SoumikBanerjee1996
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Crafting an action aviation feature with limited resources demands an extraordinary blend of determination & skillset and the team behind "Sky Force" had those all covered.
While the story and character developments may have exhibited notable deficiencies, as they required greater attention and screen space, I was genuinely impressed by their sheer ability to mount action set pieces, particularly, the "aerial dogfights."
At no point did the constraints of their budget become apparent; the "fast cut" editing and detailed sound design seamlessly masked their financial limitations, elevating the all around experience in the process.
In terms of performances, Akshay once again bore the weight of the movie, not only as the lead but also due to the script's insufficient material for the supporting ensemble, with the exception of Veer Pahadiya, of course.
Regarding Veer, as a newcomer, he delivers a serviceable act yet there remains ample room for growth and improvements. Hence, I would like to reserve my judgment about him for the time being.
Let the boy learn and adapt.
While the story and character developments may have exhibited notable deficiencies, as they required greater attention and screen space, I was genuinely impressed by their sheer ability to mount action set pieces, particularly, the "aerial dogfights."
At no point did the constraints of their budget become apparent; the "fast cut" editing and detailed sound design seamlessly masked their financial limitations, elevating the all around experience in the process.
In terms of performances, Akshay once again bore the weight of the movie, not only as the lead but also due to the script's insufficient material for the supporting ensemble, with the exception of Veer Pahadiya, of course.
Regarding Veer, as a newcomer, he delivers a serviceable act yet there remains ample room for growth and improvements. Hence, I would like to reserve my judgment about him for the time being.
Let the boy learn and adapt.
Although it was entertaining in parts, only a handful of fun moments scattered throughout would not necessarily make the bland writing function properly.
The screenplay, as well as dialogues in some places, falls extremely flat, with absolutely no tangible thrill, excitement in them.
Characters seem to come off as caricatures too.
You get the groom, who is the personification of a "bhola launda," soft-spoken, adequately mannered, and then you get this "bride," who personifies the modern-day "independent ladki" who does drag racing, goes clubbing, gets drunk, and gets in fights with others.
I mean, haven't we all witnessed these tropes hundreds of times before? Please bring some originality for cinema's sake!
The screenplay, as well as dialogues in some places, falls extremely flat, with absolutely no tangible thrill, excitement in them.
Characters seem to come off as caricatures too.
You get the groom, who is the personification of a "bhola launda," soft-spoken, adequately mannered, and then you get this "bride," who personifies the modern-day "independent ladki" who does drag racing, goes clubbing, gets drunk, and gets in fights with others.
I mean, haven't we all witnessed these tropes hundreds of times before? Please bring some originality for cinema's sake!
Whilst the sequel undoubtedly surpassed its rather uninspired predecessor, which, I must confess, did not leave a lasting impression on me, I still find it challenging to elevate this film to the highest regards
This difficulty arises from my familiarity with similar themes explored before, leading to a certain fatigue with the recurring tropes and themes.
Not implying g there's anything fundamentally wrong in reiterating successful formulas, as they often yield positive results, specifically for the business side of the cinema.
However, I always yearn for a narrative that offers a refreshing perspective, something out of the box, which, regrettably, was not the case in here.
Nonetheless, I do acknowledge the heart and the warmth ingrained into the storytelling, it does make for a good comfort feature.
This difficulty arises from my familiarity with similar themes explored before, leading to a certain fatigue with the recurring tropes and themes.
Not implying g there's anything fundamentally wrong in reiterating successful formulas, as they often yield positive results, specifically for the business side of the cinema.
However, I always yearn for a narrative that offers a refreshing perspective, something out of the box, which, regrettably, was not the case in here.
Nonetheless, I do acknowledge the heart and the warmth ingrained into the storytelling, it does make for a good comfort feature.