sesht Had know the director duo only by their earlier works - the middling 'Flavors' (which a new-to-Indie audience had embraced - always a good thing) and the sub-par '99'. Added to that, there was almost no marketing done for the flick (again, common with Indies), and I had no clue what I was walking into, or what to expect. This movie, like some movies, does not succeed due to the lack of expectations on my part / few others as well. It weaves multiple threads, without losing control of a single one, and keeps one entertained throughout, while also amping-up the curiosity factor from sequence to sequence, make our awaiting the denouement almost unbearable, finally tying things up neatly as well.Stylistically and painstakingly shot, this Neo-noir ensemble pack is engrossing all the way, with some fantastic performances from both the familiar and the unknown. To me, this is a star-making turn from Pitobash, and he's sunk his teeth into this role deep. You can't take your eyes off of him whenever he's on-screen, not knowing if his character'll explode/make you laugh. Sendhil Ramamurthy, who I'd known from 'Heroes', also acquits himself well, but his role's not a big stretch. Dwiwedi and Kapoor are fine too, as are Apte and Desai.Mumbai has been depicted many times on the big screen, but this is perhaps one of those times where it figures more prominently than it ever has, they way the director duo made Delhi more than just the backdrop in '99' (which was more of a miss than a hit, something they've more than made up for with this effort).I'll indulge these 2 every time their work hits the big screen, and I'm confident that I'll enjoy more than most.

anshul2001anshul as opposed to typical movies on Bombay this steers clear of Hindu Muslim angle, immigrants, does not eulogies slum life and neither makes caricature of Bala thackrey but stays true to its intenttemptation to show chowpaty, railway station or gate way of India are avoided and thus it makes a visually appealing experience to watch movietushar kapoor finally acts looking at sendhil one feels that all Indian khans should be taught real meaning of word being fit is not Buffy muscles but something elseacting wise the local small time leader and friends of tushar kapoor and his wife shines there are some loopholes e.g. small kid plot is out of place , similarly how tushar kappor changes overnight or why not NRI tries to do something else before taking matters into his own hands is not explainedgood premise but it could be morebut a good weekend watch

renuka-shivaram The movie was a huge disconnect right from the beginning! As movie snails on, the stories revolving in the movie, get related and only create more confusion. The entire movie is a waste of time. 1 star must solely go to Sendhil's acting and screen presence! Maybe he can surely give it a shot for try his acting skills at more challenging and varied roles.It's definitely not worth the high rating and hype created by the media. I'm not a Tusshar Kapoor fan and neither does he impress me much in this one!The movie does capture the reality in Mumbai, but projection is not well executed! Saw the movie with high expectations, only to be thoroughly let down!! All and all, a big thumbs down!

Cyriac Thomas "When the noise is deafening, can you really hear yourself?"(If you can't hear it, you're OBVIOUSLY dead)The whole movie is about a chaotic scenario that occurs during the Ganapathi Mahotsav in Mumbai. It's told in a multi linear narrative as there are mainly 3 stories happening the same time… But no attempt is made to forcefully intertwine the stories and that's one interesting and distinct aspect of the film.All the characters are very well tailored… Undoubtedly Tusshar's best movie till date… But the actor who dazzles here is Pitobash Tripathy as the eccentric small-time goon Mandook, who steals every scene he's in… He is the epicenter of most of the chaos and his role is just a masterpiece…It's surprising and disturbing and has a vein of rich, dark humor coursing through it. After the unforgettable comedy '99', directors Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK continue their great job with Shor. The script is crisp, tight and spattered with some smart, funny one-liners and is consistent till the end. There are many occasions to laugh out loudly especially the time bomb sequence. The movie also boasts a rivetingly smart climax.In short, Shor in the City is a total buzz on! And one note: Do wait till the end credits finish rolling... The surprises don't end with the film...