~~~Mary Kom Reviews~~~ - Page 28

Priyanka Chopra's latest release Mary Kom' has set the cash registers ringing at the box office.

If Priyanka Chopra's role in "Mary Kom" as the five-time World boxing champion has changed the definition of "hero", the movie's producers too have a reason to smile as it has raked in Rs.17.25 crore in two days since release.

Based on the life of boxing champion M.C. Mary Kom, the unconventionally made biopic, which released Friday in 1,800 screens in the country, has many high points - Omung Kumar's deft direction, convincing adaptation of real life story, and last but not the least - Priyanka's "wow and convincing" performance.

Although biopics too take creative liberties, Kumar has tried to be as realistic as possible.

All that helped the film earn Rs.17.25 crore in just two days, said a source.

An excited Priyanka took to Twitter to thank fans for the "overwhelming" response to the biopic, which has been panned by some critics.

"Thank you for the incredible response to #MaryKom. I guess this film was such a heart wrenching experience that the love is just overwhelming (sic)," she tweeted Saturday.

Also starring newcomer Darshan Kumar, it is directed by Omung Kumar and co-produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Viacom18 Motion Pictures.

The release was preceded by a world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival.

The Hindi film fraternity also lauded the film on social networking sites. Here's what celebrities have to say:

Punit Malhotra: Watched Mary Kom last night (Saturday). Super film. And only one person could do that role. Hats off! @priyankachopra. (sic)

Anubhav Sinha: #MaryKom does 8Cr on day one. No Skin. No Music. Hero Definition readjusted. #HUGE #COURAGE #OMUNG #SANJAY #VIACOM @priyankachopra

Swara Bhaskar: #MaryKom ! What an inspiring tale...The sportsperson a true hero, the role player a true actor! @priyankachopra TREMENDOUS work #respect !!

@Tutejajoginder: Mary Kom performs very well overseas with a weekend collection of Rs. 7.2 cr approx (USD 1.2mn)

Mary Kom Monday (4th Day) Collection Update, Holding Well.

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This should have been a great movie. You have a fantastic story, a story about a national champion who rose against all odds, a champion who gave hope to women and the under privileged. You have Priyanka Chopra who after Barfi does give it her all for a performance. The ingredients to make a great flick are right there handed on a platter. Sadly, it goes all wrong, terribly wrong. The makers of the flick botch it up in every which way.

 

When SLB said he was producing a commercial flick, he wasn't kidding. The film attempts to be so commercial that it relies on dramatic narrative elements of the cheesy over the top kind. It is almost as if they felt Mary Kom's authentic story wasn't good enough for celluloid. Now every biopic has embellishments. Even the critically acclaimed ones do jazz up things. But embellishments are there to enhance and add to the story. The clich elements of this film are so distracting, they dilute Mary's story. The movie also uses a non-linear narration for no good at all. I think the intent was to separate pre and post childbirth Mary, but they fail miserably causing the audience to wonder what the point of it all was.

 

The worst part of the movie is that Mary Kom is turned into a caricature. She is furious and yelling at the drop of a hat. Instead of a respected sports star she comes off as a loose cannon with anger management issues. Her struggles seem frivolous. It almost comes off as someone overreacting over first world problems. This is by far the most heartbreaking flaw in the movie. The real Mary Kom is someone who has faced serious hardships to get to where she is. You cannot make her biopic without really highlighting those struggles and framing them correctly.

 

The film focuses on so many clich masala elements that it ignores framing the problems. All they show is Mary Kom yelling or crying, without any explanation why. There is serious discrimination against North Eastern Indians and they have to struggle more for recognition. Many undergo bullying from others for not being Indian enough. Mary goes all Britney Spears, but it fails to explain the pressure of facing that bullying and discrimination for the first time. She has a meltdown screaming over discrimination for being Manipuri, but the movie barely shows the systematic discrimination. The movie makes it appear that Mary intentionally gave up boxing to be a mom, without delving into the pressures and judgments women in India face. She keeps having locking horns with the Federation but the deep rooted corruption is just glossed over.

 

I'm torn. On one hand I want the movie to be successful and people to watch it. Just for the sake of Mary Kom a great Indian athlete who deserves to have her story told and applauded. On the other hand I want people to reject the movie and let it fail. Because it isn't really her story. The makers have chosen to exploit her story for commercial gain and failed to present a real picture. I guess perhaps it deserves a watch because of Mary Kom and Priyanka Chopra.

 

But perhaps instead of supporting films we need to support the athletes instead. Despite movies like Chak De and  Mary Kom sports in India is often neglected. Corruption, favoritism and discrimination is rampant. Mere movies will not honor the players unless we can shake up and change the system.

Watched it last evening..a decent watch..but not at all up to the mark or expectations..I was expecting it to be another BMB at least if not Chak De..but no..Nowhere near..It seemed like the whole screenplay was copied and pasted from Wikipedia or Internet and the movie was made..I mean everyone will get to know she won five World Championships if they do some internet research..why go for a movie to watch a melodramatic version..if its not providing anything extra..something which people dont know about that public figure..That is where a BMB or even a Mangal Pandey wins to certain extent..Those movies were able to portray the life and internal turmoil of those unsung heroes of India.. throw light on those aspects of their lives which very few people knew yet..And Mary Kom fails there.. Edited by Debarati7 - 9 years ago

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Priyanka Chopra's 'Mary Kom' raked in about Rs.30 crore in its first weekend. Read on.

Priyanka Chopra's power-packed performance as boxing champion M.C. Mary Kom in the biopic has led to the film amassing a box office collection of close to Rs.30 crore in its opening weekend. The National Award-winning actress hopes the movie has a "wonderful run".

Mary Kom, released on Teachers' Day Sep 5, collected Rs.8.02 crore on Friday, Rs.9.25 crore on Saturday and Rs.11.05 crore on Sunday totalling Rs.28.32 crore for the weekend, said a source.

"What a weekend for #MaryKom. Thank you all. I truly hope that the story of our true champ @MangteC has a wonderful run at the box office (sic)," Priyanka posted on Twitter Monday.

The movie, directed by first timer Omung Kumar -- known for his skills as a set designer, released across 1,800 screens in the country.

"Mary Kom" has been appreciated for its screenplay, inspirational storyline and Priyanka Chopra's performance.

Mary Kom performs very well overseas with a weekend collection of Rs. 7.2 cr approx (USD 1.2mn)

NDTV Movies @moviesndtv Mary Kom Wins Opening Bout, Mints Rs 30 Crores Over Weekend http://bit.ly/1q5RgaE

Odisha Sun Times @odishasuntimes

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Indian News @indianpapers

Mary Kom's a hit at box office, earns Rs 30 cr in opening weekend: Priyanka Chopra's power-packed ... http://bit.ly/1uf4qCt  #firstpost

don't know to trust or not, but just give me a 3cr on mon, chalega...😛

Mary Kom Records A Steep Drop On 1st Monday At The Box Office

1 min ago by Koimoi.com Team

Mary Kom on its 1st Monday recorded a steep drop accumulating a collection in the range of 3.40 crores at the domestic box office. The film that fared decently over its first weekend now stands at a domestic total of 30.90 crores approx.

Priyanka Chopra in a still from movie Mary Kom'

The film recorded a 55% drop from it's Friday numbers. With its inability of staying strong in mass based circuits, the drop was even more stark for the film. The word of the mouth is mixed for the film. Tax free status is beneficial though but that too has not attracted much crowd for the film. Mary Kom is expected to remain stable over the week until the release of new films this Friday.