Synopsis: Romeo Akbar Walter (RAW) is a spy thriller that is set against the backdrop of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The film, which is inspired by true events.
Director: Robbie Grewal (as Robby Grewal)
Writer: Robbie Grewal (as Robby Grewal), Ishraq Shah (additional dialogue)
Stars: John Abraham, Mouni Roy, Jackie Shroff.
Critic's Rating: 2.0/5
Review:
Romeo (John Abraham), a bank cashier is recruited by India’s foreign intelligence agency — the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). They believe he’s a master of disguise and can operate as Akbar, India’s undercover agent in Pok (Pakistan occupied Kashmir) during the events leading up to the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
Apparently inspired by true events, Robby Grewal’s film could have been an interesting human/psychological drama that understands the psyche, emotional upheaval of unsung heroes (spies). But it takes the conventional route and merges patriotism and espionage thriller, overshadowing the human aspect of the story.
The script might have looked interesting on paper with its share of dramatic twists. However, flawed execution, lacklustre storytelling, languid pace and far-fetched writing, makes this one a tad hard to embrace. You appreciate the no-nonsense narrative but it struggles to keep you engaged.
Synopsis: Romeo Akbar Walter (RAW) is a spy thriller that is set against the backdrop of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The film, which is inspired by true events.
Director: Robbie Grewal (as Robby Grewal)
Writer: Robbie Grewal (as Robby Grewal), Ishraq Shah (additional dialogue)
Stars: John Abraham, Mouni Roy, Jackie Shroff.
Critic's Rating: 2.0/5
Review:
Romeo (John Abraham), a bank cashier is recruited by India’s foreign intelligence agency — the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). They believe he’s a master of disguise and can operate as Akbar, India’s undercover agent in Pok (Pakistan occupied Kashmir) during the events leading up to the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
Apparently inspired by true events, Robby Grewal’s film could have been an interesting human/psychological drama that understands the psyche, emotional upheaval of unsung heroes (spies). But it takes the conventional route and merges patriotism and espionage thriller, overshadowing the human aspect of the story.
The script might have looked interesting on paper with its share of dramatic twists. However, flawed execution, lacklustre storytelling, languid pace and far-fetched writing, makes this one a tad hard to embrace. You appreciate the no-nonsense narrative but it struggles to keep you engaged.
