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Yaariyan

10 January 2014Hindi2h 25mPart 1 of the Yaariyan series
out of 10
Unfavorablemost critics didn't like it
Monk Score · 16 scored reviews · 2 not rated

Hollow plot and flat performances make this youthful romp a chore, catchy songs aside.

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

  • Praised: catchy and infectious music
  • Criticised: weak plot and poor performances

Audience

User score 3.7 out of 10 from 3 ratings, not enough ratings for a verdict yet
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Critic consensus

What 18 critics are saying

Critical consensus on Yaariyan is overwhelmingly negative, with the majority of reviewers advising audiences to avoid the film. The most consistent point of praise across reviews is the film's music and songs, which several critics acknowledged as catchy or commercially successful even while dismissing everything else. Common criticisms include a weak or nonexistent plot, poor performances, artificial emotions, and unconvincing dialogue, with multiple critics describing the film as a waste of time. Only one prominent critic gave it a favorable score, citing its musical score and appeal to younger audiences.

How the 16 scores spread

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Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10

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From the papers

Critic reviews (18)

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

  1. Top critic

    Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    Its stuffed with banal but infectious songs that lodge themselves in your head like Yo! Yo! Honey Singh's aaj blue hai pani pani. But everything else in this film is a train-wreck.
  2. Top critic

    NDTV

    Film review ·

    Yaariyan talks about a whole lot of other things – friendship, trust, patriotism, race attacks and tolerance – but makes no sense at all. It would make perfect sense to give this film a miss.
  3. Bollywood Hungama

    Film review ·

    ...has a gripping second half, smash hit musical score and the youthful romance that should lure and entice its target audience -- the youth. A treat for youngsters and young at heart!
  4. DNA India

    Film review ·

    Strictly for those who want to enjoy the songs on the big screen, the rest can go revisit Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander the best college campus film of all time!
  5. IBNLive

    Film review ·

    The film lacks a strong conflict line. The whole racial thing in Australia emerges as the most touching part of 'Yaariyan'.
  6. Mid-Day

    Film review ·

    A self-indulgent, dumb movie, intolerable from the word go. The only bright point in this otherwise forgettable experience is this actress, Rakul Preet Singh. Hopefully we'll get to watch more of her in some other film but you certainly need to avoid this one.
  7. NowRunning

    Film review ·

    With no plot, horrid screenplay and horrendous performances, Yaariyan, in short, is the example that movie-making is not everybody's business. Stay away
  8. The Navhind Times

    Film review ·

    The story is regressive, silly and just about everything in the film looks fake, including the acting. The only one I felt sorry for was Deepti Naval. Surely, she deserves better than this. And so do we.
  9. Wogma

    Film review ·

    Very rarely, do I say this about a film, but this once I have to - there go two and a half hours of my life.
  10. India Today

    Film review ·

    Lots of action, lost of attempt to create drama, and not-so-great dialogues take over the movie. Avoid watching the film.
  11. Rediff

    Film review ·

    Yaariyan may be targeted at a young audience but every single teenager who chooses to watch it will be insulting their own intelligence.
  12. Sify

    Film review ·

    ... no brownie points for making a film like this. Yaariyan with its synthetic characters and artificial emotion has the depth and intelligence of a seedy music video. Steer clear!
  13. KoiMoi

    Film review ·

    It would be an understatement to say such a disastrous film wasn't made in a long long time and Yaariyan now ranks amongst one of those odd films that hit every Friday and move by without anyone noticing them.
  14. Jagran

    Film review ·

    Being a small budget movie, the movie features new faces. Though it doesn't have big star cast or lavish locations, Yaariyan has a fresh story. The story takes few twists and turns that are too filmy to believe. Whatever the flaws the move has, it gives a very fresh feeling.
  15. Komal Nahta's Blog

    Film review ·

    ...has ordi­nary entertainment value but its super-hit music is its trump card. The film will, therefore, appeal to the youth and prove to be a plus fare. Its superb opening is a big plus point.

From our readers

Audience reviews (1)

3 ratings · user score 3.7

  1. Alekhya DasMay 2016
    1/10

    WTF was that? Thank God i'm still alive over here. Those 145 minutes were a total waste!! I horribly regret the 68 bucks I paid for nonsense. The story was clichéd, phony and nonsensical. The new actors are pretty annoying -- even Uday Chopra seems Oscar- worthy in front of them. Deepti Naval was the plus point. Cinematography + Direction + Choreography + Script = belch!! My neighbor walked away halfway out of annoyance. I too wanted to do that but I had a tasty tub of cheese popcorn to hog up. It kinda kept me engrossed. The only good thing about the movie is the soundtrack! One of the worst movie I ever seen in my life. A total wastage of time n 700 mb data Don't dare to go to cinemas.

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