A stormy tale of deception, danger, and desire, the action-thriller Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins has been much-awaited ever since Jaideep Ahlawat’s crazy dance moves went viral. Mafia boss Jaideep Ahlawat and Saif Ali Khan have won hearts as always. Read the full review to find out what turns Rehan Roy and Rajan’s risky heist story takes.
Story
‘Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins’ has emerged as an entertaining robbery thriller. The story is about the skilled thief Rehan Roy (Saif Ali Khan). This character is the center of attraction of the film, and the whole story revolves around him. Rehan comes across the dangerous mafia don of Mumbai, Rajan Aulakh (Jaideep Ahlawat), who assigns him the task of carrying out a huge diamond robbery worth Rs 500 crore. There is another character in this story who is connected to both of them. This character is Farah Khan, who opens another layer of the conspiracy. This brings twists and turning points in the film. The film shows the thrill of Rehan and Rajan’s dangerous game, starting from planning to the struggle to execute it. In this 1 hour 57 minute story, action, thrill, suspense, and great locations are also seen along with a tadka of glamour.
If there are thieves in the story, then there must be an officer to chase them. Kunal Kapoor has appeared as Vikram Patel. By the way, some newness was expected in the story. That newness is missing except for a glamorous theft. In many parts, the film reminds me of ‘Race 2’ and ‘Dhoom 3’. After watching it, in many parts it also seems that many aspects have been mixed, due to which the story is getting a bit confusing. Do not expect Hollywood style or intoxication from this film with a Bollywood touch, otherwise, you will be disappointed. The film with a desi tadka takes you on an entertaining journey despite all its shortcomings.
How is the acting
Saif Ali Khan plays the role of conman Rehan Roy. He manages to present both a charming and a dangerous style. Saif is presenting a combination of both intellectuality and emotion. He appears as a balanced person. Jaideep Ahlawat looks strong and effective as ruthless mafia boss Rajan Aulakh. He has been completely successful in spreading his shine on the screen. His complex portrayal of Rajan is the biggest strength of the film. You will not be able to take your eyes off Jaideep even for a moment. The rapport between him and Saif is also amazing. The dialogue delivery and scenes together of both are amazing.
Nikita Dutta has appeared in a different style as Farah. The beauty who stole Rehan Roy’s heart will steal your heart too. If her character had been a little longer, the story would have had depth. Despite being full of confidence on screen, her character remains incomplete. Kunal Kapoor as Vikram Patel seems to be the weakest link. His character seems more like a plot narrator than a person. Gagan Arora as Rehan Roy’s brother Avi in the story has added a youthful vigor to the film and has played his role with honesty.
Direction
Many twists in the story are interesting and will keep you engaged, but there are many such twists after watching that you will understand the rest of the story to some extent. The biggest mistake in the film is on the part of the director. The story could have been made more interesting with great actors, but there is nothing new in the story; it reminds me of many old robbery films. The characters of the story are limited only to the gadgets of the story. Talented actors like Nikita Dutta and Kunal Kapoor have less screen space. If the direction of Koki Gulati and Robbie Grewal had been good, then this story would have been different and better than a common Bollywood robbery action suspense thriller. The camera work is good in many parts.
How is the movie
Overall, this film will be successful in entertaining you. It is worth watching once. You will like the work of Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat. The chemistry between the two is the soul of the film. Nikita could have been given more screen space, but she is effective in her role. Better work was expected from Kunal. There are some flaws in the direction and story, but the action and suspense are amazing. In such a situation, we are giving this film 3.5 stars.