What’s It About
When army commando Amrit finds out his true love, Tulika, is engaged against her
will, he boards a New Delhi-bound train in a daring quest to derail the
arranged marriage. But when a gang of knife-wielding thieves led by the
ruthless Fani begin to terrorize innocent passengers on his train, Amrit takes
them on himself in a death-defying kill-spree to save those around him–turning
what should have been a typical commute into an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride.
MOVIESinMO REVIEW
Kill presents a premise that may remind you of a Liam Neeson thriller, but once it unravels, it’s John Wick on steroids. Lakshya plays Amrit, an army commando who boards a train to New Delhi to disrupt the arranged marriage of his true love, Tulika (Tanya Maniktala). However, his plan is foiled by a gang of thieves who seize control of the train to carry out a robbery. Amrit embarks on a relentless solo mission to thwart the thieves, eliminating them using any means necessary. In terms of action, it is ridiculous. Although comparisons may be drawn, it falls somewhere between the high-concept of Die Hard or Taken, the non-stop, expertly-staged ultraviolence of The Raid or John Wick, and the bloody, claustrophobic public transport disaster of Train To Busan or Bullit Train (minus the comedic touch). Kill is visibly influenced by global cinema but has a distinct Indian essence. By applying the Die Hard formula to a train setting and portraying copious amounts of blood, this film’s unrelenting nature will leave hardcore action fans yearning for more. Amrit evolves into a brutal, unyielding killing machine, dispatching adversaries with items such as toilet seats, knives, sliding doors, and anything within his reach. It’s like watching Jackie Chan in an “R” rated film. Necks are snapped, and eyes are pierced, with all involved executing each blow with maximum enthusiasm. Despite a somewhat unsettling initial scene setting the stage for the violence, the romantic moments take a backseat and serve more as interludes than integral plot points. There seems to be a continuous need to justify the bloodshed. However, those who purchase tickets to a movie named Kill shouldn’t be taken aback by the sight of graphic violence. The title screen emerges approximately 40 minutes into the film, and Kill morphs into a vengeful revenge story. Why? Amrit experiences a life-altering tragedy, intensifying his focus, and the level of brutality escalates significantly after the title sequence. Amrit confronts a seemingly invincible army of foes and endures severe beatings on multiple occasions. The confrontations involving knives, pipes, mallets, fire extinguishers, cleavers, and an array of unconventional items, including lighter fluid, are surprisingly not out of place in this kill-or-be-killed situation. Kill is the embodiment of a revenge film that immerses viewers in a fantasy of ruthlessly vanquishing antagonists and channeling all frustration into obliterating criminal adversaries. It elicits the same passion that a sports fan experiences while watching their team compete – only in this case, the team uses knives and similar objects while their opponents taunt them.
OUR RATING – A REVENGE FILLED 9
MEDIA
- Genre – Action
- Street date
- Digital – July 23, 2024
- 4K/Blu-Ray – September 10, 2024
- Video – 1080p
- Screen size – 2.39:1
- Sound – English: Dolby Atmos
- Subtitles – English, English SDH, Spanish
Extras
- none