Verdict - Inspiring, well crafted and meticulous but a tad too long.
Director : Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra (Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6)
Cast : Farhan Akhtar (Rock On, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara), Pavan Malhotra (Black Friday as Tiger Memon, Jab We Met), Japtej Singh as young Milkha Singh
Story : The real life story of the Flying Sikh - Milkha Singh. How he battles his personal demons to become a world record holder, an Indian legend in athletics and very nearly wins an Olympic medal.
Review: It is sad to see that in a nation of over a billion people, we have so few sporting heroes. Consequently there are very few sports movies made in India and even lesser good sports movie. Only a handful of names like Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikandar, Chak De India come to mind. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag easily joins that list and to some extent exceeds them since it is based on a true story.
Rakeysh Mehra takes an ambitious project, executes it one a large scale and delivers a wonderful product. The film might seem a tad too long and some shots indulgent and unnecessary, but you can ignore them for the effort is very commendable. The inspiring story and wonderful direction are supported very well by some great music, excellent support characters (especially the under rated Pavan Malhotra and the gem of a discovery - Japtej Singh). Only Sonam Kapoor seems misfit in her role, thankfully though she doesn't have much to do.
Finally the center piece of this movie - Farhan Akhtar. He completely makes the role of Milkha Singh his own. From the delinquent youth to the determined athlete, Farhan does not slip out of his character even once. Even more commendable is the physical effort put in by him to transform him self. He genuinely looks and runs like an athlete.
Overall worth a watch for fans of good cinema and inspirational movies. Just make sure you prepare yourself to sit for over 3 hours. A task made even more difficult after seeing Farhan fun almost constantly in the movie.
Director : Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra (Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6)
Cast : Farhan Akhtar (Rock On, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara), Pavan Malhotra (Black Friday as Tiger Memon, Jab We Met), Japtej Singh as young Milkha Singh
Story : The real life story of the Flying Sikh - Milkha Singh. How he battles his personal demons to become a world record holder, an Indian legend in athletics and very nearly wins an Olympic medal.
Review: It is sad to see that in a nation of over a billion people, we have so few sporting heroes. Consequently there are very few sports movies made in India and even lesser good sports movie. Only a handful of names like Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikandar, Chak De India come to mind. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag easily joins that list and to some extent exceeds them since it is based on a true story.
Rakeysh Mehra takes an ambitious project, executes it one a large scale and delivers a wonderful product. The film might seem a tad too long and some shots indulgent and unnecessary, but you can ignore them for the effort is very commendable. The inspiring story and wonderful direction are supported very well by some great music, excellent support characters (especially the under rated Pavan Malhotra and the gem of a discovery - Japtej Singh). Only Sonam Kapoor seems misfit in her role, thankfully though she doesn't have much to do.
Finally the center piece of this movie - Farhan Akhtar. He completely makes the role of Milkha Singh his own. From the delinquent youth to the determined athlete, Farhan does not slip out of his character even once. Even more commendable is the physical effort put in by him to transform him self. He genuinely looks and runs like an athlete.
Overall worth a watch for fans of good cinema and inspirational movies. Just make sure you prepare yourself to sit for over 3 hours. A task made even more difficult after seeing Farhan fun almost constantly in the movie.
Watched this movie today, had pretty much the same impression. Given all the trash that is coming out of bollywood off late, this is an inspiring, refreshing and a movie with good content and excellent execution by Farhan Akhtar.
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