Sky Force

“The film, however, doesn't do enough justice to this tale of unwavering courage in the face of certain death. Right through, the effort at keeping Akshay's character front and centre skews the balance, with the plot bending over backwards to accommodate Ahuja's untiring efforts, while the brave pilot T Vijaya, who should rightfully have led this tale, consistently plays second fiddle.”

“It isn't as punishingly long as such action films usually are.”

“Sky Force will leave you with goosebumps, a lump in your throat, and maybe even a few tears in your eyes”

“SKY FORCE is the ideal Republic Day entertainer, with action, grandeur and an emotional connect.”

“Sky Force stands out for its balanced portrayal of patriotism, avoiding overt sensationalism or antagonism.”

“... jingoism is muted and a sense of mutual respect for the soldiers exists. Starring Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya, the film looks decent.”

“Sky Force is an honest attempt to pay a befitting tribute to the Indian Air Force, but this one tends to fall flat because of a preachy undertone and the 'Deshbhakti' theme which combines with a tint of jingoism in some places. Sky Force's biggest drawback lies in its writing and screenplay, which relies too much on preachy and jingoistic dialogues and moments.”

“The events that precede the Sargodha strike and the attack itself are reduced to a bunch of fast-paced dogfights and fiery tableaux. At least on this score, the 125-minute movie delivers, with the smoothly staged action set pieces revealing how the IAF pilots outsmarted Pakistan's vastly superior planes through sheer dexterity and a fighting spirit. The catfights on the ground are less engaging.”

“However, in Sky Force, they have somewhat deviated from the path... the film's gaze is tilted toward Akshay, making the storytelling and the emotional experience incongruous. Vijayan's story carries the heft to whip up nationalist sentiments... but is reduced to a supporting act, as the film panders to Akshay's screen image of a patriot that has become painfully predictable these days.”