mmmathur Review of Fukrey Returns

Fukrey Returns (2017)

Fallen short of expectations. Not even half entertaining as first movie.

[5/10 · 9 December 2017]

With a well executed and entertaining prequel at their hands, the makers of ''Fukrey Returns'' could have done a much better job. Unfortunately, they didn't. Overall, the movie was just average. It is entertaining, just to the extent of few laughs that one gets at the stupidity of character ''Choocha''. The movie commenced at a slow pace with several parallel intro-stories of main characters. The title sequence is a recap of the first movie and is quite helpful for those who didn't watch the first movie. For the first quarter, the story appears totally directionless but as it gains momentum, it kind of starts taking ''shape''. One of the things that messed up the movie is too much attention on ''Choocha'' and ''Hunny'' while other characters were sidelined. They appeared to be just tagging along with occasional nods, face gestures and one-liners. Movie could have been much better if all the main characters have got equal importance and share in the story....the way they did in original ''Fukrey''. There are several plot-holes and goof- ups. However, these could be easily ignored as it didn't affect the main story. This movie lacked the elements of original ''Fukrey''....the shockers, surprises and seat-binding thrills. There is a surprise element in this sequel too, but it is nothing in comparison to the first movie. The movie is once watchable but it is not the movie for which one need to travel and spend money in a Multiplex. Wait for it to be showcased on DTH, Amazon Prime, Netflix etc.