My first movie in 2019 and what could have been better than watching a movie on the surgical strike that India executed on our spineless neighbour, Pakistan. The subject is something which is close to the heart of every Indian and from that stand point it is a must watch.

However, if you look at the movie in isolation, well...I must say I was disappointed. But let me point out the positives first...

1. The background score is good 2. The music is decent 3. There were atleast 4 occasions in the movie when the audience started applauding and you could feel how close the subject is to the heart of us Indians. 4. Vicky Kaushal is good 5. Make up of a few actors to make them look like Narendra Modi, Manohar Parrikar, Rajnath Singh & Arun Jaitley is outstanding.

Negatives:

1. The manner in which we've dealt with the subject looks very superficial. I don't think any real research went into making of the film. From whatever I've read on the surgical strikes, many details provided in the movie are factually inaccurate. 2. Dramatization in the movie is unnecessary & predictable. I personally felt a little irritated towards the end. 3. Yami Gautam's acting in the interrogation scene is outright poor (to say the least). I can think of many other actors who could have done a far better job. 4. Kirti Kulhari looks lost in the movie and her role is absolutely irrelevant & unnecessary. 5. Paresh Rawal is a let down as well. 6. The person incharge of the operations giving vital Intel to the commander in Kashmir from an Auto Rickshaw in Delhi with the driver listening to him is hilarious & the low point in the movie. 7. Dialogues are bland & doesn't evoke any emotions.

Overall, if you don't look into the technicalities, you should go and watch it. Our emotional connect to the subject might make you like the film.