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- 10 years ago
After delivering a national award film like Shahid, remarkable duo Hansal Mehta and Rajkumar Rao are yet again back with their recent collaboration, CityLights! Produced by Mahesh Bhatt, while the film is an official adaptation of Hollywood film Metro Manila and essays a path breaking story of a rural migrant, here are some of the leading critics review that have now been evaluated for your valuable references on, whether to watch or not watch the film!
Bollywood Hungama says, Ratings: 3.5/5
This one is *not* art house cinema or a 'festival film', as being understood by few. CITYLIGHTS reflects the times we live in. And Hansal encapsulates the rural migration, penury, exploitation and adversities in an overcrowded metropolis with utmost realism. On the whole, CITYLIGHTS is one of the most captivating movie experiences of late. An expertly-crafted heartbreaker, this tragic tale has a riveting plot, power-packed narrative, soulful music and arresting performances to haunt you much after the screening has concluded. A must watch!
Mumbai Mirror says, Ratings: 3.5/5
The practice of retelling their story within the realms of cultural relevance is most important, and this is where Citylights sets itself apart from its adapted peers. The original film, with its poetic voiceover and bookended flashbacks, has a more resounding climax; Citylights stutters with sentimentality, but eventually blacks out before it's too late. Much like its conflicted protagonists.
Moviezadda says, Ratings: 4/5
CityLights has massive dum for all those who love realistic heart touching films. Right from its direction, performances, dialogues, music and production level, 'CityLights' scores high in every field. The movie might not appeal to the masala film loving audience as this one is dark, gritty and disturbing. In short, 'CityLights' is a human tale set in inhumane times.
Rediff says, Ratings: 4/5
Producers Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt and Fox Studios deserve kudos for backing such a raw, visceral film. What makes City Lights memorable is how Hansal Mehta infuses his struggle into it. In this film, he gathers all his pain, pours it in a glass and makes Rajkummar drink it. A hard, unrelenting film that doesn't give in to over sentimentality, City Lights is just like the city of Mumbai. It beats you down and when you are broken, takes you in its arms and loves you.
India Today says, Ratings: 2.5/5
City Lights is a very important film, it gives us a reality check. Mumbai is known to be the city of dreams but it does have a big share of shattered dreams too. It's a good one but from the team of Shahid and with Mahesh Bhatt backing the project, we expected more.
Bollywood Hungama says, Ratings: 3.5/5
This one is *not* art house cinema or a 'festival film', as being understood by few. CITYLIGHTS reflects the times we live in. And Hansal encapsulates the rural migration, penury, exploitation and adversities in an overcrowded metropolis with utmost realism. On the whole, CITYLIGHTS is one of the most captivating movie experiences of late. An expertly-crafted heartbreaker, this tragic tale has a riveting plot, power-packed narrative, soulful music and arresting performances to haunt you much after the screening has concluded. A must watch!
Mumbai Mirror says, Ratings: 3.5/5
The practice of retelling their story within the realms of cultural relevance is most important, and this is where Citylights sets itself apart from its adapted peers. The original film, with its poetic voiceover and bookended flashbacks, has a more resounding climax; Citylights stutters with sentimentality, but eventually blacks out before it's too late. Much like its conflicted protagonists.
Moviezadda says, Ratings: 4/5
CityLights has massive dum for all those who love realistic heart touching films. Right from its direction, performances, dialogues, music and production level, 'CityLights' scores high in every field. The movie might not appeal to the masala film loving audience as this one is dark, gritty and disturbing. In short, 'CityLights' is a human tale set in inhumane times.
Rediff says, Ratings: 4/5
Producers Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt and Fox Studios deserve kudos for backing such a raw, visceral film. What makes City Lights memorable is how Hansal Mehta infuses his struggle into it. In this film, he gathers all his pain, pours it in a glass and makes Rajkummar drink it. A hard, unrelenting film that doesn't give in to over sentimentality, City Lights is just like the city of Mumbai. It beats you down and when you are broken, takes you in its arms and loves you.
India Today says, Ratings: 2.5/5
City Lights is a very important film, it gives us a reality check. Mumbai is known to be the city of dreams but it does have a big share of shattered dreams too. It's a good one but from the team of Shahid and with Mahesh Bhatt backing the project, we expected more.