Wake Up Sid Movie Review
2 Oct 2009
Wake Up Sid movie review: what critics say (9)
What critics say Critics are mostly positive with reservations: 5 of 9 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more. Praised: the direction and the emotion. Criticised: the pacing.
Ranbir is effortlessly charming as the lazy dude with a heart, and Konkona rises a little out of her usual grid. She reads Murakami, he skims through comics, and the twain do not look made for each other.
Read the full reviewThe pacing in the first half is very slow. Towards interval, the film gathers an emotional momentum but afterward it becomes slack again.
Read the full reviewThere’s not much of a story to tell. It could be related in a five-minute music video — about a boy who takes everything; family, education, comforts for granted and a slightly elder, independent girl.
Read the full reviewThis one has no middle ground. You will either love Wake Up Sid or just hate it. A section of the viewers are likely to complain about the lack of a coherent plot and its leisurely pace.
Read the full review...wake up, and go watch Sid and Aisha's sweet little prem kahani. It's not as perfect as the decor in Sid and Aisha's home but it's pretty.
Read the full reviewInfusing a shopworn premise with honesty, and peppering the film with tender moments, director Ayan Mukherji creates an engaging enough drama that you’re happy to emotionally invest in.The casual, conversational style of dialogue…
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What we know
Wake Up Sid! is the story of a lazy Mumbai college student who does absolutely nothing, with a turn of events will Sid realize his potential in this world and become a success in the fast-paced life of Mumbai.
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Cast and crew
Ranbir KapoorSidharth 'Sid' Mehra
Konkona Sen SharmaAisha Banerjee
Rahul KhannaKabir
Anupam KherRam Mehra
Supriya PathakSarita Mehra
Namit DasRishi
Shikha TalsaniaLaxmi
Kashmera ShahSoniaWhere to watch in India
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Box office
Day-wise India net starts on 2 Oct 2009. Advance booking and every day's figure are on the box office page.
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Questions
Is Wake Up Sid worth watching?
Critics rate it good: 3.3 out of 5, with 9 of 9 critics recommending it.
When did Wake Up Sid release?
2 Oct 2009.
Who is in the cast of Wake Up Sid?
Ranbir Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Rahul Khanna, Anupam Kher, Supriya Pathak, Namit Das, Shikha Talsania, Kashmera Shah.
Who directs Wake Up Sid?
Ayan Mukerji.
What do critics say about Wake Up Sid?
9 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 3.3 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.
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