'Lazy' and 'dull' scriptwriting: Fans unhappy with Ranveer Singh’s latest, ‘Cirkus’

Rohit Shetty's long-awaited directorial was released on December 23.

Fans are highly unimpressed by Rohit Shetty's long-awaited directorial, Cirkus, which released on December 23. The Ranveer Singh starrer, which promised its audience an experience full of entertainment and laughter, apparently failed to hit the mark-leaving the theatre in crickets.

Even with its picturesque locations, colourful outfits, and glamorous art direction, people on Twitter have dubbed the slapstick comedy a massive flop.

Taking to Twitter, a fan described the film as Shetty's "laziest" work to date. They said, "The great thing about movies like Heropanti 2, Satyameva Jayate 2 and Rashtra Kavach OM is that they are so awful that you actually burst into laughter in the intense moments! Cirkus on the other hand is lazy, hollow and absolutely painful to watch! Rohit Shetty's laziest film to date."

The great thing about movies like #Heropanti2 #SatyamevaJayate2 & #RashtraKavachOM is that they are SO BAD that you actually burst into laughter in the intense moments!#Cirkus on the other hand is lazy, hollow & absolutely painful! #RohitShetty 's laziest film. It really is BAD pic.twitter.com/kNe5yB0njq

— ANMOL JAMWAL (@jammypants4) December 24, 2022

Another Tweep sarcastically commented on how Shetty needs to listen to his own advice. "In most of his recent interviews, Rohit Shetty seems to give profound lectures on why Bollywood movies are failing nowadays. It is hilariously ironic because he might need to watch those clips today," wrote the user.

In most of his recent interviews, #RohitShetty seems to giving profound lectures on why Bollywood movies are failing now-a-days. It is hilariously ironic, because he himself might need to watch those clips today.#Cirkus #CirkusReview

— N (@Nilzrav) December 23, 2022

Moving on, more disappointed fans chimed in on the conversation and criticised the film's scriptwriting for being cliched and outdated. "Slapping each other, making weird faces is still a comedy for Rohit Shetty in 2022," commented one user, while another celebrated the backlash received to the film. They said, "Rohit Shetty and Ranveer Singh's movie getting disaster response is a good sign. Finally, Bollywood is healing from below-average directors and actors."

Slapping each other, making weird faces is still a comedy for Rohit Shetty in 2022🥴 #Cirkus

— Prince Prithvi (@PrincePrithvi) December 22, 2022

Rohit Shetty and Ranveer Singh's movie getting disaster response is a good sign.

Finally bollywood is healing from below average directors and actors#cirkus

— RK (@kabiraRK) December 23, 2022

In another Tweet, a fan urged filmmakers to stop taking their audience for granted. They stated, "The reviews of Cirkus are out and the unanimous view is that it's a terrible film and not entertaining at all. The simple reason is that Rohit Shetty has turned self-obsessive and arrogant. The writing was on the wall. This hasn't come as a surprise. Never take the audience for granted!"

The reviews of #Cirkus are out and the unanimous view is that it's a terrible film and not entertaining at all. The simple #RohitShetty turned self obsessive and arrogant. The writing was on the wall. This hasn't come as a surprise.

Never take audience for granted!

— Faridoon Shahryar (@iFaridoon) December 23, 2022

Many users also utilised comedy to relay their sentiments about the film. "The best part of Cirkus was when it ended," a fan wrote, while another shared a picture of a poker-faced man watching a film, with a caption that read, "Me watching the 'comedy' film Cirkus throughout the 1st half."

The best part of #cirkus was when it ended #CirkusReview pic.twitter.com/MWckHFiSmZ

— YSmusic (@yatsmusical) December 23, 2022

Me watching "Comedy" film #Cirkus 1st half 😐 pic.twitter.com/2ahymgJCSC

— Prince Prithvi (@PrincePrithvi) December 22, 2022

One user also shared the viral clip of Shah Rukh Khan from Om Shanti Om screaming "Run!" to convey how he felt after watching the film.

People coming outside the theater watching Cirkus#Cirkus#cirkustrailer #CirkusMovie #CirkusInCinemas #RanveerSingh #RohitShetty pic.twitter.com/XaNMkoaMaZ

— SHASHANK BARANWAL 🇮🇳 (@followshashank1) December 23, 2022

A few people, however, chose to highlight the positives of the film and urged others to be less critical. "Saw Cirkus and really, it does make for a timepass film. Yes, the jokes are primarily in the second-half and some of the gags do make you laugh well. However, it's not as if the 1st half doesn't have its moments. We seem to have become way too critical and are thinking in extremes!" noted one user.

Saw #Cirkus and really, it does make for a timepass film. Yes, the jokes are primarily in the 2nd half and some of the gags do make you laugh well. However it’s not as if the 1st half doesn’t have its moments. We seem to have become way too critical and are thinking in extremes! pic.twitter.com/1rRMC7vY3F

— Joginder Tuteja (@Tutejajoginder) December 23, 2022

Another user pointed out how one bad film can’t make a dent in the lauded director and actor's career. They shared, "I'm appalled at how some people in the industry and trade are celebrating the failure of Cirkus. Out of 15 films directed by Rohit Shetty, 11 are HITS. Ranveer has also given many successful films. Cirkus is a blip. Both will bounce back."

I'm appalled at how some people in the industry & trade are celebrating the failure of 'CIRKUS'.

Out of 15 films directed by Rohit Shetty, 11 are HITS. Ranveer has also given many successful films.

'CIRKUS' is a blip. Both will bounce back. @RanveerOfficial #RohitShetty #Cirkus

— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) December 24, 2022

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