A Gentleman: Sundar, Susheel, Risky - Action-packed entertainer



From Sidharth Malhotra posing in front of a posh mansion that he’s purchased in Miami to Sidharth Malhotra chasing hardened criminals on the streets of Bangkok and Mumbai, A Gentleman: Sundar, Susheel, Risky is all about Sidharth Malhotra whose imperfect past plays havoc in his life. The two Sidharths live contrasting lives and the film pieces together a connection between the two in a rather engaging way. While the former is suave, polite and apologetic, the latter is rugged, macho and guilt-ridden despite working for a ‘Colonel’ who isn’t averse to killing innocent people. 

Trouble starts when the ‘bad Malhotra’ decides to leave the ugly world he’s found himself stuck in after getting to know of a hard disk which nails his Colonel’s nefarious activities. A wild goose chase ensues in pursuit of the disk which results in high-octane actions sequences, including Malhotra dangling from the terrace of a skyscraper and making his way into a secured server room in one of the top-most floors of the building by breaking the glass windows. 

Jacqueline Fernandez is the good Malhotra’s love interest who is unwilling to commit to him because he is too simple and would much rather fancy the bad boy. She’s more of a prop than the actress of the film with a few dance numbers and some scenes in which she gets to fire gunshots at the villains. The film could have been a lot better with sharp editing and by cutting down meaningless chases for the sake of action. Several confrontations could have been avoided altogether, especially in the second half. And many songs could have been done away with, thereby reducing the running time.

Despite these shortcomings, the film works because of its fast pace, intriguing storyline and treatment. Sidharth Malhotra is excellent, both as an immigrant trying to make a mark in Miami’s corporate world and as the action hero involved in slick sequences. His conventional good looks and ripped physique (deliberately flaunted several times in the film) compel you to look at him as a good-looking star, but he makes a sincere effort to come across as someone who can pull the trigger and look cold at the same time.  

A Gentleman: Sundar, Susheel, Risky is a double delight for Sidharth Malhotra fans. And a movie that’s not bad if you’re looking for some entertainment.  

 - Kunal Purandare 

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