I first saw trailer in midst of several other films coming in the way. I was like what is this? Desert locations, heavy accents, same revenge tale and thing. Although I am huge fan of Saif Ali Khan, I didnt go to watch the movie at the theatre. After few months, on 8th February 2020, that was tomorrow, i watched the movie on amazon prime . And when the movie ended, i sat on couch thinking what has happened to our taste? What happened to our creative sides? I instantly regretted not going to watch this in cinema. This is an absolutely amazing movie. From the very beginning till it ends, you will be gripped firmly and will be fueled again and again with powerful scenes and truths. Those few plot twists and fighting sequences will blow your mind in an enjoyable way. Saif sir has polished acting skills a lot in past years. The way he acted as a Aghori, being a bounty hunter and fighting his way to salvation is just amazing. Actor choices in the film is beyond expectations. Deepak Dobariyal being a lunatic tracker, Zoya hussain being a widow, Manav Vij being the villain and others became the strongest backbone in a film ever.
The 18th century atmosphere is created nicely, location choices are great, some places the dialogues went little shabby. But the one liners about God and Time will open your eyes throughout the movie.
Indian cinema is known for Art and creative style films. In the storm of Dabbang 3, Kalank, Total Dhamaal and special family films like Pati Patni aur Woh, and other whacks like these, Laal kaptaan is one lit candle that is hope to other artistic and creative directors. But its sad no one goes for them, taste problem maybe :-)