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Bhindi Baazaar Inc.

17 June 2011Hindi2h 37m
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 6 critic reviews

Strong turns and tense beats can't mask its derivative gangster-film roots.

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

  • Praised: performances and tense moments
  • Criticised: lack of novelty and originality

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What 6 critics are saying

Critical reception for Bhindi Baazaar Inc. is sharply divided, leaning negative overall. Positive reviewers highlight strong performances and gripping, nail-biting moments as the film's chief strengths. Detractors argue it lacks novelty within a well-worn gangster genre, with some critics pointing to derivative storytelling that fails to match its influences, and others dismissing it as dull and lacking entertainment value.

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Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10

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Critic reviews (6)

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

  1. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    Bhindi Baazaar incorporates strong performances and smart storytelling to make a regular story riveting. Worth a watch!
  2. Glamsham

    Film review ·

    A riveting thriller backed by superlative performances make this BHINDI BAAZAAR certainly worth 'shopping'.
  3. Bollywood Hungama

    Film review ·

    On the whole, BHINDI BAAZAAR INC. doesn't offer anything novel in this beaten-to-death genre. But it makes for a compelling watch due to several nail-biting moments.
  4. Rediff

    Film review ·

    Of course, there's nothing wrong with a movie that aims to root itself in multiple plotlines, but everyone isn't Quentin Tarantino at the end of the day. Even copying films such as Satya and Vaastav (which established the gangster genre) is an art. An important lesson for first-time film maker Ankush Bhatt.
  5. DNA India

    Film review ·

    It's certainly no 'risk' to miss out on the momentary thrills that Bhindi Bazaar offers. If you're not a hopeless Mumbai freak in search of these, stay at home, sip a cup of chai and enjoy the rains.
  6. KoiMoi

    Film review ·

    On the whole, Bhindi Baazaar Inc. is a dull fare with some chances in pockets of Bombay only but bleak chances in the rest of India because it lacks novelty, face value and entertainment value.

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