Ace (U/A)
23/May/2025 Romance, Crime 2hrs 30mins

2.75

A leisure watch with nothing much to worry about

While the film has its share of highs and lows, it manages to stay engaging, especially once it moves past the initial hiccup. With its light-hearted, no-brainer approach, it holds attention reasonably well�and with a bit more finesse in the fundamentals, it had all the makings of an enjoyable timep...(more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

2.50

Vijay Sethupathi's charm elevates convenient storytelling

'Ace' unfortunately joins 'Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren' in the category of polarising cinema, though for different reasons. Where the previous film was deliberately zany and wacky, 'Ace' falls prey to convenient storytelling. While Arumugakumar's unique voice remains evident, Vijay Sethupathi's per...(more)

Source: Janani, India Today

2.00

Vijay Sethupathi, Yogi Babu cannot save this middling comedy-thriller

Everything derails when the film takes itself too seriously by attempting to be a suspenseful heist thriller. In fact, Ace has all the necessary ingredients to become a good romantic caper, but it never finds its tone. A serious thriller with an innovative heist is one thing, and an out-and-out come...(more)

Source: BHUVANESH CHANDAR, The Hindu

3.00

A passable crime caper that doesn't demand much from its actors & audience

It's engaging, sort of. Even if the first half is filled with quite a few flat moments, the gradual blooming of romance between Vijay Sethupathi and Rukmini Vasanth adds some emotional weight to a largely non-serious story that seems to be going in all directions � a cop exploiting a hapless young w...(more)

Source: Suganth, Times Of India

2.00

Dull and disappointing

Ace is a bland and forgettable film that falls short on both story and execution. Vijay Sethupathi puts in a sincere effort, but it�s not nearly enough to rescue the film from its sluggish pace and underwhelming writing. While there are a few scattered moments that try to lighten the mood, they aren...(more)

Source: 123 Telugu, 123telugu.com

2.50

The Vijay Sethupathi-Yogi Babu combo makes this fun, mindless heist film entertaining

Ace is a fun, mindless heist film that�s largely entertaining, thanks to the Vijay Sethupathi-Yogi Babu combo, which brings the laughs.(more)

Source: Latha Srinivasan, Hindustan Times