Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback film Pathaan is a huge swing for the fences, in more ways than one.
We discuss the action-thriller’s convoluted plotting and wonky visual effects, but we also praise its larger political themes, and just how willing it is to push the envelope and subvert audience expectations while playing by the rules.
We also talk about the franchise-building, John Abraham’s performance as the villain, and how crowd involvement impacts the viewing experience in movies like this.
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