Stepping into “Mission Chapter 1” by Director A L Vijay with modest expectations, I found myself unexpectedly swept up by its thrilling pace. It’s a film that delivers non-stop action, with Arun Vijay‘s stellar performance earning it a Ripe rating from Mangoidiots all on his own.
While plot depth might not be the primary demand of an action flick, this movie offers an engaging narrative. It tells the story of a devoted Indian father who travels to Britain with his daughter for her critical medical treatment, only to find himself embroiled in a mission to thwart a jailbreak involving three of the most dangerous terrorists. The segments involving the daughter, played by Iyal, and her caregiver, portrayed by Nimisha Sajayan, are particularly well-executed. I appreciated the succinct backstory given to the protagonist’s family life, adding depth without dragging on.
The film maintains its momentum well, although it does stumble into the realm of excess towards the end. A scene where the hero dismantles a water pipe with his bare hands felt like an unnecessary leap into the implausible, detracting from the film’s otherwise solid action credentials. Amy Jackson‘s role as a jailor for the British prison seemed out of sync, almost as if her character was shoehorned into the plot without a clear purpose.
In summary, “Mission Chapter 1” stands out as a commendable action movie, albeit one that might have benefitted from a bit more restraint and character integration.
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