Maalik
Maalik
| 08 April 2016 (USA)
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A man of Pakistan's Elite Special Forces whose life gets entangled with Politics. They soon realize that serving the nation is more complicated than simple following of orders.

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Rawal Afzal

The acting by almost everyone involved, the professionalism in terms of the action scenes, the equipment shown being used, the very hard- hitting nature of the film has really, really surprised and actually shocked me big time! I least expected this from the Pakistan cinema, even though there's been great improvement in general in the quality of films. So a big thumbs-up to the film-maker here and all who've worked so hard behind the scene for this Hollywood styled film.Before I proceed to touch the controversial aspect of this film, I must add here though that that love story between that Punjabi guy and the Pashtoon girl was really needless; on top of all, Maalik and his cronies taking him to that place with them to hand her brother's dead body to the family looked so odd since he wasn't even a part of their team. That whole story could've easily saved them good 10-15 minutes, especially given that it'd nothing to do with the plot of the film.Secondly, the film glorifies the army to no ends. It just pushes the agenda further that's so prevalent in Pakistan's media nowadays, which is that the army is at the forefront of all good things being done in the country and it's them who're the sole well-wishers of the public, completely overlooking the genocide of the Bangladeshis in the 1971 war at the hands of its army (of East Pakistan then, its own public), and the absolute lack of progress made by the country during the years governed by the military dictators. Besides, General Zia-ul-Haq is the biggest reason behind the mess (of extremism and terrorism) that Pakistan finds itself in even years after him (although Z.A. Bhutto too deserves tremendous "credit" for that). Even the terrorists who they showed being killed by the army, they were the adopted sons of the ISI until the last few years.As for the controversial bit in it, Following Salman Taseer's assassination by his own bodyguard, a film of this nature was always going to be a bit controversial. So I can understand where the ban was coming from; and in an educated society this might never have been an issue at all, but I believe that a film needs to be treated as a film, as a sources of entertaining. This wouldn't only apply to the common man, but also to the censor boards and governments, especially given that this was neither hurting the sentiment of the public. Besides, tons of such films are also made and approved in India, a country with similar issues and problems in terms of its politicians.One needs to be consistence in making such decisions, because if they ban this, what would they do tomorrow if a film is made about a person avenging the murder of his family after not being helped by the police, what that be interpreted as promoting the practice of the common man taking the law into his own hands? Obviously not! So the problem here was of course the insecurity of the politicians and the rulers who kind of saw this as a threat.So leave to the public to like or dislike the film, and I'm sure there must be also those who would reject such an idea. I for example wrote at length against it when a Bollywood film very openly encouraged mob justice for rapists, but that doesn't mean I'd ban that film. Leave it that way, simple. I'm very undecided on this film as to which way to go; it's like a can of worms. However, I'd just say that this is extremely well made as a film, very efficient, hard-hitting and bold, but I'd given it 10 out of 10 had it not been about such a sensitive issue. But again, since I'll treating it as just a film, I'll still be giving it nine out of 10.

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malikbrotherk

As the title suggests this is indeed most realistic cinematic plot based on ground reality. This is movie that leaves strong message behind that enough is enough and not one more; however, i found that to be very heart wrenching.I endorse this movie to be nominated since it is about the long journey on the enlightened path as one must experience before the nature takes its own course, and before you know it, the destiny has its way of unraveling things out.This is movie that gives the exposure to the background and its context of the world based on ground reality we live in. If you are fan of real nature content, then give this movie go and i hope that gives you some meanings in life; some closure. As for the the movie in general, great combination of quality direction and production. Great teamwork of actors that contributed in this great film to offer the most realistic experience for the viewers to entertain and educate.

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Humayun Baig

I must say that, i was not expecting such a great movie from Pakistani Cinema, But i found it really awesome. all actors did great job, story was awesome, DOP, Music, BGM, Editing, Screenplay, Direction, each and everything was great. I wish we can see more and more movie like this in future, I must say that, i was not expecting such a great movie from Pakistani Cinema, But i found it really awesome. all actors did great job, story was awesome, DOP, Music, BGM, Editing, Screenplay, Direction, each and everything was great. I wish we can see more and more movie like this in future, I must say that, i was not expecting such a great movie from Pakistani Cinema, But i found it really awesome. all actors did great job, story was awesome, DOP, Music, BGM, Editing, Screenplay, Direction, each and everything was great. I wish we can see more and more movie like this in future,

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death_man_walker

Hollywood standard cinematography, especially the start . Strong story. Songs are good. Hope Ashir Azeem make a sequel of this movie. I don't watch Pakistani movies and it took me a whole to watch this movie, but I am glad I finally watch this movie. It is such a shame govt banned this movie despite this movie was doing outstanding business first 3 weeks in the cinema. Some people might get distracted by dated change of events if they are not paying attention. I think Ashar can improve on that to transition movies more smoothly instead of going up and down. All actors did superb acting. Saeen CM guy should have been older and corrupt looking person just like in real life. Rest thing were more and less great.

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