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Review of Shanghai (2012) by Kartik J — 27 Jul 2012

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Take a bow once again, Mr. Banerjee. Special mention for Micky McCleary's background score.

This review of Shanghai (2012) was written by Kartik J on 27 Jul 2012.

Shanghai has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Saurabh G (40) on 07 Jun 2012

Shanghai is a brilliant political thriller buoyed by stellar performances from Emraan Hashmi, Abhay Deol and Kalki Koechlin but the real hero…

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By Umesh N (42) on 05 Aug 2012

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By Abhilash A (4) on 26 Jun 2013

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By Rahul P (64) on 09 Jun 2012

Brilliant stuff from ever-reliable Dibakar Bannerjee,,, After a long time watched a film that I wish to see again right away…

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By Venkat M (21) on 04 Aug 2012

Supposed to be a thriller, but it isn't…

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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 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 Jeshwanth P (131) on 24 Oct 2012

Simple...intensive....gripping....shocking.....no doubt its a dibakar banerjee film…

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By Aman S (24) on 18 Jun 2012

Superb powerful political thriller! just awesome…

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By Amodini S (2) on 30 Jun 2012

The truly great films portray truths, and they portray them in a way that hits close to home…

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