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2 October 2014Hindi101 min

Bang Bang!

4.436 reviews
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Bayesian avg · 36 critic reviews

7.5+ Exceptional · 6.5 Recommended · 5.0 Mixed

3.417 ratings
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8.0+ Exceptional · 7.0 Recommended · 5.5 Mixed

Siddharth Anand DirectorSuresh Nair WriterVishal–Shekhar MusicVikas Sivaraman CinematographySunil Patel Cinematography

A chance encounter of the unassuming bank receptionist Harleen Sahni with the charming yet mysterious Rajveer Nanda, results in an on-rush of ditched planes, car chases, shoot-outs, bombing raids and general global mayhem. But as the transcontinental chase ensues with Rajveer convincing Harleen that he's the good guy, can she really trust him, and will trust matter when the bullets start flying?

Critic Consensus

Critical consensus on Bang Bang! is largely negative, with most reviewers finding the film severely lacking in script, logic, and narrative coherence. Where critics found any merit, it was primarily in the film's action sequences, exotic international locations, and the physical appeal of its lead pair Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif. Several critics explicitly recommended the film only to fans of the two actors or those seeking undemanding, high-octane entertainment. The most common criticism was the film's hollow, incoherent screenplay, with multiple reviewers dismissing it as a poor adaptation that disrespects audience intelligence.

36 reviews · 5 positive · 12 mixed · 8 negative

Praised: Hrithik Roshan's screen presenceCriticised: Weak incoherent script and logic

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Critic Reviews (36)

