Class of 83' (NON SPOILER REVIEW): A movie that should have been a series...

Bobby Deol plays a broken cop who tries to change the system with his unique approach.

At first, it sounds like a plot of an action Bollywood movie from the late 80s and early 90s. But, I have to say that it has potential. The  casting of good bunch of actors are able to deliver and one can see the artistry in each of them. The production has very well managed to create Mumbai and Nashik of the 80s and cinematography, lights in every scene was well crafted. Bobby Deol nails it in his character of a seasoned cop, Vijay Singh. Its safe to say that he was clearly the showrunner for this one.

What didn't work for this movie is the rushed up storytelling. Since, they had to tell the story in less than 2 hours, many events in the movie felt half cooked. With in minutes, it became a few years which fails in developing a character arc for any of the lead actors. At one point it becomes difficult to relate with the events unfolding.

The heartbreaking story of officer Vijay Singh didn't come off as moving as it should be coz it just got over in a couple of minutes. If only the makers would've gone for the series format, it could have given more time to each aspect of the flashback and present as well as the side stories developing in each of the characters personal lives. Lastly, the background score, according to me was very generic and repetitive, non impactful types.

Keeping it a spoiler free review, I would like to sum it up by saying that if you haven't watched this movie, give it a chance when you have nothing to watch. While it may surely keep you engaged to an extent, don't expect it to be a great cop saga drenched in emotions and action.
I would like to praise Bobby once again at the end of my review as he was simply amazing.

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