoted single father to his daughter Khushi (Zara Zyanna). When her teacher, Tara (Wamiqa Gabbi), rescues a young girl from trafficking and brings her to the police station in John's van, she accidentally reveals John's hidden history as the brave cop DCP Satya Verma. With his true identity out in the open, John has to face off against his old enemy, the notorious criminal Nana (Jackie Shroff), who is out for revenge for his son's death. As Khushi's safety hangs in the balance, John has no choice but to dive back into his past to keep her safe.
The hero taking on a dual role seems to be his go-to move. He pulled the same trick with Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan. And let’s not forget his love for pigeons; he really enjoys using them to stir things up, quite literally. This feels like a direct lift from Jawan. Plus, there’s a social message thrown in for good measure, but it all ends up feeling like a bit of a jumble.
When it comes to remakes or adaptations, they always bring a set of challenges for those who’ve seen the original. Just the other day, I rewatched Theri, gearing up for the release of Baby John, to see how well the film translates into Hindi and if it still resonates today. Unfortunately, it seems like the effort is in vain.
The film has some exciting action scenes, but when it comes to the story and overall content, it could definitely pack a bigger punch.
BITTEN BERRY RATING: 2.25 / 5