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Sundar, Susheel, Risky
Hindi · Action, Comedy
2h 12m · 25 Aug 2017
Music: Sachin Sanghvi, Jigar Saraiya | DOP: Roman Jakobi | Writer: Raj Nidimoru, Krishna D.K., Sita Menon
Ratings
A Gentleman is a Hindi action-comedy that follows the story of Gaurav, a seemingly ordinary man who leads a double life as a secret agent. When his past catches up with him, he must navigate a web of deception, romance, and action to protect those he loves and clear his name. The narrative blends elements of thriller and comedy, with twists that keep the audience engaged throughout.
A Gentleman offers a blend of action and comedy with a storyline that attempts to balance thrills and humor. The screenplay is crafted with a focus on entertainment, featuring witty dialogues and situational comedy, especially in the first half which is paced briskly and keeps the audience engaged with light-hearted moments and character introductions. The second half shifts gears towards action and suspense, though the pacing slows down slightly due to convoluted plot developments.
The songs and music by Sachin Sanghvi and Jigar Saraiya complement the film's tone, with catchy numbers that fit well within the narrative without disrupting the flow. The background score by Roman Jakobi effectively enhances the action sequences and emotional beats, adding intensity where required. Overall, the film manages to entertain despite some predictability in the storyline and occasional lapses in screenplay tightness.
Sidharth Malhotra: Charismatic and energetic, Sidharth carries the dual nature of his character with ease, balancing charm and action.
Jacqueline Fernandez: Offers a lively and engaging presence, providing good chemistry with the lead and contributing to the film's lighter moments.
Suniel Shetty: Delivers a solid performance as the antagonist, adding gravitas and menace to the conflict.
Darshan Kumaar: Provides effective comic relief and supporting depth to the narrative.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. deliver a commercially viable film that balances humor and action. Their direction keeps the tone light and entertaining, though the narrative occasionally suffers from uneven pacing and predictable twists.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics generally appreciated the film's entertainment value, especially the chemistry between the leads and the mix of action and comedy. However, many pointed out the predictable plot and uneven pacing as drawbacks. The music and background score were well received, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Final Box-Office Result
A Gentleman released on 25 August 2017 (2017).
Budget of A Gentleman is approximately ₹410055 Crore.
A Gentleman is available on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel from 25 August 2017.
A Gentleman directed by Raj Nidimoru, Krishna D.K..
A Gentleman stars Sidharth Malhotra, Jacqueline Fernandez, Suniel Shetty, Darshan Kumaar, Kushal Punjabi.
Music for A Gentleman composed by Sachin Sanghvi, Jigar Saraiya.
A Gentleman — Genre: Action, Comedy, Runtime: 132 minutes, Language: Hindi.