Rediff
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6.0
Shorts is a welcome change from the usual Friday fare but it isn't quite there yet. Nevertheless, it does leave one with some very powerful images and is worth a shot.
Shorts
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 3 scored reviews · 2 not ratedIndie spirit and performances can't mask its uneven segments.
Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
- Praised: performances and indie ambition
- Criticised: uneven segments, inaccessible tone
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Critical reception for Shorts is mixed-to-lukewarm, with reviewers acknowledging its ambition as an indie anthology distinct from mainstream fare. Acting and the attempt at unconventional filmmaking draw some appreciation, with one critic specifically singling out the performances. However, critics commonly find the film uneven, noting that not all segments succeed and that its arthouse sensibility may alienate general audiences while still falling short of fully satisfying cinephiles.
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Critic reviews (5)
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NowRunning
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5.0To sum it up, Shorts may certainly not be a film for the commoners but even for cine-buffs the film has its minor highs and major lows.
Times Of India
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5.0In this ambiguous story, too much is left to interpretation. Too arty for the soul!
Firstpost
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While all the films didn't work for me, it's nice to see people actually trying to make films that are different, to see actors who can act and don't tom-tom the fact that they didn't wear makeup. I'd watch Shorts just to see what the Indie underbelly of cinema is coming up with. And to see some darned good acting.
Hindustan Times
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...is worth a watch for those who wish to engage in good cinema over the weekend.
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