Sky Force review: Akshay Kumar’s film is a refreshing tale of an unsung hero

New Delhi: Bollywood has often made films on the tensions between India and Pakistan and it has a long history too. Akshay Kumar starrer Sky Force is also on a similar theme but on a real-life Air Force pilot TK Vijaya, an unsung hero, who not only sacrificed his life but revolutionised the aviation industry through his sharp flying skills during a combat situation in Pakistan. The movie is a blend of patriotism, laughter, and emotions which strike the right cord of the heart.

This is a story that we didn’t know we needed and it will fill your heart with emotions. Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani’s directorial has the potential to redefine the genre of patriotic films in Bollywood. With edge-of-the-seat action scenes to the climax and of course, Akshay Kumar’s dialogue delivery, the film is a reminder of several unsung heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country, leaving behind their heart-broken families.

Sky Force review

Sky Force is not just a patriotic film but about relationships, humanity, and empathy that are not born out of bloodline. At the heart of the film is the courage of a soldier, who sacrifices his life for the love of his country. The real challenge is the flow of the narrative that the makers have achieved well. It did not feel that the movie was losing its grip at any point, instead it kept the audience very much related to the characters, keeping them intrigued.

The film follows the story of Squadron Leader KO Ahuja (played by Akshay Kumar) and a rebellious Indian Air Force Officer, TK Vijaya (Veer Pahariya). While Ahuja considers Vijaya as his brother, Vijaya sees Ahuja as his mentor. Their relationship outside being Air Force pilots is one of the highlights of the movie. Set from 1965 to 1988, it centres around the time when tensions were at their peak between India and Pakistan, especially during the pre and post-Indo-Pakistan war in 1965.

The film comprises dramatic moments and the climax might make you teary-eyed as its patriotism resonates with the audience. The aerial sequences were stunning, leaving the audience completely engaged in the movie. The movie’s action sequences, songs picturisation and VFX work were visually stunning. The tracks ‘Maaye’ and ‘Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon’ add layer to the narrative of the film.

However, there are a few months that don’t work for the movie. Firstly, the underutilization of the female characters of the film. The characters of Nimrat Kaur and Sara Ali Khan were only soldiers’ wives, without adding much to the narrative. But, they did portray through their characters how the family of a soldier is impacted financially and emotionally due to the sacrifice for the country. In a conversation between the two wives, when Mrs Vijaya asks what if something happens to her husband, Mrs Ahuja says that the wives of the soldier need to be stronger than them, then only they will be able to fight well for the country.

The film also shows how due to the arrogance and ignorance of the Air Force heads and ministry, many lost their lives. Additionally, the Indian Air Force martyr was not even given recognition for his valour and sacrifice initially, because the bench was of the view that he acted like a “madman and was reckless”. The movie flawlessly shows how OP Ahuja never lost hope to find Vijaya and one day, his request of inquiry was finally accepted. To think of it, if OP Ahuja hadn’t looked for Vijaya for years, then maybe, even to date, the truth would have been hidden.

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On the technical front, the film was flawless but the background music was louder and hence, the dialogues were not very much audible, leaving the audience to assume what the characters were saying.

Talking about the performances, Akshay Kumar, as expected, delivered a stellar performance and his dialogue delivery was one of the plus points. Veer Pahariya’s performance was decent but he has a long way to go. Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur also added depth to their characters, no matter how little screen time they got.

In conclusion, The film is a must-watch in theatres to get the visual spectacle and goosebumps. The film also has the potential to break Akshay’s dry spell at the Box Office after his last flop films including Sarfira and Mission Raniganj.