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Baaghi

29 April 2016Hindi2h 20mPart 1 of the Baaghi series
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 26 scored reviews · 9 not rated

Tiger Shroff's fists impress, but the story he's fighting through rarely does.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Tiger Shroff's action sequences
  • Criticised: Weak derivative screenplay and plot

Audience

User score 5.0 out of 10 from 2 ratings, not enough ratings for a verdict yet

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Critic consensus

What 35 critics are saying

Critical reception for Baaghi was largely mixed to negative, with most reviewers agreeing that the film's action sequences are its primary and often sole redeeming quality. Tiger Shroff's physical ability and martial arts execution drew consistent praise, with several critics identifying him as a promising action star. However, the film was widely faulted for a thin, derivative, and clichéd screenplay that borrowed heavily from films like The Karate Kid, Tezaab, and The Raid: Redemption, while the romantic portions and lead performances outside of action were frequently singled out as weak. A number of critics also noted strong cinematography from Binod Pradhan as a secondary highlight.

How the 26 scores spread

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Critic reviews (35)

Top critics first, then by score · not-rated last · updated

  1. Bollywood Hungama

    Film review ·

    ...is a typical masala entertainer which scores high on action and performances from the lead cast. With focus on entertainment, the film is, without a doubt, the best action film to come out of Bollywood in recent times. It has all the merits to hit the jackpot. At the box office, it will be lapped up by the masses on the account of its masala quotient. Highly recommended.
  2. Fully Hyderabad

    Film review ·

    Ideally, you'd leave this film alone and befriend Netflix this weekend. However, if you have a ritual where you visit a movie hall every weekend, and you can satisfy yourself with good-looking people and good-looking frames, and you are very clear that you'll watch no film where you might need subtitles, then you can perhaps catch Baaghi.
  3. IndiaWest

    Film review ·

    Go for this unabashed masala confection — it offers a tangy dish of masala manoranjan for which we have been craving for a long time. There are no surprises at the macro level, but a good vibe and an imaginative presentation of the old wine to keep us riveted.
  4. Mid-Day

    Film review ·

    Forget the rest, watch this film for Tiger Shroff. There is no one who fights like Tiger Shroff and it looks like we have finally found a genuine martial arts star. Hope he gets more such roles to do justice to his dedication.
  5. Bollywood Life

    Film review ·

    Even with its various flaws, Baaghi is still a treat for the action lovers. Watch the film for its amazing stunts and Tiger Shroff. Boy, he surely rocks!
  6. DNA India

    Film review ·

    Baaghi is a high-octane masala feast. Watch it for Tiger Shroff - India's best young action hero by far.
  7. FilmiBeat

    Film review ·

    if you are an action movie lover or not, Baaghi, is a visual treat to everyone. The movie has romance, action, drama and edge of the seat thrilling scenes. The plus point of the movie is that it's not predictable at all, and has many new twists which you can never think of!
  8. FridayMoviez

    Film review ·

    Apart from some exciting action sequences and trendy music, there's not much that the film offers to look forward to. So if you're looking for a one time watch, full of muscle and traces of mind, then go ahead and grab the film.
  9. India

    Film review ·

    High-end action saves the otherwise dull chemistry of this Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor starrer...
  10. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    Baaghi blooms only during the fights but by the time the clock ticks towards the climax, you are exhausted. How much can you hoot for broken necks and crushed bones? You could try finding thrill in Tiger's kicks but the film has nothing more to offer.
  11. Zee News

    Film review ·

    Sabbir Khan's filmmaking is average. Only high points in the film are its action sequences which are crafted in such a way that they will take away your breath. With a dash of comedy and emotions, 'Baaghi' turns out to be a one-time-watch. It is not an unmissable film, but you won't regret watching it either.
  12. Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    In short, The Karate Kid enters Bloodsport and appears in a hurry to become Ong-Bak without losing the essential Bollywood qualities. Baaghi shines only in patches.
  13. India Today

    Film review ·

    The one aspect where Baaghi wins big is the cinematography. Binod Pradhan's camera is adept at capturing the Vallam Kali (the boat race festival in Kerala) with equal ease as the fight-club sequences in Bangkok. Watch Baaghi this week if you want to whistle along to Tiger and Shraddha's bone-breaking punches.
  14. Mumbai Mirror

    Film review ·

    Director Sabbir Khan should be credited for framing the well-conceptualised action scenes. But for the rest, writer Sanjeev Dutta left him with very little to play with. The songs in the film are great — only for your mid-film washroom visits. Almost 140 minutes long, Baaghi can get insufferable to a point that you hope the lead pair actually succumbs to the blows and we can all go home. But they don't.
  15. PinkVilla

    Film review ·

    Baaghi is sincere but that doesn't translate to good. Do you enjoy watching the film? Just the action. It is mostly too far-fetched and watching two expressionless dolls batting eyelids at each other is far from satisfying. If you are an action-junkie, you wouldn't mind wasting your energy on this but for others this is a tiresome trek that doesn't end on an exhilarating note.
  16. Rediff

    Film review ·

    He's got the goods of a solid action hero but it's time to step out of the show reel space and shine under an actual script and a skilled hand who can bring out the Tiger buried under Jackie's son and Hrithik's fan.
  17. SKJBollywoodNews

    Film review ·

    Though not unwatchable Baaghi lays way too much stress on optical thrills.Forget feeling for the lovers, you wait for them to stop singing dancing and fighting  long enough to give love a chance.This is a narrative so busy having sex it forgets to enjoy the orgasm.

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