Absolute Review: Thank God: Ajay Devgn and Siddharth Malhotra starrer is a decently entertaining film

By:- Aakruti Bagla

Director: Indra Kumar

Cast: Ajay Devgn, Sidharth Malhotra, Rakul Preet Singh, Seema Pahwa

Duration:- 2hrs

Rating:- 2.5/5

Story:-

Inspired by the 2009 Norwegian film called Sorte Kugler, Thank God revolves around the concept of What goes around…comes around. It revolves around an egoistic debt-ridden real estate broker Ayaan Kapoor who lands in Yam Loka after meeting with an accident. As he gains consciousness, CG (Ajay Devgn) appears in front of him and informs him that he will have to play a “Game Of Life”. If he manages to win, he will be sent back to earth and if he loses, he will be sent to hell. Will he win or lose the game? The answer lies in the two-hour film.

Review

Known for his penchant towards comedy, after a disastrous Total Dhamaal in 2019, director Indra Kumar comes with yet another slice-of-life entertainer Thank God which has its share of funny moments juxtaposed with some thought-provoking lessons. Indra Kumar stays true to his intention of creating a comedy with a moral lesson about karma while also keeping the story away from becoming overly sombre or depressing.

Right from the beginning, the film takes us into the world of Ayaan Kapoor and how his bad deeds make him land at Yam Loka where he has to play Game of life. While the first half of the film seemed dragged with some witty dialogues. Although some jokes are old-fashioned, most one-liners often fall flat. The second half of the film is comprised of dramatic moments with a promising climax and happy ending.

Speaking of performances, Ajay Devgn has earnestly carried out his robust personality as CG. Sidharth Malhotra underplays his part very well. He doesn’t go overboard and hence, his performance turns out to be an impressive one. The banter between the two actors is amazing to watch. While Rakul Preet Singh lends decent support.

When it comes to music, it is pleasing yet situational. While Manike is already on the playlist, Dil De Diya, Haniya Ve and the title song are placed well. The background score suits the genre.

Other technical aspects of the film, like cinematography works fine, while it was the CGI that seemed tacky with a gaudy production design. The editing could have been a bit tauter.

Overall, Thank God is a “leave-your-brains-behind-at-home entertainer with its share of funny moments. If you are not looking for wisdom and rationale in a light-hearted entertainer, then this movie is definitely for you. It does have moments that make you say ‘Thank God’.