Bholaa

An ex-convict must undertake a perilous, violent journey in order to meet his daughter after years of imprisonment.

We saw this at the theater with our daughters and son-in-law. We all gave this top marks. First, let's talk about the fun stuff, which I will quote from my daughter Hannah's review.

I think everyone should see this, ideally in theaters.

Unless you think you’d spend whole thing thinking things like:

“You can’t pull a trident through two guys handle first!”

“How can he be lifting someone off the ground who has already been shown to be taller than he is?”

“You can’t punch a motorcycle out of the air!” with a slight frown on your face.

In which case, I’m sorry you hate fun. That must be really hard for you.

Also — it was a compelling story with clearly drawn characters, excellent acting, clever twists, stylish choreography and imagery, and over the top action very well done.

Ajay Devgn's direction showed an impressive creative vision, all the more so when you consider how good the first half of his Runway 34 was - and how different the requirements of the two stories were. Many directors can't do as well and we look forward to more of his directed films.

Once again, we appreciated his acting, so clearly conveying what he is thinking often without doing much physically. That's not easy and not seen often in Indian movies. Tabu was impressive, as always. It had to be fun to play such a kick ass character.

Recommended for beginners. Rated for older teens.

Enjoyable all round.

ALSO — Discussed in An American's Guide to Bollywood.