Thumbs up,
…Maidaan is every thing that the cinematic expertise must be however seldom is: exhilarating, gladdening and motivating. Most vital of all, you come away from the movie a barely totally different individual; maybe a bit of extra form, tolerant, beneficiant, and compassionate than earlier than….
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by Simran Singh,
DNA
:
…The director and cinematographer Tushar Kanti Ray deserve lots of credit score for exhibiting the soccer video games with none tremendous slo-mo pictures or overly dramatic scenes. AR Rahman then provides to the magic by offering an apt soundtrack and background rating that syncs with the movie. The one disadvantage I discovered was the drop in tempo within the second half. Maidaan is probably not Lagaan or Chak De India, however it will likely be remembered as among the finest sports activities dramas in India in current instances, and only for managing this, director Amit Sharma deserves reward….
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by Devesh Sharma,
Filmfare
:
…All-in-all, director Amit Ravindernath Sharma has given us a riveting sports activities drama. Watch it to see the recreation of the golden interval of Indian soccer and for the performing masterclass displayed by Ajay Devgn….
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by Murtuza Iqbal,
…Total, Maidaan is a entertaining sports activities drama, however hold endurance because the movie takes a bit time to return into its component. By the best way, this one is clearly a must-watch for soccer lovers, and Ajay Devgn and Rahman followers….
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by Nitin Jain,
…’Maidaan, directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, manages to face out amongst different sports activities movies resulting from its partaking storytelling and emotional depth….
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by Monika Rawal Kukreja,
…Maidaan does get melodramatic at locations it may have averted, however what’s a sports activities movie and not using a little bit of a drama on the sector and off it, too. Watch this movie on the large display screen to really feel the adrenaline rush, get pleasure from some thrilling soccer and laud a coach who was pretty much as good as his workforce….
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by Sana Farzeen,
…’Maidaan’ isn’t solely a deal with for soccer lovers but additionally fairly a delight for film lovers. It immortalises the unsung hero, after whom India by no means certified for the Olympics. Rahim, in a single scene, says ‘Kismat haathon se nahi, pairon se likhi jaati hai (future is written by foot, not fingers)’. Whereas it was the reality again then, you realise in actuality, luck favours the courageous, and SA Rahim was really Indian soccer’s Braveheart….
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by Sakshi Verma,
India TV
:
…There’s not a lot to criticise when you will have A.R. Rahman sitting on the composer’s chair. Richa Sharma’s ‘Mirza’ music is deep, rightly timed, and superbly written. Manoj Muntashir may very well be pardoned for Adipurush’s poor writing after this one. One other banger from the movie, ‘Staff India Hain Hum’ provides the proper tempo to the movie. Ranga Ranga is okay however the Maidaan Anthem that too in Rahman’s voice is a profitable objective from the makers. The climax scene will get elevated as a result of music and Ajay Devgn’s presence. Nonetheless, the background scores may have been higher….
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by Husain Rizvi,
…For a movie that doesn’t shrink back from dramatisation, there are not any gut-wrenching speeches right here. And but, Maidaan, releasing on April 10 within the UAE, with its run-time of three hours, is pretty watchable as a result of it sheds gentle on a largely forgotten chapter in India’s sports activities historical past. A time when Staff India struck gold. Actually!…
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by “Pooja Darade “,
koimoi
:
…Total, for those who get previous the slow-paced first half and a few pointless scenes, Maidaan is an thrilling sports activities drama. It ignites the sporting fervour inside you as you cheer for Staff India on the large display screen. It’s vital for the viewers to know the story of Syed Abdul Rahim, due to whom India gained on the Asian Video games….
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by “kamna Arora “,
…“Ajay Devgn shines in a task that solely an actor of calibre may’ve essayed with flourish. He’s the soul of Maidaan. Gajraj Rao is prime notch, whereas Rudranil Ghosh is great,” Taran Adarsh wrote….
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by Dishya Sharma,
…Bottomline: Maidaan deserves to be watched. The movie brings again feelings that we as soon as felt whereas watching Chak De! India. I guarantee you, you gained’t depart the theatre with out at the least hooting as soon as….
