Shamitabh

  • U/A (INDIA)
  • 2015


MOVIE IS manipulative unique coherent entertaining fascinating
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54 %
58 % Rotten
₹ 21 Crores
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Positive Reviews 17
Negative reviews 5
Average Rating 3.2/5
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3.5
In over explaining this uncommon story Very deep, as Amitabh drawls the plot rushes through emotional moments.
3.5
And amidst the high wattage attention around the Dhanush Amitabh pairing, less is paid to Akshara, whose performance, although sincere, sometimes look ..
3.0
They have made the movie fun and entertaining covering up the films weak plot. FilmiBeat
3.5
An Igatpuri born naturally gifted talent Danish (Dhanush) aspires to be film star right from the childhood. indiaglitz
3.0
The creation of drama is not drama enough.Balki gives Bachchan a window to reminiscence, and the actor gladly accepts it. Hindustan Times
5.0
The shame is that Shamitabh cant hold to a coherent line. Balki muffles his most compelling ideas ... The Guardian
2.0
Writer director R. Balkis Shamitabh poses this fascinating existential question. Deccan Chronicle
3.0
He has the talent, the madness required for stardom, but he doesnt have a voice. Deccan Chronicle
3.0
Balki has a unique feel for comic souffls, but into his third film, he still hasnt overcome his tendency to over elaborate plot detail through dialogu .. Scroll
3.0
Its a great moment, but its familiar and the sentiment is too close to the actor to be entirely palatable, as are the allusions to the people and plac .. Digital Spy
4.5
Its a sublime satire on the movie world.Its a poignant reflection on the price of stardom. FilmFare
3.0
While experimenting with some new tunes, his music doesnt really gel well with the story as theyre too cool for the story. Mirchi9
4.5
Paradoxically, it is Amitabh Bachchan, whose voice powers the movie, who is not able to break free from the pedestal he is put upon. The Indian Express
1.5
That, in essence, is the problem with Shamitabh: it spends all its time explaining its own jokes. Rediff
2.5
The result of the exercise is too uneven to be consistently enjoyable. Ndtv
1.5
Balki is trying to say life is too short to squabble over ego. But he seems to have forgotten that 153 minutes is too long to stretch an ad length ide .. The Hindu
3.0
What it lacks, is the heart in the screenplay, without which the film doesnt connect very well at the end. Only Kollywood
4.0
While Shamitabh may not be gripping from start to finish, its a treat to watch its lead actors. Gulf News
4.0
How will Daanish and Amitabh tackle this tricky situation forms the climax of the story.Whats good: It is no doubt that Amitabh Bachchan is one of the .. Bollywood Life
3.5
But the movie never rises beyond a point and the director seems to have no idea how to take it towards its logical conclusion. Reuters
4.5
You see the ideology of water needing whisky but whisky doesnt need water is naive. BollySpice
1.5
Sadly, the film feels more manipulative than sensitive. And also extremely boring. Outlook
1.5
Id have laughed if Dhanush didnt radiate utter endurance and sincerity in every frame. Mumbai Mirror



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