Friday reviews

Players is out and the reviews are in! And they aren't as spectacular as people thought they would be.
The film didn't quite open to full halls either which isn't a good sign.
Will YOU go watch it? 


Taran Adarsh wasn't impressed and gave it a 2/5 - PLAYERS rides mainly on the clout of its credible director duo [Abbas-Mustan], daredevil stunts and stunning visuals. But, most importantly, it is deficient of a captivating screenplay. Also, the film could have done with judicious trimming for an enhanced impact. I for one went in with colossal expectations, but came out feeling downcast and disheartened.


Komal Nahta pretty much trashed it with a 1/5 - 
While the story is interesting, the screenplay botches the attempt so badly that the film turns out to be a boring fare. On top of it, the drama is so long-drawn that it tests the audience’s patience, especially in the second half. Probably, the worst part of the drama is that the key players are so laid-back in their approach that they should never have been successful, yet success comes knocking at their door always. Also, the audience’s sympathy goes to no character in the film, because of which the viewer remains an outsider and never ever gets involved with the drama. Dialogues, also penned by Rohit Jugraj and Sudip Sharma, lack the fire and the thrill.


Nikhat Kazmi was a little more giving and awarded itwith a 3.5 / 5 - Abhishek once again reprises the character of Dhoom he seems to have perfected while Bipasha goes glam as in Race. But eventually, it is Neil Nitin Mukesh (Spider), the ultimate no-strings-attached man, wild gambler at heart with a twist in the soul and tango in the feet, who slam dances his way away as the ultimate crook. Music by Pritam is good while it lasts. 


The Daily Bhaskar gave it a 3/5 - Direction by Abbas-Mustan, Cinematography and edgy plotline are the strong points. Music, dialogues, performances besides Bips and Neil are the weak points. On the whole, Players is not flawless but can be given a shot for once.