Indian films are often mocked by Westerners because they aren't familiar with it or have certain prejudices about them. Imagine my surprise when Western reviewers were the ones who brought this title to my attention. I was like, wait, why of all the films that have been made, this is the one that became so popular?
Well, for one thing, RRR definitely is an experience. Action and spectacle wise, it's totally insane. But it never compromises on seriousness and sincerity. The film still has the trappings of most commercial Indian films, but it is relentless in the way how good and bad are portrayed. If anything, RRR proves the fact that blockbuster flicks don't need super complicated stories with complex characters. It just needs to be clear who the good guys are and who the bad. Then it's a matter of putting them in situations where good has to overcome evil in all its forms. And damn, the way it's done is awesome. Talk about invested. Three hours went by so fast. Sure there were some flaws but nothing that breaks the immersion. One could argue that it takes the film a bit too long to get the point. Then I thought about it and realized that emotionally speaking, it does make sense.
What, a lot of action adventures these days seem to be forgetting that there is more to good action than just fancy and stylish combat. You need to make your audience care. I can't tell you how bored I was watching The Fall Guy and Kill (2023) for example. The Fall Guy has some cool stunts and action, yet, I barely cared. Only once or twice were you made to. Kill in that regard does evoke sympathy for the leads yet commits an even bigger sin. It kills almost every momentum and flow an action sequence should consist off, completely ruining the enjoyment.
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