muvi-fan-73 It's a movie which we can watch with the entire family. It has got a lesson, a lesson that how even children act brave and keep things to themselves in a cruel atmosphere. In executing the run it makes you weep, yes even my emotions flew.Everybody associated with the movie has acted superb, they just win your heart!There are certain movies considered underdog and this is one of them. Although it highlights for a cause, it does justice to both cause and entertainment. You should watch it and watch it till the end.

Balaji A (baali_blr) Great concept, great performances but short on the convincing story & Character development and poor ending. How can no one in the school doesn't know about Stanley's background, the plot could have been more convincing like the principal knowing about the kids background, or Something like Rosy Teacher, accidentally seeing Stanley on the Job or something like that, there are a few more loopholes in the story like no particular reason is mentioned as to why Mr.Kadoos never gets his own dabba. But 10 on 10 for performance, concept and message of the film. Great work on the food photography and lot of details and authentic food photographed.

Avinash Patalay "Kitaab" takes the mantle for a movie with a soul of a child. True to its sensibilities - it is innocent, honest and child-like. Made in 1977 by Gulzar, the movie is an example how a movie should be made for young audience. After three decades one can say "Stanley Ka Dabba" qualifies to be in the same league. Amol Gupte deserves a standing ovation for capturing the child in its purest form of human being, not yet moulded by the harsh realities of life. The moments in school are quite identifiable. So are the classmates who vow to remain loyal in thick and thin. The stern teacher and the favourite teacher, we all had them. The last 15-minutes does have a strong message to tell and perhaps scratches the surface of a major underlying issue we all choose to remain silent. In the recent past if you have adored "Taare Zameen Par", then "Stanley Ka Dabba" is strictly unmissable. Honestly speaking, give it a go!

Rakesh Babu I like films which are very subtle, like Charulata by Satyajit Ray, like "The Tenant" by Roman Polanski. But, I certainly didn't like this movie. In the first half of the movie, nothing happens. The whole point of the movie is that this kid is good at heart, but can't afford to get his lunch-box because he is poor. This point has been stretched to 2 hours. There are a lot of holes in the movie as well. How can a kid who is poor afford to get admitted into such a school in Mumbai?, that too a school with a big playground. Too many stereotypes abound in the movie, like Science teachers being against innovation etc, peons being extremely rude in the movie. The climax is too predictable.