Shubham Kulkarni
The team is not attempting to serve you anything unconventional. Rather, they choose stereotypical things, but most of them, if not all, work in their favor.
Ajay Devgn, as an actor, has put a lot of effort into playing this part. There is a visible change in approach towards this character than what he does for the rest, which all look the same. Rest, everyone does a fine job.
Unlike many other biopics and movies in general, Amit and his team don’t want to rush at all. They want almost every aspect of their screenplay to breathe and have a life.
AR Rahman’s music raises the crescendo right and does evoke a feeling of victory, but this is also the kind of work you have seen the composer do.
There is a coach who is about to be hit by a tragedy in personal and professional space, there is a team that will have a power dynamic in place, there will be a locker room speech where the coach is supposed to motivate the team members.
Maidaan makes sure it doesn’t give a side-eye to politics of the time but it also easily forgets to address it once everyone wins. The lack of attention of the players also leads to the same.
Maidaan is a movie that is not path-breaking or a new adventure. It is happy with being on a path that is already explored but also delivers a story that does manage to bring you to the edge of your seat.