Story: The biopic on India�s celebrated skipper, MS Dhoni (played by Sushant Singh Rajput) is the cricketer�s ode to his well-wishers, friends and family, who stood by him at all times - in success and failure. Their immense contribution in fulfilling his dream, his faith in himself and ability to battle professional and personal setbacks, forms the story.
Review: If you are a diehard fan of MS Dhoni and cricket (in that order), you are bound to love this film, which reveres its protagonist. Despite the glorification, what works is Sushant�s impeccable portrayal of a stoic Dhoni and the latter�s inspiring untold story - his journey from being a ticket collector to a renowned attacking batsman/wicket-keeper/captain.Sushant internalises his character and becomes MSD, without heavily mimicking the cricketer. He even nails his iconic helicopter shot and restrained personality. The actor scores a winning knock. The film also boasts of a spectacular first-half, which showcases Dhoni�s initial struggle as an aspiring professional cricketer. It reminds you why sportsmen deserve the fame and money they get.
Neeraj Pandey recreates Dhoni�s Ranchi life beautifully. He keeps it authentic and relatable. This one scene shot at Kharagpur station particularly stands out. Sushant is seen trying to make his way through a sea of people. It�s him going against the tide, summing up Dhoni�s life journey as well. Supporting actors deserve a special mention as their performances tug at your heartstrings. A scene featuring Yuvraj Singh (Herry Tangri) is outstanding.
However the biopic loses its momentum in the second half with Dhoni�s love life getting undue prominence. Also, the cricketer�s questionable decisions or possible vices are mostly overlooked. His tiff with the senior players (Sehwag, Gambhir), rivalry with Yuvraj Singh, love-hate relationship with the media, team politics and criticism faced on occasions, barely find a passing reference. As a full-fledged biopic, this one-dimensional approach towards the lead character leaves you a tad discontented. But since you see the film through Dhoni�s eyes, it�s justified as one rarely sees faults in oneself.
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