'Howz the Josh...'

Rating: 8/10 (26 February 2019)

URI : THE SURGICAL STRIKE (2019) (Hindi - U) Written & Directed by Aditya Dhar, this war thriller 'Based on True Events' pulls the string of being Proud to be guarded by Indian Army, rather getting pumped patriotic. the movie stars Vicky Kaushal (Major Vihaan Singh Shergill), Paresh Rawal (Govind), Mohit Raina (Major Karan Kashyap) with others. Aditya has spread the movie in chapters, an intelligent method to set a premise for the big story, when the crux is predictable - people already know the climax, so how different is the presentation ? Matters a lot, Aditya has hit that chord, taking you on a high ride from the first chapter - attack n retaliation from extremists; emotional fulcrum of Vihaan n his mother; Vihaan with his Brother - in - law Karan; the attack and the final chapter of the covert operation to avenge Indian Soldiers during very early hours, when they were unarmed, the strategy used, planning, special forces training are the peak dots that would shrill your thoughts, Music by Shashwat Sachdev covers the whole movie with a tense tone, n low thumping rock; it worked. Mitesh Mirchindani whelmed the lenses, Indo-Pak border areas, Delhi Home, training fields with regiment, and the dense forest scenes of Serbia are captured with an eye to detail; blue hue tone mostly in woods, the pale yellow tone during the avenge attack, stay close to your connect with the happening. Action Director Stefan Richter, has packed every move look realistic, and impacts the audience; during some you might shout to hit again or bite your underlip with anger.
Verdict - Very close attempt to forefront the historical win of Indian Army, who tried to shake it's confidence - and the fitting answer, the child's war cry on her Dad's funeral will rip you apart. This movie uplifts the pride of Indian Army, and you being Proud of having them by your side. So 'Howz the Josh' My Review Rating - 3.75 / 5.0