IB71 Review: Vidyut Jammwal’s Spy Drama is an Average Entertainer

IB71, helmed by Sankalp Reddy, features Vidyut Jammwal, Anupam Kher, and Vishal Jethwa in prominent roles. IB71 is portrayed as “an untold story inspired by true events.” Vidyut Jammwal’s spy drama is an average entertainer; however, cinematography enriches the overall experience. Sankalp is well-known for the true-events-based film The Ghazi Attack. IB71 falls short of having the same impact as The Ghazi Attack. Let’s check out the detailed review:

Storyline

The film is about a top-secret mission that’s been categorized over 50 years of span. Vidyut Jammwal features Dev, a macho and brilliant IB officer who comes up with an idea to stop Pakistan from attacking India before the 1971 battle. This mission is carried out by Officer Dev (Vidyut Jammwal) in 10 days along with 30 other agents.

IB71 Review

The movie’s pace is slow in the first half and dull after a while. But the second half of the film is a significant improvement. Aditya Shastri’s narrative is fascinating and but what fails is that the screenplay is six different people: Sankalp, E. Vasudeva, Arjun, Arun, Gargee, and Abhimanyu. The script looks to be dismantled and a confusing puzzle. The cinematography in key sequences, especially those involving the plane, enriches the overall experience. IB 71 is another unsung tale of a hero that is rarely discussed or recorded in history books. Watch it in a theater to witness this.

IB71 Star cast and Performances

Vidyut Jammwal plays his part with extreme self-control and tranquility and delivers an honest performance. Anupam Kher returns to a role he has perfected in the past and does it once more. Vishal Jethwa, as Qasim, is the film’s true star. He gives a terrific portrayal as a frustrated Kashmiri separatist.

IB71 Selling Point

It’s fantastic to witness action star Vidyut Jammwal push himself and play an intellectual game instead of a physical one. The film’s cinematography is commendable, as it brilliantly portrays the scenery of Kashmir in 1971. The filmmakers deserve credit for picking this unusual chapter in Indian intelligence history, which appears almost fabricated at moments. You won’t likely get an adrenaline rush, but the patriotic ending is going to give you goosebumps.

IB71 Weak Point

At times, the harsh and suffocating background music becomes unsettling and overwhelming. The spying sequences are also highly lengthy, which shifts your interest. IB71 appears a little weak in light of the numerous intelligence-based Hindi films that have been produced. The topic is excellent, however, something is lacking.

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