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Rocky Handsome Review: Packed with action sequences, the John Abraham starre 'Rocky Handsome' is a typical dark, moody and coarsely crafted crime drama that is based on the 2010 released Korean film 'Man from Nowhere'. It is the story of a retired special agent Kabir Ahlawat aka Rocky in sin city Goa, where drugs, child trafficking, organ trade and brutal killings are the norm. How he forges an unlikely bond with his neglected young neighbour, Naomi and takes it upon himself to protect the little child from violent criminals who kidnap her, forms the crux of the tale. (Image Source: Bollywood Hungama)
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Rocky Handsome Review: Director Nishikant Kamat’s 'Rocky Handsome' is a poor replica of the original as it lacks an emotional connect. The plot, presented in a dramatic and convoluted manner, is strewn with pot-holes galore that make the film far-fetched and unbelievable. Although the characters representing the underbelly of Goa are finely etched, being borrowed from the Theatre of the Absurd, they tend to appear ludicrous, frivolous and cartoonish. (Image Source: Bollywood Hungama)
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Rocky Handsome Review: Narrated in a non-linear manner, the screenplay is complex and convoluted. With nothing much happening in terms of the story, the pace drags in the first half, but picks up momentum in the latter part of the film. The only thing that keeps you gaping at the screen are the astutely choreographed gruesome action-packed sequences and the performances of the cast. The film is John Abraham’s canvas and as the beefed-up Kabir Ahlawat, he shines sporadically. He offers the punches more convincingly than his dialogues. Shruti Hassan in a miniscule role as his wife Rukshida is natural, but her onscreen chemistry with John seems awkward and forced. (Image Source: Bollywood Hungama)
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Rocky Handsome Review: It is the little spirited Divya Chalwad, who is adorable with her uninhibited and spontaneous performance as Naomi. She steals your heart as the little imp constantly seeking attention of her 'gangster' neighbour, Rocky Handsome. It is touching to see her innocuously explain her pet name, 'Dustbin'. Hers is a flat, two-dimensional character that leaves an impact and you wish she had more screen time. (Image Source: Bollywood Hungama)
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Rocky Handsome Review: Director Nishikant Kamat makes his acting debut in this film as the ambitious drug peddler, Kevin. He is notable and gives a fairly spirited performance. But, in the overall scheme of things, he is never intimidating. The actor playing Kevin’s brother Luke is over dramatic and buffoonish. He adds buoyancy to the narration though. On the technical front, the fight sequences with hammer and pickaxe wielding goons is ghoulish, yet exciting. The accompanying sound effects, which include the swishing of the knives and pounding of the drums especially, in the climax gives an adrenaline boost to the viewing experience. (Image Source: Bollywood Hungama)
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Rocky Handsome Review: With relatively moderate production values, director of photography Shanker Raman with his astute lensing delivers a dark milieu that cleverly reflects the characters. The editing is sleek and the songs mesh well into the narration but they do not enhance the telling of the tale. Overall, "Rocky Handsome" is bound to appeal only to those fond of action films. Film: "Rocky Handsome"; Director: Nishikant Kamat; Cast: John Abraham, Diya Chalwad, Nishikant Kamat, Sharad Kelkar, Natalia Kaur and Shruti Haasan; Rating: **1/2 (Image Source: Bollywood Hungama)
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