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Critics Review
3.00
Effective making and an intense narration resurrects sub par story
Sundeep, who wouldn't have been an ideal choice for the role of a ferocious gangster, makes it look convincing with his stellar performance. Thanks to the writing that elevates him with the perfect mood. Divyansha Kaushik, who plays Sundeep's love interest, has delivered her best. The cinematography, especially the shot division, is admirable for a gangster film like this and adds value. The second hero of the film is definitely Sam CS as he elevates the film to a whole new level. The background score deserves special mention for a film that is both retro and gangster oriented. Micheal, despite few shortcomings, makes us sit throughout the revenge-saga.(more)
Source: Logesh, Times Of India
2.50
Sundeep, Vijay Sethupathi shine in technically sound film that�s bogged down by weak storyline
Michael is a gangster flick that�s more style than story for the most part. Having said that, Sundeep Kishan, Vijay Sethupathi and Sam CS are the absolute highlights of this film. (more)
Source: Latha, India Today
2.75
Bold, beautiful but falls short of delivering actual thrills
�Michael� is a genre movie trying too hard to look the part and unfortunately, it shows. While it may believe - even sincerely - that it is an homage to the action heroes of the norm; or that it is merely a repurposed vehicle for everything the audience desires to watch in an action movie, it ends up merely being a formula film that severely falls short of successfully emulating all the tropes it relies so heavily on to be taken seriously at all.(more)
Source: Deccon, Deccan Chronicle
2.25
All Style, But Little Substance
"Michael" is another example of a film that is more about style than substance. It's a gangster story. Sundeep's makeover, technical prowess, and slick visuals don't add much to the film, which suffers from a lacklustre narration.(more)
Source: Great Andhra, galatta.com
2.50
Sundeep Kishan's most ambitious film is a gutsy attempt
Sundeep Kishan is earnest from start to finish and he holds the film together with a very strong performance. He�s strongly complemented by Gautham Menon, who plays a gangster with effortless swagger. It�s a great casting choice and he isn�t your quintessential commercial cinema antagonist. Vijay Sethupathi has a special appearance but he still manages to shine in the few scenes he gets. Apart from the visuals, it�s Sam CS�s score that really elevates Michael and makes it a big screen experience worth cherishing.(more)
Source: Haricharan, Hindustan Times
