Match of the Day Season 22

Genre

Talk, News

Language

English

Release Date

10 Aug, 1985

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Story Cast & Crew Seasons Reviews

Story

In 1985 the television rights came up for renegotiation and BBC and ITV offered £16m for four years. This was in return for 19 live games plus weekend highlights. The Football League met on Valentine's Day and rejected it. Football was, however, in a weak negotiating position as the game was rife with hooliganism and the two sides became deadlocked. The result was a total black-out for the first part of the season which annoyed fans and concerned the sponsors. The Football League finally backed down and agreed a deal that gave them less money per game than before on a short term two and a half year contract. The remaining six months was worth £1.3m with a two year £6.2m extension confirmed in June. The supporters were delighted and Match of the Day resumed in January. It concentrated mainly on FA Cup highlights and the occasional live League match on a Sunday.

Story

Act I: Forest officer Arjun (Prithviraj Sukumaran) is assigned to a remote forest station in Kerala. Initially seen as a routine posting, he soon discovers unusual activities in the protected forest area. Strange disappearances of wildlife and suspicious movements of outsiders catch his attention.

Act II: As Arjun investigates deeper, he uncovers a sophisticated wildlife trafficking network operating under the cover of a legitimate timber business. Maya (Parvathy Thiruvothu), a wildlife photographer, becomes his ally in exposing the truth. Together, they gather evidence while facing increasing threats from the criminals.

Act III: The investigation leads to a high-stakes confrontation in the heart of the forest. Arjun must use his knowledge of the terrain and wildlife to outmaneuver the traffickers. The climax showcases spectacular action sequences while highlighting the importance of environmental conservation.

Central Theme

The film explores the delicate balance between human progress and environmental preservation, showing how individual actions can make a significant impact on wildlife conservation.

User Reviews

Movie Rating Breakdown

Based on user reviews and critic scores

Story

4.2/5

Engaging narrative with strong environmental themes

Action

4.5/5

Well-choreographed action sequences and stunts

Direction

4.3/5

Skillful direction with excellent cinematography

Movie Rating

4.3/5

Overall excellent entertainment with meaningful message

Priya Nair

Dec 18, 2023

A gripping thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The forest sequences are breathtaking and the action choreography is top-notch.

Arjun Menon

4.2

Dec 16, 2023

Great direction and stellar cast. The movie successfully balances entertainment with a meaningful message about wildlife conservation.