Dhobi Ghat
21/Jan/2011 Drama, Drama 1h 35min

4.00

Fresh air, Inhale it!

Some movies knock you out with a punch, others gently lay you down, soothe your fevered brow and lull you into a dream. Movies about Mumbai tend to do the former. But Kiran Rao's deeply personal Dhobi Ghat takes you by the hand, leads you to its doorstep and then leaves you to gawk, with pleasure. ...(more)

Source: Kaveree Bamzai, India Today

2.75

A film with soul, but not nearly enough story.

Dhobi Ghat is a middling debut, watchable due to its nuances but simply not interesting enough to recommend. Yet Rao seems assured of her craft, and worth looking out for in the future. (more)

Source: Raja Sen, Rediff.com

3.50

Intelligent and artistic cinema.

Kiran Rao makes a sensitive debut with Dhobi Ghat, a film that is heavily imbued with mood and soul. She uses her characters smartly to dissect the much talked about spirit of Mumbai without getting maudlin. In fact, the high point of the film is its understated elegance as the lead players slip in ...(more)

Source: Nikhat Kazmi, Times Of India

3.00

Give it a shot

Dhobi Ghat is an acquired taste. Either the film will sink into your skin like a slow ache or it will be bewildering and downright boring. (more)

Source: Anupama Chopra, NDTV Movies

3.50

Reality feel

This film is first-rate tribute; it�s visceral, I realise -- both clich�s for compliments. Nothing more appropriate comes to mind.(more)

Source: Mayank Shekhar, Hindustan Times

2.75

Despite refreshing performances, Dhobi Ghat is a letdown

For entertainment or emotional stimulation look elsewhere. There�s every reason you can miss this one. Unless you like to believe you�re among the intelligentsia. (more)

Source: Blessy Chettiar, Deccan Chronicle