Top Gear Movie Review: Regardless of the box office performance of his most recent film, Crazy Fellow, Adi Saikuamar has released nearly five films this year and is about to wrap out the year with an action thriller. The Top Gear clip, however, piques interest in the film and encourages viewers to check it out. Adi Saikuamar, who is marketing the film, likewise seems completely at ease. Let’s take a close look at Top Gear to determine if it’s worth your time.
Story
Arjun is an upstanding cab driver from the middle class (Adi Saikumar). However, there are several murders happening in the city, and the police eventually figure out that a mysterious individual named David is behind it all. After Arjun sees a murder one day, his life is forever altered, and he becomes a target for both the police and the thugs. How, exactly, did Arjun find his way through this maze? Then, who exactly is this David character? that needs to be shown in the film.
Cast & Crew
Many well-known actors, including Riya Suman, Brahmaji, Satyam Rajesh, Mime Gopi, Aadi Saikumar, and Shatru Sai Sriram shot the film, Harshavardhan Rameshwar composed the score, and KV Sridhar Reddy managed production for Sri Dhanalakshmi Productions.
| Movie Name | Top Gear |
|---|---|
| Director | Shashikanth |
| Music Director | Harshavardhan Rameshwar |
| Producer | KV Sridhar Reddy |
| Genre | Action Thriller |
| Cast | Aadi Saikumar, Riya Suman, Brahmaji, Shatru, Satyam Rajesh, Mime Gopi |
| Cinematography | Sai Sriram |
Movie Verdict
Top Gear’s hook is that it’s all going to happen in one night. I know, it’s ridiculous to think of. Well, it gets off to an exciting start (people are mysteriously dying), and then delves into the main character’s background and his world-building, both of which are rather endearing. Despite being a commercial through and through, there are a few tense scenes in the film. However, the various murder mystery point keeps the audience’s interest, the revelation at the intermission lands rather well, and it makes them want to see the second half of the film despite the pacing issues caused by regular scenes such as the hero’s family track and forced songs.
Although the film’s second half has several issues, it becomes compelling once we learn that the protagonist is a witness to a murder and follow his struggle to stay alive as he is chased by the police and thugs. Who is David? The tension was maintained well throughout, although the point could have been made more clearly. As a whole, the film leaves a few loose ends, but the combination of tension and racy dialogue keeps the audience engaged.
Acting-wise, Riya Suman does alright and looks pretty good in her traditional girl role; Adi Saikumar as Arjun does a decent job as a cab driver; his body language and dialogue delivery are good, but when he had to show the tension and shocking moments through his face, he completely failed; Brahmaji, Mime Gopi, and Shatru do well in their roles.
As an idea, Top Gear makes sense. Nighttime scenes, which account for most of the film, may have benefited from a deeper level of darkness. Even though Harshavardhan Rameshwar’s songs fell flat, the composer was impressed by the score he composed for the film’s background. The rest of the technical team also did a good job of meeting the story’s demands.
Shashikanth did a decent job as director; his screenplay is great, but the film’s pacing, especially in the second act, could use some work. There are a few flaws in the picture, but the intriguing story and mounting tension more than make up for them.
All things considered, Top Gear is an acceptable action thriller with some mainstream elements.
Plus Points:
- Racy Screenplay
- Twists
Minus Points:
- Story
- Predictable Scenes
- Lack of Emotion
Rating: 2.5/5
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