AVERAGE RATINGS OF 12 REVIEWS - 3.75/5
The Dirty Picture Review By:
Nikhat Kazmi - Times Of India - Ratings 4/5
The Dirty Picture is essentially Vidya Balan's film, all the way. She gives a towering performance as the protagonist who remains unapologetic about her life till the very end. The high point of her act is the fact that despite portraying a sex bomb, her sexuality never ever gets vulgar and crude. Instead, there is an endearing quality to her attempts to shock and awe a staid society that thrives on the fake. Her tour de force act however doesn't throw the male leads into the shadows. They manage to hold their own in full measure, despite the relative meagerness of their roles. Also, it is the naughty dialogues (Rajat Arora) of the film which add immense flavour to the proceedings. It's a no-holds-barred screenplay which rightly refuses to treat sex as a four letter word. Kudos to Milan Luthria for handling such a controversial theme with such sensitivity and boldness.
The Dirty Picture is definitely not only your film for the week, but is a seminal work that will be studied in feminist discourses.
The Dirty Picture is definitely not only your film for the week, but is a seminal work that will be studied in feminist discourses.
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Taran Adarsh - Bollywood Hungama - Ratings 4/5
Above all, the enterprise belong to Vidya Balan. She’s extraordinary: gutsy, consistently in character and unafraid of exposing her darker side. Here’s the kind of complex performance which you haven’t evidenced in years and years. This award-winning act bookended by her contrasting portrayal in No One Killed Jessica, reaffirms her as the finest artiste on the scene today. No contest!You may have some issues with The Dirty Picture. Never mind because Ms Balan rocks big time. Cheers.
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Sukanya Verma - Rediff - Ratings 3/5
Whether she's cracking crude innuendos or bursting out of her tightly-fitted clothing to expose all those meticulously added calories, the actress, literally, puts her soul and body to embody Silk. In a world, where a majority of women obsess over a flat stomach above anything else, Vidya flaunts a protruding belly as though it didn't exist. Such commitment would impress anybody -- you, me. Tom Hanks?
In terms of creativity, it's a middling effort. But where bravado is concerned, The Dirty Picture kicks ass by virtue of three very strong reasons: Vidya Balan. Vidya Balan. Vidya Balan.
In terms of creativity, it's a middling effort. But where bravado is concerned, The Dirty Picture kicks ass by virtue of three very strong reasons: Vidya Balan. Vidya Balan. Vidya Balan.
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The Dirty Picture Review By:
Raja Sen - Rediff - Ratings 3.5/5
Yes, there's much to nitpick about, especially that whimper of an ending and much, much squandered potential. But, with the exception of Kapoor, it's mostly well acted: Hashmi and Shah keep things interesting, Anju Mahendroo makes us wish the journalist had more to do, and Rajesh Pratap is always super. Also, the film does push the envelope, Luthria keeps the pace snappy except for the last half-hour, and like any schoolboy would attest, pretty much anything can be forgiven if the breasts look good enough. They do, and Vidya Balan ensures we notice that there's a heart of a heroine thumping energetically away right behind them. It's a performance to be grateful for.
So thank you, Ms Balan. (If your dress weren't as low-cut, I'd ask you to take a bow.)
So thank you, Ms Balan. (If your dress weren't as low-cut, I'd ask you to take a bow.)
The Dirty Picture Review By:
Super Good Movies - Ratings 4/5
Plus Points: Performances, Dialogues, Music
Minus Points: overdose of emotions in the second half
Final Word: Truly said in the film, A film works for three reasons, entertainment, entertainment and entertainment and ‘The Dirty Picture’ has loads of it.
Minus Points: overdose of emotions in the second half
Final Word: Truly said in the film, A film works for three reasons, entertainment, entertainment and entertainment and ‘The Dirty Picture’ has loads of it.
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Dailybhaskar.com - Ratings 3.5/5
3 Ups and 3 Downs: Screenplay, direction, performances and above all, the dialogues are the strengths of the film. Editing, absence of the much anticipated song titled Twinkle and a dull climax are the weaknesses.
Overall, a big thumbs up to The Dirty Picture, which is in its truest meaning, an entertainer. Highly recommended!
Overall, a big thumbs up to The Dirty Picture, which is in its truest meaning, an entertainer. Highly recommended!
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Kaveree Bamzai - India Today - Ratings 4/5
There are many moments in the film where you will catch your breath, at Balan's sheer audacity of expression, verbal and visual. She dances on a newly acquired Maruti 800 (it's the 80s, remember) to distract attention from a party she is not invited to. She kisses the brother to make the other one jealous. She eats sugar when is starving to keep herself going.
