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Deepanjana Paul from Firstpost criticized the film for its poor direction, editing and story.<ref>[http://m.firstpost.com/bollywood/action-jackson-review-watching-this-ajay-devgn-starrer-is-like-punishing-yourself-1835159.html Action Jackson review: Watching this Ajay Devgn starrer is like punishing yourself]. Firstpost. Deepanjana Paul. December 7, 2014.</ref> |
Deepanjana Paul from Firstpost criticized the film for its poor direction, editing and story.<ref>[http://m.firstpost.com/bollywood/action-jackson-review-watching-this-ajay-devgn-starrer-is-like-punishing-yourself-1835159.html Action Jackson review: Watching this Ajay Devgn starrer is like punishing yourself]. Firstpost. Deepanjana Paul. December 7, 2014.</ref> |
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Film critic [[Rajeev Masand]] rated the film 1 out of 5 stating film has excessive violence.<ref>[http://www.ibnlive.com/news/action-jackson-review-the-film-is-an-orgy-of-bloody-fight-scenes/516632-47-84.html 'Action Jackson' review: The film is an orgy of bloody fight scenes].IBN live. [[Rajeev Masand]]. December 5, 2014. {{Rating|1|5}}</ref> |
Film critic [[Rajeev Masand]] rated the film 1 out of 5 stating film has excessive violence.<ref>[http://www.ibnlive.com/news/action-jackson-review-the-film-is-an-orgy-of-bloody-fight-scenes/516632-47-84.html 'Action Jackson' review: The film is an orgy of bloody fight scenes].IBN live. [[Rajeev Masand]]. December 5, 2014. {{Rating|1|5}}</ref> |
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Leading critic [[Subhash K. Jha]] rated the film 2.5 out of 5 saying that If MJ Was Alive He Would Sue!<ref>[http://skjbollywoodnews.com/2014/12/action-jackson-review-mj-alive-sue/4124200.html 'Action Jackson' review: If MJ Was Alive He Would Sue!].SKJBollywoodNews.com. [[Subhash K. Jha]]. December 5, 2014. {{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:44, 10 December 2014
| Action Jackson | |
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| File:Action Jackson 2.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Prabhu Deva |
| Screenplay by | Prabhu Deva A. C. Mughil Shiraz Ahmed |
| Story by | A. C. Mughil |
| Produced by | Gordhan Tanwani Sunil Lulla |
| Starring | Ajay Devgn Sonakshi Sinha Yami Gautam Kunaal Roy Kapur Manasvi Mamgai Anand Raj |
| Cinematography | Vijay Kumar Arora |
| Edited by | Bunty Nagi |
| Music by | Songs: Himesh Reshammiya Background Score: Sandeep Chowta |
Production company | Baba Films |
| Distributed by | Eros International |
Release date |
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Running time | 144 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Action Jackson is a 2014 Indian action masala film directed by Prabhu Deva and produced by Gordhan Tanwani and Sunil Lulla.[1] It features Ajay Devgn in a double role, alongside Sonakshi Sinha, Yami Gautam and Manasvi Mamgai as the female leads. Kunaal Roy Kapur appears in a supporting role with Anand Raj portraying the main antagonist.
Plot
Vishi (Ajay Devgn), a small time crook who would do anything for money. He is attracted towards Khushi (Sonakshi Sinha), simple HR executive, who also has a soft spot for Vishi in her heart. One day Vishi who had habit of getting involved in fights, ends up beating a goon, who later attacks him back with his gang. It is revealed that the person they had beaten is Vishi's lookalike Jay. On another occasion police inspector arrests Jay and hands him over to a group of gangsters. Jay kills them all and goes to Vishi's place. Vishi freaks out on seeing his lookalike but Jay reveals his real identity. In a flashback Jay reveals that he is a professional assassin AJ, who used to work for Bangkok based Don Xavier(Anand Raj). Xavier's sister Marina (Manasvi Mamgai) is been kidnapped by his rivals from where AJ single handedly rescues her. Marina falls for AJ but he rejects her as he is married to Anusha (Yami Gautam). Angered Xavier tries to kill Anusha twice, which leaves her brutally injured. AJ escapes to India and get her treated.
