A true story. Making a film about a real life story doesn’t necessarily result in good cinema. It’s a good thing that Akshays latest film, Airlift isn’t subject to these problems.
The film starts off on an extravagant note with businessman Ranjit ( Akshay kumar) leading a lavish life with his wife Amrita ( Nimrat kaur) and daughter.
After a bit of song and dance, things go awry when Iraq attacks Kuwait. The couple can use their pull and leave the country, but ranjit conscience stops him from doing so. Much to his wife’s annoyance, Ranjit decides to help fellow Indians, a lot of whom are his office staff.
The director has everything going for him, in this case: a great cast, a big budget, and a superb story. It’s great that he makes the most of them and gives us a fantastic film. He absorbs you into the world of the refugees while focusing on a few individual stories. The only flaw in the movie is the presence of songs, as they seem forced into the narrative. Airlift is one of Akshay kumars best works. The actor carries the film on his shoulders and his performance is one of its highlights. If you’re heading to the movies this weekend, make Airlift your first choice.
