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Force

quick review: Force is a perfect masala film, which also means, it is perfectly predictable. And yet, Force keeps you engaged. It has everything in the right proportion - romance, action, drama. But it doesn't have that one overwhelming factor which can make me recommend it to you without any reservations. I have to add caveats like, if you are into hard-core action, if you like borderline genuine romance, if you don't mind the two interrupting each other, then watch it for sure.
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38 reviewers have given Force an average rating of 2.1/5.0 (?)

4 yays
10 nays
24 so-so

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Thumbs down by Stefan S , A Nutshell Review ...A pretty bland effort overall... full review

So-So by Anna M.M.Vetticad , annavetticadgoes2themovies ...Force is a very faithful re-telling of Kaakha Kaakha.... full review

So-So by Naresh Kumar Deoshi, Apun Ka Choice ...'Force' is good but not great... full review

Thumbs down by Bobby Sing, Bobby Talks Cinema.com ...It has no power in its punch.... full review

Thumbs down by Githa Vanan, Bolly Spice ...force doesn’t always work.... full review

Thumbs up by Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama ...Remakes are in!... full review

So-So by Avneet Ghai, BookmyShow ... Force is a action romance film... full review

So-So Daily Bhaskar ...Action, Action and more Action... full review

So-So by Meena Rupani , desi hits ...Action, action, and more action was in this film... full review

So-So by Ameetbhuvan, Desi Martini ...Not A Patch On The Original... full review

Thumbs up by Payal Khanna , Desi Martini ... Power Packed!... full review

Thumbs up by Smita , Desi Martini ...Forceful and entertaining... full review

So-So by Rony Dcosta , Desi Martini ...Muscle Pow!... full review

So-So by Aniruddha Guha , DNA ...Force lands a solid punch... full review

So-So by Deepa Gahlot, Film Impressions ...Lacks a certain something that stops a well made movie from being a must-watch.... full review

So-So by Rachit Gupta, Filmfare ... This is a John Abraham movie all the way... full review

Thumbs up Free Press Journal ...John Abrahams action skills dominate his performance.... full review

So-So by Samrat Sharma , Fully Hyderabad ...For those who missed out on Kaakha Kaakha... full review

So-So by Martin D'Souza, Glamsham.com ...If you like to feel the rush of adrenaline, FORCE is for you. ... full review

So-So by Somak Basu, Gomolo.in ...Force is not such a bad fare, especially not for the hardcore masses.... full review

Thumbs down by Mayank Shekhar, Hindustan Times ...Force is about rapid action... full review

Thumbs down by Rajeev Masand, IBN Live ...'Force' has a weak central performance... full review

Thumbs down by Kaveree Bamzai , india today ...If muscles could speak... full review

Thumbs down by Shubhra Gupta , indian express ...Force is too long... full review

So-So by Komal Nahta, koimoi ...Force has taken a good start. Its action will see it sail through comfortably.... full review

So-So by Shubha Shetty-Saha, MiD DAY ...Force: Action Fiesta... full review

So-So Movie Talkies ...Action Abraham, 'Force'ful Punch. ... full review

So-So Mumbai Mirror ...Force = content x action... full review

So-So by Subhash K. Jha, Now Running.com ...Force - action speaks louder than words ... full review

Thumbs down by Sukanya Verma, Rediff ...Force is boring... full review

So-So by Shilpa Jamkhandikar, Reuters ...Force: If only muscles could act... full review

Thumbs down by Sonia Chopra, Sify Movies ...In need of a 'Forceful' story... full review

So-So by K K Rai, STARDUST ...A good fare.... full review

So-So by Rony D'Silva, The Friday Freak ...Force is an energetic, almost traumatic telling of the life and times of people in the police force... full review

So-So by Anuj Kumar, The Hindu ...Finally, an unbridled action entertainer that is not a no-brainer!... full review

So-So by Nikhat Kazmi, Times of India ...Force is a heady cocktail of high powered action ... full review

Thumbs down by TheThirdMan, Upper Stall ...film is not a very happy experience ... full review

So-So ZEENEWS.COM ...‘Force’ is a treat for action lovers! ... full review

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External Reviews

38 reviewers have given Force an average rating of 2.1/5.0. 4 yays, 10 nays, 24 so-so. See all external reviews »

Twitter Reviews

On twitter, 19 twitterers have given Force an average rating of 4.6/5.0. 17 yays, 1 nays, 1 so-so. See all tweets »

Readers' Ratings

5 readers have given Force an average rating of 4/5.0. 3 yays, 0 nays, 2 so-so. See all reader reviews »

Comments (9)

moviebhakt:

@meetu - It's surprising that there is no mention of the original tamil version, "kaaka kaaka" here..!!! In case you haven't seen it, watch it for sure. It may be very difficult for Force to create the magic the original one did.

Coming to Nishikant Kamat, he had definitely shown a lot of promise in Mumbai Meri Jaan. I wonder what made him do a Hindi remake of a Tamil hit! And, the fact that Force looks so heavy on "masala" and "ishtyle" and less on substance makes me feel that the director must have been Force-d to direct this film.

Rachit Gupta:

Hi Meetu,

This is the movie (Khakha Khaka) that literally started it all in Tamil cinema. Brilliant action with a proper storyline it was one of Suriya's earliest hits. Will it have the same effect on John's career??? We never know .... but from the looks of it TOI is already impressed! 4 stars and nearabouts!!! I am waiting for your thoughts on this movie... really!!!
PS: I have a very sneaky suspicion that you will love this one (Conditions apply: they shud stick to the original)...
And before i end this post just a bit of trivia: the khwabon khwabon track is lifted from the tamil original (urinye urinye) which itself is copied (oops inspired) from du hast by rammestien - a German band (methinks).

Anand Balakrishnan:

people seeing force may like it but those who has seen the tamil original will not like it. john is ok but suriya in the tamil original was exceptional. very difficult for john to match him.

Rachit Gupta:

Hi Meetu,

Just back after watching the movie... I really liked it and this despite the fact i knew every twist that was to come... And as Anand above says John can only match Suriya in his "khwabon khwabon" mein (hehe!!!)
And from where I live I have to drive 45 miles to see a bollywood film!!! It was totally worth the effort...
A slight difference of opinion on your review: I felt very strongly for the characters... I was angry at the villain for being so evil and winced every time John was hurt in the last action sequence!!! Each blow to him was felt!!! Its been a long time since I so emotionally invested in a movie or maybe it was just the brutality of the character brilliantly depicted by the newcomer!!!

meetu:

@moviebhakt well, i haven't seen the original, so didn't see any point in mentioning it. I want to watch it though. Too many films, too little time!

@Rachit wow! that's nice. watching force did make me want to check out the original film. will do eventually.

@Anand i won't be surprised!

Jitaditya:

was actually looking for Saheb Biwi & Gangster review... there seems to be no mention of it in the site...

Shashi:

Its a great review.. well balanced and proper... may end up seeing the movie too..

Shashi
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music.pk:

The movie look great but still looks like a sequel of Tamil action style but John new Body structure is working for the movie.

Suman:

Direction: 2.5
Story: 1.5
Lead Actors: 3
Character Artists: 2

Dialogues: 3
Screenplay: 3
Music Director: 2
Lyrics: 2

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