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Maalik (2016)
An excellent wake up call for the average Pakistani.
At first when I saw the trailer for Maalik, I thought of something else. However, I was completely mind blown to find out the movie was not what I had in my mind after watching it. The way the trailer was made portrayed a different story from what it actually was which I absolutely loved. Exactly how trailers are supposed to be made.
Moving onto the film, if you expect it to be something like Waar, you're in for a big surprise. It's noting like Waar. Waar was more of an action packed movie. This is an action packed thriller placed in an emotional roller coaster. In my opinion, its much better than Waar. The movie has been shot excellently and there is a good balance of action and drama. The way everything is combined into a single story line is pretty solid. The humor in this movie is really good, and has done its part in making the movie even more enjoyable.
There are however, some editing flaws that are at times obvious. The dialogue feels weak at times, but not to the extent that might ruin the movie.
Overall, the the movie sends out a strong message of taking ownership, responsibility and actually doing something constructive for the betterment of the country rather than waiting for someone to comes and solve the country's issues for you. The fact that they just banned this movie goes onto show how deep it digs into the dirty politics that goes in Pakistan. Absolutely Loved it. Go and watch it once the ban gets lifted(hopefully).