Milkha Singh is one of the best athletes ever produced by India. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a grand tribute to this 'Flying Sikh'.
But is it effective? Is it worth?
It depends....
First thing- Farhan Rocks!
His efforts and determination are visible on the screen. It won't be an exaggeration to say that his is one of the best ever movie performances in Hindi Cinema.
The major flaw with the movie is it's length. Three hours and seven minutes is too long for this story (especially for the biopic of a 400m runner!). It would have been much more effective if the length had been curtailed by an hour.
Also, there was no need to give the (untrue!) excuses for Milkha's defeat in Rome Olympics. He is one of the best, even without such excuses.
Our Milkha runs with injuries. Common people like us would not even be able to stand with such injuries. But that is no obstacle for Milkha! 'Coz he doesn't run.....he flies.....
Then, Sonam Kapoor never looks (and speaks) like Delhi Girl in 60s!
Few jokes, like - 'Are you relaxing?' 'No,I am Milkha Singh' are pathetic.
Hushhhh.......the list is long! Does that mean 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' is a crap??????
No way! It is an engrossing 'masala' movie. An absolute entertainer!
Good songs, patriotic scenes, a lot of melodrama, rise from rags to riches, sound acting AND FARHAN AKHTAR!
May be it does not do a complete justice for a biopic but still it is successful in celebrating a life called - Milkha Singh!
- Entertainment Aspects: 3/5
- Technical Aspects: 4/5
- Creativity Aspects: 3/5
- 'Classic' Movie?: 2/5
- Overall: 3/5
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