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NDTV
Film review ·
6.0
Lafangey Parindey soars just high enough to stand a fair chance of garnering mass applause.
Lafangey Parindey
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 7 critic reviewsStrong performances can't rescue a formulaic Mumbai underworld tale.
Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
- Praised: performances and entertainment value
- Criticised: predictable cliché-ridden script
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User score 6.0 out of 10 from 1 rating, not enough ratings for a verdict yet
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What 7 critics are saying
Critical reception for Lafangey Parindey skews negative to mixed, with most reviewers finding the film hampered by a cliché-ridden, predictable script set in familiar Mumbai underworld territory. Where praise does emerge, it centers on the performances and a certain old-fashioned masala entertainment value that a few critics found watchable despite the conventional storytelling. Common criticisms include a superficial and feeble narrative that avoids dramatic complexity and fails to connect emotionally with the viewer. Several reviewers acknowledged the film is not without merit but stopped well short of recommending it.
How the 7 scores spread
Positive / mixed / negative reviews
Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10
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Critic reviews (7)
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Times Of India
Film review ·
6.0It's a familiar world of bhais, boxers and bustee wallahs which Mumbai cinema has created and re-created, time and again that stares at you in Lafangey Parindey. And it's this familiarity of character and script that actually works against Pradeep Sarkar's third love story which comes after Parineeta and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag. There is an overriding sense of deja vu that overcomes you as you watch the cliche-ridden script unfold in a predictable fashion, where the rough-edged gangster is involuntarily drawn towards his sweet yet strong victim. And yet, it isn't easy to write off the film completely.
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IBNLive
Film review ·
4.0It's a pointless, boring film. Watch it if you have 200 bucks to waste!
DNA India
Film review ·
6.0Lafangey Parindey is more conventional than groundbreaking, but highly watchable nonetheless. In these times of 'propah' characters and experimental filmmaking, it reminds you of a time when films were made purely to entertain. Watch it to enjoy the old-world charm of the masala Hindi film.
Glamsham
Film review ·
5.0LAFANGEY PARINDEY has some amazing performances but is marred by a feeble script. For the 'records' this LP doesn't seem to be a long playing one.
Rediff
Film review ·
5.0Ultimately Lafangey Parindey, like its attention-grabbing title, is unapologetically superficial with a brief attention span. It doesn't dwell too long on the possible complications or questions that may arise in its protagonist's lives and conveniently wiggles out of/wraps up any uneasy development. Guess the makers can't blame us for reserving similar indifference towards the movie.
KoiMoi
Film review ·
3.0Lafangey Parindey doesn't connect too well with the viewer. Great music and strong emotions could've done the trick. As it is, it will prove to be a loser in spite of a moderate budget.
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Cast
Neil Nitin MukeshNandan Kamthekar a
Deepika PadukonePinky Palkar
Kay Kay MenonAnna (Special Appearance)
Piyush MishraUsmaan Bhai
Namit DasChaddi
Manish ChoudharyInspector Keki Sethna
Pankaj Jhathe Eunuch- Viraj AdhavDiesel a
Javed Jaffrey
Shiamak Davar- Amey PandyaBablu Mane
- Rahul PendkalkarPinky's younger brother
Juhi Chawla- S. M. Zaheera Commissioner
- Vinay SharmaGulkand
- PalomiTina Mukherjee
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