Stanley Ka Dabba (Hindi)

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7.0/10
Release Date:
May 13, 2011

Imagine this boy in your mind`s eye. He arrives in school much before any of his classmates to drum away his blues on empty benches. He stuffs himself with water instead of the nutritious food that his schoolmates relish during the lunch break. He covers up for his lack of social rank with the finesse of the most seasoned diplomat.

Who is this child? What is he like? Why is he anything like he is? Wouldn`t you like to know? Meet Stanley, the protagonist of the much awaited Stanley Ka Dabba. The character, Stanley, tugs at your heartstrings with his indomitable spirit, while warding off the hostile world he is surrounded by at all times, everywhere. The film reveals how this is child-soldier, rises above his choking real life situation on the way setting a template for all whiners to learn from, even emulate

Imagine this boy in your mind`s eye. He arrives in school much before any of his classmates to drum away his blues on... Show More

Wogma

Editor   May 13, 2011 12:52  

It's warm and can make you nostalgic. It brings out irony that is part of everyday life. It comments on a blistering issue in society, but it doesn't let the issue take over the film. But it is also very slow and predictable.

Krati

May 13, 2011 12:49  

Absolutely brilliant!

Manish

May 13, 2011 18:10  0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Survival of spirit of honesty innocence and truth is #StanleyKaDabba.I cried again this friday after #IAM on song Jhula Jhule. Stanley suffering child labor hotel leftover food becomes his strength his honesty and innocence winning over friends teachers and even Khadoos, a very moving and a very positive film.

purplesky91

May 21, 2011 14:42  

It's one of those movies that is more of an experience than anything else. If this doesn't remind you of your classroom as a kid, I don't know what will. Heart warming without excessive attempts to assault your tear-ducts, will make you smile, more from nostalgia than anything.

Also, to the reviewer Manish above me, WTF man, you gave away the PLOT. That's the twist of the movie. So if by chance you scrolled to the bottom of this page first, ***SPOILER ALERT ON THE POST ABOVE THIS ONE***

moiown

Jun 11, 2011 05:20  

Very simplistic film. Yes, it has heart but not a great piece of cinema really. Half way into the movie, it becomes predictable and you can start seeing the writers working overtime. Just ok.