Movie Info
🎭 Critical Reception: Mixed-to-Negative
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Writing & Humor: Critics slammed the film for its weak, sexist jokes, recycled gags, and a bloated runtime (≈165 min), making it feel overlong and exhausting.
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Characters & Casting: Veteran actors like Nana Patekar, Sanjay Dutt, and Jackie Shroff were underutilized, while the female leads were mostly ornamental.
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Pacing Issues: The second half drags, with sporadically funny scenes but overall a lack of sharp comedic rhythm .
✅ What Worked
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Lead Performances:
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Akshay Kumar is widely praised as the soul of the film, carrying the narrative with strong comic timing.
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Riteish Deshmukh earns compliments for his effortless humor and chemistry with Akshay.
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Abhishek Bachchan emerges as a pleasant surprise, showing depth in this comedic setup.
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First-Half Momentum: Critics noted the initial cruise sequences are full of energy and well-executed jokes.
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Production Design: The extravagant visuals—glamorous sets, bold lighting, and a lively score—help sustain the film’s manic tone.
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Musical Highlight: The song “Laal Pari” is catchy and visually appealing, standing out among otherwise forgettable music.
🎳 Unique Appeal
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Dual Endings (5A & 5B): A bold move in Bollywood—viewers can experience two different climaxes by catching both versions. It’s seen as more of a commercial gimmick than narrative innovation, but does encourage repeat viewings
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🌐 Audience Response
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Polarized Reactions:
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Some fans called it a “hilarious joy-ride” and praised the killer twist.
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Others derided it as “no logic,” “rubbish,” and plagued by too many double‑meaning jokes.
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💰 Box Office Highlights
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Strong opening: ₹37 crore on Day 1, ₹130–131 crore worldwide in the first weekend, eventually crossing ₹216 crore globally by Week 2.
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Mixed word-of-mouth but still a major draw for fans of the franchise.
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