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NDTV
Film review ·
4.0
Kaccha Limboo could have broken new ground but its insights are few and far between. See it if you must.
Kaccha Limboo
out of 10
Unfavorablemost critics didn't like it
Monk Score · 5 critic reviewsWeighted from a 3.0 average · Why?
Weak direction and a thinning screenplay leave Kaccha Limboo well short of its potential.
Verdict tier Unfavorable, most critics didn't like it, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
- Praised: occasional promising moments
- Criticised: weak direction and thin screenplay
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What 5 critics are saying
Critical consensus on Kaccha Limboo is largely negative, with reviewers finding the film underdeveloped and poorly executed. No aspect drew consistent praise across reviews; at best, a few critics acknowledged the film had potential or worked in isolated moments. Common criticisms point to weak direction by Sagar Ballary, a narrative that loses momentum midway, and an overall sense that the film failed to realize the promise of its source material. Multiple critics actively discouraged audiences from watching it.
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Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10
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Critic reviews (5)
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IBNLive
Film review ·
3.0In the end, this is an irresponsible, amateurishly made film that could have been so much better. I'm going with one-and-a-half out of five for director Sagar Bellary's 'Kaccha Limboo'. Feel free to miss this one completely!
Rediff
Film review ·
4.0Decades after The 400 Blows wowed cineastes, Truffaut reflected, "Cinema is not a sad imitation of life. It's an improvement on life." What Sagar Ballary failed in, is making Kaccha Limboo into a film that could improve his material sourced from life. Perhaps, his own.
Bollywood Hungama
Film review ·
3.0On the whole, KACCHA LIMBOO comes across as an unripe and undeveloped effort. Disappointing!
KoiMoi
Film review ·
1.0On the whole, Kaccha Limboo is good but only in parts. It loses track midway after which it is just not able to come back on track. At the box-office, it will not be able to make any mark whatsoever.
Credits
Cast & crew
Cast
Vinay Pathak
Sarika
Armaan Malik
Atul Kulkarni- Chinmay KambliVitthal
- Taheer SutarwalaShambhu
Iravati HarsheGuest appearance
Rajesh Khattar
Bhairavi GoswamiGuest appearance
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