Mr. Raani Movie Review: A Deep Dive into the Lionsgate Play Release
The film “Mr. Raani” is now streaming on Lionsgate Play, dubbed in Kannada and Telugu, with a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes. This review explores why this movie might just provide new material for meme creators.
The Storyline of Mr. Raani
The plot centers around a hero who dreams of becoming an actor. To achieve his dreams, he takes on a lady’s getup and transforms into a big superstar heroine. The story then follows what happens after this transformation and the various consequences he faces. While some might expect “no logics, only magic,” the film unfortunately offers neither magic nor strong logic, only music, with a sarcastic implication that just the music will fetch 100 crores.
Music and Songs: A Disappointing Sound
The first song of the film appears ten minutes into the runtime, and subsequent songs also resemble “Thallumaala” tracks. It is suggested that one might find it more useful to read the lyrics rather than listen to them.
Performances: A Few Glimmers Amidst Excess
The movie is likened to a remake of “Laila” being remade again, resulting in something quite pathetic, especially if one expected a “Remo” remake. The initial ten minutes feel off, indicating a lack of a proper foundation. The only positive aspect highlighted is the ending given to the hero Deepak’s lady character, which is considered good. Apart from this, much of the film is described as “over-the-top” and generally disliked. The acting by the hero’s father character is also cited as excessively cringeworthy. The reviewer concludes that only the ending for the “Mr. Raani” role and the hero’s acting in that specific role were good, with the rest of the film being unenjoyable due to excessive scenes.
Plot Holes & Inconsistencies
The film suffers from several illogical sequences. For instance, questions are raised about why a heroine would meet a fan in a booked theater and converse as if talking to a lover. Further inconsistencies include the fan taking her number, video calling, and requesting to see her beard. The review also points out the lack of explanation for a voice change when a man assumes a female disguise and questions certain actions during the interval. While the film portrays “fans,” it shows no more than 30 people. The climax features a kiss, which supposedly goes viral, yet no one seems to discover the truth. It’s suggested that the film tries to present these as lies.
Family Viewing Guide
For those considering watching with family, it’s noted that there is one lip-lock scene at the end. Additionally, two or three scenes related to the lady’s getup might cause some discomfort. It’s recommended that viewers might be better off rewatching the movie “Remo.”
First Half vs. Second Half
The first half of “Mr. Raani” is deemed terrible. The second half offers little improvement, with only the ending given to the climax receiving any positive mention; the rest of the second half is also unsatisfactory.
The Final Verdict on Mr. Raani
Overall, “Mr. Raani” is a disappointing film. The reviewer’s opinion rates it 2 out of 5. If you appreciate content like this, consider subscribing to the channel for more reviews. Thank you.
