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The Vaccine War Movie Review

The Vaccine War Movie Review Hindi Movie Review
Review for the film " The Vaccine War"
Streaming On: Disney+ Hotstar
Runtime: 02 Hour 41 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 28-09-2023
OTT Release: 24-11-2023
Genre: Thriller, Crime
3.5 / 5.00
3.50 / 5.0

MORE CAST & CREW


  • Producer:
  • Pallavi Joshi
  • Director:
  • Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri

The Vaccine War Click to look into! >> Read More... is a dramatization of India's race against time and other nations to develop and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine, highlighting the country's scientific prowess and unwavering spirit in the face of a global crisis. The film was directed and written by Vivek Agnihotri Vivek Agnihotri is the man behind some of the most >> Read More... and produced by Pallavi Joshi. The film’s music was composed by Rohit Sharma Born in New Delhi, Rohit Sharma is an Indian movie >> Read More... , Vanraj Bhatia Vanraj Bhatia was born on 31st May 1927. He is a w >> Read More... , Swapnil Bandodkar Swapnil Bandodkar is a very Indian popular singer >> Read More... , and Shreya Kaul. The crew includes Nana Patekar Nana Patekar is a popular Indian actor who was bor >> Read More... , Pallavi Joshi, Raima Sen Raima Sen is a renowned Indian film actress, who m >> Read More... , Anupam Kher Anupam Kher is a very popular actor, director, and >> Read More... , Girija Oak Born in the year 1987, Girija Oak has worked in Ma >> Read More... , Nivedita Bhattacharya Nivedita Bhattacharya is a television actress. She >> Read More... , Sapthami Gowda Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , and Mohan Kapur.

Plot

With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the whole country fell sick from the virus, and the healthcare system is on the brink of collapse. Amid this chaos, the ICMR team was tasked with developing a vaccine that can save the lives of millions of Indians. The story concentrates on India's development of Covaxin, the first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, following a team of scientists from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) as they work tirelessly to create a safe and effective vaccine against the deadly virus. The film walks us through the challenges faced by the team including lack of resources, political pressure, and mutation of the same virus. However, the team fights against all odds, driven by their patriotism and commitment to public health.

Star Performance

The stellar cast brought life to the film, with Nana Patekar as Dr. Balram Bhargava, Director General of the ICMR, Anupam Kher as the Cabinet Secretary of India, Pallavi Joshi as Dr. Priya Abraham, Director of the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Sapthami Gowda as Dr. Sreelakshmi Mohandas, NIV, and Nivedita Bhattacharya as Dr. Pragya Yadav, NIV, These actors lived as their respective characters in the film, making them feel incredibly real.

Analysis

The Vaccine War beautifully portrays how the scientists and doctors of ICMR and NIV transformed the media's pessimistic narrative of "India Can't Do It" into a triumphant "India Can Do It in the fight against the pandemic. The engaging storyline kept the audience at the edge of the seat till the end. But still, showed some lag in the second half of the film, while the first half has been constructed perfectly.

What’s There?

  • Engaging first half
  • Based on the real-life incident
  • Commendable first half
  • Good BGM score
  • Wonderful performances of the actors

What’s Not There?

  • Second half of the film is not up to the mark.

Verdict

The Vaccine War is a must-see film for anyone interested in the science and the story behind the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a powerful and informative film that triggers patriotism in the viewer’s minds. Overall, it is a decent movie with a captivating story.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "The Vaccine War"?

Thriller, Crime


Who directed "The Vaccine War"?

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri


What is the duration of "The Vaccine War"?

02 Hour 41 Minutes


When was "The Vaccine War" released?

28-09-2023

Storyline


What is the plot of "The Vaccine War"?

Plot revolves around Thriller, Crime, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "The Vaccine War"?

3.5


What are the audience ratings for "The Vaccine War"?

3.50

Additional


Is "The Vaccine War" suitable for all ages?

Yes, it's rated UA


Can I watch "The Vaccine War" online?

No, it will be available soon on Disney+ Hotstar

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