Whaaaaat? Released already? Yess mister! Sachin has hit the theaters this Friday and people can't seem to stop talking about it. To be more specific, I can't. I tried my best to hold back the tears, but I cried my heart out. It was like a trip down the nostalgia portal, from which I never wanted to return.
⏩ Genre : - Sports Documentary.
⏩ Runtime:- 2 hrs 20 mins.
⏩ Director: - James Erskine.
⏩ Plot – Seriously? Still, wanna know? Just Google "Sachin Tendulkar." Google it! Arre karr na. 🌚
⏩ Direction and Screenplay :-
Sachin: A Billion Dreams is a tale of a restless 10-year-old boy and his journey from watching India's first World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev lift the trophy, to the fulfillment of his dream of holding it in his hands for India. He is the most celebrated sportsperson in India, a virtuous hero who created an era, which Indians are proud of. It is more of a documentary, wherein you get to see Tendulkar's cricket and personal life in substantial detail, as well as it reveals few aspects of his life which have never been heard of or seen before.
Directed by Emmy-nominated James Erskine, the film took over four years in making and features some real never seen before and some made-up footages to trace the journey of Tendulkar from a young boy to unarguably the greatest batsman of all time.
The fantastic narrative style of Lil Master touches every corner of the viewers' hearts. The sequential picturization of every important aspect is very beautifully crafted by James Erskine through words. Insertion of the logs from Dhoni, Kohli, Ajit Tendulkar, Sourav, Bhajji, Yuvi, Sir Don, Sir Viv. Richards and lot more gift a gorgeously decorative frame to the film.
The film showcases finely the relationships between Sachin-Anjali, Sachin-His Father, Sachin-Ajit but the relationships like Sachin-Sourav, Sachin-Rahul and so on are not so well-narrated but fine.
⏩ Editing and Cinematography:-
Cinematography by Chris Openshaw is cool suiting the light-hearted feel of the movie. He has used cool and subdued undertones for the most part of the movie.
Editing by Avdhesh Mohla is smooth and the bites of all his friends and family are appropriately allocated.
⏩ Music :-
The background score by A.R Rahman has been rightly placed and it gels beautifully with the narrative offered by Sachin and keeps you fascinated throughout. The usage of ‘Vande Mataram’ is one of the finest in our Hindi cinema. ‘Hind Mere Jind’ and ‘Sachin Sachin’ will stay with you for a long time after you leave the hall.
⏩ The Highs -
▶If you’re of the generation that grew on Bhajji’s off spins, Sachin’s masterstrokes, Ganguly’s aggression and Dravid’s ‘Mr. Wall’ days, this will bring you back to Cricket once more. And not to mention, ‘Sachin… Sachin… Sachin… ’ never dies. Because Sachin isn’t a name. It is an emotion.
▶ No matter how many times we’ve seen the clip, it’s impossible to not cheer at the World Cup Win, 2011 or choke up while watching Sachin deliver that heartfelt retirement speech at Wankhede.
▶ I am so thankful this isn't a biopic, but a documentary about a man, narrated by the man where he tells his own story in his own words. Not a journalistic or potboiler approach but a sincere and honest depiction which is so intimate and personal, in a way where the audience claps and cheers alongside those who clapped and cheered live, years ago. That beautiful feeling of having already experienced the present situation in the past and still enjoying it with the same sense of euphoria.
▶ What makes the movie endearing is a peek into his private life like his love story, footage from his wedding, the birth of his two children and the special bond he shares with his father. The footage might be blurry at times, but you don't mind as it engrosses you.
▶ People who are not associated with cricket might not experience the same magic but still will like the film. The documentary styling might not highly appeal to the masses. But come-on, his life doesn't involve controversies for you to expect masala and high voltage drama. Calm yourself. 🌚
▶ Sachin has squeezed his heart into the narration. One can see the spark in his eyes in many scenes (especially when he talks about his father and mother) making you connect with his feelings and emotions.
⏩ The Lows -
▶ The dramatized version of Sachin’s childhood track could have been better as well as engaging but honestly, this doesn't cause any void in your movie viewing experience since you're so overwhelmed by all the other things. And after the childhood phase passes, there isn't a single dry spell in the movie.
⏩ Performances :-
▶ Since this is a documentary, there are no performances as such but yes, Sachin seems to have done a lot of work in his delivering style, approach, and expressions. Definitely more convincing than "Boost is the secret of my energy." 😹
▶ Jokes apart, he might not be an actor but he engages you with his story-telling and it's impossible to be unmoved with his disappointments and achievements.
⏩ Watch o Not?
Defi-fucking-nately! You gotta watch this one if you're a cricket fan (well that's almost the entire country) and have grown up watching this legend bowl us over with his extraordinary prowess in the field and his humble attributes in real life.
⏩ Verdict :
This ship sails through the air of nostalgia, relatable moments, motivation, achievements, spirit, admiration, hardships, never say no attitude and our collective love for a man whose name we turned into a chant. You gotta be too ignorant or ahem, Maria Sharapova, to miss this masterpiece our very own, Lil Master.
Get ready for a goose-bumpy ride! I can bet on the fact that by the end of the movie, you'll be the happiest you've been in any movie so far. Do yourself a favor, please!
Pro tip - Get yourself some tissues just in case, you know. 🙈 Also, please don't hold yourself back from cheering with the audience - "Sachin... Sachin!!"
Ratings - 4.5/5
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