One of the most inspiring biographical movies in a non-pretentious way I've ever seen coming from India. Hear me out...
A movie that doesn't put the main character of the biography on a pedestal, going against the norm. Not only does it highlight the greats of the character while heroising him, but also is not afraid to show the grey areas and flaws of the same in the most honest way possible with no sugar coating. There's no typical dramatic fall & rise and fall & rise, it just flows naturally & authentically in a believable manner.
Great casting and great acting by all of them involved, with no unnecessary glamour & diagetic song sequences & larger than life portrayals. Even during slight moments of cinematic exaggerations, it's believable rather than overly dramatic, because of the way it has been shot and edited & because of the direction of natural performances, even from the side characters with barely any screen-time.
I love how the film doesn't ignore or forget to acknowledge the other characters who played a part in supporting the growth of the main character, almost reminiscent of the Hollywood film Wonder (2015). I even love how it doesn't shy away from calling spade a spade, be it even the flaws in the system in the country that needs attention to be worked on. After 12th Fail, this is another solid film that gets things right & strives to be authentic with great ambition and production value as Hollywood. Good improvement for a Bollywood film for striving to strike that balance lately.
The end of this movie doesn't fill you with unnecessary temporary pity & want to compensate, but actually manages to bluntly change your vision towards differently abled, whether it made you emotional or not, and that's a great output for me. Making a person seem like a person who was able to achieve and bring about the necessary changes through the right means, & not some overly celebrated hero of fiction with insurmountable plot-armor. Despite the subject matter & encounters with some very important people with stature, it still manages to keep it simple, & this is what this movie is able to achieve effectively; while also not failing to celebrate the spirit & essence of that person. Much needed!
Great casting and great acting by all of them involved, with no unnecessary glamour & diagetic song sequences & larger than life portrayals. Even during slight moments of cinematic exaggerations, it's believable rather than overly dramatic, because of the way it has been shot and edited & because of the direction of natural performances, even from the side characters with barely any screen-time.
I love how the film doesn't ignore or forget to acknowledge the other characters who played a part in supporting the growth of the main character, almost reminiscent of the Hollywood film Wonder (2015). I even love how it doesn't shy away from calling spade a spade, be it even the flaws in the system in the country that needs attention to be worked on. After 12th Fail, this is another solid film that gets things right & strives to be authentic with great ambition and production value as Hollywood. Good improvement for a Bollywood film for striving to strike that balance lately.
The end of this movie doesn't fill you with unnecessary temporary pity & want to compensate, but actually manages to bluntly change your vision towards differently abled, whether it made you emotional or not, and that's a great output for me. Making a person seem like a person who was able to achieve and bring about the necessary changes through the right means, & not some overly celebrated hero of fiction with insurmountable plot-armor. Despite the subject matter & encounters with some very important people with stature, it still manages to keep it simple, & this is what this movie is able to achieve effectively; while also not failing to celebrate the spirit & essence of that person. Much needed!
- glaneljhonathan
- May 12, 2024