Rajeev MasandTop Critic· IBNLive
4.0
"The film then isn't unwatchable, but at 2 hours and 35 minutes, it certainly tests your patience. How many times have you ordered a dish that looks terrific photographed in a menu, but disappoints when it shows up on the table? Bang Bang is that kind of meal."
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Raja SenTop Critic· Rediff
3.0
"This is a stupid, stupid film trying to be slick, a B-grade film made on an A-list budget."
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Shubhra GuptaTop Critic· Indian Express
3.0
"Hrithik is the film's eye candy and the prime shooter, all rolled into one, and gives you some amount of bang. The rest is burble."
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Bollywood Hungama News Network· Bollywood Hungama
7.0
"...the film's wide release during the long holiday should definitely work in its favour. Add to that, the popular starcast of the film will ensure that the movie sails through comfortably at the box-office. Another plus point to BANG BANG is that it has the least opposition from HAIDER at the box-office. So, if you are looking high-octane action scenes, sleek visuals, melodious music and if you love masala movies, then BANG BANG should definitely be your pick for this extended weekend."
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Meena Iyer· Times Of India
6.0
"Anand's film has no grammar. But it compensates with breathtaking locales and stylishly choreographed stunts. It also works as a show reel for the bronzed Roshan with his six-pack abs and the enviable midriff of Kaif wearing a red polka-dotted bikini top. Their horseplay caters to an audience that is low on IQ and high on adrenalin!"
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Suparna Sharma· Deccan Chronicle
6.0
"Bang Bang! is pure Hrithik porn. A star as big and stunning as Hrithik needs grand outings. So the script of K&D was bought, a gorgeous woman signed, locations short-listed and extras handed out a page each detailing their expressions and lines."
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Bollywood Life· Bollywood Life
6.0
"Despite all the blemishes, Bang Bang is certainly worth a watch. Hrithik and Katrina will keep you entertained throughout."
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6.0
"Don't miss the action on big screen people. Just watch it for fun, Bang Bang is a total action-packed fun entertainer for this long weekend holiday."
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Gayatri Sankar· Zee News
5.0
"Overall, 'Bang Bang' is a complete let down. The film has nothing really to offer expect some breath-taking action sequences and a sizzling hot chemistry between Hrithik and Katrina. Watch the film only if you are a fan of either of the two actors!"
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Mohar Basu· KoiMoi
5.0
"Bang Bang is a plain film that is mounted on a breathtaking canvas and remains steady at the superficial level only. Low on logic and more on frills and airs, the best thing about Bang Bang is Hrithik Roshan. He sincerely drives the film with his swagger and hot bod droolworthy looks, with Katrina aiding him with her cutesy innocence. But the lack of inventiveness in Bang Bang irks me. When I am done with ogling at the stunts and stars, I have nothing to remember it by."
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5.0
"But the film ends as badly as it started, saved by the lead actors-cavorting-in sexy wear song at the end credits. Most people hung around for that and left swooning about the beauty of the lead actors. If you're content doing that, plus enjoying a few over-the-top stunts, book your ticket."
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Rahul Desai· Mumbai Mirror
5.0
"Bang Bang is one of the breezier Hindi-language action packages of recent times, but that really isn't saying much. The bar, albeit sparkly, still remains at the same desensitized height. It can best be described by my first answer when asked how the film was - 'Houseful'."
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Teena Elizabeth· BookMyShow
5.0
"If no logic and only fun infused with dhamakedaar action is your motto, then Bang Bang! is the perfect movie choice. And all you die-hard Hrithik fans, head to the nearest theatre and ogle at his finely chiseled body. Also, if Bollywood's Barbie – Katrina is your favorite actress, do watch this film to enjoy her cute, innocent character. But remember to overlook the acting element. Else you might leave the cinema hall feeling disappointed. Go Bang Bang! this weekend."
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Prathna Tiwari· Bollyspice
4.0
"Bang Bang is a string of scenes as unexplainable as the one before it. From the get go you're confused and even once the film concludes you're not quite sure what happened in that final hospital scene. Did he just quit his job, did they betray him or is he just taking a hiatus? By that time your brain is numb and your care factor is zero. I wouldn't call Bang Bang unwatchable but it sure as hell comes pretty close."
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Sarita Tanwar· DNA India
4.0
"Carry your ipod, put on your ear phones, enjoy the music and simply let your eyes feast on the Greek God on screen."
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"Bang Bang is strictly for Hrithik Roshan fans and for those that do not want an action flick to be anything more than just that."
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Mansha Rastogi· NowRunning
4.0
"Bang Bang is an amalgam of exotic locations, power-packed action and good looking actors. If that's enough good for you, if you are still looking for the story hit the next screen and watch Haider."
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Daily Bhaskar· Daily Bhaskar
4.0
"No logic here! Watch it if you want to see amazing action, or you are a fan of Hrithik Roshan."
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Subhash K Jha· SKJBollywoodNews
4.0
"Bang Bang gets the boredom quotient bang-on. The rest is all noise and fury about a diamond, Kohinoor no less, stolen from a British museum. The way the thief carries the precious 'diamond'(which looks like a paperweight) around in his pocket goes to show how little a certain group of filmmakers respect the audiences' intellect."
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Sachin Chatte· The Navhind Times
3.0
"Both the lead characters are not in their element- Katrina was not exactly Meryl Streep to begin with but she is embarrassing in some scenes. Hrithik also looks like someone who is not particularly interested or convinced in the proceedings. It would be fair to say that the stuntman did more work than him in the film. In one word, this film is avoidable."
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Rohit Khilnani· India Today
3.0
"If your idea of a fun film is watching two good looking stars running around senselessly for two hours and thirty minutes then go and watch Bang Bang. The makers have put in a lot of money. Is it wasted or well spent, only time will tell. I would suggest you save your hard earned money and watch Bang Bang on TV someday soon."
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Meeta Kabra· Wogma
3.0
"I can't completely put the film down. At least, true-blue action stunts are being attempted. They might not have been executed well, but hopefully it will get better with the next film or the next. Meanwhile, though this is meant for some other long weekend, one which has the film running on TV with the luxury of flipping channels."
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Rohit Vats· Hindustan Times
3.0
"Bang Bang is one such film, where the lead actor looks engrossed and too careful about creating a brand image. He believes whatever he is doing is going to be applauded by the audience. It's also like that biscuit ad where everybody is running after a truck. The actors look perplexed but the brand somehow remains in the memory. The postcard images and toned physiques may help the audience in brand recall, but without any value."
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Martin D'Souza· Glamsham
2.0
"ANG BANG is such intelligent madness that it will make you cringe in your seat. Apparently, it's supposed to be a remake of the Tom Cruise-Cameroon Diaz starrer Knight and Day. I'm sure the writers (three of them) could have done a better cut-paste job. Copy karna toh itna mushkil to nahi hai!"
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Mayank Shekhar· The W14
2.0
"If the reasons above to sit through over 150 minutes of this movie are good enough for you, feel free to bang your head against the seat in the front."
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Deepanjana Pal· Firstpost
"Bang Bang! shows you the lengths that a woman has to go to convince an Indian man to make love to her. Silver lining: few men or women are as stupid as Rajveer, Harleen, so there's hope yet for the rest of us."
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"Fans of Katrina Kaif shall not be disappointed with her cutesy act (which she nails) and her jerky dance moves. But then there's Roshan—freshly worked out, hair carefully set. He makes light of the action scenes with as much confidence as he glides across the dance floor. He alone puts the bang in 'Bang Bang'."
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"The script too is amateurishly written. There are hardly any plot points, just a showcase of Roshan's good looks and dancing abilities (you can't be a burglar if you have two left feet), and a plot twist involving the diamond that trumps Vidya Balan's "baby" in "Kahaani" in terms of sacred MacGuffins. Thankfully, he has enough charm to make us stomach the film, but not enough to steal our hearts."
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Komal Nahta· Komal Nahta's Blog
"Bang Bang! is a super-hit because it offers entertainment galore and has something for everyone. It will break a lot of box-office records and could end up joining the Rs. 200-crore club."
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IndiaTvNews Reviewer· IndiaTvNews
"Bang Bang justifies the humongous buzz created in these days. Go for it as Hrithik and Katrina are in there to amuse you throughout."
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Sneha May Francis· Emirates247
"'Bang Bang!' is less about logic, and more about fluff. And, that's not a bad thing, if it had been done well. But, 'Bang Bang!' ends up being an unimaginative ogle-fest. Clearly, technology has handed us more options than just Bollywood to go for."
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IndiaGlitz· India Glitz
"An adventure film with a huge scale with Hrithik awesome dance moves paying tribute to MJ (Michael Jackson) traveling around the world to Prague, US, Thailand, Greece romancing the ravishing Katrina Kaif."
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JPN· Jagran
"Bang Bang drives the audience crazy and certainly gives goosebumps. Hrithik is also seen grooving a la his dance idol, the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, while Katrina tries to give him tough competition with her sizzling moves."
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Rachit Gupta· Filmfare
"Bad execution aside, if you're going to watch Bang Bang! do so with an open mind. And watch it for the most beautiful couple in b-town Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif. The heavenly panoramas of Himachal Pradesh pale in comparison. That alone should be worth the price of an admission ticket."
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Sudhish Kamath· The Hindu
"Here's a Bang Bang dare. Watch it twice back-to-back without dropping dead of boredom..."
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Mihir Fadnavis· Firstpost
"Hrithik, Katrina show how explosively dumb Bollywood can be..."
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Release Date
2 October 2014
Runtime
101 min
Language
Hindi

