Devara Part 1 (2024)

Devara Part 1 (2024). 2h 56m

“Hits:u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e1. VFX Surprise: Despite initial concerns, the movieu0026#39;s visuals (locations and VFX) impressed on the big screen, delivering a realistic and immersive experience.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e2. Action Masterclass: The film excels in capturing the intensity of mass action sequences. The ambush scene at the interval, with its blood-soaked waves and Devarau0026#39;s defiant face, is a prime example.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e3. NTRu0026#39;s Duality: NTR shines, portraying the duality of the courageous Devara and the timid Vara with remarkable balance.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eMisses:u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e1. Second-Half Fumble: The movieu0026#39;s biggest weakness lies in its second half. Weak writing filled with immature jokes, illogical scene transitions, and a rushed plot significantly dampens the experience.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e2. Janhvi Kapoor Misfire: Kapooru0026#39;s scenes were poorly received, highlighting some shortcomings in Indian cinemau0026#39;s portrayal of femalencharacters.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e3. Music Overload: While the editing is good, Anirudh Ravichanderu0026#39;s music feels overused, detracting from the narrative flow. The score dominates the film when a well-placed soundtrack would have been morenimpactful.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e4. Weak Dialogue: The dialogues themselves are forgettable, saved only by NTRu0026#39;s strong delivery.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eUneven Pacing: The first half meticulously builds the world, while the second half rushes through the plot, leading to a forced and unsatisfying climax/cliffhanger. It feels like the director struggled with the ending, leaving it open for a sequel.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOverall: A strong first half full of action and NTRu0026#39;s performance canu0026#39;t redeem a poorly executed second half. This film had the potential to be an epic action spectacle but ultimately falls short.”