Haiwaan - Critics reviews
News18 says Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar cannot save Haiwaan from weak writing and an ineffective adaptation of the Malayalam original.
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DNA India says Akshay and Saif deliver an engaging thriller with strong tension and effective confrontations.
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Hindustan Times says weak writing hurts the film, but the final act brings stronger tension and atmosphere.
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BollywoodLife says Akshay and Saif’s clash gives the thriller its strongest moments and energy.
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Pinkvilla says slow pacing, predictable writing and weak logic keep the thriller from becoming gripping.
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Koimoi says Haiwaan becomes a messy and overlong revenge drama with too many side stories and predictable developments. Saif gives the stronger performance, but the film fails to work.
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Bollywood Hungama says Saif and Akshay perform well and their face offs are engaging, but the disjointed screenplay, too many subplots, weak songs and disappointing climax reduce the film's impact.
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Filmibeat says the strong performances, especially Saif's, help the film, but the dull and slow first half hurts the suspense. The final stretch improves things, making it a one time watch.
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NDTV says Haiwaan struggles to escape the shadow of Oppam, but remains tense and watchable. Saif makes good use of the unusual lead role, while Akshay brings star power to the darker villain part.
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India TV News says Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar deliver strong performances and the film has several effective thriller moments. It also feels the 164 minute runtime is excessive.
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The Times of India says Haiwaan has a few effective action moments and a sincere Saif Ali Khan, but the thin mystery, forced humour and very long runtime prevent the thriller from building enough tension or impact.
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India Today says Haiwaan has a solid basic story, good performances and some funny moments, but its slow pace and 165 minute runtime weaken the suspense.
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The Indian Express says Haiwaan mixes thriller, action and comedy without making them work together. It finds several situations hard to believe and says neither Saif nor Akshay fully convinces.
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