User Ratings & Reviews

Users3.417 ratings

17 ratings from the community

Community Reviews (4)

TAOct 2014

The movie has a lot of copied scenes frm hollywood Knight & Day n Knight and Day has logic and tom cruise and Cameron Diaz .Bt bang bang is nothing bt disappointment the only gud thing abt ths movie is Hrithik it's jst coz of him it ws bearable

TAOct 2014

This movie was made for masses whose definition of a good film are bullets, car chases, plane crashes and obviously to top it all bollywood's 2 most stunning actors in the film but what the masses today need is something that is more realistic and something that they can associate with.

TEApr 2015

Kaif acts as a catalyst in the whole drama which talks about a professional thief Rajveer (Hrithik Roshan) trying to make things right after he's willfully stolen the famed Kohinoor diamond (the film hesitates to narrate the full story behind it) from London. A good amount of twists and turns appear as we find out that the previous sentence is not all right. Villains are plenty: Danny Denzongpa as the primary, Jaaved Jaffrey as his second guy; latter is more superior in performance. It is perhaps the sheer brilliance of writers (Sujoy Ghosh, I guess, did something good out of the borrowed copy of the film which it is a remake of) that the film moves forward with natural pace at the beginning. Harleen (Kaif) gets entangled with Rajveer and the rom- com musical kicks in. The climax is related to the prologue where Jimmy Shergill outsmarts all his fellow cast mates. As a whole, if you observe, the plot is silver-lined with a story so naive and unthoughtful that the thinking audience grows numb in the mind and starts to despise the on-screen characters. This is aggravated by our show-stopper (literally), the foreign child of Bollywood, Katrina Kaif as she lays her cards, babbling with an accent, while her hero is busy chasing bullets and throwing back (or should I write "ricochetting") few. That moment, I had completed analyzing the film and cursed my friend for insisting on it, over Haider. After 2 hours, your popcorn bucket is empty for the second time and you (and your wallet, too) gasp for breath while our Harleen is still stuck with a question about her lover-cum-hero-cum-anti-hero's identity. The action sequences and romance is all I am happy with, which may or may not include the brief scene where the hotties play tonsil hockey. But there is a good chance that you, like me, may barf during any or all of the action scenes because they all have this hip hop inspired dubstep music playing in the background. Kaif in her scantily clad clothes and Roshan in his ultimate human bod impress, but glam only fills a part of my stomach. With a series of fictional ideologies, drugs that make you tell the truth, the story finally reaches its climax and ends coldly. Music is average. BOTTOM LINE: Do not enter the theater with hate or prejudice for it is obvious that you will come out disappointed over a movie which is a remake of an international pot-boiler. While I would, and can, picture Roshan as Cruise, I wouldn't dare to do that for Diaz. 5/10 for a good, afternoon, action film. And if I had to put the film in to perspective, it is far better than Dhoom 3, yet inferior to Dhoom 1.

AJJul 2017

kathrine kaif scenes minus points

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