In present time AJ requests Vishi to go to Bangkok disguised as AJ to fool Xavier and his sister, meanwhile AJ gets time to get his wife operated who is expecting a baby. Vishi agrees to help and goes to Bangkok along with his friend Moosa (Kunaal Roy Kapur). They manages to fool everyone for few days, but Xavier gets suspicions. Marina tortures Moosa to find out the truth. They later kidnaps Anusha and her new born baby and calls AJ. It is then revealed that AJ and Vishi had already switched places and the person at Bangkok is the real AJ. In the climax AJ kills Xavier, Marina and their gang. He rescues Anusha and their baby before returning to India.
Cast
- Ajay Devgn as Vishi / Jay(AJ)
- Sonakshi Sinha as Khushi
- Yami Gautam as Anusha
- Kunaal Roy Kapur as Moosa
- Manasvi Mamgai as Marina
- Anand Raj as Xavier
- Prabhu Deva in a special appearance
- Shahid Kapoor in a special appearance
- Prabhas in a special appearance
- Natasa Stankovic in a special appearance
Critical reception
Prarthna Sarkar from International Business Times gave 1 stars out of 5, stating film is a "bad dream" for viewers.[2] Gayatri Sarkar from Zee News gave 1 star out of 5 stating film failed to entertain the audiences.[3] Deepanjana Paul from Firstpost criticized the film for its poor direction, editing and story.[4] Film critic Rajeev Masand rated the film 1 out of 5 stating film has excessive violence.[5] Leading critic Subhash K. Jha rated the film 2.5 out of 5 saying that If MJ Was Alive He Would Sue![6]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Himesh Reshammiya, while the lyrics were written by Shabbir Ahmed and Sameer Anjaan
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Keeda" | Shabbir Ahmed | Himesh Reshammiya | Himesh Reshammiya, Neeti Mohan | 03:06 |
| 2. | "Punjabi Mast" | Shabbir Ahmed | Himesh Reshammiya | Himesh Reshammiya, Ankit Tiwari, Arya Acharya, Alam Gir Khan, Vineet Singh, Neeti Mohan | 04:14 |
| 3. | "Chichora Piya" | Sameer Anjaan | Himesh Reshammiya | Himesh Reshammiya, Shalmali Kholgade | 04:27 |
| 4. | "Dhoom Dhaam" | Sameer Anjaan | Himesh Reshammiya | Ankit Tiwari, Palak Muchhal | 04:38 |
| 5. | "Gangster Baby" | Shabbir Ahmed | Himesh Reshammiya | Neeraj Shridhar, Neeti Mohan | 04:40 |
| 6. | "Keeda (Remix)" | Shabbir Ahmed | Himesh Reshammiya | Himesh Reshammiya, Neeti Mohan | |
| 7. | "Punjabi Mast (Remix)" | Shabbir Ahmed | Himesh Reshammiya | Himesh Reshammiya, Ankit Tiwari, Arya Acharya, Alam Gir Khan, Vineet Singh, Neeti Mohan | |
| 8. | "Chichora Piya (Remix)" | Sameer Anjaan | Himesh Reshammiya | Himesh Reshammiya, Shalmali Kholgade | |
| 9. | "Keeda (Reprise)" | Shabbir Ahmed | Himesh Reshammiya | Himesh Reshammiya, Neeti Mohan |
References
- ^ "IBtimes".
- ^ 'Action Jackson' Movie Review: It' a Bad, Bad Dream. International Business Times. Prarthna Sarkar. December 5, 2014.
- ^ ‘Action Jackson’ review: Fails to entertain. Zee News. Gayatri Sarkar. December 7, 2014.
- ^ Action Jackson review: Watching this Ajay Devgn starrer is like punishing yourself. Firstpost. Deepanjana Paul. December 7, 2014.
- ^ 'Action Jackson' review: The film is an orgy of bloody fight scenes.IBN live. Rajeev Masand. December 5, 2014.
- ^ 'Action Jackson' review: If MJ Was Alive He Would Sue!.SKJBollywoodNews.com. Subhash K. Jha. December 5, 2014.