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by Prateek Sur,
…‘Maidaan’ goes past the normal sports activities drama style by delving into the protagonists’ inside journeys in addition to their achievements on the sector. The film delves into the quite a few sacrifices made by the gamers and the coach particularly, emphasising the human component behind the need of excellence. Ajay Devgn’s efficiency stands out, because it’s a welcome change to see him transfer away from his bulging-biceped motion avatar. The story is compelling and the background rating simply leaves you feeling satiated to the core. The trailers could have prompt that it was simply one other copy of Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Chak De India’, however ‘Maidaan’ makes a mark by itself. Total it’s a Breezy Repeatable Watch. I’m going with 4 stars….
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by Rashil Jogani,
…Maidaan is a piece of ardour, that may solely be envisioned by somebody who is actually passionate to inform the underdog story of the Indian Nationwide Soccer Staff. It succeeds in making the viewers relive the Golden Age of Indian Soccer. There are a couple of hiccups via the movie however you’re taking house a really fulfilling feeling because the credit roll….
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by Pratikshya Mishra,
…Maidaan is, nonetheless, a movie concerning the man behind this success. The movie intercuts between Rahim’s skilled and private journey, usually highlighting how the 2 merged into one another. The scenes between a brooding Rahim and his supportive spouse Runa (Priyamani) would convey a smile to anybody’s face. The chemistry they share of their domesticity is portrayed superbly by each the actors….
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by Dhaval Roy,
…Maidaan is a must-watch on the large display screen for the thrilling expertise and excellent storytelling. It really emulates the dialogue within the film, ‘Kismat haathon se nahi, paeron se likhi jaati hai,’ because the workforce places its greatest foot ahead with the stellar outing!…
So-So,
by Rahul Desai,
…Maidaan scores in stoppage time, nevertheless it isn’t sufficient to salvage the scoreline. An exciting end doesn’t all the time quantity to victory. Generally, it’s only a slimmer margin of defeat….
So-So,
by Vinamra Mathur,
…When the Indian soccer workforce suffers an embarrassing loss, he says- ‘Jab Ghar Ki Neev Kamzor Ho To Chath Badalne Ka Kya Fayda.’ The actor has made a profession out of delivering scrumptious dialogues with all his nonchalance. And within the case of this movie, Sharma and Shah go for a restrained strategy to inform a narrative crammed with pathos and glory….
So-So,
by Rohit Bhatnagar,
…Ajay is a good performer and doesn’t want any validation, and Maidaan is simply one other testomony to it. He as Syed Abdul Rahim is impactful. Priyamani performs his spouse, who’s a driving drive in his life and profession and is watchable. Gajraj Rao performs the a part of an boastful sports activities journalist properly sufficient. Remainder of the actors play their components aptly….
So-So,
by Baradwaj Rangan,
…Maidaan ought to have been a lot better, however at the least on the large display screen, it has its moments. Learn extra at: https://www.galatta.com/hindi/film/evaluate/maidaan/…
So-So,
by Shubhra Gupta,
…Total, ‘Maidaan’ isn’t with out its flaws, however this underdog story makes you wish to clap and cheer, and wipe away a proud tear….
So-So,
by “Shreyas Pande “,
…Ultimately, ‘Maidaan’ doesn’t use the inherent pleasure of sports activities to raise its storytelling. Somewhat, it relies upon an excessive amount of on its sentimental values. So, when the whistle blows and the match begins, it’s the storytelling that meets with a lethal deal with. No fingers are raised; no efforts are taken for its recuperation. Yellow card to you, the viewers, for not preserving your expectations in test….
So-So,
by Sameer Ahire,
…So, as a complete, Maidaan ought to nonetheless be a one-time look ahead to individuals who aren’t acquainted with Hollywood and foreign-language sports activities dramas as a result of it has all of the Indian masala you count on from a typical mainstream movie. Sharma missed a possibility to create a cinematic traditional, although, and sadly, we don’t have many Syed Abdul Rahims in India to get such tales time and again….
So-So,
by Nandini Ramnath,
…Syed Abdul Rahim himself wanted a extra rounded portrait, one which would come with his background, his understanding of the attractive sport, and the private perception system with which he contaminated the gamers. Maidaan provides some sense of Rahim’s doggedness, however the man himself stays solely partly shaped on the soccer area and elusive past it….