Director Tony D’Souza chooses to tell the story over different timelines, but the flitting isn’t as smooth as it should have been. The film moves on from the match-fixing allegations to the case being fought in court. There is an attempt to showcase the grey shades of the central character, but the film majorly cops-out in the end.

Cinematographer Binod Pradhan swoops in to save the day, capturing Kerala in all its splendor. And then there is the martial-arts infused action. These are the only two things worthwhile in the movie.

If you’ve seen films like the exquisite Dangerous Liaisons and the more mainstream Cruel Intentions, you’ll find a striking resemblance with our film here. All these films delve in the love and lust sports played by people, often lacking love in their lives.

…a film can work only if the viewer is emotionally invested in the character and their journey. That’s the reason Rocky Handsome doesn’t work neither as an emotional drama nor an action flick. This could’ve been a far better film.

This film is an experience. And strictly meant only for Himesh Reshammiya and fans.

Watch this film without too many expectations, and you might find yourself moved the by the characters and their Bollywood diaries.

If you love Great Expectations, keep no expectations from this one. Else, be prepared to entranced by the visual splendor of the movie, and be disappointed by the lack of emotional connect.

This one is sheer torture for its regressive take on everything, save for a few bright moments when Hocane is onscreen.

The film is earnest and has a few genuine, emotional moments, but is defeated by an outmoded viewpoint and look. It had the potential to be so much more.

The talented cast does well. But the astute performances cannot save the film that’s too clever by half.