…the film can be watched for its purity and simplicity. It ably captures the beauty of small towns and first love…love before technology happened. Love before sexual desire found its place in films.

Overall, not many will have the patience to sit through this dreary tale. The title is misleading for sure.

In times where materialistic things have taken precedence over people and good old values, ETKS is one of the most socially relevant films to have come out this year. It’s not just a film but a philosophy.

Boys, avoid taking your ladki along or anyone alive for that matter, to this inconsequential, yawn-inducing whodunit tale.

While things stay mediocre throughout, the final nail in the coffin is seeing Rajpal Yadav and Vindu Dara Singh dressed as girls. That sight is simply repulsive.

We appreciate the filmmaker’s noble intention of raising awareness among masses and the rural audience in particular about issues like child labour and child trafficking. However, we wish the execution was as convincing.

Ultimately, the plot provokes you to think if ‘being safe to suffer’ is better than ‘risking your life to look beyond the obvious’. It also convinces you to move out of your comfort zone and face your fear. The climax might seem underwhelming for some but the build-up is a sure-shot winner. Deserves a sequel…

…throughout the film, you keep wondering if it was intended to be a short dramedy or a gut-wrenching tale of suffering. In either case, it fails to make an impact. After all, you can’t merely ‘touch upon’ an issue as sensitive and intricate as Kashmir.

We don’t know about identity but the film lacks substance for sure.

Sensitively directed, realistically shot,* Katiyabaaz* will make you value the most basic thing your city provides you with, that you often take for granted – *bijli.*

Lucy may fail to woo the mainstream audience as it doesn’t boast an extravagant budget or thrilling special effects. You don’t feel for the protagonist either as she loses everything that makes her human, including pain and fear of death. However, if you are a fan of ‘experimental’ cinema, you will appreciate this unconventional attempt.