Some movies don't tease us with new concepts, rather serves simple recipes, in the most explosive manner. Jawan, just like Pathaan, belongs to the latter category, although in a more massier way.
Shah Rukh Khan's screen presence is magnetic, he makes you hoot and cheer, even if you aren't his ardent fan. No doubt, he's one of the biggest crowd puller in Indian cinema.
Vijay Sethupathi, as usual, plays the antagonist role in his own style, with a tinge of fun angle. Nayanthara looks stylish, but she surprised with her agility in stunts, amazing. Deepika's got a predictable role, yet leaves a mark.
Technically, cinematographer GK Vishnu deserves thunderous applause, really enhanced the scale of the film through his work, slick, stylish and superior. Editing by Ruben is smooth, narrative doesn't feel rushed. Stunts are designed well, especially the interval and truck chase. Production values and VFX of Red Chillies is superb. Anirudh's songs are just good, but he makes it up with BGM, keeping the proceedings alive.
Writing wise, it's a simple solid straightforward story, but screenplay could have been better, especially in the second half. Dialogues by Sumit Arora are whistle-worthy.
Coming to Atlee, as a writer, he did an okayish job, but his direction is top-class, presenting SRK in the most massiest avatar fans could ever imagine. There's a fine line between mass and cringe, he's one of those rare directors who knows that and delivers blockbusters.
Bottom-line: If Pathaan was mass, Jawan is Baap of that.