War 2 Fails to Impress Despite Anil Kapoor’s Presence, Criticized for Weak Story and Underutilization

The film ‘War 2’ faced criticism for its weak storyline, despite the presence of prominent actors. The movie, which was released a week ago, has not even crossed 200 crores in India, despite a budget of 400 crores. The focus of the article is on Anil Kapoor’s entry into the ‘War’ universe, a move that aimed to bring a fresh perspective. However, the execution has been found lacking. The film replaced the previous RAW chief, Ashutosh Rana, with Anil Kapoor. While his acting is appreciated, the story fails to provide a compelling narrative for his character. The potential for a strong character arc was present, but it was not fully realized. The article points out that the supporting roles, including Anil Kapoor’s, lacked depth, and the plot became predictable. The action sequences were also criticized for lacking originality. The scene where Anil Kapoor appears with a similar swagger as his character in ‘Animal’ failed to create the desired impact. The article identifies three key shortcomings: a weak entry for Anil Kapoor as the new RAW chief, the lack of novelty in his portrayal, and the overall underutilization of his character’s potential. The makers are at risk of undermining the impact of a major actor if they cannot develop his character strongly in future installments.