Madras Cafe Movie Reviews, Taran Adarsh, Srijana Mitra Das, Sukanya Verma, Saibal Chaterjee

John Abraham’s Madras Cafe has been released finally all over after facing a lots of controversy. Shoojit Sircar’s Madras Cafe is released today in all over cinemas, Madras Cafe brings us closer to what changed the political history of India.

 

Madras Cafe set in India and Sri Lanka, is a political spy thriller set against backdrop of the Sri Lankan civil war, Vikram Singh (John Abraham) is an Indian Army special officer who is appointed by the intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing to conduct covert operations in Sri Lanka shortly after Indian Peace Keeping Force was forced to withdraw.
There are many different views from the critics of Madras Cafe ie Taran Adarsh (Bollywood Hungama), Srijana Mitra Das (Times of India), Sukanya Verma (Rediff), Saibal Chaterjee (NDTV), Anupam Chopra.
 Taran Aadersh (Bollywood Hungama)  -
  Taran Adarsh said that MADRAS CAFE is one of the finest thrillers to come out of India. No two opinions on that! On the whole, MADRAS CAFE is an earnest and honest effort, a terrific thriller, with several poignant moments and episodes that leave a stunning impact. It’s a film that you should watch because it gives you an insight into an exceptionally pertinent episode of history. If you are in the frame of mind to watch superior quality, sensible cinema, I would strongly recommend MADRAS CAFE to you. Try not to miss it!, and give the movie rating 4/5.


Srijana Mitra Das (Times Of India) –  
Sanjana Mitra Das said that Madras Cafe is a Political, tense, finally explosive, Madras Cafe is no picnic in the neighborhood park. Madras Cafe’s true star is its story which builds up to an agonizing end. It brings to life the Lankan war which many viewers were too young to have known. It highlights India’s ambiguous role, moving sensitively, taking no sides. Its second half grows more fraught and taut, conspiracies and compulsions becoming clearer. Madras Cafe deserves an extra half-star for guts, going for the gunpowder – but with a restrained hand. Note: If you like typical Hindi movie masala, unrealistic action or melodrama, this movie is not for you. Srijana Mitra Das give Madras Cafe 4/5 rating.
Sukanya Verma (Rediff) –  
Sukanya Verma said At its running time of two hours, ten minutes, Shoojit Sircar’s Madras Cafe is a swift, smart and serious study of an inglorious chapter of political history. It doesn’t take names but doesn’t hold back either. Even if it packs in classic stereotypes of this genre and the climax is something we all know and vividly remember, the horridness of it continues to startle.After experiencing back-to-back idiocy on big screen, it’s refreshing to return to the theatres for a film that expects you to be educated, informed and attentive. Give it a chance, Madras Cafe deserves an audience. Sukanya Verma rated the movie by 3.5/5.
Saibal Chaterjee (NDTV) –  
Saibal Chaterjee said that  Madras Cafe is a sinewy and riveting espionage thriller that entertains without having to play to the gallery.Madras Cafe stands apart from run-of-the-mill smack-downs because it does not celebrate vacuous militaristic machismo. Madras Cafe is not your average Bollywood thriller. It crackles with genuine energy and is marked by true empathy for humanity. It is an unqualified triumph. Saibal Chaterjee rated Madras Cafe by 4/5.