“RRR” is basically a bromance historical drama where people rescue other people. It’s the apotheosis of kitsch under any possible aspect, yet its three hours felt like fifteen minutes. The secret is that even the most absurd action sequences and silly moments are emotionally driven story beats; everything is there for a purpose. Mandatory to watch in a movie theater, possibly in IMAX, as a unique multisensory experience.

Although this felt like an easy 10/10 right after going out of the movie theater, I have to revise my rating due to the overblown nationalism, the terrible English cast, and the fact that despite the ridiculously over-the-top action sequences and the chains of explosions, nothing really managed to top the climax already reached during the first half with the Nathu Nathu dance and Malli's rescue mission.