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Bad Newz

19 July 2024HindiorigEnglish2h 20m
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 6 scored reviews · 1 not rated

Kaushal and Dimri's charm carries a comedy that loses its footing in the second half.

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

  • Praised: Kaushal and Dimri's chemistry
  • Criticised: Weak, formulaic second half

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What 7 critics are saying

Critical reception for Bad Newz is mixed, leaning toward mildly positive. The most consistent praise goes to the comedic performances, particularly Vicky Kaushal's energy and his chemistry with Triptii Dimri, along with witty dialogue in the first half. However, critics frequently took issue with the film's uneven tonal balance, pointing to a melodramatic and drawn-out second half that undermines the comedy, as well as a reliance on pop-culture references and a failure to transcend conventional storytelling.

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Critic reviews (7)

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

  1. Top critic

    Indian Express

    Film review

    If Bad Newz had stuck to its comedic guns, without resorting to the weepy saccharine bits which take over in the second half, it would have been gold. Kaushal and Dimri have real spark and she holds her own, but the second half, taken over by sighs and moans, is a mood kill.
  2. Top critic

    NDTV

    Film review ·

    Triptii Dimri seems intent on concealing the sea of emotions swirling within and around her behind an inscrutable mask as the befuddled character fights to assert her right to decide what is best for her and her unborn babies.
  3. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    With a hilarious premise and two funny men, this one’s a laugh riot. Even when the plot takes a familiar turn and stretches, the witty dialogues and spot-on comedic timing from the cast ensure you're consistently entertained.
  4. KoiMoi

    Film review

    Bad Newz, an entertainer, though quite adult in concept, could have done what it did with much more depth to match the film to which it is a sequel in spirit—the 2019 Good Newwz.
  5. Rediff

    Film review ·

    Bad Newz is a fitfully funny farce that's bungled its proportions of romance and comedy, with Vicky Kaushal's vibrant persona and chemistry with Triptii Dimri elevating the rom-com, but ultimately the film has no wish to rise above its fluff objectives and casually reinforces traditional mindsets.
  6. Film Companion

    Film review

    Bad Newz takes the eggless cake in terms of name-dropping and pop-cultural winks. Half the screenplay is just that.

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