Apr. 01, 2022|India|123 Min.|n/A
Genre: Action;Bollywood;Science;Fiction
Description: “Attack,” a 2022 Indian superhero film directed by Lakshya Raj Anand, co-written with Sumit Batheja and Vishal Kapoor, is based on a story by John Abraham, who also stars in the movie alongside Jacqueline Fernandez, Rakul Preet Singh, and Prakash Raj in supporting roles. The film was released on April 1, 2022.
A reviewer from The Times of India rated the film 3.5/5, calling it “an engaging watch from start to finish.” Grace Cyril of India Today gave it 3/5, stating that “Attack stands well with its VFX and innovative concepts, wrapped in sleek modern sci-fi.” Avinash Lohana of Pinkvilla also rated it 3/5, advising viewers to “keep an open mind, avoid comparisons, and give the film a chance.”
Bharathi Pradhan of Lehren praised John Abraham for his role as both producer and contributor to the story, while Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama highlighted the film’s “novel concept, action sequences, VFX, and John Abraham’s stellar performance.” Rohit Bhatnagar of The Free Press Journal noted that “Attack – Part 1” could mark the beginning of a new era in Hindi cinema, despite its flaws. Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave it 2.5/5, acknowledging the director’s efforts in crafting a fast-paced hostage drama that avoids being overwhelming.
Originally slated for a theatrical release on August 14, 2020, the film faced delays due to production halts and the Omicron variant surge. It was rescheduled to January 28, 2022, before its eventual release on April 1, 2022.
Cast director: Franz Spilhaus
Cast actor: John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, Rakul Preet Singh, Ratna Pathak, Prakash Raj, Elham Ehsas, Amritpal Singh, Jarquez McClendon, Bikram Malati, Babrak Akbari
Original name: Attack