8 Things Fans Hated About Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal As Movie Hit Theatres

Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ was one of those movies everyone was eagerly waiting for in 2023. But when it finally hit the theaters, it left a lot of disappointed fans in its wake. Even though it had big names like Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol, the movie stirred up a lot of mixed feelings and criticism after its release. It aimed to wow audiences but ended up facing some serious backlash from viewers for several reasons.

Let’s dive into what exactly rubbed people the wrong way about this film.

1. Endless Glorification of Violence & Domestic Abuse

It’s fine to have action, but glorifying violence and domestic abuse crosses the line. Many people who watched the movie felt that the filmmaker failed to understand the difference. Several scenes depicted domestic abuse, showing men striking, humiliating, coercing, and manipulating women and children. There’s even a scene where a teenager brings a gun to school to intimidate bullies. The portrayal of violence without considering its impact on the audience left many feeling that the filmmakers glorified it.

2. Excessive Movie Length

Both critics and fans have highlighted the movie’s extended runtime of 3 hours and 21 minutes as a significant drawback, leaving many feeling fatigued by the excessive length.

3. Underutilization of Talent

The film missed the opportunity to leverage the talent of Ranbir Kapoor and Anil Kapoor. Many viewers felt that their potential wasn’t harnessed to connect with the audience. The entire movie seemed like an exaggerated plot, expecting sympathy for a loveless man-child whose toxic relationship with his father was supposed to justify his violent and abusive behavior.