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Jigra Movie Review Roundup: A Mixed Bag of Emotions and Criticism šŸŽ¬šŸ’¬ #JigraReview #AliaBhatt

TL;DR: Jigra, starring Alia BhattĀ and directed by Vasan Bala, has hit theatres, and the reviews are pouring in. While Aliaā€™s performance gets some praise, the filmā€™s execution and storytelling have left critics divided. šŸ“Š Here's a look at what the critics and social media are saying about the movie and the ratings from various media houses. šŸŽŸļø

What Critics Are Saying šŸ§

Bollywood HungamaĀ gave JigraĀ a rating of 2.5/5, highlighting that the film has some emotional momentsĀ and a strong lead performanceĀ by Alia Bhatt. However, it criticized the movieā€™s second halfĀ and noted that the overall impact is diluted due to a mismatch between content and execution. They mentioned that the film might struggle at the box officeĀ despite Alia's presenceā€‹(Bollywood Hungama).


ABP Live, on the other hand, felt that JigraĀ failed to meet the expectations set by other recent action thrillersĀ like Animal. The reviewer pointed out that while Alia Bhatt tries to hold the film together, the underdeveloped emotional bondĀ between her character and her on-screen brother makes it hard for audiences to connect. They suggested that viewers might prefer to wait for the filmā€™s OTT releaseĀ instead of rushing to theatresā€‹(ABP Live).


Social Media Buzz šŸ“²šŸ’¬

Social media reactions have been just as mixed. Rashmika MandannaĀ lauded Alia Bhattā€™s talent, calling her performance in JigraĀ powerful and heartfelt, while Mahesh BabuĀ praised the film as a "blockbuster" on Twitter, encouraging fans to watch it in theatresā€‹(Bollywood Hungama). However, many fans on platforms like X (formerly Twitter)Ā have noted that while the trailer promised an intense ride, the final product felt stretchedĀ and lacked the thrill that fans expected.


One user wrote, ā€œLoved seeing Alia back in action, but the story felt slow after the first half. Not what I expected from the trailer. šŸŒŸ #Jigraā€ while another said, ā€œGreat to see Alia in a strong role again, but the pacing was all over the place! Wait for OTT maybe? šŸ¤”ā€

A Closer Look at the Ratings ā­šŸ“‰

Hereā€™s a quick look at how different media houses rated Jigra:

  • Bollywood Hungama: 2.5/5Ā - Praised Aliaā€™s effort but criticized the overall execution.

  • ABP Live: Emphasized that the slow pacingĀ and lack of emotional depth made it hard to recommend for a theatre watch, suggesting that fans could wait for the streaming release.

  • News18: Focused on the star powerĀ and dedicationĀ shown by Alia Bhatt but did not shy away from pointing out that the filmā€™s narrative didnā€™t keep up with the expectations set by its high-octane trailer.

MediaFx Opinion: A Mixed Reception but Hopeful Outlook šŸ§ šŸŽ¬

MediaFxĀ believes that while JigraĀ may not have hit all the right notes with critics, it has managed to capture attention through its star powerĀ and high expectations. With Alia Bhattā€™s fan base and the buzz on social media, the film might still find its audience, especially on OTT platformsĀ where viewers can experience it without the pressure of a theatre visit.

We wish the team of JigraĀ the best and hope that audiences appreciate the hard workĀ put into the film. Whatā€™s your take, folks? Have you seen JigraĀ yet, or are you waiting for the OTT release? Drop your thoughts below! šŸ‘‡šŸ’¬


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