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Hindi language drama about a man drawn into Indian politics by his political family who must contend with the escalating rivalry between two sets of cousins. Cast:Ajay Devgan, Ranbir Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Katrina Kaif, Arjun RampalDirector:Prakash JhaRelease Date:June 4, 2010DVD Release:August 24, 2010From:UTVLength:2 hr 58 min
Raajneeti played in key cities to weak reviews. • Robert Abele wrote in the Los Angeles Times, "Prakash Jha aims for something trenchant about thwarted destiny and ugly ambition in modern Indian democracy but mostly winds up with a convoluted and tonally awkward 'Godfather' rehash, with nary a character worth rooting for." More Reviews Below...
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (3 Reviews)
Rachel Saltz, New York Times: FAIR "...with its large cast of characters and wealth of subplots, it is often a mess, but an interesting one.... the film -- full of romance, intrigue and fraternal strife -- is too diffuse to score political points. Or to have much impact."(See all of Rachel Saltz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 340 words, 06/04/10
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: WEAK "Prakash Jha aims for something trenchant about thwarted destiny and ugly ambition in modern Indian democracy but mostly winds up with a convoluted and tonally awkward 'Godfather' rehash, with nary a character worth rooting for."(See all of Robert Abele's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 209 words, 06/04/10
Vadim Rizov, Village Voice: WEAK "...something close to a sex scene, no musical numbers, and a final shoot-out in a warehouse; par for the Bollywood course this isn't, but it doesn't succeed on its own terms, either."(See all of Vadim Rizov's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 226 words, 06/01/10
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
Raajneeti has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (1 Review)
Vadim Rizov, Village Voice: WEAK "...something close to a sex scene, no musical numbers, and a final shoot-out in a warehouse; par for the Bollywood course this isn't, but it doesn't succeed on its own terms, either."(See all of Vadim Rizov's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 226 words, 06/01/10
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Rachel Saltz, New York Times: FAIR "...with its large cast of characters and wealth of subplots, it is often a mess, but an interesting one.... the film -- full of romance, intrigue and fraternal strife -- is too diffuse to score political points. Or to have much impact."(See all of Rachel Saltz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 340 words, 06/04/10
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: WEAK "Prakash Jha aims for something trenchant about thwarted destiny and ugly ambition in modern Indian democracy but mostly winds up with a convoluted and tonally awkward 'Godfather' rehash, with nary a character worth rooting for."(See all of Robert Abele's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 209 words, 06/04/10
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
Lisa Tsering, Hollywood Reporter: GOOD "...dispenses with the hero-villain equation in favor of a recipe that's far darker and more fascinating.... The slim, bespectacled Ranbir Kapoor displays ruthless intensity in his role, and his performance is a highlight of the film."(See all of Lisa Tsering's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 472 words, 06/08/10
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: WEAK "Prakash Jha aims for something trenchant about thwarted destiny and ugly ambition in modern Indian democracy but mostly winds up with a convoluted and tonally awkward 'Godfather' rehash, with nary a character worth rooting for."(See all of Robert Abele's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 209 words, 06/04/10
Rachel Saltz, New York Times: FAIR "...with its large cast of characters and wealth of subplots, it is often a mess, but an interesting one.... the film -- full of romance, intrigue and fraternal strife -- is too diffuse to score political points. Or to have much impact."(See all of Rachel Saltz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 340 words, 06/04/10
18.5 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Raajneeti's reviews are separated by an average 18.5 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:Raajneeti's reviews cover 6.3% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 1,247 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 312 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 1.4 Hours Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Raajneeti's reviews on average broke 1.4 hours before opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Raajneeti's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
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