Sky Force Review: Akshay Kumar has given a befitting reply to his critics by giving a strong performance in Sky Drive. His body language, control over emotions, posture and way of delivering speeches were excellent.
Set in the backdrop of the Indo-Pak war of 1965, Bravehearts sees Wing Commander Om Ahuja (Akshay Kumar) defeat Pakistan with the might of his Squadron One. But, one of his skilled pilots, T Krishnan Vijaya (Veer Pahadia) gets lost in the war. Decades pass and Om Ahuja’s several attempts to locate his skilled pilot fail. Will he ever find out what happened to Vijaya? Will he ever be able to justify his contribution to the country? This journey shapes the story of Sky Constraint, and the answer is a highly entertaining action-packed ride that will bring tears to your eyes.
At first, it seems that 2025 will finally bring an end to Akshay Kumar’s bad phase, as he shines like a shining star, showing his true potential of the fame he has earned over the years. Sky Force is a great break from war shows that were set in the same format, with Pakistan being attacked. The film maintains a balance of drama and action that doesn’t make it over-dramatic or chest-thumpingly patriotic, and often leaves you feeling sincere. The film begins in 1972 when Ahmed Hussain (Sharad Kelkar), a Pakistani airforce pilot captured in India, is examined by Om Ahuja. As Ahmed starts narrating his side of the story, we go into a flashback of the Indo-Pak war of 1965, where Ahuja and his squadron carried out the first air attack on Pakistan, and named the mission Skyforce. The Indian airforce gives a capable reply to Pakistan, but their pilot is lost. The film flashes back to 1984, where Om gets a key role around Vijaya. What happens after that and what happens to Vijaya is something you should watch on the big screen. Sky Drive works great because it has a strong grip on emotions. Ahuja’s journey for Vijaya will leave you spellbound. The patriotism of young Vijaya will surely win you over. The film has no sensational scenes, tunes or dialogues that seem out of tune. The VFX are top notch. The aerial combat setups are surprising. They actually work better because there is a strong dramatism behind them
Yes, right from the trailer, Sky Constraint gives a glimpse of Hrithik Roshan’s Warrior, but this film is miles ahead of the latter. There are no pointless move numbers, skin exposure or Pakistan-bashing dialogues. Talking about performances, Akshay Kumar has given a brilliant performance. For quite some time now, he has been facing criticism for his look or the need for reality in his characterization. With Sky Constraint, Akki has given a befitting reply to his critics. His body language, control over emotions, positioning and dialogue skills were perfect. Veer Pahadia makes his first appearance with Sky Constraint, and he deserves accolades. Despite sharing most of the screen space with Akshay, he delivers a brilliant performance. It may take a while to understand his character, but he manages to charm the audience with his spontaneous moodiness. By the end of the film, you will feel sorry for Vijaya, and that is a huge win for her. Sara Ali Khan also rocks. She plays Veer’s partner, and despite her limited screen time, the actress delivers well and exceeds expectations in the emotional scenes. Nimrat Kaur plays Akshay’s wife, and like Sara, she too has limited scope in the film, but lends a great support to the story. The music is amazing, and B Praak’s ‘Maaye’ will tie a knot in your throat. Talking about the shortcomings, the film slips in acting in the second half, and it may lose interest for a while. But the director definitely tries to pull the audience back, and the mystery keeps you hooked till the end. Overall, Sky Drive works where Warrior failed. Akshay Kumar is back in action, and how? A perfect film for Republic Day, and it looks like Sky Drive will be the first big hit of Hindi films in 2025.
