Crakk Movie Review: Driven by a desire to win the title and pay tribute to his late brother, an adrenaline junkie travels from the streets of Mumbai to the extreme sports stadium in Poland. There are several perils on his route, including a cunning competitor and a secret that could make the competition lethal.
Crakk struggles for the most part
Too many clichés are used by director Aditya Datt to have any real effect, and ultimately none of them connect. Crakk makes it apparent right away that its goal is to dazzle rather than make a lasting impression. But even so, it stumbles for the most part. Furthermore, Crakk should flash the disclaimer if viewing action and stunts on screen comes with any kind of warning because there are enough heart-pounding sequences to choose from. Some end up seeming VFX-poorly augmented, while others are truly pretty thrilling and give you chills.
Crakk Movie Plot
In the first scene of the movie, Mumbai slum resident Siddharth Dixit, sometimes known as Siddhu (Vidyut Jammwal), attempts risky, potentially fatal acts on a moving local train. He leans out of the door, sprints like a cakewalk from one compartment to another, touches poles, and climbs to the top. “Crack” is what his pals nickname him—crazy in the mind. Although the term “crack” is frequently used to describe extremely skilled and trained athletes, I’m not sure if Crakk was genuinely trying to evoke this same feeling. Here, the main plot points revolve around Vidyut’s peculiarities, his love of trying out possibly lethal feats, and extreme sports.
The narrative also includes a flashback in which the parents of Siddhu don’t want their son to follow in the footsteps of their older brother Nihal (Ankit Mohan), who died in Maidaan, an underground survival sports tournament. Siddhu, though, could not give a damn. He keeps filming himself performing these risky exploits, frequently getting apprehended by the police, but eventually, he manages to reach Maidaan and, after leaving the streets of Mumbai, is shortly smuggled into a Polish sports venue.
Here, Siddhu has to overcome equally talented competitors from other nations as well as Maidaan’s showrunner and strong champion, Dev (Arjun Rampal). His motivation for discovering the truth about Nihal changes from simply winning the tournament till much later in the narrative, when he suspects foul play in his brother’s death. Along the way, he meets Alia (Nora Fatehi), a Maidaan influencer who thinks she is “out of his league,” but she succumbs too quickly to his corny antics and chapri lines. The narrative then proceeds in the manner that the filmmaker sees as proper.
Crakk Movie Review
Crakk immerses you in a world of fast-paced action, beginning with Siddharth “Siddhu” Dixit (Vidyut Jammwal) pulling out exciting but risky acrobatics on a moving local train in Mumbai. You’re in for an exciting trip during this sequence, and you hope that no child is motivated to try such daring. Director-writer Aditya Datt does that at first, using Krakow, Poland, as the setting for Siddhu’s trip through the perilous Maidaan extreme sports arena, where he must not only prevail but also pay tribute to his brother Nihaal (Ankit Mohan).
The film features visually amazing action scenes, but the screenplay and premise by Sarim Momin, Rehan Khan, and Datt are shallow. The plot of Siddhu’s underdog journey, his romance with social media influencer Alia (Nora Fatehi), his encounters with the villain Dev (Arjun Rampal), and their friendship are all well-known. Even a side story about Patricia (Amy Jackson), a police officer, hunting down plutonium smugglers seems like an unneeded diversion.
Crakk excels in its action choreography (by Kerry Gregg) and cinematography (by Mark Hamilton), despite its narrative flaws. The graphics are striking, ranging from gritty Mumbai alleys to vistas reminiscent of Mad Max. The movie is also excellent at showing off its daredevil stunts, which will make you gasp and stifle. It captures daredevils dodging lethal dogs, swinging wrecking balls, etc. Nonetheless, the plot may seem overshadowed by the nonstop assault of stunts.
As an action hero, Vidyut Jammwal is in peak physical condition. He may not seem like a lower-middle-class guy, but he masters the heart-pounding scenes and the Mumbai lingo. Arjun Rampal gives the evil Dev threat and has the opportunity to display his strength and acrobatics. Even though Nora Fatehi only has a small part, she does a good job in the action scenes. Ankit Mohan has a good appearance and a strong action presence. Amy Jackson puts in a passable show.
