When I walked into watch this movie, I was hoping that this would turn out to be a good one. The plot seemed fresh for a bollywood flick anyway.Released around the independence day (1 week prior actually) to cash in on the patriotic feelings in the air, the movie seemed to be a sure shot hit.
15 minutes into the movie and I realized that this was not a run of the mill bollywood film. Jingoism was curtailed, no long monologues or lecturing by SRK the coach, no song and dance routines, no love story even!!
The story is about a disgraced former India Hockey team captain Kabir Khan. He returns 7 years later to become the coach of the Women's Hockey team and guiding them to victory in the world championship, thereby reclaiming his honour. In between we see how he goes about uniting a bunch of individuals into a formidable team.
Somehow I couldn't help but think back about the Chappel regime in Indian cricket team and how similar situations must have cropped up. Once the cricket team watches this movie, they would be able to relate to it.
Good performances by everyone and SRK was rather understated in his acting, certainly not over-the-top as in so many of his movies. I would say one of his better performances this.
Other actors in the film were all newcomers and there performances were truly commendable. Especially the haryanavi girl's (can't recollect the name) dialogues were too good, giving comic relief in between.
There hasn't really been any sports centered movie since Lagaan and this one does leave some impressions after you have left the movie hall. Not since RDB have I come across a bollywood flick (or hollywood one for that matter!) that I would want to watch again on big screen. This is another one.
Go watch it and you will not be disappointed. My rating is 4.5/5
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