Fugly Movie Review | Bollywood Critics Speak
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Fugly Critics Review
Akshay Kumar’s much anticipated production, Fugly, has finally hit the screens on the 13th of June, 2014. Directed by Kabir Sadanand, while the film stars an ensemble cast including debutants Kiara Advani and Vijender Singh, here are some leading critics reviews that have now been evaluated for your valuable references, on whether to watch or not watch the film!
Bollywood Hungama says, Ratings: 3/5
UGLY is not the standard Bollywoodish fare that looks at life through rose-tinted glasses. Unlike films of its ilk, which tend to get dark, gory and predictable after a point, Kabir Sadanand smartly uses sub-plots and characters so that the film doesn't steer into the foreseeable zone. In addition, Kabir invests in drama and the emotional bond amongst friends to make the proceedings captivating, but at the same time, makes the road back from hell compelling and lifelike. On the whole, FUGLY is relatable that portrays several episodes that mirror the realities and the problems the youth encounter in the present times. A decent entertainer!
Indian Express says, Ratings: 1.5/5
Four friends, one life-changing incident, in Jat-dominated Delhi. ‘F*UGLY* follows the footsteps of the films which take the national capital, throw in a bunch of youngsters, mix ‘em with a mad, bad character, and serve. The result isn’t exactly palatable.‘F*UGLY* begins with a hint of promise, and it could have gone down some paths less travelled. But it meanders, and loses its way.
Moviezadda says, Ratings: 1/5
Except for few good visuals, Jimmy Shergill's performance and decent one liner plot, there is absolutely nothing exciting in this film. The movie has worst performances, terrible screenplay and horrible direction. In case you are still wondering what does 'Fugly' means, then would apologize saying that even after watching and tolerating this crap film one fails to understand or decode the unusual name. Akshay Kumar should focus only on his films and stop giving us such films, which could be termed as an uglier version of 'Fukrey' and 'Rang De Basanti'.
Rediff says, Ratings: 0/5
Take a dash of Dil Chahta Hai. Throw in liberal doses of Shaitan, add several tablespoonfuls of Fukrey, with a climactic heap of Rang De Basanti on top. Meticulously take out all the actors, all the finesse, every smart and clever bone. Throw it in a blender and then water it down till it's not just an offensively bad film but a defiantly tacky one, a truly, truly cheap concoction that exists only to make you sick.
NDTV says, Ratings: 1.5/5
If positive intent were enough to help a youth-centric movie pass muster, then Fugly could, at a stretch, be regarded as passably decent two-and-a-quarter hours of entertainment. But marred by pedestrian and confused execution, the film makes more noise than sense. It is not as if the members of the cast seek to pass off raving and ranting as acting. It is the ear-splitting background score that gets one’s goat. .Fugly simply can’t help it.
Akshay Kumar’s much anticipated production, Fugly, has finally hit the screens on the 13th of June, 2014. Directed by Kabir Sadanand, while the film stars an ensemble cast including debutants Kiara Advani and Vijender Singh, here are some leading critics reviews that have now been evaluated for your valuable references, on whether to watch or not watch the film!
Bollywood Hungama says, Ratings: 3/5
UGLY is not the standard Bollywoodish fare that looks at life through rose-tinted glasses. Unlike films of its ilk, which tend to get dark, gory and predictable after a point, Kabir Sadanand smartly uses sub-plots and characters so that the film doesn't steer into the foreseeable zone. In addition, Kabir invests in drama and the emotional bond amongst friends to make the proceedings captivating, but at the same time, makes the road back from hell compelling and lifelike. On the whole, FUGLY is relatable that portrays several episodes that mirror the realities and the problems the youth encounter in the present times. A decent entertainer!
Indian Express says, Ratings: 1.5/5
Four friends, one life-changing incident, in Jat-dominated Delhi. ‘F*UGLY* follows the footsteps of the films which take the national capital, throw in a bunch of youngsters, mix ‘em with a mad, bad character, and serve. The result isn’t exactly palatable.‘F*UGLY* begins with a hint of promise, and it could have gone down some paths less travelled. But it meanders, and loses its way.
Moviezadda says, Ratings: 1/5
Except for few good visuals, Jimmy Shergill's performance and decent one liner plot, there is absolutely nothing exciting in this film. The movie has worst performances, terrible screenplay and horrible direction. In case you are still wondering what does 'Fugly' means, then would apologize saying that even after watching and tolerating this crap film one fails to understand or decode the unusual name. Akshay Kumar should focus only on his films and stop giving us such films, which could be termed as an uglier version of 'Fukrey' and 'Rang De Basanti'.
Rediff says, Ratings: 0/5
Take a dash of Dil Chahta Hai. Throw in liberal doses of Shaitan, add several tablespoonfuls of Fukrey, with a climactic heap of Rang De Basanti on top. Meticulously take out all the actors, all the finesse, every smart and clever bone. Throw it in a blender and then water it down till it's not just an offensively bad film but a defiantly tacky one, a truly, truly cheap concoction that exists only to make you sick.
NDTV says, Ratings: 1.5/5
If positive intent were enough to help a youth-centric movie pass muster, then Fugly could, at a stretch, be regarded as passably decent two-and-a-quarter hours of entertainment. But marred by pedestrian and confused execution, the film makes more noise than sense. It is not as if the members of the cast seek to pass off raving and ranting as acting. It is the ear-splitting background score that gets one’s goat. .Fugly simply can’t help it.