In her latest review for The Hollywood Reporter, renowned film critic Anupama Chopra takes an in-depth look at Aamir Khan's highly anticipated return to cinema with "Sitaare Zameen Par." Anupama praises the film's casting of neurodivergent actors, noting how these mostly debut performers steal every scene and outshine even Khan himself. She highlights the exceptional work by casting directors Tess Joseph and Anmol Ahuja in assembling a group of "smart, resilient and cheerfully irreverent" individuals who bring authenticity to this spiritual sequel to the 2007 classic "Taare Zameen Par."
While acknowledging director R.S. Prasanna's talent for adding lightness to complicated situations, Anupama offers a balanced critique of this faithful remake of the 2018 Spanish film "Champions." She warns viewers that the film, though heartwarming and smile-inducing, suffers from heavy-handed messaging and excessive sentimentality that doesn't match the artistry of its predecessor. Anupama describes it as an "overdose of sweetness" that may nudge audiences to reconsider their definitions of normal, even if it lacks the soul-shattering finesse of the original "Taare Zameen Par."
