Review of Shanghai (2012) by Asad S — 28 Feb 2015

Excellent, best Bollywood movie seen in a while.

This review of Shanghai (2012) was written by Asad S on 28 Feb 2015.

Shanghai has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Shubham C (4) on 08 Jun 2012

Complex, Elegant, Finely structured and Well balanced... Watching Shanghai leaves you feeling the way a good wine would…

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By Vivek N (5) on 08 Jun 2012

One of the best political satire of Indian cinema & a powerful film indeed…

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By Umesh N (42) on 05 Aug 2012

Such an overrated movie....Emraan Hashmi is the only one who had done some semblance of a decent job…

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By Swayam B (117) on 12 Jun 2012

It would be a slight let-down if you're expecting a whodunnit…

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By Smriti J (41) on 07 Jun 2012

Shanghai is like a hard kick in the stomach that knocks you out and sends you reeling. Thank you this experience Dibakar Bannerjee & Team. :-)…

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By Shulogna D (1) on 13 Jun 2012

Dibakar Banerjee's Shanghai is a short and sweet political thriller that has the right motivation in the plot but lacks conviction in its lead…

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By Dinesh P (313) on 09 Jun 2012

First of all, every Indian should watch this movie. It's one of those rare and important movies ever in India…

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By Shishir A (45) on 14 Jun 2013

Awesum flick...tells the story of Indian politics…

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By William H (687) on 25 Feb 2013

Prime leader of a campaign against a big government project is killed in what appears to be a road accident…

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By Aroonav D (28) on 19 Jun 2012

Old wine in a sleek new bottle. That's it. People who are saying this is a 'political' thriller, should get their brains checked…

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