Rifle Club review: Aashiq Abu crafts a retro-style movie, elevated with good performances

Movies By South First Desk Dec 19, 2024 Read the article

Filmmaker Aashiq Abu is back with Rifle Club. This time the director has tried something different — a stylish movie with gunshots justifying the title.

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Rifle Club is set in the 90’s in Mangaluru and forest areas of Kannur. The movie gives a retro feel with dance numbers and other properties defining the 90’s.

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Rifle Club has a predictable story wrapped in retro style, so devolving further into the plot would lead to spoilers.

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Rifle Club features a strong mix of veteran and new actors. Ace actor Vijayaraghavan plays Lonappan, the main figure in the club.

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Rifle Club offers a unique cinematic experience with a retro feel.

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The high-quality production is a major highlight, and the strong performances make it an engaging watch.

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