Let's Talk Movies | Uri: The Surgical Strike, The Accidental Prime Minister | Film Companion 

I disagree when they say bollywood doesn't make good propaganda films....SANJU was such a good propaganda film...

Sanju is a propaganda as much as is accidental prime minister!!!!

I am appalled by the sheer hypocrisy of all 3 in the panel. Upon Sucharita getting trolled for Uri's review, Anupama says "It is just a film guys!" and on the other hand, Rahul says "Some film-makers don't even DESERVE to be out there. (For Accidental Prime-Minister)" Hey Rahul, "It is just a film man!" Freedom of Expression/Your opinion is fine but you guys earn from it. You earn from the views you get on youtube or the hits from your website and that's what my problem is! You manipulate viewers. Luckily I had watched Uri with no pre-conceived notion, not for a single moment, I felt it be a propaganda film. Sucharita and Rahul went in with prejudice and have written and spoken about Uri accordingly. For example Sucharita felt the girl's crying scene during the funeral scene makes the audience guilty for being alive. C'mon, YOU felt that, not the rest of the AUDIENCE.

“My husband & I are two different people” -Anupama Chopra “We are not going to talk about Raju Hirani” (because I can’t talk about anyone related to my husband) -Also Anupama Chopra. The hypocrisy in this video made me laugh out loud. Thanks for the laughs Anupama, I appreciate it.

Why this video is seeming like a "propaganda of saving asses" as the face of all 3 of them looks like they are screwed up with all those explanations ?🤔

@7:34 I am fine with WhiteWashing. I loved "sanju" - Rahul Desai 😂

Um... because this channel is about films, we can't discuss Rajkumar Hirani but we can interview Shweta Bacchan? Ummmmmmm

Disclaimer: I am not an Indian nor do I live in India. However, I took one of my Indian friends to watch this movie (post surgery--you gottta get out of the house thing) and I ended up really loving the movie. It was a nicely made movie. I then looked up as much info as I could over a weekend about Uri attacks and the strikes and Indian history since '47. I honestly feel that these "reviewers" are doing disservice to a nation as diverse and complicated as India by bringing in their convenient and often time political views in everything they talk about. Why do they literally believe that the audience is dumb and cannot think for themselves? Not to mention your country has such volatile neighbors that it shouldn't need more help from its own people. We too have a debatable leadership (by the way I honestly feel that your country's current leadership is an admirable one), but to brand a movie wanting to depict recent events as jingoistic, propaganda driven, loopholes filled nonsense is quite irresponsible. We took Argo and many such movies to Oscars (which by the way take many cinematic liberties to build a narrative) and you ridicule, minimize your own because of political leanings?!? You uphold other countries' cinematical efforts but hardly your own....why?? Funny people you guys are!

Sucharita's take on the War Cry scene is insane. I was in the theatre and most of us cried through that scene. You thought what you had to, but have some maturity before putting it out in the public domain. You said u take hours to prepare for what to say in a review, and if this is what you say, your preparation is not enough. Not very happy after watching their URI review and the review of URI review, u guys are in public domain and ur views despite being personal can manipulate people's choice, Kal ko koi minister personal view hai bolke public domain me kuch bhi bolega toh sahi nhi hai naa.. The movie is not a documentary , the documentary has already been made by History TV. Go review that and then dispute on the facts if you have more details. The movie is inspired by True Events, there are cinematic liberties being taken and that's fine. Unsubscribing this channel.

Ms. Chopra you have a right to critique a film. I guess we have the right to criticise your review. We need to live with it.

1:58 The film ended right after the Army safely entered India after a successful operation, the last scene was that dinner one and this made the movie crisp and saved it from the political aftermath, so how could they have showed Sharif's reaction on surgical strike if they didn't include the press conference/ announcement by Indian Government or the DGMO.

Why isn't anybody noticing Groot on the table?!?! That is the cutest thing!!!

WHY NOT TALK ABOUT RAJU HIRANI???!!!!

So these guys says, Uri Movie did not showed Nawaj Sharif's comment when he declined the whole incidents.. But they have problems with Modi saying "Bharat hamari maa hai" Cool. Its shame that these so called critics are calling these movies propaganda to suit their political narrative. Are they even Indian???

Films about (intended) deshbhakti are very difficult to critique on the level of filmmaking as a whole. People are very emotionally sensitive these days for a damn movie. Critisizing the film is connected to the nation somehow.

if you can make a career in film criticism , we can atleast criticize your criticism for fun or pastime . just accept that digital world has given more voice to haters than ever before.

