Kabir Khan's last film 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' was not just celebrated and lauded in India but also in Pakistan simply because of the film storyline. Khan's latest film 'Phantom' has been in the news for sometime now for being banned in the neighbouring country for its storyline.
With Mumbai 26/11 attacks as the backdrop, 'Phantom' focuses on cross-border terrorism with Siaf Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif playing undercover agents. While the film's trailer hints at the story being anti-Pakistan, the filmmaker and the cast have insisted that it is anti-terrorism and not anti-Pakistan.
Kabir Khan and Katrina Kaif have earlier worked in two films, both of which have had terrorism is the underlying theme. Both these films have also been successful at the box office. Will the actor-director score a hat trick with 'Phantom' as well? Will the film be able to boost Saif's career? And more importantly, is the film really anti-Pakistan? Shomini Sen of IBNLive.com is inside the theater to find out.
10:03 AM: #Phantom tweet review in a bit. Stay tuned.
10:04 AM: Based on the book 'Mumbai Avengers', the story of #Phantom has Mumbai 26/11 attacks as its backdrop.
10:14 AM: The film starts with varied shots of the horrific Mumbai 26/11 attacks. Sets the tone of the film. #Phantom
10:19 AM: 'Woh attack karte rahenge par hum kuch nahi karenge. Hum sirf cricket khelna band kar denge' #Phantom
10:53 AM: A lot is far fetched. And all this is being delivered with a straight face. #Phantom
11:09 AM: First half of #Phantom is engaging in parts but story itself is chaotic.
11:18 AM: A war thriller should give you an adrenaline rush. #Phantom somehow hasn't been able to do that so far.
11:35 AM: So many things are being left unexplained. understand there has to be an element of surprise in thrillers but one can't be abrupt. #Phantom
11:43 AM: The pace of the film is finally picking up. #Phantom
12:06 AM: #Phantom is actually anti terrorism and not anti Pakistan. And there is a very thin line that demarcates it and one needs to understand that
12:16 PM: Why isn't @actorzee given more meaty roles? He is so good, even in a miniscule role. #Phantom
12:25 PM: #Phantom is completely make believe. Something very far fetched and most Indians would wish was true.
12:26 PM: But #Phantom suffers due to chaotic first half which falters many times.
12:28 PM: A word for the casting director who has got the cast of the film just right. Each and every one of them is perfect in their role. #Phantom
12:29 PM: #Phantom like #Wednesday is wishful thinking. But Wednesday left a far greater impact with its crisp story.
12:30 PM: #Phantom is worth a watch but word of advice- be patient in the first half.
12:31 PM: Thanks for being with us throughout the tweet review of #Phantom.
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