Just Watched PATHAAN! | Honest Thoughts, No Spoilers | SRK, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham

Overview

Jaby Koay and Achara Kirk deliver a very non-spoiler, chill review of Pathaan, joking about how often the film says “Pathaan” (and comparing it to saying “pathetic”/“the word pathetic”). They frame the movie as a Shah Rukh Khan comeback, executed in an over-the-top, bombastic style—full of big action, big spectacle, and plenty of “Shah Rukh Khanisms,” supported by a strong ensemble cast.

Biggest Highlights

The theatrical experience

• They watched it in a packed first-night-style crowd.
• People were screaming when SRK appears, which boosted the “hero shot” energy.

Action lives up to the hype

• They repeatedly stress that the action matches (or exceeds) the trailer promise.
• It’s clear and well-shot fight choreography rather than chaotic, overly edited mess.

Standout sequences

• A major train sequence stands out as one of the best—especially in the first half.
• They also note other large set-piece fights, agreeing they feel distinct rather than “samey,” shaped by different environments and approaches.

Stunt work & SRK’s physicality

• They praise how convincingly SRK’s action is performed.
• They highlight the blending between SRK and his stunt double, to the point where it feels like SRK is doing everything himself.

John Abraham as the villain

• They enjoy his intimidating presence and the “love to hate” vibe.
• However, they feel his villain style sometimes drifts toward mustache-twirling, particularly toward the end.

What Falls Short

• Story sags a bit: The middle leans into more exposition/flashbacks, which they felt slows things compared to the action momentum.
• SRK’s acting style: Despite the movie’s bombast, they find SRK’s performance surprisingly grounded and less over-the-top than expected—though it’s still magnetic and charismatic.

Jokes / Memorable Lines

• Their recurring mantra is essentially: “Don’t ask questions, keep up, have fun.”
• They describe the film’s logic as Fast & Furious logic—lean into the popcorn spectacle.
• They compare the overall vibe to a mashup of Mission: Impossible, Fast & Furious, James Bond, and XXX, while calling out the fight choreography as a major win.
• There’s also a funny moment where they imply the film made them emotional—one says they cried, then immediately plays it off after the other reacts.

Overall Verdict

They land on a strong recommendation: Pathaan is an action romp with excellent choreography, big set pieces (especially the train sequence), great villain energy, and plenty to cheer for—even if pacing and “villain ham” occasionally go a bit too far.

Personalities in the Video

• Jaby Koay
• Achara Kirk