Now, consider the scenario, this sensitive concept is picked up by an insensitive director, with a track record of regressive and misogynistic films, such as Kabir Singh, what will happen then? Unfortunately, we don’t need to merely speculate, be it would result in this film, Animal. While Bollywood has produced its fair share of subpar films, this particular one stands out. To me, this seems like a cringe-fest which will prove to be cancerous for our society.
Some may instantly dismiss this critique as an exaggeration, arguing that it’s just a film and there’s no need to be overly ‘woke’. Additionally, comparisons are drawn to other violent films like Gangs of Wasseypur, Kill Bill, and Pulp Fiction, that are not criticized as much.
And that watching violence in films doesn’t drive one to violent behaviour. The director of a film brings their individual morality and subjective opinions into the narrative. Labelling a film as a ‘cringefest cancer’ may seem too harsh.
