7 Dogs Review: Corny Humour and Loud Action Make It a Fun Big-Screen Ride

7 Dogs is an action entertainer directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. The film stars Ahmed Ezz and Karim Abdel Aziz in the lead roles, with Monica Bellucci, Martin Lawrence, Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan appearing in key roles. The story follows an Interpol officer who teams up with a former member of a powerful drug syndicate to take down the organisation. While the plot is deliberately simple and the film has a few dull stretches, its flashy action, playful humour and star-studded cameos make it an entertaining big-screen experience.

7 Dogs Movie Details

7 Dogs Story Overview

The plot centers on Khalid (Ahmed Ezz), a well-known officer at Interpol who finds his desk job too mundane and gets a rare opportunity to infiltrate a major drug syndicate called 7 Dogs. In order to carry out the operation, Khalid gets a help from Ghali Abu Dawood (Karim Abdel Aziz), who used to be a member of that criminal organization and knows its structure inside out.

Ghali is a formidable fighter, but at the same time he is very carefree person and therefore provides an interesting contrast with the serious character of Khalid. Together, those two characters find themselves plunged into a world of criminals, pursuits, gunfights, and increasing mayhem.

The main conflict in the movie concerns taking down the influential drug organization and overcoming people who protect it. Other plot elements concern this task and unexpected difficulties the duo faces during their mission.

7 Dogs Review: Mindless Fun That Knows What It Is

7 Dogs makes its intentions clear from the opening sequence. The film is not interested in building a complicated crime story or testing the audience with a complex plot. Instead, it goes straight for action, humour and spectacle.

That approach works surprisingly well for most of the runtime. The film maintains a carefree tone even during dangerous situations, and Karim Abdel Aziz gets several funny moments that keep the mood light. The chemistry between the lead characters also helps the straightforward story remain enjoyable.

The screenplay is undeniably thin, and some sequences feel included mainly because they look entertaining. The final stretch becomes more emotional and introduces melodramatic flashbacks, which slows the film down after an otherwise energetic ride. Still, the film's self-aware and goofy approach makes its weaknesses easier to overlook.

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Lead Cast Performance

Ahmed Ezz makes his contribution to the story, giving the required credibility to Khalid being an Interpol officer. The chemistry between Ahmed Ezz and Karim Abdel Aziz is one of the most pleasant elements of the movie. Karim Abdel Aziz impresses with his laid-back attitude and charisma. His character provides humor for the otherwise action-packed story.

It should be mentioned that the extended cameos provide additional entertainment factor. So, Sanjay Dutt takes on the role of a drug lord obsessed with social networking, and Monica Bellucci enjoys playing her role to the full. Martin Lawrence also finds a way to make fun, as does Salman Khan appearing in the film as a supporting character.

Music and Visual Appeal

The visual style of the film is one of the major advantages of 7 Dogs. Split screens, animation, weird framing, and flashy camera work are used to create a comic book feel. The action is intended to be spectacular with complicated chase scenes and set pieces.

There is one spectacular sequence taking place in India where Salman Khan plays an auto-rickshaw driver in overcrowded streets of India. The editing of the film is quite fast, while visual effects and explosions are made on such a scale that the movie is better seen in the theater.

What Are the Weak Points?

• Thin storyline
• Dull stretches
• Forced emotions
• Predictable drama

Is 7 Dogs Worth Watching?

Watch it if you:

• Enjoy mindless action entertainers.
• Like comedy mixed with crime.
• Want a big-screen spectacle.
• Enjoy star-studded cameos.

Skip it if you:

• Expect a complex crime thriller.
• Prefer realistic action films.
• Want strong character development.
• Dislike over-the-top humour.

Final Verdict

7 Dogs is definitely one of those films which become interesting when viewed without any pre-conceived notion of the plot. There is not much going on in terms of the plot, while characters are deliberately over-the-top and many scenes serve the purpose of entertaining the viewers. Fortunately, the film knows its limits and rarely takes itself too seriously.

The action, visuals, comedy and guest appearance by established stars provide enough zest to the film so that it makes up for the rather insubstantial script. The last part of the film slows down a bit when attempting to infuse some emotion into the proceedings, but it still does the job.

Rating: 2.5/5

Overall, 7 Dogs is a fun one-time watch for viewers who enjoy carefree action, cheesy humour and larger-than-life spectacle. It may not offer much beyond that, but for a casual movie night with friends, that can be enough.

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