Arup Ghose We've come to know Rajkumar Santoshi as a big hit director. Films such as Andaz Apna Apna, Khakee, Pukar and more recently Ajab Ghazab but unfortunately Phata Poster doesn't quite hit those levels however can be considered an entertaining film. Shahid Kapoor is clearly the sole of the film and does a good job however some scenes will make you feel he overacts, and it's obvious that he is no longer in the same category of those contemporaries he started with. You imagine Ranbir Kapoor, in his Ajab Ghazab ways doing a much better job of the role, however Shahid does deserve some credit as he pulls off the role quite easy.Ilena is sweet, beautiful and full of energy but will need to work on her comic timing. She was wonderful in Barfi and needs to make sure she isn't pushed into doing those types of roles only. The role is very Shahid centric therefore Ilena hardly gets much screen time. The supporting caste of this film make it what it is. Why isn't Darshan Jariwala seen in more films?! He is such a wonderful comedian and is fantastic in some scenes. As is Zakir Hussain, Saurabh Shukhla and Sanjay Mishra. Padmini Kholapuri makes a good comeback in a mother role, but doesn't quite look as comfortable as others.A big plus point is Pritam's music which is top notch. Mera Bina Tu, Mera Rang and Tu Agal Bagal are my favourites. Overall Phata Poster does entertain, but doesn't manage to hit the stop. A good effort however.

Arnav Goswami watched PHATA POSTER NIKLA HERO ..no one have big expectations from a film like this..cause of its_f**k your logic n enjoy the show_tendency..besides that these film also happens to average in their plot,cinematography, screenplay n other big words(for them)...BUT the power source for films like these are their cast(with witty dialogues)& their feet thumping music ..& this movie has that..it was its cast(every actor) n their performances which kept you watching this nearly 3hours long flick with highly predictable story & "what?" dialogues of its lead actors..with its OK songs...Now its a light film to lighten up your mood in a light/regular day...its neither good nor bad BUT it'll left you entertain..if you are not looking for logic..least its better than any double meaning sh!t you can't watch with your family_WATCHABLE_ if you just want to giggle at everything

sandeep hegde Its time pass movie, which has love, mother sentiment,action,comedy and some stunts, we can call it as family entertainment. But don't go to movie with lots of expectation,For just passing time you can watch this movie in cinema hall. Movie only depends on Shahid acting, so full time enjoyment for Shahids fan, Ileaya don't have a better role in this movie, she comes in few seen just like a name sake heroine, Comedy villains and police, those are all having foolish mindset. Overall once watchable only if you have free time and less expectation on the movie.

namashi_1 Rajkumar Santoshi's 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero' is an entertaining, funny & action-packed film, that also offers energetic music & a terrific performance by its leading man Shahid Kapoor.'Phata Poster Nikla Hero' Synopsis: An aspiring actor is mistaken for a super cop. Chaos follows. 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero' has an action-packed & hilarious first-hour, the humor is perfect, the action is superb & Shahid's performance keeps you glued on the screen. The Second-Hour gets a bit dragging, especially in the penultimate portions & even the suspense of the main villain, is not effective enough. The finale is over-the-top, but entertaining nonetheless. Santoshi's Screenplay, laced with humor & action works big time in the first-hour, but a shorter & crisper second-hour was needed. Though never boring, the pace does dip in the second-hour, which acts as its only deterrent. A special mention for the funny dialogue, again written by Santoshi himself. Santoshi's Direction is well-done. Cinematography, Editing & Art Design are good. Action-Sequences are superb. Music by Pritam is energetic.Performance-Wise: Shahid is terrific from start to end. He enacts the comic, emotional as well as the action-sequences faultlessly. This is his best performance since Kaminey. Ileana D'Cruz does a decent job. Its great to see veteran actress Padmini Kolhapure after a hiatus. She's excellent. Darshan Jariwala scores. Sanjay Mishra's impeccable comic timing continues to mesmerize. Saurabh Shukla & Zakhir Hussain are extremely funny as the baddies. Mukesh Tiwari does well, as always. Tinnu Anand is fair. Nargis Fakhri sizzles in an item number, while Salman Khan has a scene-stealing cameo. On the whole, 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero' emerges a Winner, despite its minuses. Go, have fun!