Match Fixing Film Review: A Political Drama That Loses its Match Despite a Strong Game Plan

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Put on your seatbelts, comrades, because we’re about to take a roller-coaster ride of a movie review, and it’s gonna be a bumpy one.

Guess what? Our dear Bollywood has taken yet another shot at political thrillers with "Match Fixing," a drama based on a work of fiction – Kanwar Khatana’s "The Game Behind Saffron Terror". The film attempts to weave a convoluted tapestry of political intrigue, power plays, and terrorism. Brace yourself for a tale of a military hero – Colonel Avinash Patwardhan (played by Vineet Kumar), who stumbles upon a conspiracy that’s as twisted as a pretzel. But oh, the twists and turns are just the beginning!

Directed by Kedaar Gaekwad and penned by Anuj S Mehta, these guys attempt to create a cinematic mirage of the ‘Big Bad World’ of politics and intelligence agencies. They want us to believe that they’ve cleverly interlinked numerous terrorist attacks across India. But, alas! The only thing that gets attacked is the audience’s patience.

The plot’s got potential – I’ll give it that. It had me at ‘saffron terror’ and ‘political conspiracy.’ Unfortunately, the execution is as smooth as riding a bicycle on a rocky mountain. The film, inspired by true events, tries to recreate characters and incidents. But the excessive length is like a never-ending wedding speech – you wish it would wrap up already!

The film tries to juggle too many balls – politics, intelligence agencies, terrorism, and even a dash of family drama. But alas! It drops more balls than it can catch. Avinash’s victimisation is as flat as a pancake, and his intelligence is shown in montages that are as brief as a commercial break. The subplots, like Avinash’s family life, are as misplaced as a polar bear in a desert.

From the Desk of Review Rani

Vineet Kumar pulls off the brave army officer with some panache, though his performance is as deep as a kiddie pool. Anuja Sathe, as his wife, delivers a performance that’s decent – like lukewarm tea on a cold day. Manoj Joshi does a commendable job of impersonating General Parvesh Musharraf, while Shataf Figar offers decent support.

"Match Fixing" could have been a gripping political thriller if it were not for the disjointed narrative and inconsistent execution. It’s like a promising recipe ruined by a bad cook. The ingredients were all there – an intriguing premise, layered themes, but alas! The final dish was as bland as boiled rice.

Rani’s Wrap-Up

In conclusion, "Match Fixing" is like a puzzle where the pieces don’t quite fit. You can force them to connect, but it just won’t look right. So, my dear Bollywood, here’s a piece of advice from Review Rani – if you’re going to cook up a political thriller, at least use the right spices. 😉