Tanuj Poddar While Mary Kom was a known figure in the public domain, the story of her struggle was not that well known. There is an inkling in public knowledge of the hardships and bureaucracy sports person in India generally have to go through to compete at international events and off late there have been a few bollywood biopics focused on individuals and teams of Indian sports. Most of the times sports biopics tend to focus on the technical challenges and failures that makes a person strong and rise above themselves. That is why these stories are very inspiring.But every sportperson is also a human being with a personal struggle similar to others. This movie focuses on these personal struggles and how Mary overcomes the same to reach the pinnacle of the sport.The film focuses on Mary's struggle to induct herself into the sport, her family's reluctance, her growth into a champion, her decision to marry and start a family, self doubt about her ability to come back and compete and working hard to become a champion again. If you were to try and put a story around this in your mind, then probably you would visualize it similar to how the movie spans out on the screen. These all aspects are shown in a way that doesn't really allow you to connect with the protagonist. While the actors do carry the movie on thier shoulders, the script and editing certainly needed to be sharper.Where the movie fails is perhaps in the development of different characters that hold importance in Mary's life and support her in achieving her ambitions. They are there to support her at crucial moments but there could have been some time spent on showing the reason for their belief in her. In fact, Mary's character while well enacted doesnt come out well enough to help the audience relate to her. Why she started boxing, what the coach really spotted in her and how that confidence grew as she developed as a sportsperson. Why did her father oppose her pursuing the sport. What kind of politics really took place amongst sports officials. How she grew as a sportsperson as she climbed the ladder of success. While there is a generic way of showing it, there are somethings specific to a sport which one wants to see when they watch a biopic. Still the cinematography was good to capture the action in the ring and the preparation for the same.I think it still was a good attempt that paved way for future films like saala khadoos and mukkabaaz that were more relatable to the audience. Needless to say, it also gave a more diverse look to Priyanka's otherwise glamourous career.

indianature Mary Kom is a brilliant movie. Inspirational, feel good - and a sense of pride (if you are Indian) are the best description.It is a real shame that Mary Kom was not allowed to screen in theatres in Manipur. If anything, this one movie has brought Manipur to the rest of India in a positive way, even more than Mary Kom's actual achievements. Even more of a pity that the movie could not be shot on location in Manipur due to political reasons.Priyanka Chopra has excelled herself in her portrayal of Mary Kom. All the actors were very good indeed, as were the visuals and the script. The music was not memorable but this movie does not depend on music to carry it along.The movie has brought out well the misdeeds of our sports authorities and why this is a major reason that sports has not progressed as it ought to in our country with no dearth of talented sportspersons, but a surplus of greedy babus running the show.This is a brilliant movie, a must watch for all. The flag unfurling at the end brings out a surge of pride in being India - and that is indeed a hallmark of a great movie.

Suman Shakya I have read a lot of criticism of this film lately. Many critics commented that the film lacked a proper melodrama and screenplay could have been bettered. Well, I also felt the film lacked certain punches in the screenplay; but overall, the film is a very sincere effort to present the life story of a sports person. I simply found three very strong reasons to admire this film.The first reason is the story. Very few Hindi films have done justice with the real life characters. And this one fully handles the story of a north Indian girl who defies her father by choosing boxing. Bollywood recently lacked good stories in its films and "Mary Kom" just sincerely fills the void. The second reason is its clarity in presentation. The film nowhere compromises for the formulaic sequences and remains truthful to its backdrop. Very few directors dare to make a complete sports movie which this does. And the last and the most strong reason is the performances. Though Priyanka doesn't look like a North Indian girl she steals the show by appearing ferocious boxer and a loving mother. Perhaps this is her second best film I've watched after "Fashion." Similarly, Sunil Thapa and Darshaan Kumar in very unpolished roles also do deliver good performances.Well, don't go with a great hype for this film. It's simply a good and a naturalistic film in a dearth of good movies. Trust me, you won't leave your seats with a scorn.Rating: 3 stars out of 4

Sandeep Gupta Mary Kom. The biopic on five times world champion lady boxer Mary Kom is like watching a boxing game that does have some nice punches but fails to knock you out completely at the end.The true story has great potential where Mary Kom fights her father in the name of love for boxing, finds a father like coach to take her to places in boxing, gets married, has twin sons, has a husband who is her biggest fan, husband pushes her to go into the boxing ring again and she re-writes the history. Priyanka Chopra does a terrific job as Mary Kom. She is in full form whether as a boxer or as a mother or as a lover.What movie lacks is one adrenaline rushing song and some nail biting boxing game barring the last one. Movies ticks of all aspects of a struggle of a player but fails to raise the dramatic tension. The relationship with her coach or her husband is handled well but does not come across as core strength of the movie.I am gong with good 7 out of 10 for Mary Kom. It is no Chak De India or Bhaag Milkha Bhaag but it deserves a watch for its intent and Priyanka Chopra.