What Is the Story About?
When a terrorist attack happens on Indian soil which isn’t contained in time by the forces, the Indian government decides to go ahead with a unique team – Special Hawks. It is an Integrated Defense Force unit that takes the best of the best from the Army, Naval and Airforce.
What is the circumstance that led to its formation? How did the training happen, and did the programme actually take off forms the series’ basic plot.
Performances?
Shoorveer is an ensemble cast series with many known and relatively fresh faces playing key roles. Armaan Ralhan is technically the lead, as he stands out of the crowd character-wise, though.
Armaan Ralhan is good-looking and suits the character physically. It enhances the appeal visually, but not entirely. The depth is missing, and intensity in critical moments. He is not entirely blank, but one can feel the blandness. It mainly sticks out when performing before a seasoned actor or in emotional scenes.
Regina Cassandra holds her ground in what is basically an all-boys series. She sticks to her strengths and makes it (the character) relatable emotionally. Some crucial face-off scenes are also done well. But, the role gets sidelined as we move toward the end.
Analysis
Kanishk Varma directs Shoorveer. It is another series highlighting the government and armed forces with amped-up nationalism.
The plot is simple and involves a terror attack. What is the deadly plan, and how the government tackles it through the combined effort of the Intelligence department and the Army, serve the plot? We have seen similar narratives too many times in the recent past, which is why a fresh angle is a must. And we get precisely that with the formation of Hawks.
The core idea, and the take-off, therefore, are interesting and exciting. However, things turn monotonous when it comes to the actual drama related to the training and the eventual mission.
Blandness creeps into the whole narrative as soon as the training begins. The formulaic approach and the writing gets the blame. They are generic. Also, the training episodes lack the thrill despite some good areal view shots. In fact, many parts appear tacky coming in the wake of the latest Topgun movie. The standards have been set so high.
Still, a sense of camaraderie is created among the group, which holds our interest in sporadic bursts. For example, the team coming together for Shome is one such scene. One only wishes there were more.
The subplot involving the defective fighter planes is intriguing. But, it hasn’t been dealt with properly. It becomes critically plot-wise after a point, which unfortunately ends flatly.
The climax is decent as it gets the instant rush right. The engagement, however, depends on whether one has sustained the interest until that point and is on the ‘right’ side of the events depicted politically. There is a pro-establishment tone from the start, and it also plays a key role in holding attention.
Overall, Shoorveer is the latest in the long line of hyper-nationalistic army-based series. It has a fresh core, but everything else is formulaic and bland. Give it a try if you like action drama with nationalism and an army background.
Other Artists?
Manish Chaudhary undoubtedly is the soul of the series. It is his intensity and seriousness that hold the whole thing together. He has given a memorable performance that stands out among the blandness all around. One only wishes it were part of a remarkable series, as well.
Makrand Deshpande, who has become stereotyped with a specific type of look and act, plays a classy, high-profile officer. It is a welcome change, and he has done well. More than the acting, the dialogue delivery and the responses stand out. The rest involves a whole lot of Hawk guys and the terrorist, and they are all right playing their parts diligently.
Music and Other Departments?
The rock-infused background score is acceptable but feels overdone at times. Pratik Deora’s cinematography could have been better, given the unique backdrop. Still, there are shots which are fine, but as a whole, it isn’t that impressive. Shakti Hasija’s editing is okay. Things could have easily turned messy with such a big set-up. The writing is below par, barring dialogues for a couple of characters.
Highlights?
Fresh Backdrop
Terror Threat
Ending Portions
Drawbacks?
Bland Narration
No Real Highs
Length
Did I Enjoy It?
Yes, In Parts
Will You Recommend It?
Yes, But With Reservations
Shoorveer Series Review by Binged Bureau
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