Salman Khan starrer 90s blockbuster movie, Judwaa may have been slightly sexist and downright senseless but none of that stopped us 90s kids from dancing to ‘Chalti Hai Kia 9 se 12’ or guilt-watching it everytime it aired on Zee TV and B4U movies.
Flashforward to 2017, the era of remakes, and we have Varun Dhawan filling in Salman Khan’s shoes in a double role as Prem Raja. Directed by the original director and Daddy Dhawan, Judwaa 2 is one of the most hyped movies of the year but did it live to the expectations? Let’s find out…
Although Varun Dhawan plays the same double roles as Salman Khan and the storyline is pretty much the same mindless comedy and romantic drama, Judwaa 2 is getting a mixed response from the audience and critics alike.
Some critics think the film is high on comedy, coupled with romance and some action too. On the other side, some reviewers slammed it calling it a flawed comedy with poor punchlines.
As for the box office report, the movie is off to a flying start:
Finally… some respite for the Hindi film industry… #Judwaa2 flies high as it opens to EXCELLENT houses… Expect a SOLID total on Day 1.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 29, 2017
But Twitteratis don’t agree with the numbers, Here’s what some Twitter critics have to say about Judwaa 2
Movie Review #Judwaa2@Varun_dvn’s highenergetic, his smiles are a dentist’s delight. But the rest is a brain-bangerhttps://t.co/01IdRlc4no
— SpotboyE (@Spotboye) September 29, 2017
@Saurabhahuja191 the first and the most epic review of #Judwaa2 .."its not comedy,its headache" ??..and the last segment what she liked ??
— ajay mittal (@ajay36mittal) September 28, 2017
#Judwaa2 review : Pathetic disgusting movie.Himmatwala is 1000 times better than this shit.Avoid at any cost.Rating : -1/5
— dipeshdhoka (@dipesh1459) September 29, 2017
#Judwaa2 Review: The film is poorly written, just an upscaled version of #Judwaa , story could have been better!
— POP Diaries (@Popdiarieslive) September 29, 2017
#Judwaa2 Review : 1.5 Star /5 Star
1.5 Star is for hard work of actors presented in few dance steps— Poet of The Soul (@bristly_stubble) September 28, 2017
Bollywood celebs have a completely different opinion though. Major A-listers including Sonakshi Sinha, Karan Johar and Alia Bhatt are all praise for Varun Dhawan’s entertaining performance.
#Judwaa2 is everything you imagine it to be and MORE!!! Fun, entertaining, adorable and aptly nostalgic!!@Varun_dvn you are sooooo good!!! ?
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) September 29, 2017
#Judwaa2 …@Varun_dvn sinks his teeth into Prem and Raja and completely nails this dhamaal entertainer …he is the heartbeat of the film!
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) September 29, 2017
Amazing!#Judwaa2 @Varun_dvn is such a ball of energy & masala &full paisa vasool entertainment.. love you loads my friend ?
— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) September 28, 2017
David Dhawan's #Judwaa2 is a rollercoaster ride. The energy level is extremely high. @Varun_dvn is in superb form. Watch the film for him.?? pic.twitter.com/a55gOeRNWR
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) September 28, 2017
#Judwaa2 was just too much entertainment! @Varun_dvn ur such a friggin star ⭐️! Mass hero level max! Proud of u!!!
— Maya/Sonakshi Sinha (@sonakshisinha) September 28, 2017
#Judwaa2 was just too much entertainment! @Varun_dvn ur such a friggin star ⭐️! Mass hero level max! Proud of u!!!
— Maya/Sonakshi Sinha (@sonakshisinha) September 28, 2017
Are you planning to watch Judwaa 2 this weekend? Tell us in the comments below!