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An action comedy film directed by Manoj K Jha, starring Jimmy Sheirgill, Mahie Gill, Nandish Singh and Saurabh Shukla in the lead roles.
Critic Consensus
Critical reception for Family of Thakurganj is largely negative, with most reviewers finding the film unfocused and poorly handled. The ensemble cast's performances are the most frequently acknowledged positive, though even that praise comes with the caveat that strong acting cannot compensate for the film's failings. Critics consistently point to a meandering narrative, excessive length, and weak direction as central problems, with one reviewer noting the film lacks both plot and effective treatment.
4 rated reviews · 4 negative
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“For an effective film, you need both plot and treatment. Family of Thakurganj has neither, and a solid ensemble cast is let down, once again, by inept handling.”Read full review ↗
“The film seems like a grim gangland saga that inadvertently becomes funny, and an attempted spoof of a gangland saga that is far from funny.”Read full review ↗
“With a decent concept at hand, had the director focused on keeping the story tight, it could have engaged the viewers. The film's length is problematic, even the humour and the one-liners don't help in keeping the film afloat.”Read full review ↗
“One doesn't hold it against him too much though. His fate is akin to that of the viewer's, who too will struggle to make sense of this film which meanders in twenty different directions, much like a kite stranded in the wind...”Read full review ↗
“Strong performances can't save this forgettable affair”Read full review ↗
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- Release Date
- 19 July 2019
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Language
- Hindi
User Ratings & Reviews
1 rating · 0 with a written review
