Pippa

Pippa, the movie revolves around the moment of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971,an armed conflict between India and Pakistan that occurred during the Bangladesh Liberation War in East Pakistan.

Ishaan's performance is looking quite impressive in this movie. His stubborn nature makes his character Balli more crystal clear towards his aim and duty for his country. Priyanshu is growing day by day by doing this type of work. His effort is glowing through his performance. Also Mrunal has done a sweet and effective role.

Overall Pippa is a good watch for all type of audience to know the value of our Indian Army who never give up to fight till their last drop of blood.

Pippa is an action drama historical war directed by raj menon.

The performances are good. Ishaan khattar, priyanshu painyuli, mrunal thakur are the three main leads and all three of them are diligent in their work. The rest of the cast is good.

One of the strongest qualities of the film is its cinematography and action sequences. The action sequences are very well choreographed and shot. They give a sense of high technical understanding of such scenes. The cinematography comprises many different landscapes. The camerawoman priya seth captures the war-torn lands of bangladesh in a very raw sense.

The screenplay is very engaging and tautly written. The events are very charismatic but not the characters. The characters are not well established to make us feel empathy. The film has a serious buildup problem. The buildup to the actuon scenes are not proper and hence you will feel distracted between the long drawn sequences. The music and sound design is pretty average, not something you resonate with AR rahman. 'Kara oi louho kopat' has been experimented very casually, very needless. I also don't like how the film tries to show bangladeshis as victims only and not fierce individuals and revolutionaries.

The movie is americanised. The dialogues, accent, the lingo used by military personnel is all americanised. I am actually thinking, what american shows were they watching to learn such things or is these some American Training on how to hollywood style, also with guitar and drums playing in the background.

And then we have bollywood masala or songs and dance numbers.

If you are building a war movie, then build a war movie... why put all this bollywood magic masala and old formula. I was just waiting for some item number to pop up.

Instead, they could have dove deeper into the politics of it, the history of East Pakistan, Bangladesh, Mukti Bahini.

The film is a sincere homage to India's generosity and humanity, as it shows how the country supported the oppressed people of East Pakistan and stood up for justice. The film also explores the bond between the siblings, who have different personalities and opinions, but share a common love for their nation. The film does not shy away from depicting the horrors of war, but also balances it with moments of humor and emotion.

The film's strength lies in its performances, especially by Ishaan Khatter, who delivers a convincing and charismatic portrayal of Captain Mehta. He shows his range as an actor, as he switches from being a carefree and impulsive youth to a mature and responsible leader. Priyanshu Painyuli and Mrunal Thakur also shine in their roles, as they bring depth and nuance to their characters. The supporting cast, including Soni Razdan, Inaamulhaq, and Leysan Karimova, also do a commendable job.

The film's weakness, however, is its uneven pacing and lack of clarity in some scenes. The film sometimes feels rushed and disjointed, as it jumps from one event to another without much explanation or transition. The film also suffers from some poor visual effects and editing, which take away from the realism and impact of the war scenes. The film could have benefited from a tighter script and a more coherent direction.

Overall, Pippa is a film that deserves to be watched for its honest and heartfelt tribute to India's war heroes and its message of peace and harmony. The film has its flaws, but it also has its moments of brilliance and inspiration. The film is a fitting celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1971 war and the birth of Bangladesh. I would rate it 6.3 out of 10 stars.

An immersive war film experience without the unnecessary chauvinistic nationalistic pomp and show-I enjoyed the film thoroughly. And yes! I wasn't really aware of the details of the war of '71, precisely the Battle of Garibpur, and how India helped East Pakistan (Bangladesh) attain liberation from West Pakistan.

The story of three siblings is straightforward and neat. The rift between the brothers was interesting. I am glad the makers didn't burden our protagonist with a love interest. The war scenes-WOW-beautifully designed. The locations where the film is shot contributed immensely. I believe not much of VFX has gone into the film. The tank battles could have been dealt with better. Underproduction? Small budget ? Maybe the reason, but whenever PIPPA was in the water, I was watching without a blink. Ishan worked for me as an actor mostly. Imaamulhaq was brilliant.

The visuals are for the theatre, and cinematographer Priya Seth did an excellent job, especially during the war sequences; the camera immersed me. Director Raja Krishna Menon did commendably as well-the setup, the war sequences were well done. I had teary eyes more than once.

On the flip side, the pacing gets slow towards the end. The climax is underwhelming indeed. Edits at some places were abrupt; also, the makers could have shortened the film. The background score was changing tones, so it worked for me only in parts. AR Rahman sir didn't impress. I wish the film had seen the theaters. Pippa Pippa, "Ghee da dibba," is a victory indeed.