Times of India
Thrills, suspense, drama, a little bit of humour, as well as a solid comment on India's soldiers - this movie largely has all the tricks to please even a discerning audience.
Full review
Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran
Bollywood action thriller based on India's nuclear bomb tests in 1998, starring John Abraham (Dhoom) and Diana Penty (Cocktail).
2018Rating: M, Violence129 minsIndiaHindi with English subtitles
Bollywood & Indian Cinema
- Director:
- Abhishek Sharma ('Tere Bin Laden Dead or Alive', 'The Shaukeens', 'Tere Bin Laden')
- Writer:
- Sanyukta Shaikh ChawlaSaiwyn QuadrasAbhishek Sharma
- Cast:
- John AbrahamDiana PentyBoman IraniMark BenningtonZachary CoffinYogendra TikkuAbhiroy Singh
Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran / Reviews
Reuters
Abraham's lack of expression is only matched by Penty's perennially open-mouthed appearance, and their scenes are unintentionally funny because they try so hard to muster emotion.
Full reviewHindustan Times
Climax saves Parmanu from drowning in the dust of Pokhran. It picks up the pace at the right juncture, and gives audiences the choice to overlook some sketchy acting.
Full review
Gulf News
Parmanu makes you wonder how can an earnest on-screen adventure with a potential to end with a big bang on the silver screen, end on a whimper?
Full review
Share