Martin Story :-
A man, having single-handedly taken down dozens of opponents, finds himself captured on Pakistani soil, with no memory of his own identity. Authorities consider him a serious threat and attempt to eliminate him. However, he escapes and begins a journey to uncover the truth about who he is.
Martin Review :-
Who is Martin? That’s the central mystery of Dhruva Sarja’s latest action thriller. Despite the actor emphasizing that he plays Arjun Saxena, the Anthem of Martin hints that he is also Martin. This raises the question: will Dhruva appear in dual roles, or is he portraying one character suffering from amnesia or on an undercover mission? Given that the film is based on a story by Arjun Sarja, themes of patriotism are likely at play, leading me to consider those possibilities. I wasn’t far off—the film does mention retrograde amnesia, and Dhruva certainly dominates the screen. With him portraying both Arjun and Martin, audiences will see him for a whopping 2 hours and 27 minutes, which might be a bit overwhelming.
However, this dual role is the film’s most intriguing aspect—having Dhruva embody both hero and villain, with the antagonist receiving significant screen time. Early on, there’s plenty of growling and snarling, almost like a feral animal, as one character, affected by a mix of drugs, grapples with partial brain damage and memory loss. But in classic cinematic style, this condition is quickly reversed, leading to a strong reveal at the interval: “Who is Martin?” transforms into “I am Martin.”
In the second half, the conflict between Arjun and Martin comes to the forefront, but it’s not as compelling as one might hope. While the decision to pit Dhruva against himself is bold, the filmmakers ultimately hold back, resulting in a lackluster showdown. Even a ruthless gangster, known for executing people with a bullet through their left eye, is given a redemption arc, revealing a line he won’t cross because of his patriotism.
The cast also features Vaibhavi Shandilya, Anveshi Jain, Chikkanna, and Nikitin Dheer, but collectively they get only about 10 minutes of screen time and barely half a page of dialogue. Mani Sharma’s songs are forgettable, including the item number with Giorgia Andrani, who sports a minimal outfit. Ravi Basrur’s background score is adequate but fails to leave a lasting impression.
Martin Trailor :-
The visual effects are perhaps the film’s weakest aspect, with poor quality graphics that create a jarring viewing experience. Despite cinematographer Satya Hegde’s efforts to deliver a visual spectacle, the heavy use of graphics undermines his work. This is particularly evident in the Dhruva vs. Dhruva fight, which stands out as one of the least impressive dual role sequences. One lingering thought after the film is that Dhruva Sarja might benefit from exploring more complex characters with shades of ‘dark grey.’ Although it’s unlikely he will, it’s a notion worth considering.
“Martin” runs just under two and a half hours, but it feels much longer, leaving viewers with a sense of fatigue and concern for potential lasting effects from the sensory overload. And as if that weren’t enough, “Martin” is paving the way for “Rhino.” Sigh!
Final Thought
“Martin” comes across as a missed opportunity; the concept of Dhruva vs. Dhruva had promise, but ultimately, we’re left with a thin, timeworn plot that may only resonate with die-hard fans of DS Boss. For everyone else, consider this your warning.
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