Everything Wrong with KALKI 2898 AD | Movie Commentary (The Plot Pals #67)

Overview

The video is a panel-style “everything wrong” reaction to Netflix’s release Kalki 2898 AD, where the Plot Pals team mock and analyze the film’s:

• story
• visuals
• acting beats
• editing choices

They especially focus on moments where the movie shifts tone, pace, and logic.

Main Plot/Context They React To

The panel repeatedly describes the film as a dystopian sci‑fi epic with myth/religious symbolism, centered on power struggles among leaders like the Supreme, along with revolution and religion themes.

They also flag recurring plot issues, such as:

• characters appear and disappear
• motivations feel unclear
• multiple scenes seem under-explained or included more for spectacle than narrative payoff

What Stands Out (Highlights + Frequent Complaints)

1) Comparisons to Baahubali

Early on, they argue the film borrows from Baahubali both visually and emotionally, then allegedly fails to recreate the impact.

They joke that:

• “good” parts belong to the directors,
• while the “inferior” parts belong only to the movie itself.

2) Tone Whiplash / “Masala” Pacing

A major recurring gag is that the film is serious, then randomly becomes comedic—as if humor arrives without earning it.

They call it “masala” (genre mixing), but say it doesn’t balance well.

3) CGI / Visual Effects Nitpicks

They repeatedly reference:

• weird or unfinished animation
• “game-like” creatures/robots
• cloudy or obstructed cinematography (e.g., “sun behind characters,” faces not visible)
• distracting framing (they particularly dislike certain “medium shots”)
• occasional continuity/realism issues (including concerns about violence/blood effects)

4) Dialogue/Symbolism vs. Execution

Even while criticizing logic, they sometimes admit the themes are interesting, especially philosophical dialogue about:

• revolution
• the “greater good”
• how noble causes can justify harm

They say they get hooked by certain scenes because the conversation is symbolic, even if the surrounding storytelling annoys them.

5) Ridiculous Action and Choreography

They roast fight scenes for being:

• slow or overly staged
• shot from awkward distances
• edited in ways that make events feel nonsensical or consequence-free

6) Worldbuilding Confusion

They praise the idea that the world has unique rules, but argue the film often doesn’t actually let the audience understand those rules, showing segments that feel:

• disconnected
• like missing transitions

7) Repeated/Pointless Character Presence

Several characters are criticized for showing up briefly, doing little, or existing for plot convenience.

They specifically call out:

• Rumi as largely pointless (appears early, then vanishes)
• Roxy for not meaningfully resolving or returning

8) “Why Is This Even Here?” Moments

They repeatedly ask why certain scenes happen and why characters make implausible moves—especially sequences that seemingly lead nowhere.

This includes a symbolic scene involving a character’s connection to a complex, followed by the character’s later absence.

9) Rating/Ranking Segment (Running Joke)

Near the end, they “score” the film using a comedic grading rubric.

They give high marks to:

• music
• Deepika Padukone’s acting/pregnancy portrayal
• themes/symbolism
• Rajamouli, whom they say deserves a big score

They deduct for:

• story structure
• CGI/robots
• 2D-looking props/guns
• cinematography issues
• annoying/low-impact characters

10) Final Twist of Verdict

Even while angry, they partially walk back their harshest take. They respect the film’s effort, scale, and ambition, and note that many critics/audiences consider it great.

Their final framing: a flawed but impactful production worth discussing.

Notable Jokes and Reactions They Repeat

• “Nobody cares what you can and can’t see” (about reading subtitles/visual clarity)
• “Is it an SNL skit?” (when scenes feel out-of-place or randomly comedic)
• “Why are the guns 2D/paper-like?”
• “Editing is bad / show us the dilemma more clearly” (cuts away before consequences land)
• “Different movie after 30 minutes / last 30 minutes is a whole new world” (they connect this to a reported shift in location/genre tone)

Performers/Themes They Give Props To

• Deepika Padukone: praised repeatedly for acting and presence
• Music: described as beautiful; used as evidence of technical/mood strength
• Rajamouli: treated as a standout credit despite flaws
• Themes: revolution vs. “greater good,” spirituality symbolism, and philosophical framing of power and morality

Appearing Personalities (As Named in Subtitles)

• Andrew (spoken to directly; one panelist)
• Anna (panelist)
• Morrel (panelist)
• Rumi (character name, discussed)
• Roxy (character name, criticized)
• Virawa (character name, discussed)
• Amitabh Bachchan (mentioned; PK reference)
• Rajamouli (director, heavily praised)