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Dum Maaro Dum

22 April 2011Hindi2h 10m
CrimeThriller
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 12 critic reviews

A stylish first half fades into an uneven, underwhelming second act.

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

  • Praised: stylish craft and first half
  • Criticised: weak uneven second half

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Critical reception for Dum Maaro Dum was mixed to mildly positive, with most reviewers landing in the average-to-decent range. Several critics acknowledged the film's slick, stylish craft and its entertaining first half, with the Goa drug-world setting and overall thriller premise drawing measured appreciation. However, a recurring complaint was a weak and uneven second half that failed to sustain momentum, with some critics noting underdeveloped characters and squandered potential. The consensus was that the film offers surface-level entertainment but does not fully deliver on its premise.

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Critic reviews (12)

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

  2. Top critic

    Indian Express

    Film review ·

    Where Dum Maaro Dum falters is in its uneven tone, and in its less-than-impressive principal characters — the hero, and the villain.

  4. Top critic

    Rediff

    Film review ·

    Sippy obviously knows his flash, but after a point there needs to be more. Dum Maaro Dum is a very watchable film, but squanders tremendous potential in a puff of white smoke. As can be said the morning after a party with too much cocaine, all that eventually remains are a couple of good lines.

  5. Top critic

    IBNLive

    Film review ·

    An average drugs-drama to a smart and entertaining action thriller. It's got its moments, but they're few and far between.

  6. Zee News

    Film review ·

    In case you think that 'Dum Maaro Dum' is a cop story, check out the sizzling chemistry between smouldering hot Bipasha Basu and hunk Rana Daggubati, who light up the screen with their oozing sensuality. Then there is Prateik Babbar and Anaitha Nair`s love story. And yes, the latkas and jhatkas of Deepika Padukone in a sexy item number!

  7. DNA India

    Film review ·

    Watch it nonetheless. The heady cocktail of sex, drugs and dialoguebaazi that Dum Maaro Dum presents you with is hard to come by.

  8. Glamsham

    Film review ·

    DUM MAARO DUM is a 'dumdar' thriller with a riveting plot and splendid performances. You'll surely get 'high' on it.

  9. Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    It just about makes for an enticing thriller here. There's probably an even better film when compressed. But if you stay 'susegaad', relaxed, laidback, it's unlikely that you'll regret the promise of entertainment this picture meets in major portions. That, as you'd know, is saying a lot.

  10. Bollyspice

    Film review ·

    Dum Maaro Dum looks to be a new experiment for Bluffmaster team Rohan Sippy and Abhishek Bachchan as they explore the drugs and hippie lifestyle in Goa.

  11. Bollywood Hungama

    Film review ·

    On the whole, DUM MAARO DUM is like fast food that's high on calories, but falls short in the nutrition department. Yes, it's slick, stylish and well-crafted, but the fact remains that it lacks the power [in its second hour specifically] to create a dum-daar impression. Business-wise, DUM MAARO DUM caters more to the youth in metros than the hardcore masses in general. Its business in plexes of Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Bengaluru in particular will be the best. The Nizam-Andhra circuits in particular will also contribute a good chunk thanks to Rana Daggubati's presence. But the traditional circuits may not react as strongly. In a nutshell, the business is likely to be divided between metros and non-metros, between weekend and weekdays.

  12. KoiMoi

    Film review ·

    On the whole, Dum Maaro Dum has an interesting first half but a very ordinary second half. It will fail to do much at the box-office.

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