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- 2019
- Not Rated
- Amazon Prime Video
- 2 h 34 m
- 2019
- Not Rated
- Amazon Prime Video
- 2 h 34 m
Directed By: Zoya Akhtar
Written By: Reema Kagti, Vijay Maurya, Zoya Akhtar
- 2019
- Not Rated
- Amazon Prime Video
- 2 h 34 m
- 2019
- Not Rated
- Amazon Prime Video
- 2 h 34 m
Gully Boy
Metascore
Generally favorable
65
8.2
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Directed By: Zoya Akhtar
Written By: Reema Kagti, Vijay Maurya, Zoya Akhtar
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally favorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
65
75% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
25% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Metascore
Generally favorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
65
75% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
25% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
A Bollywood movie about a rapper from the slums may sound derivative, but what does that matter when “Gully Boy” revels in high-wattage screen chemistry and an inclusive social message, all served up in a slickly enjoyable production showcasing Ranveer Singh’s many charms?
Singh busts rhymes with the best of them in this energetic, entertaining film that smuggles some urgent social themes in under the cover of a hoary old fable about a handsome pauper who gets the stardom and the girl.
User Score
Universal acclaim
Based on 15 User Ratings
8.2
80% Positive
12 Ratings
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20% Mixed
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0% Negative
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User Score
Universal acclaim
Based on 15 User Ratings
8.2
80% Positive
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
20% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
0% Negative
0 Ratings
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This predictable and implausible rags-to-riches story choked me up. Portraying a slum of Mumbai amplified the drama.
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Zoya Akhtar (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara) directs with flair and passion and, aided by explosive performances from a right-on cast, triumphs over the familiarity of the star-is-born storyline.
In the end, Gully Boy runs on very traditional lines, and maybe comes too close to cliche, but is always engagingly dead set on entertainment.
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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With plenty of catchy songs, stellar acting, skilful direction, and an energetic tone offsetting the by-the-numbers arc of its plot, "Gully Boy" is an absolute triumph.
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I find wanting to give this movie a good review but not being able to. The movie centers around Murad (played by Ranveer Singh) and his journey to actualize his passion for hip-hop music through dedication and talent. A premise that I was very excited about but as the movie started and we start seeing possible points of conflict and tension the story rips them out and hands Murad easy solutions to his problems. Murad's world is one where talented people are neglected for their status in life and when they set out to achieve their goals they are shot down and told time and again that it isn't their lot in life. This, I believe, is the message the writers are trying to get across to the audience but instead of showing this narrative through the actions of the world around Murad, the writers resort to a few scenes here and there where it is explicitly told to him all the while people keep providing him the space, time, money, and all around support for him to be successful. The music was sharply written and the acting was wonderfully done. Where the movie falls flat on its face is in the attempt to reconcile its worldview and the personal challenges of its leading character.
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Production Company
Excel Entertainment,
Tiger Baby Films
Release Date Feb 15, 2019
Duration 2 h 34 m
Rating Not Rated
Tagline Apna Time Aayega!
Awards
FOI Online Awards
• 9 Wins & 21 Nominations
Filmfare Awards
• 13 Wins & 19 Nominations
Zee Cine Awards
• 9 Wins & 18 Nominations
