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Commando

12 April 2013Hindi1m
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 6 critic reviews

Jamwal's stunt work impresses, but the story underneath is too thin to matter.

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

  • Praised: Jamwal's action and stunts
  • Criticised: Weak creaking story

Audience

User score 6.0 out of 10 from 1 rating, not enough ratings for a verdict yet
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Critic consensus

What 6 critics are saying

Critical reception for Commando is mixed, with scores ranging from 30 to 70 out of 100. The most consistent point of praise across reviews is lead actor Vidyut Jamwal's physical performance and the film's action sequences and stunt work. On the negative side, critics frequently pointed to a weak and formulaic story, with some finding the overall experience uncompelling beyond its action set pieces. Several reviewers noted the film holds limited appeal for those who are not action genre enthusiasts.

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Positive / mixed / negative reviews

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. Top critic

    Indian Express

    Film review ·

    It also has a story that creaks . Minus these irritants, it would have been a pure adrenaline rush. Step out for the popcorn when the actors break into song; rush right back in when the fists start to fly.
  2. Top critic

    NDTV

    Film review ·

    Despite all the bravura technical effort that has clearly been put into Commando, the end result simply isn't compelling enough to merit more than two stars.
  3. Top critic

    Rediff

    Film review ·

    Make no mistake, Commando is a poor film. The thrills are never quite there and, all of Janwal's eagerness and leapfrog-skills aside, it must be remembered that a Bowie knife does not Rambo make. Especially when he gives it away to a stupid girl.
  4. Bollywood Hungama

    Film review ·

    COMMANDO is vintage good versus evil saga in a strikingly new avatar. A high-voltage action fare that's racy, pulsating and packed with some adrenaline-pumping stunts. Watch it!
  5. KoiMoi

    Film review ·

    Watch Commando for Vidyut Jamwal as he pours his hearts and his brains out to deliver an unmatchable action packed performance, easily establishing himself as the newest contender for the Khiladi tag! But if you aren't an action fanatic, you might just end up disliking the film, as it does not have anything else to offer.

From our readers

Audience reviews (1)

1 rating · user score 6.0

  1. Sandeep GuptaSept 2013
    6/10

    Vidyut Zamwal makes a good action hero. He is comfortable and convincing in action scenes but he can't deliver his one liners with expressions however that does not matter much in an action flick but it could have definitely taken the intensity a notch higher. The plot here is an excuse to deliver the action scenes. Pooja Chopra looks good until she speaks. Her light moments with Vidyut fall flat. Jaideep Ahlawat makes a menacing villain but he does not stand a chance against our action hero. All man on man fights are worth clapping, beautifully choreographed and effectively edited. Climax does not disappoint. Music and back-ground score is good enough. At the end, it makes a descent watch for a lazy holiday.

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