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Qaidi Band
U/A (INDIA)
2017
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2.5
The prisoners, who come together to form a band called Sailanis become an oversight sensation. Their popularity triggers a campaign that demands to se ..
ETimes (TOI)
2.5
Overall, this Qaidi Band means and plays well but lacks the spunk and spirit required to arouse sentiments rebellious or patriotic.
2.5
He puts up a sincere act and looks confident on camera but has a long way to go.Anya Singh makes a promising debut and even outshines Aadar in some sc ..
FilmiBeat
1.5
Final Glitz Qaidi Band displays a mellow performance mainly due to its good music, decent theme and some nice performances.
indiaglitz
2.0
At best, Qaidi Band brings up a new concept and offers some wonderful songs, but thats about it. It remains an average story told in an average way.
Hindustan Times
3.5
It exposes the Indian judicial system, but the music and romance make it a commercial entertainer.
Book My Show
3.0
Since it is a Habib Faisal directorial, he keeps up the expectations high and delivers an entertaining film.
Deccan Chronicle
1.5
I am stressing on the word, entertaining since thats what director Faisal seems to be doing: targeting at an audience who look for entertainment.
Deccan Chronicle
1.5
Overall, Qaidi Band has an interesting premise, soul stirring yet forgettable music and a promising newcomer (yeap, thats Anya).
Firstpost
3.0
It is probably one of those rare films in which actors randomly breaking out into a song does not seem like an exaggeration.The spontaneity of the tal ..
Firstpost
0.5
As a result, Qaidi Bands consistent commitment to awfulness might have claimed another victim in its messy slipstream.
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3.5
The convoluted fairytale climax stretches credibility and converts the bands ill advised attempt to escape into a thrilling adventure.
Scroll
3.0
With a little more skillfully crafted narrative, this movie couldve done wonders.
FilmFare
1.5
Its one of the reasons why Qaidi Bands first half works because it immerses viewers into a new world and its ways.
India Today
1.5
The actors all do their job, but the film is so careful to be prison lite that nothing seems real: even the dust of the prison grounds is air brushed.
The Indian Express
1.5
But even he deserves better than a wearisome launchpad like this.
Rediff
1.5
Part of the problem is the casting. Leave alone roughing it up in the prison, the kids look the kind who couldnt have spent a day away from an air con ..
The Hindu
3.0
Director Habib Faisals Qaidi Band, inspired by real life events, is a sugar coated tale. Citing the case of Machal Lalung, the longest arrested undert ..
Sify
2.0
Hitesh Modaks background music is lively and ensures the film doesnt get depressing or too serious.
Bollywood Hungama
2.5
Till the end you are confused if the makers want to showcase Pilgaonkar as a strong or caricature jailer.
Mid Day
3.0
Aadar Jain, a chip off the Kapoor block, delivers a rather uneven performance.
Ndtv
4.5
Its efficacy is lodged in its sincerity of purpose and an absolute disregard for formulaic tropes and cliches.
Zee News India
2.0
But the filmmaker tucks in quintessential emotional nuggets that remind one of the filmmakers signature cinematic flourishes.
Bangalore Mirror
1.5
I am stressing on the word, entertaining since thats what director Faisal seems to be doing: targeting at an audience who look for entertainment.
Asianage
2.0
Such a surprise to see Yash Raj Films and Habib Faisal make something so terribly amateurish, you wonder where the logic has gone.Not a single film wh ..
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