The Dirty Picture Movie Review
2 Dec 2011
The Dirty Picture movie review: what critics say (14)
What critics say Critics are mostly positive with reservations: 10 of 14 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more.
The writing is confused as to point of view and weightage, and post-interval, like most Bollywood films, `The Dirty Picture, dives.What makes us watch, despite everything€”the overheating, the overwriting– is Vidya Balan, who…
Read the full reviewThe Dirty Picture, despite the comprehensive objectivity implied through its title, is not a full-fledged biopic.
Read the full reviewShe says it the way it is. Director Milan Luthrias The Dirty Picture, is remarkable for creating a woman of spunk whos had it with assorted skunks.Suffice it to say that the films trump card is the supportive stand taken for a…
Read the full reviewThe Dirty Picture seems to have been made specifically to shock you.All those lured in solely by the promise of skin-show are unlikely to complain.
Read the full reviewTHE DIRTY PICTURE is in line for a flood of awards. Vidya Balan will walk away with all possible trophies! To borrow one more line from Rajat's dialogues... Yeh ladki aag lagaegi!
Read the full reviewDirty Picture transports you to the 80s era successfully and how films were made those days and what worked. Sex sells, yes just the packaging changes.The film makes you think.
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What we know
After running away from home in search of movie stardom, a village girl rises to become a prominent sex symbol.
Cast and crew
Vidya BalanReshma / Silk
Emraan HashmiAbraham
Tusshar KapoorRamakanth
Naseeruddin ShahSuryakanth
Anju MahendruNaila
Rajesh SharmaSelva Ganesh / Keedadas
Shivani TanksaleRaadhikaWhere to watch in India
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Box office
Day-wise India net starts on 2 Dec 2011. Advance booking and every day's figure are on the box office page.
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Questions
Is The Dirty Picture worth watching?
Critics rate it very good: 3.6 out of 5, with 13 of 14 critics recommending it.
When did The Dirty Picture release?
2 Dec 2011.
Who is in the cast of The Dirty Picture?
Vidya Balan, Emraan Hashmi, Tusshar Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Anju Mahendru, Rajesh Sharma, Imran Hasnee, Shivani Tanksale.
Who directs The Dirty Picture?
Milan Luthria.
What do critics say about The Dirty Picture?
14 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 3.6 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.