And then there was Kiran Kher who said that the movie should be sent to the Oscars. 😂😂 I need this kinda confidence to succeed in life.

After SANJU, another propaganda image cleaning short film is gonna arrive soon. "RAJU"

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Anupama Varma says that they are only reviewing the movie and not insulting anyone.. When you call surgical strikes a propaganda you insult the Indian army.. period!

'I don't bring in politics while watching a movie' - Anupama Chopra. (i paraphrased that) Things don't exist in vacuum. It's outright lying if you say your political opinions don't influence your opinion, it matters and it should matter. And not just politics, its the same argument when you're told to 'leave your brains at home' or any other prerequisite in terms of your thoughts and beliefs.

After the success of sanju all others saw opportunity in spreading propaganda and making hell lot of money. this is just start now after 2 years we will see sallu the saviour and malya the philanthropist. Sanju should have never been approved. He was a criminal and was given sentence for that only. BRACE UP FOR THACKREY another propoganda coming, please dont review that

I like your work and passion for movies. But you got the URI movie review completely wrong and you insulted your craft. You had a problem with URI movie even before you saw the movie. It was quite evident the way you interviewed Vickky Kaushal. Your whole objection about Hypernationalism can anger anyone. People in the Army give up their life for a nation and just imagine if somebody from their family listens to your Hypernationalism gyaan. Anyways, you have done great damage to your brand. I hope you will be careful next time.

Dear Sucharita Sweety I was really not going to do this but I after watching this I feel the need to justify my first ever dislike on any of your videos. I am from an army background and what really hurts is not the government angel but other things u mention in the review I'll timestamp so u know what I mean. 0:00 inspired by true events is nothing new a lot of story tellers did it and made up stuff too so what's new to point out. 3:06 The thing about Nawaz Sharif made me laugh but then in the same breath u contradict your self. 3:20 the war cry video made me cry then to see it incorporated in the story was nice reminder a nd brings emotional connection. 3:45 Army men and women risk their lives on the border the least one can do is be greatful I really was sad at that careless comment 5:12 who saachi story hai so surgical strike isn't a saachi story???

Kanhaiya and Umar Khalid shouted anti India slogans to become fine young leaders. Gurmehar praised Pakistan and became next gen intellectual. A Pro army movie was called propaganda and associated actors were called spineless. Bharat Mata ki Jai was called a communal slogan. This all happened in India. RW wale leftist ko go to Pakistan bolte the to leftists ne India ko hi Pakistan bana diya.

For them a movie which glorifies a man who slept with more than 250 women deserves 5star.

Anupama and team, I think it's absolutely fine if your personal beliefs or opinions about propaganda and aversion to it negatively impacts your viewing experience of a movie. Maybe just mention that early on to make your rationale and reason for not buying into the narrative clear. It is not possible to exist completely without bias, be it political or personal, we are a product of our collective beliefs and experiences. Having said that, i would encourage Sucharita and your team to see Rajeev Masand's review of Uri for a more unbiased sensitive review of the film. This issue relating to the Indian army is a sensitive and emotional topic for the population at large, and hence being aware of this might allow for a more meaningful discourse with the audience while providing constructive criticism with respect to the film. Rajeev does an excellent job at this. Despite having several points of critique on Uri, he never trashed the film or mocked the emotions portrayed by the characters in the army.Perhaps it is the way you are sharing your thoughts that is inciting a lot of anger, such as Sucharita coming across as mocking and quite harsh in describing the deceased army man's daughter crying. Again, introspection is not a bad thing and one always has room to improve especially for Sucharita who has only been doing this for the past four years--in comparison to a veteran critic like Anupama or Rajeev. One a side note, I would encourage Film Companion to review some world cinema, constant comparisons to Hollywood movies alone comes across as limiting. Furthermore, there appears to be a tone of frequent pandering to movies made in Hollywood, glorifying or idolizing their strengths while failing to adequately highlight their weaknesses, which should not be the case for any balanced critic. Perhaps more exposure to international films from Asia or Latin America and inclusion of them in your reviews, might add more depth and diversity to your content.

When you talk about "It's a movie" tell it few more times to yourselves.

Uri is making money and so is Simbaa as well as Accidental Prime Minister. Hence proved no one listens to you guys... It's better to watch public reviews than listen to these pseudo-intellectuals

For people who are so liberal with negative comments, you get upset pretty quickly and easily even.

