2009 Crime, Drama 2h 33m

Critics Review

4.00

Go for it

Kudos to Kabir Khan for tackling the most complex - and sensitive - problem of today's world with disarming simplicity, without being insensitive to anybody. It's topical, meaningful and entertaining, all at the same time. (more)

Source: Nikhat Kazmi, Times Of India

2.25

Average

New York wants to be a meaningful film about a relevant issue, but the makers don't seem to have the courage in their convictions. As a result, it's evenly 'commercialised' with all the trappings of a typical Bollywood potboiler.(more)

Source: Rajeev Masand, IBN Live

3.00

A fairly compelling watch

New York is brilliant in bits and parts. Kabir Khan furiously tries balancing grim reality with candy-floss Bollywood sensibilities. The technical support (the cinematography, sound design, songs, styling) is fab.(more)

Source: Sonia Chopra, Sify.com

2.50

Could have been better

Saddled with a plot-holed script and poor performances from half of its starcast, 'New York' falls short of expectations. Watch it if you have three hours to kill.(more)