Kingston (U/A)
07/Mar/2025 Fantasy, Horror 2hrs 18mins

2.00

A New Concept, Messed Up with Poor Screenwriting!

The simplistic backstory has nonsensical detailing, setup is weak due to the rushed present portions with overstuffing the content and the sea adventure sequences have no fizz to gain force. Both the halves are equally bad and boring.(more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

2.50

Visually striking but narratively adrift

G.V. Prakash delivers a solid performance, convincingly evolving from carefree smuggler to determined hero. His supporting shipmates, though somewhat underdeveloped, provide the necessary dramatic reactions as the paranormal activity escalates around them. Perhaps the most haunting thing about King...(more)

Source: Abhinav Subramanian, Times Of India

2.50

A promising sea creature feature watered down by its embellishments

When things go right, Kingston makes you feel like reading one of those fascinating pulp fiction stories that are not just radical and intriguing, but also knew never to overstay its welcome. But Kingston�s ambition of being a homegrown sea-based creature franchise with just the right amounts of fan...(more)

Source: Avinash Ramachandran, Indian Express

2.25

GV Prakash's horror adventure is lost at sea

Kingston truly could have redeemed itself had the deluge of horror elements � from creepy, toothy ghouls to zombies � come together effectively. Sadly, this isn�t the case. In one instance, the boat�s engine conks off after King and his friends have just been through hell and back. You know somethin...(more)

Source: BHUVANESH CHANDAR, The Hindu

2.50

GV Prakash's film is a visual spectacle let down by mediocre story

'Kingston and the Cursed Sea' is an ambitious attempt at a genre rarely explored in Indian cinema. For its visual effects and the horror elements in the second half, the film could be deemed watchable.(more)

Source: Janani, India Today