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Budhia Singh – Born To Run
Critic reviews and ratings
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...does not have the thrills and gimmicks to draw big numbers. But that's exactly what the film deserves. The stupendous storytelling of this film deserves a lot more than 100 crores.
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...doesn’t give us any dull moments. It’s a fantastic relationship drama in the disguise of a tout thriller.
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Without a single dull moment, Soumendra Padhi makes the viewer glued to the film with eyes open.
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...is by no means a perfect film, but it is an honest, heartfelt and highly effective tribute to a coach and his ward who were bafflingly stopped in their tracks.
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It is well-made with its heart in the right place. Good performances, a pleasing story, a national hero angle - what more do you want?
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From fame to obscurity, hunger to heartbreak, Budhia’s story is both sensational and sad. But, most of all, it’s incomplete with no finishing line in sight.
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...is a great film with its emotions in place.
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...fits the bill of the average sports biopic, but it rises a few notches above the Indian version of the genre.
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Das is not painted simply as a hero in Budhia’s life. He may have had the child’s best intentions at heart but there are enough shades of grey to doubt his methods.
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...manages to break away from a whole lot of principle arcs and formulae even while remaining squarely within the conventions of a typical Indian sports film.
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... there’s enough zest in the warp and weft of the film, to keep us engaged.
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The anguish is authentic. Which makes the film worth your time.
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Despite being a film pegged on fighting over all odds, this one works not just as an inspirational watch, but for being an impression of the despicable state of affairs governing sports today.
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It’s predictably told but heartfelt…and thought-provoking to boot.
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There are no star trappings, but the film leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling. So much so that you will want to overlook the flaws and just enjoy the experience.
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...he director’s inclination to present young Budhia Singh (Mayur Patole) more as a victim than a hero, turns this movie into a reasonably good watch.
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...if you are in the mood to watch an inspirational tale of human spirit, endurance and sacrifice, do watch this one.
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...maybe sincere and well-intentioned, but it is far from an engaging film.
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...could have been a great film if only Padhi had not been chary of highlighting his chosen protagonist’s warts along with his virtues.
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