Kailash gets a pet dog named Max for his birthday with the help of his friends Pallavi and Ballu and some good old fashioned pleading with his parents. When Max goes missing, Kailash and his friends embark on an entertaining journey to find him.
Shot Boot Three has a heartwarming story that, while not anything pathbreaking, will enthrall young viewers. The film engages you from the get-go with a relatable struggle: Kailash wants a dog but his mother puts her foot down. And from the initial moments onwards, you're invested in Kailash's life and his journey. For those who love films with some drama and scheming, the second half of the film delights. The camera work is wonderfully crisp and effective in the film. There are no shots that feel out of place, and the mix of close-ups, medium shots, and even some interesting low-angle shots are sure to impress. The camerawork is certainly suitable for exhibition. Filmed in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu fits the story well; every scene is believable. The background music perfectly fits the film. At some point, a traditional sitar is used for background music, and in other places standard film SFX and background music are used. There are some visual effects around Ballu's head at times - for example, superheroes fighting - to show his imaginative nature. Max the dog is also the product of some pretty great visual effects. Everything in the film is effective and believable... except, perhaps that we don't hear Max bark for quite a while. Heet Bokadia plays Kailash, the protagonist. I might be a bit biased since he looks immensely similar to my cousin, but he is one of my favorite characters. He pours himself into the character and you're on Kailash's side for the entire film, feeling like you're finding Max along with him. Vedanth plays Balvindar "Ballu" Singh; many Indian films overdo the trope of using Sikhs as comic relief. In this case, Ballu contributes meaningfully to the film -- a smart decision by director and co-writer Arun Vaidyanathan. Pranithi Praveen as Pallavi is the perfect balance to Heet and Vedanth's characters: the pragmatic young lady. The casting is certainly one of the strong points of the film. The direction by Arun Vaidyanathan and the writing by Anand Raghav and Arun Vaidyanathan propel Shot Boot Three to new heights. Vaidyanathan also produced the film. The mirthful dialogues and purposeful feeling of every scene makes this a special watch.
I love the duo of Kailash and his father. Kailash's heartfelt performance, especially in the initial and final moments of the film when he gets Max and when he is finally close to finding him. Both scenes are wonderful. Perhaps the best-written of all the characters, Kailash is a show-stealer. His father Swaminathan is the dream parent, always supportive, sometimes overindulgent, but never unfair. Together, they light up the screen for the first forty minutes.
The film's message is that friends will always be there for you, especially when things you value are at stake.
I give Shot Boot Three 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. By Eshaan M., KIDS FIRST!
Kailash gets a pet dog named Max for his birthday with the help of his friends Pallavi and Ballu and some good old fashioned pleading with his parents. When Max goes missing, Kailash and his friends embark on an entertaining journey to find him.
Shot Boot Three has a heartwarming story that, while not anything pathbreaking, will enthrall young viewers. The film engages you from the get-go with a relatable struggle: Kailash wants a dog but his mother puts her foot down. And from the initial moments onwards, you're invested in Kailash's life and his journey. For those who love films with some drama and scheming, the second half of the film delights. The camera work is wonderfully crisp and effective in the film. There are no shots that feel out of place, and the mix of close-ups, medium shots, and even some interesting low-angle shots are sure to impress. The camerawork is certainly suitable for exhibition. Filmed in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu fits the story well; every scene is believable. The background music perfectly fits the film. At some point, a traditional sitar is used for background music, and in other places standard film SFX and background music are used. There are some visual effects around Ballu's head at times - for example, superheroes fighting - to show his imaginative nature. Max the dog is also the product of some pretty great visual effects. Everything in the film is effective and believable... except, perhaps that we don't hear Max bark for quite a while. Heet Bokadia plays Kailash, the protagonist. I might be a bit biased since he looks immensely similar to my cousin, but he is one of my favorite characters. He pours himself into the character and you're on Kailash's side for the entire film, feeling like you're finding Max along with him. Vedanth plays Balvindar "Ballu" Singh; many Indian films overdo the trope of using Sikhs as comic relief. In this case, Ballu contributes meaningfully to the film -- a smart decision by director and co-writer Arun Vaidyanathan. Pranithi Praveen as Pallavi is the perfect balance to Heet and Vedanth's characters: the pragmatic young lady. The casting is certainly one of the strong points of the film. The direction by Arun Vaidyanathan and the writing by Anand Raghav and Arun Vaidyanathan propel Shot Boot Three to new heights. Vaidyanathan also produced the film. The mirthful dialogues and purposeful feeling of every scene makes this a special watch.
I love the duo of Kailash and his father. Kailash's heartfelt performance, especially in the initial and final moments of the film when he gets Max and when he is finally close to finding him. Both scenes are wonderful. Perhaps the best-written of all the characters, Kailash is a show-stealer. His father Swaminathan is the dream parent, always supportive, sometimes overindulgent, but never unfair. Together, they light up the screen for the first forty minutes.
The film's message is that friends will always be there for you, especially when things you value are at stake.
I give Shot Boot Three 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. By Eshaan M., KIDS FIRST!
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