Sucharita,I think people are hating your review because it was baised, incorrect and full of unnecessary criticism not because you said something about Pakistani prime minister denying the strikes.Learn from your mistakes

I love anupama chopra’s interviews and reviews. She is a very sensible with her questions and also puts people at ease. She comes with clear thought process and her vocab is fab. More power to you Anupama 👍🏽😊

I honestly feel so sorry for all the hate you guys received on your reviews. You guys are brilliant, and all the points you make are valid and well put together. It makes me sad that people are not watching or reading your reviews in their entirety. The comments' section is such a mess, like you rightly said, your opinion on Uri or The Accidental has absolutely nothing to do with Sanju - a movie your sensibly refused to discuss because of conflict of interest. Why are most comments talking about Sanju when the video is about Uri and The Accidental? Elevate the level of discourse, people.

Rahul can you tell me at least one movie which is 100 percent factually correct. These are movies thus creative liberty would be taken. You went to watch a feature film not a documentary.

On Sanju, that was a nice way to shut down that argument :)

I really enjoy these film discussions. I hope more and more such platforms emerge which invite and provoke discussions about movies, politics, society and more.

Please talk about Hirani and #Me too

These comments are just so cringeworthy. Basically anyone who has disliked these movies is biased, paid or anti-national, even though the dislike or criticism might be purely on craft, cinematography, screenplay. This is what we have reduced the discourse to - labeling people based on their views, opinions instead of respectfully disagreeing with them, finding flaws in their argument

Laal ghaghre waali ladki ka review was clearly based on her belief that Surgical Strikes did not occur. Stop ✋ making excuses now.

Anupama conveniently picks up a rare comment that agrees with her opinion. Another thing, what she thinks is the purpose of a critical review? If everyone can have their own liking or disliking for a movie then what is the difference between them and an ordinary viewer? Audience watch your reviews to get feedback but if the reviewers are biased (Anupama won't accept it ever but she definitely is) how can people trust them and then why we need them?

Used to be a huge fan.Chopra just tiptoes around the burning questions very conveniently.Go women empowerment! Sucharita’s and Chopra’s hypocrisy is saddening.

Aftr screwing the Uri review....now the movie went hit,she is here with justifications n "mere kahne ka ye matlab nhi tha"😂😂😂😂😂

The words like 'people obviously didn't understand, they don't get it' shows what kind of mindset these ppl have.. they just don't consider people watching this have brains and their own opinions..

I really love these conversations, please keep them coming!!

The Audience has shown middle finger to your biased reviews,both movies are doing just fine at the BO,so EAT IT Hypocrites.

btw sucharita is using that confermation bias thing from her last podcast with cinema beyond entertainment so lame😂😂😂

As I mentioned already Sucharita......It's not the content.....It's your Fun making sarcastic tone which will put u in problems....Mark my words......!!!

Of course you bring your politics Anupama......and this is called a Propoganda video.....

Reading some of the comments here is really depressing. People lack basic reasoning and get trapped in their biases. I agree with your reviews on both the movies.

They tried to control the damage by explaining themselves in this video,even this video is getting so many dislikes !! Amazing ..

I am so happy to see people NOT going by these reviews and actually giving a chance to a movie like Uri. Both Anupama and Sucharita were extremely biased about this movie and I did not care to know what Rahul thought... He has some or the other problem with every Bollywood movie and I haven't understood till date if reviewing Hindi movies is his majboori or what because I do not see the passion in him for Hindi movies at all ! Yesterday I watched Uri in a packed house in Colorado and we had to wait for a day and a half to get a good seat... Not one person seemed disappointed and I did not see anybody questioning the authenticity of the story... Thankfully they watched the movie considering it a movie and gave importance to the emotion than the so called authenticity these people are whining about. All said and done, for me and a whole bunch of others in this nation, defense forces are above and beyond POLITICS. This movie did NOT promote BJP or Modi and they showed a story from an army person's POV. When people stepped out of the theater, I only heard discussions about our defense forces and not one person was going ga-ga about Modi. If you want to write a thesis on propaganda movies, pick SANJU and dissect it. For your review purposes, leave movies like these and the masala movies like Simmba because there won't come a day in the near future where you will like either of these two genres!

FYI, You need the therapist dude! How do you expect any movie, literally any movie, to show you the EXACT plot of an operation as classified as the surgical strike? Of course there are going to be creative liberties. Also, for all your bullshit against Uri, they weren't against any country. Clearly, they stated they ARE AGAINST TERRORISM, not the country. Every country, including USA has held that position at UN. So it's ok if USA can show such background in the movies, but we can't!?

Just coz Hirani is her cash cow she has chosen to keep mum.Waiting for her next interview on her pet topic ‘women in film’.She won’t dare to talk about it now.If she does she has no shame.

