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O Teri

28 March 2014Hindi1h 47m
out of 10
Unfavorablemost critics didn't like it
Monk Score · 20 scored reviews · 4 not rated

A messy political satire that wastes its targets on a cluttered, poorly written script.

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

  • Praised: lead actors' occasional appeal
  • Criticised: shoddy screenplay and cluttered writing

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Critic consensus

What 21 critics are saying

Critical consensus on O Teri is overwhelmingly negative, with the vast majority of reviewers finding it a failed and largely painful exercise in political satire. The screenplay, editing, and characterization drew the sharpest criticism, with reviewers repeatedly citing a cluttered, unfocused narrative weighed down by superfluous songs and poor writing. A small number of critics acknowledged that the film had the right targets in its sights — corrupt bureaucrats and political scams — and a handful noted the lead actors provided occasional relief, but these moments were widely seen as insufficient to rescue the film. Several critics explicitly compared it unfavorably to Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, the satirical benchmark it appeared to draw from.

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Critic reviews (24)

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

  1. Top critic

    Rediff

    Film review ·

    O Teri, despite being loud enough to jolt any laash alive, targets the right scumbags and has more than a couple of fun ideas, not least a soothsaying dog who -- like Paul the Octopus, or a particularly cute magic 8-ball -- predicts the future. Now if only they'd kept the pooch around during the edit.
  2. Top critic

    IBNLive

    Film review ·

    Too shrill, too convoluted and too dumb, O Teri is an excruciating test of your patience. The first thing I did on leaving the cinema was pop a pill for my throbbing headache. Even Salman Khan's item song in the end can't soften the blow.
  3. Top critic

    NDTV

    Film review ·

    O Teri is only for those that are of tough disposition or are blessed with the ability to take any load of bunkum in a darkened movie hall.
  4. Top critic

    Indian Express

    Film review ·

    I ran for my life in about an hour from this atrocity which calls itself a film, but which is nothing but a series of dismal, embarrassing scenes interspersed with songs that are even more so.
  5. DNA India

    Film review ·

    Despite its flaws, O Teri manages to come off as a breezy entertainer that works in the space of its genre largely because of its two lead actors.
  6. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    The overburdened story unravels under a palpable nervousness to please all. Therefore, too frequent songs, too many gaalis from Kilol, too many subplots (from gamlas to gay sex) and too many poor jokes spoil the show. Overall, the direction of O Teri simply loses the satirical plot, leaving you sighing, jaane bhi do yaaron.
  7. Zee News

    Film review ·

    The film isn't a complete dud. It has a few good moments scattered sporadically. But had they been in order, 'O Teri' with a great concept, could have been a much better product.
  8. Bollywood Hungama

    Film review ·

    O TERI had the potential to be a smart take on political scams and corrupt bureaucrats, but, unfortunately, the film crumbles thanks to a shoddy screenplay.
  9. Daily Bhaskar

    Film review ·

    O Teri doesn't deserve your hard earned money. News debates on TV are more entertaining than this spoof on corruption.
  10. Deccan Chronicle

    Film review ·

    'O Teri' has delivered what it promised in its promo, a hillarious ride with twists and turns and has not misguided. But as the film, at certain important junctures doesn't hold the attention, it is sinking and doesn't stabilize itself. And yes, Salman's very neat apperance in a song at the end, takes your mind away from what you just saw.
  11. Mid-Day

    Film review ·

    This film, directed by Umesh Bist and produced by Atul Agnihotri, is not what you should be heading to watch this weekend. Even though I am not very happy to say this, you might as well watch Jai Ho on DVD, if your sole purpose is to ogle at Salman Khan on screen.
  12. Mumbai Mirror

    Film review ·

    Pulkit Samrat ends the film with an impassioned speech about corruption and abuse of power right to the faces of the perpetrators. There is truth in these words, albeit one that barely registers because of the 106 long minutes taken to reach this moment.
  13. India Today

    Film review ·

    The film's a scam, and delivers a fake lecture on corruption and patriotism. In other words, don't sweat for this film, it's completely avoidable.
  14. India Today

    Film review ·

    Superfluous songs, poor characterization, sloppy editing and shoddy writing are just a few of the problems with O Teri. We think reading the investigation files on the many wrongdoings of the officials of CWG's organising committee including the controversial sports administrator Suresh Kalmadi will be more entertaining than watching O Teri.
  15. NowRunning

    Film review ·

    O Teri from its title is self explanatory of the expression you'd have whilst watching it. We suggest you lay off the film.
  16. TimeOut

    Film review ·

    O Teri is the rare film where the script, direction, acting and all other departments fail spectacularly. When an actor as good as Vijay Raaz grates on your nerves, you know it's a disaster.
  17. India Today

    Film review ·

    The filmmakers had enough matter to turn it into a riveting screenplay. Alas, they focused on vulgar jokes, unnecessary songs and some juvenile slapstick moments. What you get at the end of it all is a shoddy product which is not worth watching even if someone paid for your ticket.
  18. KoiMoi

    Film review

    O Teri is a sheer waste of time. Beaded with abrupt song sequences, zero screenplay and Bilal Amrohi's horrifying acting, this film molests the essence of the classic Jane Bhi Do Yaaron by adapting it so shamelessly. It has not one inspired moment or manage to evoke a single spirited laugh.
  19. Glamsham

    Film review ·

    O TERI is one of those movies that require no strain on the brain to review. These types of movies are made 'for the heck of it'. There is no thought given to any detailing on film-making. It's as though the producers decided on the cast, then decided on the director and finally, they came on the sets and took it as the mood demanded.

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