Mission: Chapter 1
Mission: Chapter 1
- -Follows a father fighting against odds in a bid to save his daughter who seems to be in trouble.
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“Mission Chapter 1” hit theaters on January 12, 2024, coinciding with the festive occasion of Pongal. Ott Release Date: Mission Chapter 1 will be available on Netflix from March 15, 2024.
Movie Review
“Mission Chapter 1,” directed by Vijay, features Arun Vijay, one of Tamil cinema’s leading action heroes, in a high-stakes narrative set predominantly in London’s Wandsworth Prison. The film opens with an urgent sequence revealing Pakistani terrorists infiltrating India to disrupt the G20 conference. The action then shifts to Gunasekaran (Arun Vijay), a single father who travels to London for his daughter Sana’s (Iyal) major brain surgery. Without funds, he relies on a ten-rupee note meant to fetch him hawala money for the surgery. Nurse Nancy (Nimisha Sajayan) shows kindness by caring for Sana and supporting Gunasekaran.
Gunasekaran’s life takes a drastic turn when he is attacked by local rowdies and subsequently imprisoned in the high-security Wandsworth Prison. Sandra (Amy Jackson), the jailer, refuses his pleas to let him out to ensure his daughter’s surgery. The prison soon falls under the control of Pakistani terrorists, leading to a mass prison break. To everyone’s surprise, Gunasekaran takes command, and even the chief terrorist Omar Bhai recognizes him as The Jailer. The rest of the film revolves around uncovering Gunasekaran’s true identity, his mission, and his efforts to thwart the prison break while saving his daughter from the terrorists.
Arun Vijay delivers a commendable performance, transitioning from a desperate father to a formidable action hero with ease. His portrayal of Gunasekaran’s duality is compelling, particularly in a high-octane action scene against bulked-up inmates, which is worth the ticket price alone. Amy Jackson gives her best as the jailer, although her character’s one-dimensional nature limits her performance. Nimisha Sajayan has a minimal role, while Viraj (of ‘Chennai 28’ fame) impresses in a negative role. Kannada actor Bharat Boppana, playing the main antagonist Omar Bhai, suffers from poorly written character development, reducing his role to a mere caricature.
The film’s action sequences, especially those involving Arun Vijay, are its highlight, maintaining a level of suspense around his character in the first half. The London setting adds to the production values, enhancing the film’s visual appeal.
However, “Mission Chapter 1” falters in its writing and screenplay, which lack energy and meander predictably. G.V. Prakash’s music and the technical aspects are serviceable but fail to elevate the film significantly. Lyca Productions has ensured rich production values, with the prison break sequence standing out, thanks to Stunt Silva’s choreography. Despite director Vijay’s previous success with “Thalaivi,” “Mission Chapter 1” doesn’t reach the same heights and could have been executed better.
