Sam Bahadur

Awesome portrayal of character of real life war hero by Vicky Kaushal. Outstanding performance and perfect storytelling by the writer. Let me tell you guys Vicky Kaushal didn't act in this movie because the way he walked, the way he talked, his eye movement, body movement, etc etc list is endless, it seemed that Manekshaw sir himself, was acting on the screen. Fantastic Vicky Kaushal and thank you for making us the proud Indian once again and for making us feel lucky to be born in a country which has bred bravehearts like Manekshaw sir. He was a real hero and you portrayed that character and done 1000000% justice to that. Kudos to real hero as well as reel hero.

This is one of those movies where a great story has been directed very poorly, Sam Manekshaw who was the first Field Marshall of the Indian Army has a very long and decorated career and this movie tried to cover all of that with a half baked script, it would have been better if they just focused on the Bangaldesh Libration War, either way the direction was really poor and the movie lacked the pace and felt dragged in some parts. It could have been a great movie had it been directed by a more capable person, it did have its moments but the movie did not do the justice to the Great personality and the decorated career of Field Marshell Manekshaw also known as Sam Bahadur.

The movie does well to portray the Field Marshal's life and everything he went through. The acting by Vicky Kaushal is top-notch, he perfectly embodies the character. However, the movie left me disappointed because it felt very shallow. It's as if the writers wanted so badly to cover everything that they ended up covering nothing. At no point does the movie feel intense or engaging at all. The 1971 war between India and Pakistan is a major moment in history and the Indian victory was largely because of Sam Manekshaw. For some reason such a crucial war sequence is completed within 7-8 minutes of screentime like it wasn't the character's most important contribution. Also, Indira Gandhi is portrayed as a feeble tiny woman in the movie with the representation nowhere close to the stature she had. Filmmakers in general need to stop chasing petty laughs and comedic reliefs. I want to be thrown at the edge of my seat when i pay for your movie, I don't want to hear low-effort jokes made by the protagonist's house help. Overall the movie is definitely worth a watch but its wasted potential is what frustrated me.

It is difficult to fit in five decades of laurels in 150minutes. No wonder sambahdur seems to be in a rush to the finish.

If not for vicky kaushal's finesse in acting the movie would have been average. He not only captures the nuances that sam manekshaw is known for but plays him to perfection.

The first half is fast paced and keeps you glued to your seat. Intermission comes in a jiffy. Meghna gulzar!s direction concentrates on sam, is for sam and only for sam. Rest of the characters have little to do.

The film belongs to vicky kaushal. It's sam and not him on the screen. He is a marvel in every frame, acting with eyes and expressions.

The only other character that shines is fatima sana shaik's take on indra gandhi. Frames that feature both vicky and her are the backbone of the film.

Zeeshan too is good, as is neeraj kabi as nehru but their screen time is minimal. Sanya malhotra has nothing much to do.

The war scenes are aptly conducted. The writing could have been better.

Sambahdur is a movie, the icon in some of the most important wars in india's history, deserves.

Go for it.

7.5 Stars.

Although I like the movie, it could have been much better if it was series.

Sam Manekshaw's life is too long and filled with too many experiences to fit into a movie.a lot is crammed still missed a lot.

The ensemble is excellent, especially "Vicky" in the role of "Sam". Not for once, I have the impression that I was watching Vicky the entire time, Sam was the only character I was seeing.

He picked the physical traits as well as commanding yet smooth speaking style. He is a chameleon.

Supporting cast is hit and miss.

The entire set design is excellent, and the raw mood is enhanced by filming conflict scenes in actual locations.

The movie moves quickly between scenes, but Sam's flamboyant, cheeky personality is the only thing that keeps you interested.

As expected from a Meghna Gulzar film, the direction is excellent. However, the screenplay and writing don't do the other supporting characters justice because they have very little on-screen time.

In production design, research and detailing are used to create sets, costumes, and makeup that are entirely visible on screen.

Good songs and music, especially Badhte Chalo, which aptly captures the togetherness of the Indian Army despite its different regiments.

Sam and the system had a fight when he retired, and it was an important aspect of his life that I wanted to see.

Although there is more to the tale, it is still a fantastic film that should be seen.