The film is a consistently engaging show, even when you find yourself disagreeing with it. And debutante director Iyer deserves all the credit for it. Consistently inspired performances from its leading men is the fuel that powers this film. Khurrana and Alhawat are pure magic. These two need to be paired again to just showcase their crackling chemistry. There is no doubt Khurrana is a versatile actor and this surely is one of his best works. He really gets into his part, giving us a wholesome sense of a life of a superstar. His intensity doesn’t feel made up or fake, just like Alhawat’s angst and ego as he wants to kill his brother’s murderer. He is simply fantastic as the actor goes for the kill in every scene and walks away with all the applause too.
With a runtime of just two hours and ten minutes, the film starts feeling a bit long, especially in the third act where things feel a bit repetitive. It’s pacy, smart, subversive, and knocked out with such verve and attack that you’re not in the least bit bothered by how far-fetched it all is. Some action portions feel a bit unreal and in some places, even simplistic). The filmmaker somewhere fails to allow the audience to think much. They just have to sit back, go with the flow, flabby and clunky in bits, and admire Ranaut blazing on the screen.
The story may sound pretty trite but, believe me, watching the film is a different experience altogether. Middle Class Love is uncomplicated, has no villains, and very few clichés. The new faces are totally refreshing. Director Ratnaa Sinha, who has previously directed Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana (2017), instills all the ingredients required for a successful rom-com and bromance — love, unconditional friendship, and filmy drama — ‘Middle Class Love’ keeps you hooked. The dialogues are funny and relatable to our daily life. Prit is earnest with his performance and his sweet boy charm works really well. Eisha portrays her role with sensitivity and charm. Her performance gradually grows on you, Ditto for Kavya as she pulls off her part well, looking every bit the classy, rich spoilt girl. But it is the veterans Manoj Pahwa and Sapna Sand who hold the fort.
