Thumbs up, by Devesh Sharma,
…in the end, the film is held together by their performances. The actors commit with such conviction that they make even the wildest flourishes seem momentarily plausible. You may roll your eyes at the excess, but you won’t get bored. Like all good opera, it demands surrender. And if you give in, you will be rewarded with spectacle, passion and performances that last long after the curtain falls. The ending hints at a sequel, so expect more of the same…
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Thumbs up, by Aakash Kumar,
…Overall, O Romeo is a unique and strictly decent watch. Although it was touted as Vishal Bharadwaj’s most massive film, it turned out to be another signature Vishal Bharadwaj story with a touch of violence and gore…
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Thumbs up, by Lachmi Deb Roy,
…A big thanks to Vishal Bharadwaj for delivering such a strong film with quirky dialogues, brilliant music and engaging performances from each of the actors. Shout out to the captain of O’ Romeo’s ship! O’ Romeo, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is a love story to remember….
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Thumbs up, by Ria Sharma,
…Shahid delivers a powerful performance, balancing intensity with emotions. It makes Ustara both intimidating and heartbreakingly human. This is one of his best performances so far. Triptii shines as Afsha, bringing grace and quiet strength to her role. Their chemistry works well. The supporting actors, including Nana Patekar, are impressive and add gravitas to the story. Avinash Tiwary as the villain Jalal is decent, although his character could have been more menacing. No supporting actor feels out of place…
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Thumbs up, by Trisha Gaur,
koimoi
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…The music is absolutely classy. We have to discuss that in detail but in summary it’s ugh in some points and good for the rest of the part!…
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Thumbs up, by Mayank Shekhar,
NOON
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…O’Romeo is by no means the exception. Hey, try it…
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Thumbs up, by Saibal Chatterjee,
NDTV
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…As expected, it’s rated A, but we’ve seen worse. The violence in O’Romeo, however graphic, is never without a moral context. Killing is not easy, Ustara tells Afshan. When you kill, you cross a line and a human becomes a monster, he adds. The script is aware of that truth and never deviates from it…
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Approved, by KASHVI RAJ SINGH,
…While the Shahid Kapoor-Vishal Bhardwaj combination is widely praised and their films often become critical hits, they gain mass popularity much later. It’s time we gave this combination the box office respect it deserves. At least you have to appreciate Ben Bernhard’s delicious frames….
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Thumbs up, by madhuri Adnal,
…O Romeo is a dark, performance-driven romantic thriller that finds its groove after the interval. Shahid Kapoor delivers one of his strongest recent turns, and Vishal Bhardwaj creates a film that balances violence with emotional complexity….
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Thumbs up, by Gayatri Nirmal,
…If you are a fan of complex love stories full of passion, betrayal and violence, this performance by Vishal Bhardwaj is for you. This Valentine’s Day, everything is red, not hearts, but blood and blood….
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Thumbs up, by Deepa Gahlot,
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…Shahid Kapoor has the style of a cowboy and combines arrogant body language with intensity and, at times, an almost childish stubbornness. Having worked with the director in the past, there’s that collaborative trust that results in a character who isn’t likable, but still demands sympathy…
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Thumbs up, by dhaval Roy,
…Despite frequent pacing issues that require patience, O’Romeo is worth seeing for its performances, atmosphere, and cinematic brilliance….
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Regular, by Nitin Jain,
…It is a film that attracts attention in some parts, impresses with its skill and offers committed performances, but fails to be truly exciting…
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Regular, by Rishabh Suri,
…Overall, O’Romeo has moments that remind you why Bhardwaj remains one of our most distinctive filmmakers, but they’re scattered throughout a narrative that loses emotional clarity along the way. Despite Shahid’s wild energy and some elegant flourishes, the film struggles to find its emotional core. It’s watchable, even funny in parts, but rarely affecting like Bhardwaj’s best work does. You come out entertained in flashes… and strangely impassive…
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Regular, by Sana Farzeen,
…At almost three hours, the film seems long. It unfolds like a novel that doesn’t know when to end. While that literary quality may be intentional, cinema requires tighter storytelling. The songs, although melodious, increase the indulgence. There are simply too many and not all of them advance the story…
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Regular, by Anindita Mukhopadhyay,
…O Romeo has the mood, performances and flashes of poetic storytelling that you expect from Vishal Bhardwaj. Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri grab your attention and the music lingers. But the movie doesn’t quite fit…
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Regular, by Shubhra Gupta,
…Yes, he’s on a more secure footing than the recent Bharadwaj roster – Kuttey, Fursat, Charlie Chopra – but I want the Bharadwaj who gave us the wonderful Maqbool and the kinetic Kaminey to return….
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Regular, by Sakshi Salil Chavan,
…The final act regains urgency and culminates in a moving but predictable crescendo. However, with more disciplined editing, ‘O’ Romeo’ could have achieved the narrative stature its ambition seeks. If word of mouth favors him, Bhardwaj’s devoted audience will no doubt flock…
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Regular, by Shubhangi Shah,
the week
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…’O’Romeo’ has a formidable supporting cast, Nana Patekar, Farida Jalal, Tamanaah Bhatia and Aruna Irani, but most of them are reduced to fleeting appearances. Only Patekar really notices and keeps you on edge even when he makes you laugh in humorous moments…
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Regular, by Tanmayi Savadi,
…O’ Romeo is neither a bad film nor a masterpiece. It has many loose ends and inexplicable connections. Because of this, it becomes difficult to connect dots and get a feel for the characters and their purposes. With excellent performances and Vishal’s ability to tell a fairly engaging story for 3 hours, O’ Romeo can be seen with his loved ones and parents, only if the violence, abuse and bloodshed are acceptable….
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Thumbs Down, by Subhash K Jha,
…O’Romeo brings out the beast in all of us. When Nana Patekar (yes, he is in it too) ends up in a hospital bed, muttering Dhak dhak karne laga, the script writhes, smashed against the nearest wall. My question to the creators of this monstrously inflated hodgepodge is: why waste so many resources glorifying a gangster?…
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Thumbs down, by Sameer Ahire,
Talkies
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…Overall, O Romeo is a meaningless saga that consumes almost three hours of your life and offers very little in return except regret for the time spent watching it….
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Thumbs down, by Nandini Ramnath,
…The most original idea of the film is that music is also a balm and salvation. Having guided viewers through well-trodden territory, Bhardwaj crafts a coda that achieves a semblance of delicacy in a decidedly indelicate tale of bloody carnage…
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Thumbs down, by Anuj Kumar,
…since ‘O Romeo does not offer the emotional or narrative impact that its montage promises….
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