Players (2012)
46
out of 100
Players gets FR Rating of 46 based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Burmawala Partners, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures
Director
Abbas Burmawalla, Mustan Burmawalla
Cast
Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Bipasha Basu, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Omi Vaidya, Sikander Kher
Music
Pritam Chakraborty
Screenplay
Rohit Jugraj, Sudip Sharma
Dialogues
Rohit Jugraj, Sudip Sharma
Recent Critic's Reviews
Players rides mainly on the clout of its credible director duo [Abbas-Mustan], daredevil stunts and stunning visuals. But, most importantly, it is deficient of a captivating screenplay. Also, the film could have done with judicious trimming for an enhanced impact. I for one went in with colossal expectations, but came out feeling downcast and disheartened.
But would you go out for a DVD of Players and put it in that cherished section of your home video corner saying: Hundred movies to see before you die! All you brave Indian filmmakers, do pick up classics, but first, get a bit classic yourself and learn about cult film making which is so much different from commercial cinema. You'll find the difference. Your Bollywood ventures end up like cold cuts - stylishly done - are so different from piping hot goulash
What fails the film after all, is the over-enthusiasm of its makers, who overstay your hospitality by dragging the film on for an unforgivable 2 hours and 45 minutes. Also, harsh as this may sound, the film suffers considerably on account of its dull cast. What could have been a satisfying entertainer doesn't quite achieve its potential.