Critics' Report: What is all the 'Tamasha' about?

Let us help you decide if it's worth a watch

The verdict is in: Dynamic duo Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone sizzle on-screen but their latest offering doesn't live up to the hullabaloo, it appears.

The highly-anticipated film Tamasha, that made waves way ahead of its release, has finally hit screens today. But before you head out to your nearest theater to watch the former lovebirds work their magic on-screen, hear what the critics have to say about the film.

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We bring to you excerpts of reviews from some of India’s top film critics to tell you what the hype is about:

First Post:

Tamasha is a joyless drama wallowing in the tragic grandeur of two charismatic people who are eager to find mutual love in one another. There are sequences that are written to accentuate Ranbir and Deepika’s ability to look aesthetic even when wretchedly unhappy. The good-looks of the lead pair was hard for the tragedy to penetrate. This is a film that doesn’t entirely succeed in its endeavour to decode the heart's enigmatic excursions. But the journey is fascinating and admirable, thought not entirely fulfilling.


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Pinkvilla:

Tamasha is undoubtedly Imtiaz's boldest work to date. The maverick borrowed his basic idea from Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots, places it in a romantic set-up and has sheer fun with it. In it's own way, Tamasha is sizzling, seductive and gorgeous. For any art lover, the film is a spectacle. The only thing you wish for is better editing of the film. It faulters in parts, feels long in a few scenes in the second half and the non-linear narrative can be distracting. It still manages to be alluring inspite of its flaws. Tamasha is not a romantic comedy but it is breathtakingly romantic. Full marks to Deepika, Ranbir, Rahman but it is Imtiaz's victory. Thank you for not giving us the same story!

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 NDTV

An off-the beaten track love story that does not go far enough with its surprises, Imtiaz Ali’s Tamasha is a film that flatters to deceive. It rolls along smoothly, but so facile are its placid twists and pat resolutions that they cause nary an emotional ripple. It is a pretty film, thanks to cinematographer’s lighting and camerawork. Every frame is picture-perfect. And Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone are on top of their game. Added to that are an intelligently elliptical narrative, imaginative use of songs and occasional bright spots. Yet, Tamasha is disappointingly inert and unexciting. 


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The film not only got mixed reviews from critics but even Twitter saw varied responses from fans:

Some loved it...

#Tamasha worked for me. Big time. It's what Rockstar could've been if had two great actors instead of one. Ranbir and Deepika are terrific.

— Aniruddha Guha (@AniGuha) November 27, 2015

If u like cinema dat makes u thnk,if u luv storytelling at its classiest best n if u want 2 get zappd by RK-DP's Magic,do NOT miss #Tamasha

— Faridoon Shahryar (@iFaridoon) November 27, 2015

I love the way @1mti4z_ali plays with the time line. #Tamasha is not mainstream and that makes it worth watching. #pitchperfect acting.

— Believer (@ShivaliPandit) November 27, 2015

#Tamasha is the most soul stirring, honest and introspective journey I've been on in a cinema off late. Take a bow Imtiaz Ali. You're magic.

— Justin (@TheJustinRao) November 27, 2015

#TamashaBeginsToday I watched the movie! it was superb! #RanbirKapoor n @deepikapadukone are besttiees.. the killed it! @TamashaOfficial

— Saurabh Sarkar (@saurabhsarkarss) November 27, 2015

Truly an amazing movie by Imtiaz ali.
Ranbir as an actor is seriously a star.
Deepika the uncrowned queen.
Tamasha a hit #TamashaBeginsToday

— SaTyam (@2pacfreak) November 27, 2015

https://twitter.com/Urstruly_VDian/status/670164335923073024

While others didn't...

#Tamasha is already disaster n #JaggaJasoos will be sure shot Maha Disaster means Ranbir Kapoor has become Today's Kumar Gaurav.

— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) November 27, 2015

surely #Tamasha will be #Tamacha on fans face and movie lovers .... waste of tym to watch same ghisy pity story ....

— Prashant Soni (@WriterPrashant) November 18, 2015

#TamashaBeginsToday A movie which tried to show the sum of Imtiaz Ali's movie .... Quite boring n Irriating ....

— Aatish (@aatish_ag) November 27, 2015

https://twitter.com/Sudhanshu2tweet/status/670118102131191808

My frnd loved the interval part in the movie !! 😂😂 he was glad to eat something n to come out of Movie Trauma #TamashaBeginsToday 😂😂😂

— Divya (@BeingDivya16) November 27, 2015

#TamashaBeginsToday with deepika nd ranbir portrait.. Empty theatre.. Hahahaha

— Mani Pratap (@bemanipratap) November 27, 2015