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This comment section and whole controversy related bollywood movies in the last 1 year only affirm 1 thing, i.e, India is an intolerant country. Whenever we seen an opinion which is opposite to our thoughts and beliefs we try to sabotage their view or simply abuse them. Thats not how a democracy works. The same people who are saying sanju was a propaganda have gone and made that movie a 340cr+ at the domestic box office. The same who are saying Uri is a propaganda have gone ahead and made Uri a 35cr weekend. There is no problem with propaganda as long as the movie is good. Both these movies were good thats why even the haters can't ignore them.

Guys, they are reviewing a film based on the craft. Why is everyone getting so touchy just because URI was a film on the army. Even a film on the army or religion etc can have flaws. No harm in pointing it out. What is there to troll someone or say harsh words.

Very well handled Film Companion. I respect this channel a lot for how dedicated it is to filmmaking and to film audiences. From covering actors, directors to technicians and now covering the polarizing opinions of a film. Thank you for serving us the film loving audience with as much fervor, only goes to show why this channel has grown in subscribers. Love. 💙

Its so sad that criticizing a movie makes you unpatriotic in any way :( - Not that my opinion matters but I really appreciate your reviews. You guys have achieved a new level of respect for me when it comes to being unbiased. P.S. Please don't send Rahul to review movies like Simmba :) He is of different kind.

Surgical stick happened and we are proud of it!!!! Thats the end!!!! Its just a movie... there can be flaws... use wise words to criticise it...

Critique's job is to opine. Their following doesn't come overnight with just one review. It comes with a series of reviews which connects to the audience of their tastes. Why are these guys so defensive? They have done their job, and people will have their views as their content is online. Cheer up, guys! you can't make everyone happy and stop people from sharing their views.

U all r amazing...... Keep it up d good work

Madam most of the people in internet are 12-17 years old who have no knowledge of politics,movie or music but would give their expert advice.No one would spend time to actually do research any topics before making an opinion and thus whatsapp or facebook are prime source or their news,thank you jio

Why so much hate.. U can agree or disagree with review..

Today I went for screening for glass and I saw Sucharita Tyagi and Anupama Chopra My dream come true

Everyone become critics when they're jobless.....

She asking opinion about Metoo almost in every interview with actors/etc.. Passing Judgments , But She declared at start "She will not talk about Raju Hirani" .

Thank God I watched URI without watching their biased reviews.😏 You guys are so called critics and your job is to criticize others thus be ready to take some criticism as well.

Film companion, keep doing you! honestly, y'all are doing your work and doing a damn well job at that so let the haterz hate bc honestly, they don't understand subjectivity. love love

I have stopped seeing their reviews as they are becoming biased day by day. It's better to watch reviews of Rajeev rather. Firstly, FC over reviewed Zero and didn't review KFG or Simba. If you want to see a propaganda driven movie then one needs to see Sanju. Also would love to see their discussion on Raju Hirani allegations.😉

Wow I see sudden change in their reviews now after the audience made it a hit even when all of them underrated it....Moral of the story to these hypocrites: People don't take your reviews seriously...the movie is HIT!!

It's a movie. Why you critics talking whether it's propaganda or not & about politics? Whether we expect from you how the movie is? Like acting, story telling, dialogue, cinematography etc. Like in URI what I can assume from your conversation that it shows Pak army as highly incompetent & as jockers, which is definitely a good point to point a finger at the makers. Was in the Movie '' HAIDAR '' Emotional Manipulation Against the Army was RiGHT? Same questions can be raised against some other terror/underworld sympathising moves as well, but you guys refrain from commenting such things for those movies.

Uri is a fantastic tribute to our army and also a great movie 8/10 the audience is loving it thats ur answer

So Anupama’s favorite scene was the actual strike on URI where Indian Soldiers were killed! But the climax did not sit well with her because the terrorist could not shoot strait and all SF Commandos made it back! Not trying to be simplistic here, but please let me know what inference can be drawn from this?

It's because of your bias against a particular kind of movies that movie reviewers like Suraj Kumar and Pratik are getting acknowledged for their honesty

Support for your honest stand Thanks for your services .

You are commenting on the fact that no Pakistani soldier could hit but in the film soldier do get injured and the fact which Indian army gave out said no soldier died so it's a fact that are ARMY is that BLOODY GOOD

And this was anupam khers best performance...he wanted it to be nominated to the Oscars...😂😂😂

Trying to save their subscribers. First give biased reviews, them come together trying hard to prove their biased reviews to be correct. Hilarious indeed. This panel discussion is far interesting than the earlier biased reviews.

