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Rajdhani Express

4 January 2013Hindi2h 50m
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 4 scored reviews · 1 not rated

A socially minded premise, but messy writing and editing derail the journey.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: thought-provoking social premise
  • Criticised: poor execution and editing

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What 5 critics are saying

Critical reception for Rajdhani Express is largely negative to mixed, with most reviewers acknowledging its thought-provoking social premise as a point of interest. However, the majority of critics found the execution severely lacking, citing poor editing, over-the-top performances, and illogical writing as persistent problems. A minority of reviewers felt the film's subject matter was enough to recommend it to fans of social dramas, but even they noted sloppiness in the filmmaking. Overall, the consensus suggests a promising concept undermined by weak craft.

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Critic reviews (5)

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

  1. Zee News

    Film review ·

    If you like to reflect and want to watch a refreshingly thought-provoking movie, go watch it.
  2. KoiMoi

    Film review ·

    Go for Rajdhani Express, if social dramas interest you and you do not really mind experimenting with your film watching schedule. There is a higher chance the frequent sloppiness of a few characters get on to you. But if you are looking for a good story here's one if you merely excuse the not-so-great execution.
  3. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    Rajdhani Express has a thought-provoking premise but the execution fails miserably. The film aspires to raise grave questions about the current scenario of our society at large and immoral tendencies of people but all of that gets overshadowed by poor editing, over-the-top performances, pointless scenes and illogical dialogues.
  4. Rediff

    Film review ·

    Rajdhani Express could be such a fatal blow to your collective consciousness that you'd want to recommend the film to your worst enemies and seek comfort in the fact that they are going to be irreparably traumatised.

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