Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

Brainsbell The story-telling is good with flashbacks.The film is both funny and heartbreaking. You smile in a scene and get a soulcrushing revelation in the next.

Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Aiden Melton The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

freemanpatrick7 I came to see Mary Kom for one reason, and one reason only. I wanted to see if Priyanka Chopra was as good an actor as she is beautiful. I'm happy to report that she rocks! In fact, in terms of American actors, I can think of a short list who can hold a candle to her - a very short list.Not knowing the history behind the story, and not being fluent in the language, watching this movie was a bit of a challenge. Still I found that most of the actors' performances were so good that they were able to convey the gist of what was going on.The negatives were few, as far as I was concerned.A few directorial snafus. Namely, two people traveling on a motorcycle at a reasonable rate of speed but their hair isn't blowing at all.The exercise montages were decent, if a bit repetitive, but the fight choreography looked hokey. All the fighters looked good in the gym but once they got into the ring it looked like play fighting. The whole film had a Disney/Rocky feel to it. From the build-up, to the exercise montages, to the hokey songs that had a 80's Rock Ballad feel to them. In that respect this film was kind of paint-by- numbers.The positives, I think, outweigh the negatives. The photography, for the most part, was awesome, especially the exterior scenes. The DP Keiko Nakahara has a relatively short resume. I suspect that will not be the case for long.The acting was superb throughout. Every single character, even some of the minor characters really stepped up and delivered. Even the babies nailed their parts. Now how in the world do you get better than that?But I must say Priyanka Chopra delivered in spades. It pains me that this woman with so much talent is relatively unknown here in the US. Again, I suspect that won't be the case for very long either.

Prahlad Agarwal A lost opportunity to create India's Million Dollar Baby. Mary Kom is supposedly a sports biopic on the life of ace boxer Mary Kom from Manipur (the only Indian female to be 5 times world champion). However, after one finishes watching the movie it turns out to be a conspiracy by Priyanka Chopra and Omung Kumar to leverage the name of an ace boxer to develop an action packed cinematic entertainment. The movie itself sets disclaimer that it is based on life events of Mary Kom not the life of Mary Kom. Priyanka Chopra tried hard to get into the boxing gloves but her glamour still resonates vividly in the movie (cosmetic usage, etc). The movie exemplifies dramatic experience by trying to mimic Rocky (hand movement gesture after winning matched), Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (training at Manali). On various occasions as she wins the titles, Priyanka jumps like an excited child, now whoever has watched Mary Kom boxing or any boxing match for that matter would know how strenuous it is after the match has ended and the boxer is hardly able to stand. Another big turnoff is poor product placements by Havmor, Tata Salt, Iodex, Sugar-free, etc. Havmor is an extreme blooper which shows an outlet in Manipur when it is hardly present outside Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Mary Kom is also burdened by immaterial songs rendering the movie cinematic and uninspired.Only satisfaction from the movie would be if it inspires few females to take up professional sporting career. Mary Kom could have been made with an entire Manipuri cast or as documentary film.

ghazwan124 This week's release, Omung Kumar's MARY KOM is one such film which is a biopic on one of India's most illustrious sports personalities, Mary Kom, who, despite all her hardships, put our country on the international map with her achievements. The film goes on to show the real life story of this sports star, which not many are aware of. The film serves as an eye opener not just on the fact that India can produce international 'gold medal winning' boxers, but also that Manipur is very much a part of India! Omung does a great job of building up the climax with heart wrenching scenes where Mary chooses to box over spending a blissful life with her family. Post her opting to box, Mary accidentally lands up at the boxing training academy of her coach Narjit Singh (Sunil Thapa), who, after seeing her persistence, teaches her that 'the world maybe round for everyone, but her world should be the shape of the boxing ring, a Square'! Mary's talent for the sport combined with her coach's training form a deadly unbeatable lethal combo who go on to win international competitions galore.AL_janaby

gary199301 First, Mary Kom, jolly nice to know about a good player from India with a very motivating story. Nice to see an inspirational woman player from a sports-crippled country.Now moving to the movie. -=IT's CLASSIC Indian=- movie with due emphasis on dramatisation and niche (by that I mean liberally copied) special effects. The best way to introduce a great person is by making a documentary, but no, we're Indians. Unless we showboat and sugar-coat the same on a 10 hours long movie, it displeases our Gods.Pathetic movie, pathetic acting, pathetic effort, pathetic direction, great intention. Here, I'll save all you viewers some time and effort - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Kom. Don't be lethargic and just watch movies, read once in a while. This Wikipedia entry will actually tell you something about her life and save you from all the (severely) cheap movies that we Indians make.