High-speed Saudi actioner prioritises explosive spectacle over deep emotion

Saudi Arabian blockbuster 7 Dogs launches into cinemas with a relentless barrage of international shootouts and a star-studded cast featuring Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the film wastes zero time, opening with a gravity-defying plane crash sequence. Interpol officer Khalid Al-Azzazi (Ahmed Ezz) and criminal Ghali Abu Daoud (Karim Abdel Aziz) miraculously save the aircraft. This opening sets the tone for a fast-paced hunt spanning multiple continents. Middle Eastern cinema continues to expand its global footprint by merging regional stars with Hollywood-level stunt choreography.

Globetrotting Chase for Pink Lady

Khalid intends to retire for a quiet married life, but duty calls when a lethal new drug named Pink Lady infiltrates global markets. He teams up with Ghali, his former captive, to track down a notorious seven-member syndicate. This cop-criminal alliance takes viewers on a breathless tour of international hot spots. During the China segment, Lee Chang (Max Huang) delivers flamboyant martial arts sequences perfectly timed to Priscilla Chan’s classic Cantonese track, A Thousand Que Songs.

Bollywood Heavyweights Join Fight Sequences

Indian cinema fans will find plenty of excitement in the special appearances of Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt. Salman portrays Johar, a close associate of Khalid, bringing his trademark swagger to an action-packed auto-rickshaw chase. Sanjay takes on the role of Ranjeet during the India chapter. The two stars share a wildly inventive combat scene where they record their fight using a selfie stick, adding an entertaining modern twist to classic brawls.

Spectacle over Deeper Sentiments

Monica Bellucci steals scenes in the Las Vegas desert segments as Giulia, bringing calculated menace to the screen. Female characters actively engage in combat rather than staying on the sidelines, offering a welcome shift in standard thriller dynamics. However, the film struggles to build genuine emotional connections. While Khalid grapples with his father’s death and Ghali fights for his family, the lightning-fast pacing leaves little room for these plotlines to breathe. Viewers seeking explosive stunts will leave highly satisfied, even if the characters lack lasting depth.