Shooutout at Wadala movie review

Ratings:2/5 Review By: Rajeev Masand Site:CNN IBN (IBNLive)

'Shootout at Wadala' has some trademark Gupta flourishes in the sepia-soaked camerawork, slow-mo action sequences and slick editing. The problem, unfortunately, is that there is barely any semblance of storytelling here. Scenes of visceral violence between the gangs are strung together, interrupted only by Milap Zaveri's clap-trap lines. It all feels empty beyond a point because none of the characters are developed enough for you to care about them.'Shootout at Wadala' revels in its violence, yet sadly all the bloodshed leaves you unaffected and cold. I'm going with two out of five.

Ratings:4/5 Review By: Taran Adarsh Site:Bollywood Hungama

The screenwriting is watertight. Although it takes time to settle down, the solid writing in the second hour keeps you on the edge. In fact, the turn of events in the second half takes the film to its zenith. A large chunk of SHOOTOUT AT WADALA is devoted to high-voltage action sequences. Unlike some recent films, the action here is raw and real, reminiscent of the films of the 1980s. On the whole, SHOOTOUT AT WADALA is a fire-brand, paisa vasool entertainer. Brutal and electrifying, it is one of those theatre-going experiences that has a plot, is packaged well and has content [drama, action, dialogue, songs, performances] that works big time with the avid moviegoer. Sanjay Gupta delivers a solid punch!

Ratings:2.5/5 Review By: Anupama Chopra Site:Star World ( Hindustan Times)

Sanjay effectively creates powerful set-pieces, including the climactic shootout at Wadala. The action is determinedly brutal – one man’s head is crushed in a gola-making machine. And the narration is breathless, like one of those sensational true crime television shows. But what Sanjay and his team of writers forget to provide is a coherent screenplay. Shootout at Wadala is a strangely disjointed film. There is little connective tissue between the set-pieces.So should you see Shootout at Wadala? I think it’s an acquired taste. I find this kind of gleeful brutality hard to stomach. I’m going with two and a half stars. It’s a tough watch in more ways than one.

Ratings:2/5 Review By: Karan Anshuman Site:Mumbai Mirror

This is a film designed for the lower stalls and to keep the box office register ringing. It has zero cinematic value. Sanjay Gupta takes a shot at immortality in creating an urban legend about the origins of the idea of an 'encounter', the mystery of the academically accomplished gangster that was Manya Surve, and attempts a grand period action biopic. But all he delivers is a squib of a film that relies on one too many "b****c**ds".

Ratings:4/5 Review By: Meena Iyer Site:Times Of India (TOI)

Sanjay Gupta's Shootout At Wadala largely draws inspiration from journalist-author S Hussain Zaidi's Dongri to Dubai-6 decades of the Mumbai mafia. But the maker takes the cinematic liberty of changing the material at hand to make his film and characters more engaging. Or should we say largely entertaining. SAW ultimately belongs to Gupta, who stays true to the genre and makes a welcome return to the credible lot of Bollywood directors. Note: You may not like this film if don't have the appetite for blood and gore.

Ratings:2.5/5 Review By: Saibal Chaterjee Site:NDTV

What’s Good: Balanced and Tempting action sequences which hit hard yet do not leave a traumatizing effect. What’s Bad: The narrative is ruined by the languid editing towards the later half of the film which makes the ending a little troublesome. Watch or Not?: Sanjay Gupta’s Shootout At Wadala is better than the last Shootout edition. Outstandingly, John Abraham does keep true to his word of giving the most pleasantly conspicuous performance of his career. The film’s well drawn out action sequences are delightful which makes the other loopholes in it seem faint. Overall, the film makes for a favorable one time watch. For the ultimate satisfaction of your cinematic juices, I do hope you know how to whistle!

Ratings:2/5 Review By: Shubhra Gupta Site:Indian Express

Shootout At Wadala gives us a bunch of gangsters and cops, all trying very hard for coolth. It has action, some of it explosive, but not madly new. What stops it from becoming the film that it could have is an avalanche of dialogue, the sort of smart-alecky lines that sounded so right in the 70s. In 2013, they seem like a tired device to hang an entire film on. And the fact that this genre is now feeling the weight of having been trod upon too often.

Ratings:3/5 Review By: Tushar Joshi Site:DNA

Let's get to the good news first. Wadala works because it shamelessly epitomizes its genre and has no qualms about being what it is - an over the top action drama. Despite the pace and massy dialogues the film has several loop holes. SAW will appeal to those who crave for a masala potboiler set in the 80's with corny dialogues, sexual innuendos and enough bang to match your buck. Watch it at a single screen to experience its true flavor.