RRR

 

    

     After winning the Academy Award for Best Song, I was curious enough to finally watch this film on Netflix. And I'm so glad I did.

     This is one of the greatest action films I've ever seen. The CGI and stunt work meld beautifully to create unbelievable fight sequences both on a large scale as well as intimate battles. The two male leads (N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan) are remarkable for both their physical prowess as well as their incredible dance moves.

     The film is written and directed by S.S. Rajamouli and he has done a remarkable job creating a terrific story built around India's independence from Great Britain and filming the impossible. There are scenes in this film that will actually make your jaw drop.

      It is criminal that the Academy Awards only recognized the film for Best Song. Not only should the film have been included in multiple categories, but had it been, it probably would have won them all.

        The story, while filled with generous amounts of incredible and at many times violent action sequences, also has heart and depth. It's themes include friendship, family, loyalty and betrayal, politics and of course love. It's such a well blended plot that there is something for everyone. And I can't forget to mention the amazing dance sequences. 

         Available on Netflix, you can watch the English dubbed version (well done by the way) or the original Hindi with English subtitles. Don't let the three hour running time scare you, the film takes off like a rocket and never lets up. "RRR" will blow you away.