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Darlings

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Badru hopes her volatile husband will reform if he stops drinking. But when his rage goes too far, she and her mom boldly, albeit clumsily, seek revenge.
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Namrata Joshi National Herald (India) 08/09/2022
The cast of Darlings makes it a riveting watch. Varma is terrifying and Roshan Mathew as believable as the tender man. Ultimately, it’s all in the hands of the forever solid & reliable Shah and Bhatt... Go to Full Review
Anupama Chopra Film Companion 08/09/2022
Darlings, with strong performances by Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah and Vijay Varma, has lots going for it. Go to Full Review
Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express 08/08/2022
2.5/5
Alia Bhatt, Vijay Varma, Shefali Shah and Roshan Mathew deliver excellent performances in a film that is aware of what it is. Go to Full Review
Pramit Chatterjee Digital Mafia Talkies 07/20/2023
1/5
Even if it was a watery, bland, middling attempt at being an exploitation film (which, FYI, it clearly wants to be), I would’ve recommended it. But this movie is so hellbent on furthering negative stereotypes that it simply can’t be recommended. Go to Full Review
Rahul Desai Film Companion 02/10/2023
It’s a tense, creature-like performance that keeps Darlings on track as a clutter-breaking dramedy. Without him, Jasmeet K. Reen’s daring debut might have struggled to bridge its disparate tones. Go to Full Review
Santanu Das Hindustan Times 01/31/2023
Darlings is further proof that no matter the length of the role, Shefali Shah never fails to astonish. It's a full-circle performance, so much of Shamshu is revealed yet so much is left to explore. Go to Full Review
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Ansh J Jun 16 Darlings tries to mix dark comedy with a serious message about domestic abuse but ends up offering nothing new. Despite strong performances, especially from Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah, the film lacks emotional depth and originality. Its tonal shifts are jarring, and the humor feels misplaced given the subject matter. The revenge plot is predictable. Stylish but shallow, Darlings ultimately plays it safe and fails to leave a lasting impact. See more Ralph R Mar 17 Darlings is a solid mix of dark comedy and drama with some sharp directing and great performances. The pacing slows down a bit in the second act, but overall, the movie keeps you hooked with its engaging storytelling. The cinematography adds to the mood, using tight shots and lighting to build tension without feeling too heavy. The script is smart, balancing humor and deeper themes in a way that feels natural. The cast absolutely carries the film. Alia Bhatt is fantastic, and Shefali Shah and Vijay Varma bring a lot to their roles, making every scene feel real. Their chemistry makes the story hit harder. The background score fits well, setting the right tone without being too much. Even with the slight pacing hiccup, Darlings is a well-made, well-acted movie that sticks with you. See more Vishal V Dec 29 dumbest story. wrong potreal of men in society! if heroine character wanted to achieve her dream why she is depended on her husband. she forced him to join government job so she could marry her, then she wanted luxurious home which he could not achieve the lifestyle by his current TC job which she is dreaming.. he falls into alcohol trap. justifying by ending she happily enjoying in theater. is pathetic See more 09/24/2024 If you're a fan of streaming movies online, GlamCinema is a great site with a wide range of films. watch the any movie on https://glamcinema.com See more CHETAN S 08/21/2022 except for Alia Bhat's acting its hard to see anything intresting See more 08/14/2022 Darlings starts out really strongly as a drama about domestic violence. Powered by three superb performances from Vijay Verma, Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah, it feels real enough to make you flinch. At some point the film also becomes a revenge thriller of sorts, which still works in context with what we've seen before. However, it is the attempts at including laughs into the proceedings that really make the film falter - shuffling between black comedy and outright comedy so awkwardly that it creates an unnecessary tonal identity crisis. Add to that an overcooked third act, and what starts out as a very promising movie peters out into an unsatisfying end product. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Badru hopes her volatile husband will reform if he stops drinking. But when his rage goes too far, she and her mom boldly, albeit clumsily, seek revenge.
Director
Jasmeet K Reen
Producer
Alia Bhatt, Gauri Khan, Gaurav Verma
Screenwriter
Parveez Sheikh, Jasmeet K Reen
Production Co
Red Chillies Entertainment, Eternal Sunshine Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 5, 2022
Runtime
2h 14m
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