The screenplay by 'Nidhi Mehra' and 'Mehul Suri' lacks the polish needed to distract us from the film's shortcomings. It tries hard to be funny but only manages to succeed occasionally and mildly.
The movie revolves around three bold women who aren't afraid to bend the rules to improve their lives. They're not preaching about empowerment; they've already achieved it. Their battle is against both their employer, an aviation company, and their own circumstances.
Geeta Sethi (Tabu), a former beauty queen, frets over unpaid wages despite her happy marriage. Jasmine Kohli (Kareena Kapoor) dreams of owning a beauty products company while struggling to pay rent. Divya Rana (Kriti Sanon), a trained pilot, hides her job as a cabin crew member from her parents.
These three close friends seize an opportunity when their in-flight supervisor dies mid-air, but soon realize that chasing gold has its risks.
The story unfolds as the protagonists face scrutiny from Customs official Sub-Inspector Mala (Trupti Khamkar) over suspicions of gold smuggling.
As the plot progresses, Customs official Jaiveer Singh (Diljit Dosanjh) makes a brief appearance, injecting some excitement. Will he help the girls out?
Director Rajesh A. Krishnan's first theatrical release, 'Crew,' shares similarities with his previous streaming film, 'Lootcase,' in its absurdist tone and empathy for those struggling in an unjust economic system.
Despite their struggles, the three main characters aren't portrayed as victims. The men in their lives provide support, but the women demand a fair deal and are ready to take on their exploiters.
Though visually appealing thanks to the glamour and charisma of the lead actresses, 'Crew' falls short of expectations, lacking depth and originality.
Overall, 'Crew' is a film that fails to soar, remaining grounded in a predictable narrative despite its potential.