Liked it. A simple heart warming movie.
Bond shown between father and his child is beautiful. Whole starcast was good. Was good to see Pankaj Kapoor and also loved glimpses of Chandigarh
Plot summary
Fans are going crazy over the newly launched book Jersey where copies are getting sold within no time the book details the story of former domestic cricketer Arjun Talwar.During the late 70s till mid 80s between 1979 to 1986 Arjun Talwar was one of the greatest batsman in domestic cricket with a wish to play for team India.In 1995 Arjun Talwar is a forgotten person who lives a middle class life with his wife Vidya and son Kittu he has left cricket longtime back and currently faces suspension from job where he is accused of bribe.Arjun promises original Jersey of Indian Cricket team to Kittu on his birthday but cant afford it being jobless while Vidya tries run the house with steady income.Arjun gets an offer of assistant coach from his coach Baali sir which he rejects but Baali convinces him to play for a charity match against New Zealand which he accepts hoping to get Jersey for Kittu from the match fees.Arjun shows his batting skills even after 10 years but looses the match by 2 runs and also finds that being charity match he wont be paid.The same day being Kittu's birthday Arjun cant arrange for money and gets pissed on Baali while Vidya to accuses him for loosing his confidence in cricket at early age and currently at job.Arjun returns to Baali saying he wants to get back to cricket but not as a coach but as a player where Baali makes him realize that considering his age of 36 and his fitness its impossible for him to comeback as a player and play for India.Arjun does not loose hope and tries to make a comeback as player at an age where cricketers retire.
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A father-son dynamic that is largely undervalued and quite understated
While on one hand, we wholeheartedly cherish a mother's selfless love and compassion for her child; on the other hand, we often tend to overlook a father's imperishable appetite and all the sacrifices he makes just to fulfill his child's naive wishes. "Jersey" gives acknowledgments to that understated relationship.
This is not only an ordinary sports drama, but it's also a journey of a stubborn and desperate father in his late thirties, who is willing to take the chance again at the sport he once honored and found comfort in, just to be the 'ideal' father he wanted to become, just to be the 'hero' in his son's story. This is an incredible tale that not only portrays a beautiful dynamic between a father and his son with much charm and elegance but it also exemplifies the true value of family and friends that you have in your life and can always count upon.
As far as the performances are concerned; let me clarify that I have not seen the Original Telugu feature with Nani yet, so can't draw any sort of comparisons here but I will tell you this much, Shahid acted his heart out. You can be a Nani sympathizer, or you may have a special place for the original movie in your heart but in no way one could state that Shahid was terrible or was not up to the mark; they will only be lying to themselves.
Shahid does a stupendous job with the role of Arjun Talwar; not only does he bring out the emotional defenselessness in his portrayal when the guy is off the pitch, but he also resonates with genuineness and authenticity whenever his character is on the pitch and playing the game of cricket. As for the supporting cast, Pankaj Kapur stands out the most, again not a surprise given his veteran stature. Mrunal on the other hand does decent, even though she had much room for improvement.
The only major drawback for me was its ending, especially about the portion where the 'revelation' came out in the open, or should I rather say the particular fashion in which the twist was conveyed. To me, neither the place nor the moment in time seemed appropriate. I don't know if the makers made some alterations for this remake or were it all the same for the previous movie as well, but one thing is for certain, I did not like how it ended, there I do happen to have some issues.
So to conclude, is this a perfect film? No, certainly not. Along with all its qualities, it has its fair share of scarcities as well. However, it's got a heart full of emotions and sportsman essence; and if you are somebody who could connect to the same set of sentiments, you'll feel great affection for the film as well as for Arjun Talwar's character as a person. Trust me, every flaw will be forgotten!
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Amazing movie, Shahid didn't disappoint!
Outstanding performance by Shahid like always. Do not trust these negative reviews!!! It may be a remake but it's one of the best. It was a roller coaster of emotions and the movie had me in tears. Definitely going to go watch it again!