The movie 83 offers a visual and cinematic depiction of the Indian cricket team’s unexpected win in the 1983 World Cup.
The movie 83 offers a visual and cinematic depiction of the Indian cricket team’s unexpected win in the 1983 World Cup. Kapil Dev (Ranveer Singh), the team’s captain, is dealing with a demotivated squad. The film tells the story of how he rises to the challenge and leads India to victory.
Story:
The team’s one-note presentation sets the tone for the first half. The triumphs are unexpected and significant, but the manner in which the games are played makes them feel less life-changing. Suddenly, Kapil Dev appears and comes across as a semi-casual captain of a flippant team. The second half contains a number of strong sequences. Although the writing and execution of the Indira Gandhi episode are a little amateurish, the audience can sense the underlying sentiment.
Review:
The screenwriters (Kabir Khan, Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, and Vasan Bala) faced a difficult task in appeasing India’s ardent cricket fans. After all, most cricket fans are familiar with the nail-biting quality of the 1983 World Cup final. As a result, the film’s principal goal was to demystify the idolised team. In key scenes, the dialogues written by Kabir Khan and Sumit Arora seem lovely. They’re also infused with a sense of modernity. The circumstances necessitated better writing. The film is boosted by authentic performances that help the audience connect with the emotions that swept the country in 1983.
Performances:The most notable of the performances is Ranveer Singh’s Kapil Dev. This film is well-acted thanks to its excellent cast. Unfortunately, the dubbing was not on point at all. The dialogues and the emotions are lost in translation due to this.
Technical Aspects:Julius Packiam’s BGM provides the much needed uplifting music in certain scenes, which really enhances the screenplay. Aseem Mishra’s cinematography is superb, giving the film a grandiose appearance. Nitin Baid’s editing is smooth and fluid. This is just what a sports story needed.
Overall, the screenplay falls short in depicting the glory of the 83’ world cup even whilst having an amazing A list cast, which will definitely leave the audience disappointed.
SARKAR RATING: 2.25/5
