Aetbaar
Aetbaar

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Aetbaar

2004
Movie
152 min
Hindi

After the tragic death of his son - Rohit, in a car accident, Dr. Ranveer Malhotra has been very protective of his daughter Ria. All is well for Ria until one day on a college mishap Ria reaches up with Aryan and both fall in love with each other. Aryan showers Ria with a lot of love and she thought that he is her ideal life partner. Ria invites Aryan to dinner at her home and introduces him to her parents. Her mother immediately approves of him but her father thinks that something is a miss and tells Ria to stop meeting Aryan. But Aryan is madly in love with Ria and refuses to leave her. When Ria disobeys him, her father decides to dig deeper into Aryan's past. Ranveer is desperate as he knows Ria is heading towards something dangerous.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Vipul Amrutlal ShahGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

A notorious gangster, Amitabh Bachchan, is released from prison and decides to go straight, aiming to provide a better life for his estranged son, John Abraham. However, his past crimes catch up with him when a determined police officer, played by John Abraham, begins to investigate a series of murders. As the son gets entangled in the dangerous world of crime, the father must confront his past to protect his family, leading to a tense cat-and-mouse game.

Critical Reception

Aetbaar received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While the performances of the lead actors, particularly Amitabh Bachchan, were often praised, the film was frequently criticized for its predictable plot, weak screenplay, and excessive length. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the action sequences and Bachchan's presence, while others found the narrative to be derivative and uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a strong lead performance from Amitabh Bachchan, the film suffers from a convoluted and unoriginal storyline.

  • The action sequences provide some entertainment, but they are not enough to salvage a weak script.

  • The movie feels unnecessarily long and fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Aetbaar' is not readily available. However, general audience reception often echoed critical sentiments, with praise for the actors but disappointment in the plot's execution and originality.

Fun Fact

John Abraham's character in the film is a police officer, a role he would later reprise in several other crime thrillers.

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