Arefin Aziz

Considering the build up to the plot, I really think it was only okay.

Lucifer becoming God was like the most obvious stance that the show was heading in, but the way they built up the episode in the beginning, it had one of the perfect setups to make it so that Lucifer chooses Chloe to be the God(ess) and the decision to let Lucifer back into heaven could have been Chloe's...

The plot for Charlie becoming God is put to bed, but that could have been another potentially uncommon ending.

Maze finally accepting Eve was a good change of pace from the usual 'you don't deserve me' or 'I need space/time' theme that's been going on for quite a while on the show.

I think with all the angels showing up, and so much of Ella's dilemma this season related to her faith, I think the writers missed a perfect opportunity to bring back Azreal a little earlier into the season to have conversations with Ella.

So Michael can kill humans, because God left and his restrictions are no longer applicable, but Lucifer can not go into heaven without burning? What a waste of Lilith's invulnerability. And also, Michael doesn't become God after winning the votes because it's not unanimous, but Lucifer returns from heaven as God even without the unanimous votes? That makes zero sense.

God's role was really crappy throughout the season, just lame. Michael was absolutely awesome in the first half, but he's such a disappointing character in the second half of the season.

Atlee’s Jawan redefines commercial filmaking with an exhilarating cinematic experience , setting stage for SRK’s dominance in 2023

My Rating : :star::star::star::star: (83/100)

Jawan despite following the tropes of conventional commercial cinema, establishes itself as perfect example of perfect entertainer with a subtle yet relevant message. Tamil filmakers have aced the mass movies in thr past and Atlee doesn't shy away from it, he just delivered SRK his best mass appealing film which caters to all true Indian Cinema fans. Backed by a resonating storyline, fantastic action set pieces, scorching score by Anirudh , vicious Vijay Sethupathi as the antagonist and a magnetic SRK in the lead , Jawan delivers what it promised. The few inconsistencies in form usual fast forwarding of sub plots is easily forgettable, when you see SRK landing those heavy punches and dialogues. Thr supporting cast also provide great aid to make Jawan a true winner at cinemas. With no competition, this is going to become SRK's next entry to 1000 cr club.

The mass moments are brilliantly elevated by that scillntilating score by Anirudh. Atlee has a tendency to bring in the best interval blocks in his filmography and he doesn't disappoint. Jawan has massiest interval block in the history of Bollywood. The only gripe I had watching the film is it fails to expand on the hurdles of other female members in their past and at many places the emotions flow on a surface level (sub plot fast forwarding) . Well someone cant package everything in film of 169 minutes and I wont criticise Atlee for it. Priyamani and Sanya has a few important dialogues but stayed in background for the most part of it. Vijay Sethupathi is a show stealer with his versatility and his antiques. His hindi is delightful.

Overall, Jawan is a true family entertainer with many subtle plot twists, action , emotions and light humour. SRK as the leading man needs no marketing and Atlee solidifies his place as the mass commercial specialist. Go and celebrate Indian Cinema in theatres. I meant Bharatiya Cinema :hearts:

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