7 Dogs Review: Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt Ham In Saudi Actioner

7 Dogs is an ambitious Saudi Arabian action thriller directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. It features lavish production values and recreated international locations within Saudi Arabia itself, aiming to showcase its tourism potential. The film stars Ahmed Ezz and Karim Abdel Aziz as Interpol officers chasing a drug smuggling ring called '7 Dogs,' with cameos from Sanjay Dutt, Monica Bellucci, Martin Lawrence, Giancarlo Esposito, and Salman Khan. The movie’s visual style is praised for its kinetic editing and innovative camera movements, but the screenplay is criticized for being generic and predictable, with plot twists that feel overly familiar. The film attempts to replicate global cities like Mumbai and Los Angeles within Saudi Arabia, though the artificiality of these sets is noticeable. While the action sequences are visually rich, the narrative struggles to engage due to a lack of originality. The cast, including Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan, delivers memorable performances, particularly Dutt’s comedic hamminess and Khan’s cameo as a Mumbai contact. The film’s attempt to blend diverse cultural aesthetics—such as neon lights and anime inserts—fails to enhance the story meaningfully, instead feeling like excessive showmanship. The cast and cameos, including Monica Bellucci and Martin Lawrence, add star power, though their roles are often secondary. The film’s climax and heist sequences draw comparisons to previous action films like *Race 3*, lacking the depth and innovation of better-known action movies like *John Wick*. Despite its lavish production, *7 Dogs* ultimately feels like a vanity project, prioritizing spectacle over coherent storytelling.