Animal Movie Review: A Violent and Misogynistic Drama with Ranbir Kapoor’s Stellar Performance.

 Animal Movie Review: A Violent and Misogynistic Drama with Ranbir Kapoor’s Stellar Performance.

Rating:-1.2/3

Cast:-Ranbir Kapoor.Rashmika Mandanna

Runtime:-3hr 22min

**Introduction**

Animal is a 2023 Hindi action crime drama film directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Bobby Deol. The film revolves around Ranvijay Singh (Ranbir Kapoor), a ruthless and obsessive son of a wealthy steel tycoon Balbir Singh (Anil Kapoor), who goes on a killing spree to protect his father and his legacy. The film has received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences, who have criticized its excessive violence, misogyny, editing, length, and lack of emotional depth.

**Story Summary**

The film begins with a flashback of Ranvijay’s childhood, where he witnesses his father being shot by a rival businessman. He grows up idolizing his father and wanting his approval, but Balbir is distant and cold towards him. Ranvijay marries Meera (Parineeti Chopra), a doctor from the US, and has two children with her. He moves back to India with his family when his father is attacked again by unknown assailants. He vows to find and kill the culprits, and takes over his father’s business. He also meets Geetanjali (Rashmika Mandanna), a journalist who is fascinated by his dark and mysterious persona. He starts an affair with her, and treats her with contempt and violence.

Ranvijay’s quest for revenge leads him to cross paths with Rajveer (Bobby Deol), a cop who is investigating the case. Rajveer suspects that Ranvijay is behind the murders, and tries to gather evidence against him. He also learns that Ranvijay’s father is not as innocent as he seems, and that he has a dark past involving corruption, betrayal, and murder. Rajveer also discovers that Ranvijay’s mother died by suicide when he was young, and that his father blamed him for it. This trauma has shaped Ranvijay’s personality and behavior, and made him a violent and unstable man.

The film reaches a climax when Ranvijay finds out that his father’s attacker is none other than his own uncle, who wanted to take over the business. He confronts him and kills him in a brutal fight. He then goes to his father’s hospital, where he confesses his crimes and asks for his forgiveness. Balbir, however, rejects him and tells him that he is ashamed of him and that he never loved him. He also reveals that he has changed his will and left everything to Meera and his grandchildren. Ranvijay is devastated and enraged, and shoots his father in the chest. He then tries to escape, but is cornered by Rajveer and his team. He refuses to surrender, and shoots himself in the head.

**Cast and Crew**

Ranbir Kapoor as Ranvijay Singh, a violent and obsessive son of a steel tycoon

Anil Kapoor as Balbir Singh, a wealthy and powerful businessman and Ranvijay’s father

Rashmika Mandanna as Geetanjali, a journalist and Ranvijay’s mistress

Bobby Deol as Rajveer, a cop who is investigating Ranvijay’s crimes

Parineeti Chopra as Meera, a doctor and Ranvijay’s wife

Sandeep Reddy Vanga as the director and co-writer of the film

Pranay Reddy Vanga and Saurabh Gupta as the co-writers of the film

Amaal Mallik as the music composer of the film

Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran as the cinematographer of the film

Aarif Sheikh as the editor of the film

**The Review**

Animal is a film that tries to be a dark and gritty drama, but ends up being a loud and messy spectacle. The film suffers from a weak script, poor editing, and a lack of emotional depth. The film relies on excessive violence, misogyny, and shock value to create an impact, but fails to deliver a coherent and compelling story. The film also drags on for more than three hours, with many unnecessary and repetitive scenes.

The film’s only saving grace is Ranbir Kapoor’s stellar performance as the deranged and conflicted Ranvijay. He portrays the character with intensity and nuance, and makes him believable and engaging. He carries the film on his shoulders, and shows his versatility and range as an actor. He is supported by Anil Kapoor, who plays the cold and ruthless Balbir with finesse and charisma. The rest of the cast, however, is wasted and underdeveloped. Rashmika Mandanna is reduced to a damsel in distress, who has no agency or personality. Bobby Deol is bland and boring as the righteous cop, who has no depth or motivation. Parineeti Chopra is sidelined and ignored as the loyal and supportive wife, who has no role or relevance.

Animal is a film that could have been a powerful and gripping drama, but ends up being a violent and misogynistic mess. The film is a disappointment and a waste of talent, and does not live up to its hype and expectations. The film is not for the faint-hearted, and not for the discerning viewers. The film is 1.2/3star rating from me.