The first half spends stretches in world-building, layering history, ritual and politics. It’s a breathless visual spectacle, loaded with concepts and commentary. The last 45 minutes, while packed with spectacle, are where the film unravels most.

A sprawling, epic battle of good versus evil.

The answers aren’t clear, but the film is clear with what it sets out to do: entertain with ambition and abandon.

...[Rishab Shetty] manages to offer audiences a visual treat like never before, often compensating for its narrative deficiencies.