Baby (2015)

A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Blistering performances.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

If you are a fan of movies like Argo, 12 Angry Men, Where Eagles Dare and the like then this movie would certainly entertain you and even make feel proud, as others rightly pointed out, of the quality of editing, VFX, which was the catalyst in making the movie a Must Watch! Although debatable, it certainly can be considered as a milestone in Bollywood, for that was the kind commitment the crew of the film put in which was clearly visible in very scene.I loved the fighting sequence when Tapsee confronts the middlemen. It was soooooo good! She certainly has created a brand for herself with this movie. The movie was practical in many terms, in aspects ranging from script to background music.

As soon as the movie starts, it gives a feel of a sensible thriller without any unnecessary commercial touch. First half is a little build up and comparatively boring but the second half sets the pace perfectly and justifies all the actions that director wanted to show. There were no dramatic scenes to create needless emotions. Dialogues were very discreet and action scenes looked very realistic. Best part was the inclusion of absolutely correct amount of perfectly suited humor. Movie is lengthy but so detailed and thrilling that you'll not want it to end at all. It keeps you at the edge constantly for a very long time.Akshay Kumar did almost a perfect job making us think why he doesn't concentrate on only these type of roles. At each instance, he was stupendously delivering what exactly was required. Other actors were just above average but supported Akshay amazingly.Neeraj Pandey's direction was repetitive but repeating the feel of his earlier flicks like Wednesday and Special 26 will not bother anyone. A lot of hard work was sensed in both direction and cinematography that is really appreciative.Background music was attempted with little success albeit it didn't matter at all.Overall it was a wonderfully directed thriller that will literally show what "on the edge of the seat" means.

Yes..... you see good ratings of any movie, it gets you excited to watch it. This is what happened to me and guess what, am extremely disappointed that I wasted 3 hours of my precious time.Its a typical Indian crap movie just showing random points and baseless actions, spreading sheer hate. Its hilarious when you try to copy big guns but actually you don't have the resources and guts to face out the real world realities. Totally biased story-line, below average Plot, and lousy action.Not Recommended !!!

I have a problem with Hindi movies. Well, at least most of them. They are pretentious. They play to the gallery. They also suffer from a sever bout of sycophancy. But every now and then, there comes a film that changes my opinion, albeit for the time being. Baby is one of them.In post-26/11 India, there is a need for an elite counter-intelligence force that can handle any future threats to the nation. Enter Baby, which is formed as a five year trial run. Danny Denzongpa plays Firoze Ali Khan who heads this elite force and is joined by his man Friday, Ajay, played by Akshay Kumar. The film takes off on the premise when it is learned that insurgents in Pakistan are planning an attack on India.This is director Neeraj Pandey's third directorial venture and boy is it good. He has managed to keep it real and with amazing consistency. Among all its merits, the biggest would be the fact that the film moves at an amazing pace. There is not a moment's respite and there is always a twist waiting to move you off your seat. The most important ingredient in a perfect thriller.There a few standout scenes that Baby something even more special than what it already is:1. The slap scene at the minister's PA's office. It's shot in a lighter vein but it makes you want to applaud for the way Akshay plays it out with that straight face.2. The other slap scene during Sushant Singh's interrogation. Again, a scene shot it lighter vein. Neeraj Pandey has managed to pull off these scenes excellently.3. The big twist at the hotel in Al Dera (won't spoil it for those of you who haven't watched it yet). Amazing twist. Nobody saw it coming. Take a bow, Neeraj.Baby is flanked by one of the best supporting cast performances I have seen in a long time. Rana Dagubbati is superb as the beefy second in command to Akshay. Taapsee Pannu is a surprise package. She is outstanding in her almost cameo-like role. Madhurima Tuli is needlessly around as Akshay Kumar's wife. An angle that seems to have been created to keep the family audience in mind. Nevertheless, her presence in the film is irrelevant and almost hampers the pace at times. Anupam Kher is surprisingly out of place. He plays a been there done that role of a forever irritated technician in the team. His performance just feels a bit out of sync. Mikaal Zulfikar deserves a special mention for his brilliant portrayal of a person who plays the role of an Indian asset in Saudi Arabia. We first saw Rasheed Naz in the superb Pakistani film Khud Kay Liye. In Baby, he excels as the hardliner cleric with the ease of a thorough artist. Kay Kay Menon plays the mastermind Bilal Khan. He has very few lines and lets his eyes do most of the acting. Brilliant.Baby needs to be watched to witness the mastery that Akshay Kumar shows in his performance. He seriously needs to do more of such films. Neeraj Pandey deserves a standing ovation for Baby. He keeps at being the "no holds barred" filmmaker that he is and hits another one into the stratosphere.Adding any more words won't change the fact that Baby is a film that must be seen and experienced.