A weak plot and direction highlight how star power alone cannot salvage a poorly conceived film.
FO Take · Score 25
“Patriot” proves that even industry titans like Mammootty and Mohanlal can’t carry vapid cinema. Blind trust in a director’s vision, however bold, doesn’t excuse a fundamentally flawed script. This isn’t innovative filmmaking; it’s a vanity project masquerading as art. When will Bollywood learn that substance trumps celebrity every single time?
The strongest counter
Experimentation is vital. Allowing established actors to support new directorial voices, even if the outcome is imperfect, fosters creative risk-taking and cinematic evolution.
