By Hindustan Times
Ferrari Ki Sawaari is a noble film, a movie that has its heart within the right place. The most efficient part in regards to the movie is its sincere performances. It is the predictability which draws the tale down. The screenplay, however, reveals its hands all too easily, feel critics.
"Ferrari Ki Sawaari is a rapturous and gratifying movie-watching experience. The basis is interesting, the screenplay (Rajesh Mapuskar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra) is engrossing and what truly sets it apart is the palpable sincerity concerning the whole thing. The movie makes us empathize with the characters, their relationships and their circumstances and that goes a ways towards allowing us to exonerate the screenplay's sporadic missteps and wrong turn," writes Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama.
"Ferrari Ki... has so much happening for itself at the surface. A fascinating story line, a robust cast and naturally the entire suspense involving even if Sachin Tendulkar will grace the film along with his presence, goes to attract in huge crowds," writes Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri, DNA.
Not all critics agree though. Some feel that the film could be very predictable.
"So much love flows around but nothing is truly happening on screen. Kick back and admire the father-son duo, the narrative will move ahead at it's own pace. It is the predictability which attracts the tale down. Like one knows while Kayo's father searches desperately for a brand new bat, he'll reach the cricket field in time handy it over to his son," opines Preeti Arora, Rediff.
"The film wins for being simplistic and with out forced complications. However it is that this same merit that may be seen as a minus as many could perceive the film to be too straight-laced and with no personality. But ‘Ferrari Ki Sawaari’ must be regarded for the actual fact that it dares to do exactly that without worrying about the way it could be perceived or sold or acknowledged. AN EFFORTLESS story told just by characters who can’t spell ‘complex’ but be able to get you to perk up and empathize with them," says Kunal Guha, Yahoo.
"It has an unusual plot premise all right, however the connection between Sachin’s flaming-red Ferrari that may be spirited clear of its parking bay and brought on a merry spin across Mumbai and a tender boy’s ambition to play at Lord’s and notch up 100 centuries for India is simply too far-fetched to be convincing," says Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV.
"The screenplay reveals its hands all too easily, and all too frequently. Once he receives the money, Rustam places the bundle of currency notes within the Ferrari’s glove-box. You instantly know he's going to go away the cash behind. He does," adds Chatterjee.
Direction
"This is director Rajesh Mapuskar's first outing as a director and he have to be given full credit for a screenplay which steers away from subplots, sexist jokes or the overall paraphernalia foisted on hoping to make the film successful. The tale zigzags between real, fantasy and make-believe and peculiar co-incidences that's an impressive task for any director leave alone a primary timer," says Arora.
"Director Rajesh Mapuskar makes a sparkling and soulful debut and scores for his ability to optimally contain scenes in a way that they don’t spill over. Just about just like the song- ‘If you come back today…’," writes Guha.
Performances
Adarsh says: "Sharman Joshi has amassed immense exaltation for his acting skills, but Ferrari Ki Sawaari will make people sit and spot his reach and range as an actor. Sharman adjoins prodigious appraisal to the nature together with his exuberant act in a lot of sequences. Watch him rend the piggy bank, his rummaging for the bat within the shop, the emotional scenes and of course, the upheaval within the finale. What a surprisingly awe-inspiring act!"
"In Ferrari Ki Sawaari, Boman Irani delivers one of the vital finest, accomplished and dexterous acts. Watch the scene when he pounces on Sharman when he learns of the grandchild's plans of playing cricket. Also, the sequence with Paresh Rawal is astounding," he adds.
"The better part about Ferrari ki... is its sincere performances. It’s not a star-studded ensemble but if you have got such simple characters, you don’t actually need one. Joshi is adorable because the honest and kind-hearted Rustam. Boman Irani is downright brilliant as a crabby old bawa and is successful in drawing out many laughs within the film. Sahore too is very cute and does well as little Kayo," feels Chaudhuri.
"Though Sharman has delivered a great performance, (that is his first solo outing) his sugary-sweet personality leaves a cloying taste within the mouth. Then there's Kayoze Deboo (Ritwik Sahore) his model son with the possible to outdo Sachin Tendulkar. And their close-to-perfect relationship."
"This indeed, signals a brand new innings in Sharman Joshi's career. His performance is heart-warming, shuffling between light-hearted moments and tear-jerking emotions. Young Ritvik, like a real captain, holds the team together. This little stock of talent is so natural and expressive, he'll bowl you over," says Madhureeta Mukherjee, TOI.
Conclusion
"On the whole, Ferrari Ki Sawaari is a noble film, a movie that has its heart within the right place. It's well-intended and sincere and it goes about its business with incredible earnestness. Of course, the film has its share of hiccups, but then all films do, right? But keeping the fault-finding apart, Ferrari Ki Sawaari is an accomplished effort. It's that exceptional film that communicates some extent and tells a sensitive story in those 2.10 hours. This heartwarming, tender and sprightly film shouldn't be missed!" Adarsh concludes.
"All these factors combined with a tear-jerker of an ending makes Ferrari Ki Sawaari a whole family entertainment flick. This is a wonderful means to spend your weekend and certainly your money’s worth," says Chaudhuri.
"The dialogues by RajKumar Hirani entertain us with a handful of LOL-worthy moments. And that's the best that may be said about Ferrari Ki Sawaari. One or two brilliant moments, a handful of fine moments but they do not come together to provide us an ideal film," feels Arora.
"What tosses in its favour is the distinctiveness of the concept that (so what when you missed a ride with the actual Sachin in his laal gaddi). Take a look at the brighter side of life, dikra," concludes Mukherjee.
