Over-the-top violence is rarely this much fun. First time directors are rarely this skillful. The characters and themes that hold abusive leaders responsible for their misdeeds, make this Indian parable a standout on all levels. The adrenaline energy is real. Passion compounds everything. Action fans will be thrilled and adult audiences too by the gobs of raw power.
Has there been a more satisfying actor to watch mature on screen in recent years than Dev Patel? The endearingly earnest, scrawny kid of “Slumdog Millionaire” has steadily grown into a singularly inte.