She may not be earthy enough for critics who have lusted after the real Silk in their youth. But she is all woman, and she is all sensuousness in a performance that is brave, bold and completely natural.
Balan is indeed a woman of our times, where public samaan dekhti hai, dukaan nahin. Silk is a character worthy of her.
She may not be earthy enough for critics who have lusted after the real Silk in their youth. But she is all woman, and she is all sensuousness in a performance that is brave, bold and completely natural.
Balan is indeed a woman of our times, where public samaan dekhti hai, dukaan nahin. Silk is a character worthy of her.
The Dirty Picture Review By:
Martin D'Souza - Glamsham - Ratings 4.5/5
This film has a tightly bound script with just one loose sheaf. And frankly speaking, it's unfair on director Milan Luthria because Vidya Balan's electrifying performance, leaves the rest gasping for breath. You just see her grasp the character and make it larger than life. This is perhaps her best performance till date. Even Naseeruddin Shah gracefully blends into the background as the 'Hero' takes Centre stage.
THE DIRTY PICTURE is in line for a flood of awards. Vidya Balan will walk away with all possible trophies!
To borrow one more line from Rajat's dialogues... Yeh ladki aag lagaegi!
THE DIRTY PICTURE is in line for a flood of awards. Vidya Balan will walk away with all possible trophies!
To borrow one more line from Rajat's dialogues... Yeh ladki aag lagaegi!
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The Dirty Picture Review By:
One India - Ratings 3/5
The Dirty Picture has a rich production values and Vishal-Shekhar's music is the major attraction in the technical front. Their compositions like 'Ooo La La', 'Ishq Sufiyana' are 'Honeymoon Ki Raat' are the pick of everyone. Pony Prakash Raj's choreography and Bobby Singh's cinematography are excellent in these songs. Akiv Ali's editing is also commendable.
Overall, The Dirty Picture is a right blend of wonderful script, amazing direction and bold performance from the lead actors. The movie has a universal theme and mass appealing story. This movie is a good entertainer.
Overall, The Dirty Picture is a right blend of wonderful script, amazing direction and bold performance from the lead actors. The movie has a universal theme and mass appealing story. This movie is a good entertainer.
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Deccan Chronicle - Ratings 3.5/5
Above all, the enterprise belong to Vidya Balan. She’s extraordinary: gutsy, consistently in character and unafraid of exposing her darker side. Here’s the kind of complex performance which you haven’t evidenced in years and years. This award-winning act bookended by her contrasting portrayal in No One Killed Jessica, reaffirms her as the finest artiste on the scene today. No contest!
You may have some issues with The Dirty Picture. Never mind because Ms Balan rocks big time. Cheers.
You may have some issues with The Dirty Picture. Never mind because Ms Balan rocks big time. Cheers.
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The Dirty Picture Review By:
Komal Nahta - Koimoi - Ratings 4/5
What’s Good: The script; the dialogues; the acting; the music; the narrative style.
What’s Bad: Nothing really except some boring portions in the post-interval part.
Verdict: The Dirty Picture is a wonderful film and will do extraordinary business.
Loo break: None.
Watch or Not?: Of course… but be prepared for vulgar dialogues too!
What’s Bad: Nothing really except some boring portions in the post-interval part.
Verdict: The Dirty Picture is a wonderful film and will do extraordinary business.
Loo break: None.
Watch or Not?: Of course… but be prepared for vulgar dialogues too!
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The Dirty Picture Review By:
DNA India - Ratings 4/5
Luthria seems to have been stuck between making a wholly commercial product and staying true to the story. While he does balance it well for most part, and quite efficiently too, he could have done without resorting to convenient twists in the film towards the end. His isn’t really a biopic, surely not an authentic one, as he picks up the threads from different sources (Suryakant seems to be influenced by two-three superstars, for example) and uses it to his advantage (he never claimed to make an authentic telltale, so it’s okay). Sadly, though, he fails to make Silk’s downward spiral as engaging as her rise to fame.
With a highly entertaining first half, and a mediocre second, The Dirty Picture falls short of being truly remarkable. But for that ‘boombaat’ of a performer, Vidya Balan (one star solely for her), and entertaining dialogue, the film is worth the ticket price.
Watch The Dirty Picture for the gutsiest, most versatile actor we have today.
With a highly entertaining first half, and a mediocre second, The Dirty Picture falls short of being truly remarkable. But for that ‘boombaat’ of a performer, Vidya Balan (one star solely for her), and entertaining dialogue, the film is worth the ticket price.
Watch The Dirty Picture for the gutsiest, most versatile actor we have today.
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