Weighted from a 7.6 average · Why?
Bhardwaj's sharp, demanding crime drama rewards those willing to meet it halfway.
Verdict tier Recommended, most critics liked it, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
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Critic consensus
Critical reception for Kaminey is largely positive, with reviewers praising Vishal Bhardwaj's direction as a significant departure from mainstream Bollywood conventions. Critics highlighted the film's clever, complex storytelling and its ability to make viewers genuinely invest in its characters despite the crime drama setting. Several reviewers noted the film is not easy, casual viewing and may require adjustment for audiences accustomed to conventional Hindi cinema, though this was framed more as a qualifier than a condemnation. No substantial common criticism emerged beyond the film's demanding, non-mainstream nature.
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The Monk Score is weighted from a plain average of 7.6 · how scores work
Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10
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Top critic
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And while films of this ilk are full of disposable-bodies and corpses-in-waiting, one discovers that Vishal has -- sneakily, stealthily, surreptitiously -- kept the sentiments so darned real that by the time the climax rolls around, you do actually give a damn about these characters. Wow. Now if that isn't kameenapan, I don't know what is. Awefome.
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Kaminey will take some getting used to. It isn't the comfort food that Bollywood normally dishes out. But I strongly recommend that you see it. This taste is worth acquiring.
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Truly, Kaminey's a heady vodka martini, leaving you both shaken and stirred. And no, don't even ask for the popcorns. You'll leave them untouched coz this one just isn't the regular-run-of-the-mill popcorn flick.
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An intoxicating, stoned watch — do it and do it now!
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There's still nothing to take away from the movement this movie means to Hindi films. Missing it is your own entertainment loss. Given the director's unfortunate commercial track-record with gems like Maqbool and Omkara, I really hope this time, 'Vishal overcome!'
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Kaminey is a potential blockbuster. It has all the right ingredients along with superior direction, to please every cinegoer.
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Those who've tasted the work of Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino may enjoy Kaminey without labelling it as being spectacularly genius. As crime dramas go, the film is supremely clever, complex and funny. Worth a munch.
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On the whole, Kaminey lives up to the hype associated with it.
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The entire two hours 10 minutes of taut drama is backed by some great music. The least known end credit number has the potential of lingering on your mindscape for longer than the flashier Dhan ta na.
From our readers
23 ratings · user score 7.5
A good to watch movie. Both the character he played are superb. Good climax, good plot. Fuperb...
This Film Can Match Any International Crime Drama..Such A Great Screenplay, Great Execution By Genius Vishal..Shahid's Excellent Double Act..Love This To The Core
Vishal Bharadwaj, with a dark success story kind of thing, proves he is unmatchable in his art by making Kaminey. But with his interesting performance, Shahid Kapoor keeps you actually invested on screen and not actually on the popcorn. And there is Priyanka Chopra, equally riveting and offbeat as a love interest. On the whole, it is a well-made film actually worth your time.
Credits
Amol GupteSunil Shekhar Bhope
Shahid KapoorCharlie / Guddu
Deb MukherjeeMujeeb
Shiv Kumar SubramaniamLobo
Chandan Roy SanyalMikhail
Priyanka Chopra JonasSweety
Hrishikesh JoshiLele
Rajatava DuttaShumon
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