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Sarzameen

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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express Unpacking this puzzle properly could have led to some depth. But the weak writing-and-execution renders it frustratingly flat. Rated: 1.5/5 Aug 20, 2025 Full Review Anupama Chopra The Hollywood Reporter Logic leaves the room! Aug 1, 2025 Full Review Troy Ribeiro Free Press Journal (India) Sarzameen—which translates to homeland—is less a film and more a checklist of patriotic tropes and emotional clichés. It wants you to feel, but insists on telling you exactly how and when. Earnest in tone but formulaic in structure... Rated: 2.5/5 Aug 30, 2025 Full Review Rishabh Suri Hindustan Times [Sarzameen is] packed with familiar faces, music, and dialogue- but none of it sticks. If you’re looking for emotion or a breakout performance, you’re better off rewatching Main Hoon Na. At least there, the Khan delivers. Rated: 1.5/5 Aug 20, 2025 Full Review Nandini Ramnath Scroll.in Whatever flicker of psychological depth there is, is soon extinguished for an anything-goes melodrama about a dysfunctional family dynamic that doubles up as an unintended comedy. Aug 20, 2025 Full Review Dhaval Roy The Times of India The story and screenplay by Soumil Shukla and Arun Singh are formulaic, and the execution falters. From patriotism to parental love and even the central conflict, the narrative lacks conviction, rendering everything somewhat superficial. Rated: 2.5/5 Aug 20, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mahesh D The much-hyped Sarzameen, a film that promised a gripping, high-stakes socio-political thriller, arrives with a resounding thud rather than a roar. Instead of a tense and immersive experience, viewers are left with a tedious, formulaic mess that struggles to justify its lengthy runtime. It's a cinematic misstep that fails on almost every conceivable level. The primary issue lies in the convoluted and deeply unoriginal script. The narrative feels less like a finely tuned clock and more like a collection of discarded plot points awkwardly stitched together. The central mystery is so heavily telegraphed in the first act that any semblance of surprise is lost long before the climax. Subplots involving a generic family drama and a shoehorned romance not only fail to land but actively detract from the already weak main story. The pacing is glacial, with key moments stretched out to the point of exhaustion and crucial emotional beats completely glossed over, leaving the audience feeling detached and bored. Compounding these script issues are the uninspired performances. The lead actor, often celebrated for their intensity, seems to be going through the motions here, delivering dialogue with a flat, monotonous tone. Their character lacks any real depth or motivation, making it impossible to root for them. The supporting cast fares no better, with many characters existing solely as exposition dumps or as archetypes who react in predictably clichéd ways. The palpable lack of chemistry between the leads makes their romantic arc feel entirely unearned and out of place, serving only to halt the plot's already stuttering momentum. The direction is equally pedestrian. The camera work is static and uninspired, doing little to build tension or atmosphere. The film's washed-out color palette makes every scene feel drab and unengaging. The director appears content to rely on slow-motion shots and an overbearing background score to convey importance, rather than trusting the story or the actors to do so. In the end, Sarzameen is a monumental disappointment—a film that's neither thrilling nor emotionally resonant. Save your time and money; this "land" is not worth visiting. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Director
Kayoze Irani
Producer
Hiroo Johar, Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Ajit Andhare
Production Co
Star Studios, Dharma Productions
Genre
Action, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 17m