*Before* Critics: Movie is bakwas. *After the movie does good* Critics: We meant movie was actually good. Don't go with our previous review. HAMNE TOH PEHLE HI KAHA THA!!

I think this lady in pink doesn’t watch the movie because Paresh in one of the scene said that Pakistan will deny that nothing happened in our territory .

These guys are actually professional reviewers ?? Good Lord, even if you are against the current administration. At least, put up a better defense of Sonia, Rahul and the Congress regime. I felt like I just got out a tea party hosted by Nidhi Razdan, Sagarika Ghose and Kanhaiya Kumar after watching this ...

2:00 Uri me woh scene bhi dalna tha...Hahah.. Koi documentary nahi bana rahe... Na koi news report hai k sab kuch jo Hua woh bataya jaye... .The film critics want filmmakers to make movies according to their taste otherwise they will market it as a lame move. LOL . HAHA.

i am just happy about the fact that everyone in this world has different perspectives and one should....guys it's ok if you didn't like the movies and there should be better movies made i agree but also having said that there are people who really loved Uri (like me)and i'm happy that you are not being disrespectful against anyone. i don't know how people are taking those 2 films in india but here in U.S. for the first time i have seen people shouting and screaming in multiplexes and giving standing ovations and that is just surreal.....i really hope best to both the films.

Listen to this guys, its like racing with each other to win the Championship of the Hypocrisy !!! And the winner is ..... Anupama Chopra 🏆🏆🏆.

Kangna Ranaut ki interview kab kar rahi hai ?

only that eagle drone was over otherwise i saw ppl crying... clapping cheering everytime i saw that movie... btw i saw thrice...

Black Friday doesn't happen everyday.

Awww gosh!!! I mean I think I shall just comment everytime after your statement Amazing!! You critiques are best and doing the right job!! Sometimes people also have the same critics but they dont push their thoughts out there!! More power to u people

For me, this channel was the biggest example of "Oh I found a new amazing good channel" to "WTF, WTF" (on repeat), in the smallest amount of time.

Sucharita can brighten up my worst days

People should start taking movies as a movie only (a form of art) and like/dislike only on the basis of how good the ‘movie’ is and don’t get affected by it ....✌🏻

"Agg lagi hai jaldi bujau" only propaganda here😂😂😂😂

I really respect you ma’am But this is hypocrisy.. the reason you gave when you were asked for reviewing Sanju.. You said.. My husband is one of the producers of this film.. and if the film earns well you will be directly benefiting from that..at that time you and your husband were a single entity but now if people are asking you about Sanju being a propaganda film.. you’re taking a U-turn by saying me and my husband are two different individuals and you’re not answerable to his doing.. 😑

Get over it guys. Uri is not a propaganda movie. Get over your confirmation bias.

Only one question was udta punjab a propaganda movie and people were fighting to get it release and it turned out to be critics fav but uri which was loved by the common people becomes a propaganda movie Please call it a bad movie(uri) but don't call it a movie with propaganda By d way uri was a great movie and 1 star to movie seriously

I might disagree with your reviews but I'm all here for you to have your opinions. I appreciate you guys standing your ground. More power to you!

You should look at comments the way you're asking your audience to see movies. Just like you're saying - It's just a movie! Relax! You should also think of these as JUST comments. Relax.

Now I even will disagree about the fact they are telling how an intern can handle that mission? 1. Just get a basic research what is the basic qualification and talent needed to be an intern at DRDO. Don't compare DRDO intern to your office boy. 2. Most innovative and quick work done by intern or fresh mind else it takes months and year if u follow all procedures. 3. That part of story is just a fiction not to disclose the exact fact how they got all those information.

No Sucharita , you said " it is similar to the movie 12 horses which is well documented, just saying" . You had problem with the movie showing things like planes, girl crying at the funeral which did not happen with Uri. You conveniently forgot the dramatization of the actual incident is how the movies are made. It is based on Uri incident . It is not a biographical movie. So you are the ones who are manipulating people in calling this movie poorly made because it does not show the actual incident as scene by scene ". Having read the comments I don,t think people were offended by your Nawaz Sharif comment , They did not like they way you bashed the movie in almost saying that it is a fictional movie based on incident which is not well documented.

Really admire your movie reviews, all three of you. I would also like to speculate that people who understand where you all are coming from generally don’t bother to write in RU-vid comments, for it seems a futile exercise. So, please don’t be so sad. Especially you, Sucharita :-) You look wonderful when you’re cheerful.