The Vaccine War Review: Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri became the talk of the town after the bashing success of ‘The Kashmir Files’ released last year. The film was highly uncomfortable to watch for many due to some controversial aspects of the nation, however now the filmmaker is back with another promising release, ‘The Vaccine War.’ The film talks about the congratulatory journey of the Indian scientists who successfully processed and made India’s first vaccine during the harsh times of Covid-19 in 2020.

Plot:

‘The Vaccine War’ revolves around the scientists of ICMR (Indian Council Of Medical Research) and NIV (National Institute Of Virology) who helped in the process of launching India’s first indigenous vaccine ‘Covaxin.’ The film showcases a comprehensive overview of the struggles and triumphs faced by the associations and highlights the process primarily.

Watch the official trailer of 'The Vaccine War' attached below:

What Works For The Film:

The film covers 12 segments starting from the outburst in the Wuhan lab to the creation of the Covaxin vaccines in India. Based on true incidents, the script is not exaggerating and only points out the major subjects revolving around only Science without the involvement of politics. ‘The Vaccine War’ is not a commercial seller but an informative documentary in a fast pace motion with minimal dialogues, on point performances, and intriguing background music. The 2 hours and 41 minutes film celebrates the success of those names which managed to save the lives of several Indians without any names celebrating in front of the camera.

Vivek Agnihotri manages to keep it interesting with minimal scientific terms and celebrates the women power behind the creation of a miracle for many. One may enter the theatre expecting to witness the crucial time experienced from the eyes of a common man, however, it showcases only the struggles of a team which are actually the mastermind behind the entire process.

What Didn’t:

The film successfully manages to maintain a balance between presenting facts with an engaging plot line, however the portrayal of the fourth pillar of democracy is intensely cruel. ‘The Vaccine War’ showcases the line of journalists contributing only towards the increase of ‘fake news’ during the crucial time of the pandemic without the delivery of a positive aspect. The makers also call out the profession harshly and compare it with the stream of a terrorist. It is a strong opinion and entirely categorised, creating a false image of the media in front of the society. The angle taken by the director could’ve reached a better arc, however it just demeanes the profession which also has its positive direction.

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Performances:

Nana Patekar makes his comeback after 5 years on the big screen with ‘The Vaccine War’ and manages to create a long-lasting shivering impact as Dr Balram Bhargav. The power his dialogues and body language as a scientist holds in the film is what will make one stick to their seats. Dwelling into the character of the DG of ICMR, the actor breathes into his role in every scene.

Pallavi Joshi essays the role of Dr Priya Abraham, the director of NIV and leads the women power in the film. Stepping into the battle as a female soldier, she and her team showcases the world the real struggle of a woman on field and in her household during the pandemic times.

Raima Sen’s character holds a strong force with the actress dwelling into a negative role and essays the character of Rohini Singh Dhulia, a powerful journalist. Against the Government of India, with her cheap PR and Journalistic skills, she comes on screen showcasing only one side of the fourth pillar of democracy.

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Final Thoughts:

The film’s motive is not to earn profit by brewing story but to spread the legal and basic information about the real-life heroes behind the medical staff and government. A huge round of applause for all the characters in the film portraying their role close to reality which will definitely bring chills. The determination of the Indian scientific community oughts to make every Indian proud with the film’s original motto proving its clarity from ‘India CAN’T Do It’ to ‘India CAN Do It.’