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Yamla Pagla Deewana

14 January 2011Hindi2h 43mPart 1 of the Yamla Pagla Deewana series
ActionComedyDrama
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 10 critic reviews

Deol chemistry charms, but patchy humour and a bloated runtime hold it back.

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

  • Praised: Deol family on-screen chemistry
  • Criticised: Overlong runtime, inconsistent humor

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What 10 critics are saying

Critical reception for Yamla Pagla Deewana was mixed to lukewarm, with most reviewers finding it an inconsistent, occasionally entertaining mass entertainer. The Deol family chemistry and moments of Punjabi-flavored comedy drew qualified praise from several critics, though the film was seen as primarily catering to single-screen and die-hard Deol fans. Common criticisms pointed to an overlong runtime, repetitive gags, and humor that lands only intermittently. A few more generous reviewers acknowledged a stronger second half, but the broader consensus was that the film falls short of its potential.

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Critic reviews (10)

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  1. Top critic

    Times Of India

    Film review ·

    Watch it for its unbridled goofiness, the attempt to laugh at the Punjabi stereotypes and for the Deol chemistry that makes you chuckle, now and then.

  2. Top critic

    IBNLive

    Film review ·

    It's fun in parts but tires you out by the time it finally comes to an end. I'm going with two-and-a-half out of five for Yamla Pagla Deewana. If you're a fan of the Deols and you enjoy old-fashioned masala entertainers, give it a chance. But the Deols can do better than this!

  4. Top critic

    Rediff

    Film review ·

    To be fair, the film's second half does rustle up a few scenes of momentum, but this is a nearly three-hour film and we all deserve better. As do the Deols.

  5. Bollywood Hungama

    Film review ·

    On the whole, YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA is a hardcore mass entertainer that fulfils the expectations of the aam junta. Those who love Deols will adore this one, while those who don't, won't ignore it either. The film works big time for its mass-appealing second half and loads of entertainment it has to offer. The target audience is the masses and it is this segment of movie-going audience that should carry this film to success. Business at single screens should be exceptional, while the film should set new benchmarks in North India [Punjab specifically]. Internationally too, the film should perform the best in U.K., U.S.A. and Canada.

  6. Glamsham

    Film review ·

    The right dose of action, drama and comedy, combined with a fine story make YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA a paisa vasool entertainer. Go for it!

  7. KoiMoi

    Film review ·

    On the whole, Yamla Pagla Deewana is a mass entertainer for the single-screen audiences. It will do well in single-screen cinemas but average in multiplexes. A couple of distributors who've paid unreasonably high prices may lose part of their investments but those losses will be less than the profits made by the producers.

  8. Bollyspice

    Film review ·

    Overall the Yamla Pagla Deewana soundtrack is nothing earth shattering – it's packed with decent upbeat Punjabi-flavoured tracks but nothing innovative or especially original, save the wonderful opening title track that proves that you can't beat the classics – just like Dharmendra.

  10. Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    Dullness creeps in. Drunken scenes get repeated. Men get moronically pasted on a wall with 'Dharamcol', an adhesive that can join the earth to the sky. Jokes lose impact. Songs screw up the flow.

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