My Name Is Khan
Metascore
50 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    70
    A potent, energetic heart-tugger and Khan and Kajol, major Bollywood stars, are highly appealing and equal to the demand of their emotion-charged roles.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Rachel Saltz
    70
    Skillfully directed by Karan Johar and with an evocative score by Shankar, Ehsaan & Loy, “Khan” jerks tears with ease, while teaching lessons about Islam and tolerance.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Jay Weissberg
    70
    Riotously overstuffed and enormously enjoyable drama.
  4. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    50
    This is a movie not built for subtlety, but it does tackle a subject American movies have mostly avoided -- that of racial profiling and the plight of Muslim-Americans.
  5. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Shilpa Jamkhandikar
    50
    A very average, ordinary film that goes haywire.
  6. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Melissa Anderson
    40
    For a movie that preaches cultural understanding, it sometimes seems a little too comfortable perpetuating ethnic stereotypes.
  7. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Roger Moore
    38
    The polished production sometimes touches and amuses despite its naïve “love conquers all” script.

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User Score
8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 157 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 42
  3. Negative: 3 out of 42
  1. Mrneo
    10
    Great movie, very thoughtful and so very true in regards to how muslims are regarded by most in America. I gave it 10 because of the message and the delivery, very nicely produced and realistic.
    If not for that the rating would have been lower because of the whole georgia hurricane rescue.
    to paraphrase an earlier post, it reminded me too much of Forrest Gump after awhile.
    Despite its shortcomings it was a wonderful story with believable actors/actresses and compelling subject.
    This should be required viewing for all of the so-called 'tolerant', no matter what faith they follow.    … Full Review »
  2. mandy
    10
    "Most controversial subject handled in best delicate manner & deserve an applause".Simply Superb Movie.. SRK at the best of acting!Simply Superb Movie.. SRK at the best of acting!One of the best movies I have seen which really touched my heart… Full Review »
  3. PraddyJr
    10
    Amazing movie....one of the indian movies really having a global appeal..hats off.
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