<p>A Manoj Bajpayee film sets the bar high with expectations of a power-packed performance. The expectation is even higher when it’s his 100th movie. While the stalwart does justice to his role, the story feels jaded.<br>‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is the story of sibling love and vengeance. Bajpayee plays a reformed Robin Hood, who comes out of ‘retirement’ to avenge the death of his brother. His backstory is something we have seen on screen multiple times - this Robin Hood holds the power to change lives in his village. He doesn’t even hesitate to kill people to protect the ones he cares about.</p>.<p>One might think it a remake of a south Indian film. The similarities are many.</p>.<p>A larger-than-life character single-handedly destroying an evil villain and his army of henchmen.</p>.<p>This one line sums up the entire movie, with the only saving grace being Bhaiyya Ji, Bajpayee himself. When his younger brother is killed by a ruthless politician’s son, it is up to Bhaiyya Ji to break the promise he made to his father and get back to business, to avenge the family’s loss. </p>.<p>The actors playing antagonists do hold their own. But the direction fails to impress, and the action scenes are run of the mill.</p>.<p>A few scenes will make you chuckle but those expecting an out-and-out mass entertainer will be disappointed.</p>.<p>A personal milestone always needs to be appreciated. While Bajpayee hits a century, his team ends up on the losing side with this revenge drama. </p>
<p>A Manoj Bajpayee film sets the bar high with expectations of a power-packed performance. The expectation is even higher when it’s his 100th movie. While the stalwart does justice to his role, the story feels jaded.<br>‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is the story of sibling love and vengeance. Bajpayee plays a reformed Robin Hood, who comes out of ‘retirement’ to avenge the death of his brother. His backstory is something we have seen on screen multiple times - this Robin Hood holds the power to change lives in his village. He doesn’t even hesitate to kill people to protect the ones he cares about.</p>.<p>One might think it a remake of a south Indian film. The similarities are many.</p>.<p>A larger-than-life character single-handedly destroying an evil villain and his army of henchmen.</p>.<p>This one line sums up the entire movie, with the only saving grace being Bhaiyya Ji, Bajpayee himself. When his younger brother is killed by a ruthless politician’s son, it is up to Bhaiyya Ji to break the promise he made to his father and get back to business, to avenge the family’s loss. </p>.<p>The actors playing antagonists do hold their own. But the direction fails to impress, and the action scenes are run of the mill.</p>.<p>A few scenes will make you chuckle but those expecting an out-and-out mass entertainer will be disappointed.</p>.<p>A personal milestone always needs to be appreciated. While Bajpayee hits a century, his team ends up on the losing side with this revenge drama. </p>