Stree 2

“Nothing like dumbing down a sharp premise — yes, yes, it is women who have the power — but it is callow men who continue to have all the fun. Despite all the frantic criss-crossing, I could feel the pace of the movie, never the best thing for a movie of this kind which wants you to suspend all disbelief for its duration.”

“If only the film had kept pace with the wonderfully clued-in cast, it would have been an unqualified success.”

“‘Stree 2’ delivers plenty of entertainment, and Amar Kaushik once again excels in direction. The film retains the energy and charm of the original, with a clever script that brings a fresh twist.”

“Stree 2 is a well-packaged entertainer that delivers on its promise, combining humor, horror, and heart in a way that satisfies audiences looking for a fun cinematic experience.”

“He succeeds in thoroughly engrossing his audience (admittedly a primary requisite, especially in these flop-infested days), but I wish he had kept his focus on making this sequel also better besides being obviously bigger in concept, execution and scale.”

“It is funny, has some good scares, and is a step forward for the franchise. While Hollywood boasts of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), our made-in-India SCU (Stree Cinematic Universe) also has great potential.”

“Despite its disappointing lack of originality, Stree 2 advances cheerfully on the strength of its free flowing wit and a cast only too happy to reprise one of the most adored roles of their career. Original's goodwill, natural bonhomie amongst the actors and wild card entries, Stree 2's spirited return sure has its high points.”

“Rajkummar Rao is terrific as the cowardly romantic 'Bicky' in Amar Kaushik's hilarious sequel. The film is better than the original, with Abhishek Banerjee emerging as the highlight of the movie.”

“Stree 2, directed by Amar Kaushik, coasts along on the charms of the original. Yet it feels factory-made, unlike the first film, which felt tailor-made. The commentary on patriarchy and gender dynamics that lent a purposeful edge to Kaushik's debut film is kept to a minimum here.”