Review of Gold . . .

Review of Gold . . .

Gold a sports drama set just after the Independence from British Government. A story of Indian Hockey Team which brought the Gold medal at Olympics in 1948. It was such a precise moment for the nation for winning a first Gold as a "Free India" after the Independence. Written by Reema Kagti along with Rajesh Devraj not only a sports drama but also patriotism is there. Actually it's seen in Bollywood many times earlier that each sports based film must have several ingredients of patriotism to target general citizens not only for those who's interested in the sport. Well after all each sport is emotionally related to the nation. Whether it's Hockey, Cricket, Football or even wrestling etc.

I generally don't like any sports much but it's always great to watch a film made on it. Loved Lagaan, Chak De India, Bhag Milkha Bhag, Dangal, Sachin : A Billion Dreams, Dhoni - An Untold Story etc and many more are some of the finest films made on different sports. Many of them worked so well at Box-Office also won the hearts of audience. For me Gold falls in this category. Yes definitely it worked for me. I won't compare it with other films or not even it can be compared to Chak De India which was also based on Hockey. Undoubtedly that was great film and Gold is nowhere near to it but it has it's own merits.
Story of a Tapan Das a bengali common man who's passionate about the Hockey and especially he aims to achieve a Gold as a "Free India". He isn't a good in his personal life but his love and passion for the Hockey makes the Hockey committee to give him a chance to make a team for the country which can bring a Gold. His meeting with the president of association turns out the win win deal and he comes up with such a fantastic team to fight the battle at Olympics ground.
Casting of an A lister actor for this role is such an appropriate choice by the makers. Akshay Kumar is nowadays doing some really very good films which is great thing for him, for the industry and of course for his fans. He's giving one by one hits with some good contents. This time too Gold is pure 24carat. One more superb choice by Akki. I think for the first time he is playing a role of Bengali person. He nailed it completely. His comic timing is perfect i can say that he's the only one after Govinda whose comic timing is unmatchable. His several dialogues, his Bengali accent, His Jugaad scenes remind me of his character of the film Khatta Meetha. Loved everything here about Akki.
Mouni Roy looks stunning and lends very good support as his wife. She's damn good when she speaks Bengali language.
Amit Sadh has done brilliant role. His swag of belong to royal family, his attitude to play as central forward etc deserve an appreciation. Very good job man.
Vineet Kumar Singh initially plays the role of captain which is mind blowing. He has damn good talent.
Sunny Kaushal is surprise package. Kunal Kapoor lends very good support to the team and film. Other casting is also very nice.
Screenplay is engaging except songs i think i have enjoyed every single scenes of the film. Loved many scenes such as Communal riots after Independence, Pakistani players cheer up the Indian team, Tapan Das meeting with committee members, Tapan Das and Samrat doing the selection process etc and of course the breathtaking climax.
Direction is good, cinematography and special effects also good and it's stated in the film that not a single person can win the game it's team which wins the game so it's a contribution of spectacular performances from the casting which creates the film worth watch.
Akki fans will have such a gem treat for the Independence Day.
It's good thing that lady director Reema Kagti who made Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd and psycho thriller Talash made such a fine film based on sports.
Overall very nice efforts by Akshay Kumar and his team to achieve Gold.
My Ratings
3.9/5.
--- By Harsh Desai Filmy . . .