Crakk Movie Mixed performances
For those who are addicted to adrenaline, Vidyut Jammwal’s thrilling action scenes, daring stunts, and extreme sports provide a visual extravaganza. No matter which peak or cliff Sidhu leaps off of, we never witness him break a bone or even just receive some bruises. Crakk gives Vidyut a larger playground and his followers an opportunity to swoon over his toned muscles even more than those who have been watching his workout videos at the gym. However, the actor struggles a little in the areas of speech and emotion.
Next up is Arjun Rampal, who portrays the antagonist admirably and delivers a strong performance while carrying a lot of weight. Amy Jackson, who plays Patricia the police officer, has a strong on-screen presence, but her dubbed Hindi lines—some of which are frequently out of sync—make it impossible to look away. Even though Nora’s character growth advances the plot, she is once again treated as merely a prop and isn’t given any room to shine. The much-needed comic relief is provided by Jamie Lever’s sharply crafted one-liners and punchlines, which never come across as forced.
Crakk Movie Review by Popular Critics
Ratings: — Review By: Komal Nahta Site: Film information
On the whole, Crakk is an average fare but it has absolutely breathtaking action and stunts to entice lovers of action cinema. Its very high cost, of course, is a minus point.
Ratings: 1/5 Review By: Saibal Site: NDTV
That indeed is the defining quality of Crakk. This is a take-no-prisoners brand of filmmaking that exists solely in the fond hope that the world needs it. The grieving hero has a cause, the film has no pause, and the action that unfolds ratchets up the decibel levels so high that they numb the brain.Welcome, as the villain would say, to the most unabashedly flighty and frightfully flummoxing action movie you will ever see. Crakk is a crack at difficult-to-digest inanity.
Ratings: 2/5 Review By: Simran Site: DNA
The only parts I found interesting in Crakk were the first 20 minutes and the last 15 minutes. Between them, are two hours of disappointment barely salvaged by Vidyut’s stunts and Arjun’s swag.
Ratings: 3.5/5 Review By: Amit Site: ABP
Aditya Datt has directed the film, and for a film like “Crakk,” Vidyut and the rest of the cast are a good selection, which only a good director can make. There are some unnecessary action scenes in the film, but still, Aditya has brought all the action that action lovers want to see. Overall, the film should definitely be watched at least once.
Ratings: 2.5/5 Review By: Dhaval Site: Times Of India
Crakk: Jeetagaa Toh Jiyegaa delivers on the thrilling action front, offering a refreshing glimpse into the world of extreme sports on the big screen. However, its reliance on predictable tropes and a somewhat underwhelming storyline might leave you wanting more.
Ratings: 2.5/5 Review By: Ganesh Site: Firstpost
After Commando 3, Vidyut Jammwal and director Aditya Datt reunite for Crakk, which is billed as the first-ever extreme sports action film in India. On the whole, Crakk is high on action and stunts but lacks the thrill and several times tests your patience.
Ratings: 1.5/5 Review By: Sonal Site: Times Now
Crakk should have taken an emotional and/or proper revenge angle with Siddharth for Maidaan. Instead, it makes him a bumbling fool who acts surprises whenever new information about Nihal’s demise is brought up. The story just seems implausible and without heart. Even with Vidyut Jammwal’s stunts, this one’s pretty bleak to sit through.
Ratings: 0.5/5 Review By: Umesh Site: Koimoi
The movie leaves you with many whys, one of them being – why would someone think this is worthy of being a movie? The joy of watching action cinema is ruthlessly murdered with every passing minute!
Final Thoughts
Crakk: Jeetagaa Toh Jiyegaa Provides a welcome big-screen insight into the realm of extreme sports, and delivers on the exciting action front. However, you might want more because of its dependence on cliches and a fairly boring plot.
Crakk wants to appeal to a specific segment of people who have a taste for these extreme sports and action, rather than just inviting all adrenaline addicts to experience the thrill. But in the process, it overreaches and diverges numerous times.