Deva Movie Review
Star Cast - Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde
Director - Rosshan Andrrews
Rating Score -> 3/5
I blame the current and frustrating fetish of the audience to watch ‘Mass’ cinema that we glorify flawed people and their perverted understanding of machoism. Shahid Kapoor, an always earnest performer, overdoes his ‘intense’ and vacant gazes that we mistake for heroism.
2. Times Now -
Rating Score -> 3/5
While the film celebrates its heroic cop, it doesn’t shy away from critiquing the very institution Dev represents. Despite the flaws, Deva is a slow-paced and engaging investigative thriller. It's entertaining and the biggest strength of the film is Shahid Kapoor!
3. Indian Express -
Rating Score -> 1.5/5
Shahid Kapoor film is dragged down by loose threads, long slack stretches. There are at least a couple of instances when Shahid Kapoor does come alive, reminding us of the actor that he can be. Both are scenes in which he allows his character to be vulnerable.
4. Rediff -
Rating Score -> 2/5
Shahid's heft is the only thing that keeps up the momentum in a mediocre rehash, dumbed down by flimsy motive and mindless bravado.
5. India TV -
Rating Score -> 2.5/5
Shahid Kapoor's Deva clearly disappoints despite having potential. However, the film ends on a note that opens the gates for a second part, and knowing the filmmaker in Rosshan, one can expect something positive.
6. Hindustan Times -
Rating Score -> n/a
The film was about to start on a good note when it is marred by amateur VFX in the first scene itself. Choosing to ignore it, one waits for Shahid to channel his Haider hairstyle-meets-Kabir Singh’s anger mode. And he delivers from the word go. The swag is on point, and may I also add that he makes for a damn good-looking cop on screen.
7. Taran Adarsh -
Rating Score -> 2/5
Engaging in parts with some brilliantly executed sequences... Lengthy first half, uneven, slow-paced second half... Inconsistent writing is a flaw... #ShahidKapoor is outstanding, among his best works. #DevaReview
8. Komal Nahta -
Rating Score -> n/a
Deva is too class-appealing to make any impact at the ticket windows. It will prove to be a flop show.
9. NDTV -
Rating Score -> 3/5
Shahid Kapoor anchors the adroitly mounted thriller buoyed by a screenplay that, to great effect, significantly alters the plot of the film
10. India Today -
Rating Score -> 2.5/5
The film shoulders on Shahid Kapoor. He brings raw energy into the narrative. An unabashed, arrogant man who can make smoke rings while smoking, does not care about the system, and shows off pelvic thrusts with a curled tongue way too many times (told ya before, Deva is kinda like our Kabir bhai) - that's Deva.
11. Times of India -
Rating Score -> 3.5/5
Shahid Kapoor delivers a brilliant performance as Dev Ambre, balancing menace and vulnerability. There are moments where his actions are unpalatable, yet you find yourself rooting for him in some others.
12. News 18 -
Rating Score -> 3.5/5
Deva finds its voice in its second half, evolving from a standard action thriller into a gripping, character-driven mystery. It may not be without its flaws, but its unpredictability, strong performances, and polished execution make it a compelling watch.
13. The Hindu -
Rating Score -> n/a
Shahid Kapoor almost pulls off this wild version of ‘Mumbai Police’. Director Rosshan Andrrews unleashes solid characters in edgy atmospherics, but the climactic punch of the original is missing in this mind game
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