Enjoy it for the brisk action thriller that it is, and try not to think about how much better it could’ve been.

It is a testament to Neeraj’s skill that despite these flaws, he’s created a film that has drama and moments in which you clap and cheer. I especially enjoyed watching Taapsee Pannu, who plays a female agent, kicking serious butt. There are glimmers of genuine insight — early in the film, the head of Baby (a suitably grim Danny Denzongpa) says that the fact that terror groups now have Indian recruits reveals a failure of the state. But Neeraj chooses not to pursue that thorny narrative thread. Instead, we stay with the far more palatable and heroic tale of a few good men and one woman ready to sacrifice their lives for their country.

The climax is strikingly similar to Argo, but with a little lesser planning and tension. Baby is not overtly dramatic and that saves the day towards the ending. The tempo is just perfect and the pace suits the situation. It’s a thriller in every sense; however Akshay getting calls from his wife in the middle of mission somehow hampers the fluidity. This reminds me of the scene where Mumbai Police Commissioner Anupam Kher receives a call from an insurance agent in a tense scene of A Wednesday. That was funny though.

Balancing characters, conspiracies and cities, director Neeraj Pandey admirably keeps Baby rich, yet tight, researched, non-sentimental and steely-eyed. Neeraj’s craft has grown – he’s taken trademark touches from films like Special 26 and A Wednesday, setting them here on a grand scale, with a breath-taking climax. The cinematography – desert dunes in nothing but shaded moonlight – is elegant while dialogues are robust.

Baby is a must-watch film with rich content. This action thriller will woo you if you are a fan of watching raw action where blood spills and guns are trotted. An honest work that dares to bare terrorism and its religious connection. What I loved most about the film was its quality to hook you.

BABY is one of the finest films ever made in the history of Indian cinema. Not only because of its excellent cinematic credentials but also because of the balanced ‘Thought’ behind the film. Neeraj Pandey once again proves that he’s a genius. This time he proves, it’s possible to better Perfection. We say, hey baby, don’t think, just go for BABY. Cinema at its very best!

… it is Neeraj Pandey who stands out because it is his genius that shines through. The rest of the cast just fall in line under his directorial baton.

The film works on many levels; effective lines, some laced with dead-pan humour, the break-neck pace, near-perfect casting and minimal melodrama.

Baby is one helluva roller coaster. Miss at your own risk.

Neeraj Pandey manages to mold a reasonably smart film within the realms of commercial cinema, putting it firmly in the win column for both him and star Akshay Kumar.

You can watch Baby for Akshay’s brilliant performance, and no nonsense cinema experience. It will not disappoint you if you will watch it just once.

What matters is that at no point do you question, and you ought to hand it to the writer-director who creates enough tension in every scene, even if very little lies beneath. Some of the dialogues are crackerjack. As is the comic timing. The locations are real, and they look stunning. The film holds your attention, and it stars Akshay Kumar. Hey, when was the last time you heard that?

The fact that innocent minds are captivated and influenced in the name of religion, must be seen as one of the biggest issues that our country is dealing with. Akshay Kumar has taken his action hero image to the next level with ‘Baby’.

It is a must watch entertainer for every Indian. Go grab your tickets!

Akshay Kumar delivers a stunning, mature performance in Baby. The film is highly engrossing and sets the foundation for a thrilling climax.

Well every venture has it’s pros and cons. Baby certainly has more of the former. The film is gripping, classy, sophisticated and well directed. With a stellar plot, memorable performance by Akshay Kumar and appealing sequences, I believe Baby is a venture which must be watched for it’s high class international quality!

Yet, by far it is one of the most thrilling films in the last year or so. I don’t remember the last time I was nervous for the hero (that too, one played by Akshay Kumar) even though I knew more or less where the film was headed. To top it off, for a good hour or so. It ain’t new, yet it keeps you glued. That counts for quite a bit.

There’s a sequence towards the end where Danny asserts the Indian Prime Minister that their plan of execution might be risky, but it is definitely ‘not dumb’. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said of the plot.