Gattu Movie Review
14 Nov 2011
Gattu movie review: what critics say (7)
What critics say Critics are mostly positive with reservations: 4 of 7 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more.
There are times when the film feel more stretched than it should have been, and that shouldnt have been such a task given its tight run-time of 80 minutes.
Read the full reviewGattu, directed by Rajan Khosa, is an effortlessly charming, bittersweet film about a little boy obsessed with kite-flyingThe film does become a little far-fetched as Gattu, an illiterate, continues to fool his teachers and spins…
Produced by the Children's Film Society of India, Gattu won a special mention at the Berlin International Film Festival in February this year.
Read the full reviewGattu, directed by Rajan Khosa, is an optimistic and uplifting tale of an orphaned street kid and the one great passion that keeps his spirit alive even in the bleakest of times.Produced by the Childrens Film Society of India…
Read the full reviewGattu is charming film, starring an equally charming protagonist whose obsession is flying kites.Backed by the Childrens Film Society of India, Gattu aims, very subtly, at bringing to the fore the rough life Indias…
The film runs for 82 minutes and the pace doesn’t flag even for a single minute. The other children in the film have small insubstantial roles; Gattu carries the film on his slender shoulders alone.
Read the full reviewDirector Rajan Khosa has intelligently made a children’s film (which has been applauded in the festival circuit) that truly crosses all age barriers.
Read the full reviewWhat we know
In this town, the sky is full of kites, and all the kids are obsessed with kite-flying. There is a kite called KALI that rules the skies. No one knows who flies Kali. No one can defeat Kali. An illiterate street urchin takes up the challenge. With neither money nor education on his side, he sets out for his goal. Dreams aren't impossible when the desire is strong… Premiered internationally at The 62nd Berlin International Film Festival.
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Mohammad Samad
Jayanta DasWhere to watch in India
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Is Gattu worth watching?
Critics rate it good: 3.3 out of 5, with 7 of 7 critics recommending it.
When did Gattu release?
14 Nov 2011.
Who is in the cast of Gattu?
Naresh Sharma, Mohammad Samad, Jayanta Das.
Who directs Gattu?
Rajan Khosa.
What do critics say about Gattu?
7 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 3.3 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.