Mary Kom (2014)
The irony of the film is that, while it starts off with a pregnant Mary Kom (Priyanka), who later goes on to 'deliver' a performance of a lifetime. Mary and her ever-so-supportive husband Onler Kom (Darshan Kumaar) fight against all odds in a curfew stricken Manipur to ensure the safe delivery of Mary. Hereon, the viewers are subjected to a series of flashback events which lead to the making of the star pugilist 'Mary Kom'. Delving into her upbringing, the film explores her past that includes her father's strict opposition to boxing during her childhood and Mary's undying spirit and love for the sport. .
Rating: 2.5/5
True, the performances from the lead pair largely fill the gaps in the story telling, but then a biopic relies heavily on the director’s craft, which in this case fails to impress. There are flashes of brilliance, yes, but on the whole Mary Kom fails to.
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2.5
Deccanchronicle.com
2.5
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2.5
Rating: 2.5/5
The cinema child inside me was bruised and I could not bring myself to like Mary Kom. As a woman, I deeply respect her and draw inspiration from her. But the film that was aspiring to reach her story to millions falls prey to mawkish ways and tells a half.
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Rating: 4.5/5
Only time will tell if the movie will be a hit or a flop but Priyanka has surely emerged as a better boxer..
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Rating: 2.5/5
Mary Kom's story is a great one and we all know that. The film falls short in doing justice to Magnificent Mary..
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2.5
Indiatoday.intoday.in
2.5
5
2.5
Rating: 4/5
On the whole, MARY KOM is definitely worth a watch. The icing on the cake is that the film has been made tax free, something that should help the film in pulling the audiences to the theatres, besides the word of mouth. Go for it..
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Bollywoodhungama.com
4
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Rating: 2.5/5
The question is: should you watch Mary Kom? You should, the simple reason being that we owe it to the pugilist who has gone where few Indians have ever gone – to the pinnacle of her sport – and stayed there long enough not to be remembered as a flash .
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Rating: 3.5/5
But the main reason why Mary Kom appeals is because it doesn't just give you a ringside view of boxing; it leaves you rooting for our sportsmen who have put India on the world map..
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3.5
Timesofindia.indiatimes.com
3.5
5
3.5
Rating: 2/5
Everything said and done, it’s good to see a mainstream Hindi film with a protagonist from the North-East, that too a woman, a champion though..
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Hindustantimes.com
2
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Rating: 2.5/5
The film gets bloated by extraneous songs. In its zeal to tell us how Kom is also a committed mom ( to an adorable set of twins , one of whom gets continued….
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2.5
Indianexpress.com
2.5
5
2.5
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