"Moonwalk" Review: Heist, Moon Rocks, and Thieves Who Moonwalk—Yes, Really!

Release Date : 20 Dec 2024



So, grab your popcorn (and maybe a space helmet) and give it a whirl—just don’t expect to leave with a moon rock of your own.

Posted On:Saturday, December 28, 2024

Director - Ajay Bhuyan
Writer – Shiv Singh
Cast - Sheeba Chaddha, Nidhi Singh, Samir Kochchar, Neha Chauhan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Anshuman Pushkar
Platform – Jio Cinema 
 
Picture this: You’re settling in for a heist comedy on JioCinema, and suddenly, you find yourself entranced by moonwalking thieves, awkward love triangles, and a plot that might just leave you questioning why you haven’t seen more thieves like these in real life. Enter Moonwalk, the series that has all the makings of a fun weekend binge, minus the ‘is-this-serious?’ moments that might make you second-guess your life choices.
 
The premise? Oh, it’s as simple as it is utterly ridiculous. Tarik Pandey (Anshuman Pushkar), a suave thief from Rampur, and Maddy Kapoor (Samir Kochhar), a smooth-talking crook from Delhi, are in a heated rivalry to win over Chandini Lakhani (Nidhi Singh), who, for reasons unknown, finds these two bumbling criminals the perfect candidates for her love. The catch? She throws down the most absurd challenge ever: whoever steals the most expensive thing for her, wins her heart. Cue the moon rock. Yes, moon rock. Because, apparently, that’s what women really want, right?
 
Director Ajay Bhuyan manages to craft some delightfully hilarious sequences as Tarik, the moonwalking thief (I kid you not), and Maddy, the self-proclaimed “Master of Heists,” go head-to-head in a race to steal the ultimate prize: a literal chunk of the moon. The comedic timing is chef’s kiss (when it works), but let’s be real: some of the scenes are so extra, they make you wonder if you should just fast-forward to the good bits. I’m talking about the slow parts where the plot seems to lose its rhythm while the thieves argue over the most random stuff. But hey, who’s counting when the thieves moonwalk into your heart, right?
 
Samir Kochhar and Anshuman Pushkar definitely bring the laughs, though sometimes their rivalry feels more like two clowns vying for the spotlight than anything remotely menacing. The real MVP, however, is Nidhi Singh as Chandni. She doesn’t just stand there looking pretty (though she does that very well), but holds her own amid the chaos. She delivers her lines with the perfect balance of sass and sweetness, making you wish the thieves would actually listen to her for once.
 
Supporting players Sheeba Chaddha and Geetanjali Kulkarni are a delight, adding flavor to the already zesty concoction of oddball characters. Still, while their presence is great, you can’t help but feel they’re there to distract from the fact that the pacing sometimes feels like watching a heist unfold in real time—painfully slow, but still kind of fun.
 
The one big flaw? Moonwalk could’ve cut down on some of the fluff and honed in on its strengths. Instead of dragging certain bits, a sharper focus on the hilarious heist sequences and Tarik and Maddy's antics would've made this a perfect laugh-out-loud watch. But, who am I kidding? The fun, fast-paced bits are still enough to make this a goofy guilty pleasure.
 
In conclusion, Moonwalk is a quirky, offbeat comedy that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and neither should you. If you're down for a light-hearted watch where stealing the moon is actually on the agenda, then this one's for you. Just keep your expectations in check: it's fun, a little absurd, and way more about the ride than the destination.



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