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Dabangg 2

21 December 2012Hindi2h 5mPart 2 of the Dabangg series
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 10 critic reviews

Salman carries this thin, familiar sequel that coasts on charm over story.

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

  • Praised: Salman Khan's mass entertainment
  • Criticised: Thin repetitive narrative lacking originality

Audience

User score 3.7 out of 10 from 12 ratings, Unfavorable
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Critic consensus

What 10 critics are saying

Critical reception for Dabangg 2 is mixed to average, with most reviewers awarding middling scores. The film's appeal is almost universally acknowledged as contingent on one's affinity for Salman Khan, with supportive critics highlighting its mass entertainment value and action-comedy elements. Detractors consistently point to a thin, repetitive narrative that retreads the first film without meaningful development of story or supporting characters. A minority of enthusiastic reviewers predict blockbuster success with mainstream audiences, while the majority find it a forgettable, if watchable, exercise in star-driven spectacle.

How the 10 scores spread

Positive / mixed / negative reviews

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

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Critic reviews (10)

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

  1. Top critic

    Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    My review of Dabangg ended with a plea for a better story for Chulbul. Like so much else in Dabangg 2, that too remains the same. Can someone please write a terrific plot for this terrific character?
  2. Top critic

    IBNLive

    Film review ·

    What this film needed was personality and character; what it's left with is sameness. But that's probably enough for Salman Khan fans.
  3. Top critic

    Indian Express

    Film review ·

    A sequel to this sequel may be too tempting to pass up for Chulbul and gang. I just hope they don't kill it with same old-ness. "pyaar se nahin, thappad se bhi nahin, boredom se darr lagta hai."
  4. Top critic

    NDTV

    Film review ·

    Dabangg 2 is every inch of the way the critic-proof film that it is meant to be. No matter how many holes you might spot in its uncomplicated, wafer-thin narrative edifice, Bollywood's most bankable megastar's onscreen deeds, at a bit of a stretch, would serve to paper over all of them.
  5. Top critic

    Rediff

    Film review ·

    It's evident these movies aren't about anything but the person starring in them, and all that matters are punches and punchlines, both sadly unmemorable.
  6. Bollywood Hungama

    Film review ·

    On the whole, DABANGG 2 has Salman Khan, Salman Khan and Salman Khan + Entertainment, Entertainment and Entertainment in large doses. The film has the masala to work big time with the masses. This one will rewrite the rules of the game and the festive occasion [Christmas and New Year] will aid its potential. Sure shot Blockbuster!
  7. DNA India

    Film review ·

    While the film lacks in being a comprehensive package, it goes all the way in becoming yet another celebration of 'brand Salman'. Every other character and element of the film just helps him entertain you for two and a half hours. If you're looking for meaningful cinema, it is better you give this one a miss.
  8. KoiMoi

    Film review ·

    Dabangg 2 is like the poorer clone of its precursor, but it's enjoyable with the action, Kung Fu Pandey, dollops of romance, songs and the rib-tickling comedy.

From our readers

Audience reviews (3)

12 ratings · user score 3.7

  1. FalconMay 2013
    5/10

    Not a big fan of movies like these!

  2. RohithMay 2013
    6/10

    Not a big fan of movies with slapstick comedy!

  3. NAVEEN BANSALMay 2015
    1/10

    Please stop making the same movies with same stories or else you will be in trouble soon

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