Main Atal Hoon

This is a movie that I would call a "safe" movie and intentionally so. It nicely portrays India's political history of 60-65 years through the lens and life of Atalji, while carefully avoiding any controversial analysis or in-depth commentary. For eg, it'll tell you about Emergency and Rath Yatra, but without taking a firm stance on either. It tells the events almost like an erstwhile Doordarshan reporter would - without any judgment. And this is what makes the movie a "safe" movie.

There is nothing to hate in the movie and nothing in the movie is phenomenal either. The acting is above average - most actors casted in the movie are quite sub-par and one-dimensional - but they all punch above their weight. For eg., in my view Pankaj Tripathi is indeed an incredible talent as a character actor in supporting roles, but he's not the lead actor material who can carry an entire movie through all its depths of emotions and narratives (he even has a short romance sequence as a 20 year old in college - needless to say, it feels very odd to watch!). The actors in the roles of Advani, Sushma, MM Joshi, Mahajan, Atalji's dad, Rajkumari, Indira Gandhi, Kalam etc. Are all believable, but not exceptional and sometimes also caricaturish (esp Kalam!).

The storytelling is fast paced and grippy and it keeps you on your toes. Dialogues and speeches are true to original in many cases, without unnecessary dramatization - giving the movie an authentic feel. Cinematography is decent and takes you back into the scenes from history, although some obvious elements of modern trends are visible (for eg. Meetings with 100s of large BJP flags in the crowd is a more recent phenomenon - hardly anyone had so much money to waste 30-40 years ago). Character arcs are well developed, but sometimes are cutoff abruptly (for eg Atalji's family, Arun Jaitley). Songs are not fun!

Overall the movie is "safe" - if you have nothing better to do, and no other better choice, watch this movie. You may or may not go and recommend it in your whatsapp groups later, but you'll definitely not regret it and it might actually be time well spent. In fact, more likely than not, you'll probably also enjoy it!

This movie deserves all the attention and respect coming it's way. Stellar acting by Pankaj Tripathi, great screenplay moulded from the life of our former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee makes for an excellent cinematic experience. This movie emphatically displays the importance of perseverance, knowledge, courage and calmness of a great man in poetic (pun intended) fashion.

This movie showcases important events of our country through the lens of important men and women responsible in building this great nation and Atal ji's immense contribution to it. It's important to celebrate great leaders of our country to motivate the people of our country into action. And this movie executes that to perfection.

This movie is differently made. You will feel that you seeing the life of your most beloved leader who has no haters. Pankaj tripathi nailed it, it is such an extra ordinary acting that is pure 10 out of 10.

The movie is not boring at all, it is a relaxing treat - the screenplay is spellbound and the narrative was good. Yes, at the end you will think that I want more of it.

Its clearly showcasing how a true patriot who sacrificed life for the nation do differently than ordinary minister. In flashes it refresh your deep down memory, projected in pleasant way. His style of leadership, to connect to people to win heart of then nation is mind blowing.

Whatever hundreds of motivation video can't do. This one movie can do.

Also don't think its yet another biography. The national award winning director brought to you hidden gem from the history which writes what India is today.

Lastly its not at all propaganda movie. It even don't show Modi ji. It showcased that how to be a, true leader which is loved by all. Lal ji acting is too good.

Pankaj Tripathi has done a marvelous job and the Producers leave the audience asking for more! Origin of RSS and founding of BJP shown nicely. The film depicts Shri Vajpayeeji had excellent rapport with the Opposition during his tenure as a Politician, witty at Parliament with his poetry, a great Statesman to hear his speeches, people would travel several miles. Very limited role of Smt Indira Gandhis in the film. Speeches at Rama Lila Maidan and at Parliament are shot beautifully. Great acting by Pankaj Tripathi, who is a cool actor and seems to have done his homework. Is there going to be a Part 2?

Pankaj Tripathi shines in ATAL'S character throughout the film and plus with bgm it looks amazing to watch him on the screen.

Talking about the storyline first 15 mins was great as director describes the journey of great Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

From his family to his struggle all was greatly adapted with perfect screenplay and bgm. But when the politics side of the story starts there director has just adapted the one side content of the parties rather than showing both side with dignity.

We can clearly see that director just wanted to show the Atal side of the story and without even describing or showing their side of the story declared the negative side.

Rest of the time dialogues are great, cinematography is good with some old footage make the film more engaged.

All n all definitely one time watch biopic for life of great PM with amazing performance by Pankaj Tripathi and engaging screenplay but if you are going for the facts then this will definitely disappoint because not all matter has been cleared or shown indefinitely....