Movie: I'm Game
Rating: 2.25/5
Rating: 2.25/5
Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin, Antony Varghese, Samyukta Vishwanathan, Kathir, and others
Director: Nahas Hidhayath
Produced By: Wayfarer Films
Release Date: 03-09-2026
Story:
Dan John (Dulquer Salmaan) is a compulsive gambler who finds himself buried in debt because of his addiction. After losing the last of his money on a cricket bet, he gets into trouble with the betting gang and meets with an accident while trying to escape with his money.
Things take a bizarre turn after Dan undergoes a hand transplant. He begins experiencing a series of unusual incidents and eventually sets out to uncover the truth behind the hand he has received and the mysterious story of its previous owner.
Performances:
Dulquer Salmaan brings plenty of energy to the role and particularly impresses in the action sequences. However, his character gradually takes a backseat as the story progresses, leaving him with surprisingly little to do, even during the climax.
Mysskin goes a little over the top with his performance, while Antony Varghese delivers a decent act. Kayadu Lohar looks cute and gorgeous, but her character offers limited scope for performance.
Samyukta Vishwanathan, Kathir, and the other supporting actors are adequate in their respective roles.
Dulquer Salmaan brings plenty of energy to the role and particularly impresses in the action sequences. However, his character gradually takes a backseat as the story progresses, leaving him with surprisingly little to do, even during the climax.
Mysskin goes a little over the top with his performance, while Antony Varghese delivers a decent act. Kayadu Lohar looks cute and gorgeous, but her character offers limited scope for performance.
Samyukta Vishwanathan, Kathir, and the other supporting actors are adequate in their respective roles.
What Works:
The first half of I’m Game makes a largely positive impression. The film takes some time to build momentum, but things start getting interesting once the fantasy elements enter the narrative.
The film gradually raises the stakes and moves towards a promising interval block. The pub fight is superbly choreographed, while the sequences involving Dulquer and his transplanted hand are handled effectively.
Mysskin’s character entry and his scenes with Dulquer towards the interval further elevate the curiosity and create genuine interest in what the second half has to offer.
The first half of I’m Game makes a largely positive impression. The film takes some time to build momentum, but things start getting interesting once the fantasy elements enter the narrative.
The film gradually raises the stakes and moves towards a promising interval block. The pub fight is superbly choreographed, while the sequences involving Dulquer and his transplanted hand are handled effectively.
Mysskin’s character entry and his scenes with Dulquer towards the interval further elevate the curiosity and create genuine interest in what the second half has to offer.
What Doesn’t Work:
Unfortunately, the film takes a major dip after an impressive first half. I’m Game eventually turns into a routine revenge drama, featuring a stretched and dated flashback.
The backstory is fairly predictable, and the core twist can be guessed within the first few minutes of the flashback. From there, the proceedings follow a very familiar template.
The emotional impact also fails to land, particularly because the scenes involving the abuse of women are presented in an overdone manner rather than with the required sensitivity.
Even after the flashback, the film struggles to regain momentum. The climax is unnecessarily stretched and takes far too long to reach its conclusion, further testing the audience's patience.
Unfortunately, the film takes a major dip after an impressive first half. I’m Game eventually turns into a routine revenge drama, featuring a stretched and dated flashback.
The backstory is fairly predictable, and the core twist can be guessed within the first few minutes of the flashback. From there, the proceedings follow a very familiar template.
The emotional impact also fails to land, particularly because the scenes involving the abuse of women are presented in an overdone manner rather than with the required sensitivity.
Even after the flashback, the film struggles to regain momentum. The climax is unnecessarily stretched and takes far too long to reach its conclusion, further testing the audience's patience.
I’m Game Review & Verdict:
Nahas Hidhayath’s I’m Game had the potential to be a solid action thriller with an intriguing supernatural touch. The first half builds that promise effectively with engaging fantasy elements, stylish action, and an interesting central premise.
However, the film loses its way in the second half with a caricature-like villain, an outdated and predictable flashback, and a stretched-out climax. What begins as a promising game ultimately loses steam in the second half.
Nahas Hidhayath’s I’m Game had the potential to be a solid action thriller with an intriguing supernatural touch. The first half builds that promise effectively with engaging fantasy elements, stylish action, and an interesting central premise.
However, the film loses its way in the second half with a caricature-like villain, an outdated and predictable flashback, and a stretched-out climax. What begins as a promising game ultimately loses steam in the second half.
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