Critics Review

3.50

It looks pretty fine

Cocktail looks pretty fine. The film has its moments and can keep you mostly engaged.Cast does a decent job, in their limited roles.(more)

Source: Editorial board, Sify.com

3.45

It is an intelligent remake

The highpoint of 'Cocktail' is that as much as the original, this movie too succeeds in keeping you engrossed till the final scenes and suspense are thrown open. The movie has certain interesting dialogues and genuinely engaging sequences penned by Anoop Menon, (strictly following much of the sequences in the original) which doesn't give you any glimpse of what is following. The crew must also be applauded for taking such a gutsy theme for their debut flick. The very few diversions from the original including the opening placement of office rivalries and the short epilogue in the climax also work well for the movie.(more)

Source: Editorial board, IndiaGlitz.com

3.64

It is an inspired copy

The screenplay, credited to Menon, just focuses on these three characters and their interplay. The other characters have fleeting appearances.(more)

Source: Paresh C Palicha , Rediff.com