Even though the film is an understated version of the benevolent crime lord’s rise and fall, the overall treatment and an eclectic assortment of characters elevate it well beyond cliché
Malik is more than just an epic crime film. It is a story of friendships turned sour, of greed and its impact on humanity, and most importantly, of morality and practicality.
Usually films come full-circle. But here, it’s like a hypnotist’s wheel. From the centre-point of the inciting incident, the narrative (and your head) spins further and further away into an unending whirlpool.
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