Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Brutal
- propulsive
- witty
- melancholic
- action movie night
- Kannada cinema showcase
What critics said
Critics broadly found James to be a slick, high-octane and emotionally charged star vehicle that works best as a sincere tribute to Puneeth Rajkumar despite a clichéd story.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Critics repeatedly describe James as an out-and-out Puneeth Rajkumar star vehicle and a final full-fledged appearance for his fans.
The film was received as Puneeth Rajkumar's last full-fledged film, giving its action spectacle a pronounced elegiac undertone.
Reviews specifically praise the high-octane action sequences, impressive editing, production values, and pristine sets.
Santhosh Kumar, also called James, works as a manager in a security company while facing powerful villains.
Films like James, and why
KGF: Chapter 1
star-driven Indian action spectacle with heightened heroism, comic relief, and crowd-pleasing set pieces
Mufti
Kannada action entertainer built around a charismatic lead, high-octane violence, and stylized production design
Kabzaa
farewell-tinged Indian star vehicle combining action melodrama, punchline-heavy heroics, and fan service
Movie Details
- Director
- Chethan Kumar
- Release Date
- 2022-03-17
- Runtime
- 122 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (11)
Cast
- Puneeth Rajkumar
- Shiva Rajkumar
- Priya Anand
- R. Sarathkumar
- Srikanth
- Anu Prabhakar
- Adithya Menon
- Rangayana Raghu
- Sadhu Kokila
- Chikkanna
Common questions
- What is James about?
- A security-company manager becomes the larger-than-life champion fans need when criminal power threatens his world, in a celebratory final showcase for Puneeth Rajkumar.
- What is James like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of James as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is James violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in James as brutal.
- What did critics think of James?
- Critics broadly found James to be a slick, high-octane and emotionally charged star vehicle that works best as a sincere tribute to Puneeth Rajkumar despite a clichéd story.
- Which films are like James?
- Films with a similar feel include KGF: Chapter 1, Mufti, and Kabzaa.
- How long is James?
- James runs 122 minutes.
