‘Race 2’ is glitzy but bumpy: Critics review round-up
Race 2 is glitzy but bumpy.
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The slick and the glitzy Abbas-Mustan directed “Race 2” opened worldwide, January 25. Featuring Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandes, Anil Kapoor and Ameesha Patel, “Race 2” is the much-awaited sequel to the action-thriller, “Race.”
So, did the movie live up to the hype? Was there substance behind the glamorous package? The eminent critics have given their final verdict, and looks like “Race 2” is a stylish, but a bumpy ride!
“On the face of it, Race 2 is a glitzy, action-packed entertainer. Scratch the surface – in fact, that is all there is to the film – and what you are left with is superficial style bereft of logic and substance.
Is Race 2 on your mind? Get rid of it pronto. This is a wreck of a movie strictly for action junkies who might be looking for a feverish two-and-a-half-hour ride that is far more giddy than heady.” – Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV, 1.5/5
“Race 2 has a rocking first half, glam and glitz, great looking men and women, spectacular locales, extravagant making, adrenaline pumping action and of course, a solid brand that’s gonna make moviegoers flock the cineplexes initially, but the film lacks the sustaining power thanks to its uneven second half.
The writing isn’t watertight, the film lacks a hit score, the climax is far from effective and overall, Race 2 pales in comparison to Race.” – Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama- 2.5/5
“The film is defined by its well defined and crazy action sequences – and a lot of it. Shiraz Ahmed’s story doesn’t come across as the most defining feature of the film: blame the excessive action for that. The film is left open-ended, and – I can bet anything on this – there’s a sequel to this one coming up soon. The story isn’t able to keep one glued to the screen: your attention sways from not-enjoyable to boring several times.
In all, ‘Race 2’ is a grand display of money. The adrenaline-pumping action is the plus point of the film, but too much of that does no good to it. Two and a half stars from me for this Friday’s ‘expensive’ release.”- Ananya Bhattacharya, Zee News 2.5/5
“Heists, hot-babes, roulette, raging cars, gizmos and gags – Director duo, Abbas-Mustan have thrown in everything with pompous grandeur, save for a riveting plot that shocks or stuns. It focuses on superbly digitized Hollywood-esque actions scenes, racy chases and blow-ups (plus a ‘designer’ star-cast that salivates on style) – all of which, a visual treat – but it doesn’t make your heart race, really.
Wish they’d traded in their glitzy stilettos for running shoes and slick suits for a solid story. Then this race would still be in the run, we think.” – Madhureeta Mukherjee, TOI, – 3/5
“The Abbas-Mustan directed Race 2 delivers what it promises — good looking ensemble cast, exotic locations, cars, bomb squads, revenge, lust and love, a couple of good music tracks and, most importantly, a plot which unravels at a thrilling pace. Race 2 is that kind of a film where one can’t elaborate on the story at all, given it’s turns and twists are what keep the race on.
At some point in the film, Deepika says “I can recognize that money making expression anywhere” and to that I’d say, Abbas Mustan have a big money maker on their hands with Race 2.” – Rubina Khan, First Post, 3/5
