Synopsis/Plot : The film is based in Arakkonam and follows the rivalry between two groups playing cricket.
Critics Review
2.75
This Sports Drama Talking About Social Issues Has Both Highs And Lows!
Blue Star talks about how important it is for all to get together and fight any form of discrimination. Inclusive fight is what the film bats for. The message is loud and clear. It is the film that is a mixed bag with both highs and lows.(more)
Source: BharathVijayakumar, MovieCrow
3.00
A well-cast sports drama that's simplified, straightforward and splendid
With that said, Blue Star is a film where what you see is what you get. It�s a straightforward narrative that tells the story as it is without trying to be intelligent. It�s not filled with nuanced writing, but the film is very clear on what it is trying to say and makes sure that everyone who watch...(more)
Source: Roopa, Times Of India
3.00
Ashok Selvan, Shanthnu shoulder an effective sports drama
'Blue Star' is an entertaining sports drama which works for the most part. It's a rewarding socio-political film that has more pluses than flaws.(more)
Source: Janani, India Today
3.50
A fascinating entertainer about cricket and the discrimination around it.
Though the film travels on a simple and straight plotline, his narration was fairly engaging in most parts with strong characters and noteworthy dialogues. The subtle and sensitive approach to the socio-political issues helped the film very much. The creator has conveyed a lot through his subplots ...(more)
Source: Indiaglitz, IndiaGlitz.com
3.00
S Jayakumar's 'Blue Star' is a cricketing drama that could have used less cricket, more human drama.
Blue Star, on the other hand, has no depth. It equates a Hindi-speaking working-class man to Ranjith�s outsider status. He remarks that that man must have had such huge issues that he had to leave home and find a job in a new place whose language he doesn�t know. It�s a lovely aside. But it would h...(more)
Source: Galatta, galatta.com
3.00
A potent sports-drama that rises above a lack of subtlety
Even though the flaws stick out like a sore thumb, the film has more going for it than it doesn�t. While the lack of subtlety might pull you out of some defining moments, Blue Star, with likeable characters, earnest performances, politics that pull no punches, and technical proficiency, still manage...(more)
Source: Cinema Express, CinemaExpress.com