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Critics Review
3.00
Sidharth Malhotra, Sonakshi Sinha�s decent crime thriller
Debutante director Abhay Chopra plays with our mind by not introducing many secondary story arcs in the plot. This technique makes us focus solely on the murders, with blinkers on. (more)
Source: Rohit Vats, Hindustan Times
3.00
The Sidharth Malhotra and Sonakshi Sinha starrer is a smart, gripping whodunit
Khanna, who deadpans his way through the best lines in the film, is clearly having a blast. There are small touches of fresh humour, and enough suspense to keep things ticking over. And there�s real surprise in the big reveal.(more)
Source: Shubhra Gupta, Indian Express
3.50
This unhurried suspense drama can be watched for Akshaye Khanna's crackling screen presence, acting prowess and sublime charm.
An adaptation of Yash Chopra's 1969 suspense drama, starring Rajesh Khanna and Nanda, Abhay Chopra retains the theme of the original and infuses his own twists and turns to the story, which keeps you intrigued. While his efforts are sincere and understated, there's a lot that gets lost in translation. (more)
Source: Renuka, Times Of India
2.80
Sidharth Malhotra, Sonakshi Sinha, Akshaye Khanna are credible in an effective thriller
Still, Ittefaq has enough going for it to make it an entertaining experience. Crucial to its effectiveness is the manner in which it sustains interest levels from start to finish with its crisp storytelling, Nitin Baid's editing that walks a fine line between keeping the narrative fast-paced and unhurried (it is just right), and the excellent balance between silent stretches interspersed with background music. (more)
Source: Anna MM, Firstpost.com
2.50
Sidharth Malhotra, Sonakshi Sinha, Akshaye Khanna's Movie Is Compact And Visually Classy
When Akshaye is on the screen, Ittefaq looks like a film with great potential. Every time the actor opens his mouth, or pauses mid-sentence to catch his thoughts, or merely throws a glance at the two accused during the interrogations, he fills the film with possibilities. If eventually a lot of the hope that he raises remains unfulfilled, it is purely because the additions made to the story and the surface gloss do not yield the expected results. (more)
Source: Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV Movies
3.00
True to its genre
Sidharth Malhotra has surely improved as an actor. His conversations with the cops look real. Sonakshi too is raising her acting bar with each passing film. Her helplessness to prove herself innocent is to look out for. Akshaye Khanna never gives a dull moment. He plays his role effortlessly. (more)
Source: Rohit Bhatnagar, Deccan Chronicle
3.00
A 'whodunit' with plenty of laughs
This is a murder mystery for murder mystery-lovers and its deficiencies and heights are built into its rhythm.(more)
Source: Sreehari Nair, Rediff.com
3.50
Watch It To Believe Whatever You Predict Is Wrong
Though the film is filled with astounding performances, it�ll always be remembered for Abhay Chopra. This man has added a gem in the list of best thrillers of Bollywood. He has excelled the way of storytelling matching up the standards of best of the world. (more)
Source: umesh punwani, Koimoi
3.00
Ittefaq is a solid modern whodunit
The writing makes good with the tweak in premise, the third angle of suicide makes things complex and that's good enough to give the viewer something to think about. In an industry that prides itself on leave your brains behind kind of entertainment, a smart and thinking man's thriller comes as a pleasant surprise.(more)
Source: Rachit Gupta, Filmfare.com