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From Sydney with Love

31 August 2012Hindi
out of 10
Unfavorablemost critics didn't like it
Monk Score · 5 critic reviews

Weighted from a 2.8 average · Why?

Melodramatic and slow, this Sydney-set romance wastes its locations on weak material.

Verdict tier Unfavorable, most critics didn't like it, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Australian locations and newcomers' efforts
  • Criticised: Amateurish execution and melodrama

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What 5 critics are saying

Critical reception for 'From Sydney with Love' is largely negative, with most reviewers finding it an amateurish and poorly executed effort. The Australian locations and some musical moments received passing acknowledgment from a couple of critics, as did the efforts of the newcomers in the cast. However, the majority found the film too weak to recommend, citing unnecessary melodrama, a slow pace, and an overall sense of wasted potential. Several critics advised audiences to avoid it entirely.

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Critic reviews (5)

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

  1. IBNLive

    Film review ·

    Overall, 'From Sydney with Love' is meant for the takers of simple and idealistic romance. The makers don't fancy to develop a new love theorem and remains within the comfort zone. Though unnecessary melodrama hampers the pace of the film, still it appeals due to the efforts put in by the newcomers.
  2. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    Hard to digest -- even with those great Aussie shots, gaana shaana, typical Indianisms, a couple of not-so-bad jokes -- considering the cast is all young. Sure we can do better next time.
  3. Glamsham

    Film review ·

    When the whole saga ends, you feel sorry not only for the people who acted in this project and the people who were in the creative team, but also for the few who will saunter into multiplexes to watch this film.
  4. Rediff

    Film review ·

    With a running time of two hours and eighteen minutes, this one is best avoided. Do gift the DVD to friends whom you never want to meet again. Hopefully they'll get the hint….

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