Jawan

critic Reviews

, 89% Fresh Tomatometer Score
  • , Fresh Tomatometer Score
    Proma KhoslaindieWire
    Jawan sees Khan teaming up with Tamil writer and director Atlee in a gloriously convoluted story of family, activism, and revenge. It’s violent, it’s insane, and it’s an absolute rollercoaster.
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    Simon AbramsRogerEbert.com
    “Jawan” will probably delight Khan’s established fans, and maybe uninitiated viewers, too, if only because he’s comfortably playing the hits, now with somewhat greater conviction and a little more polish.
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    Shubhra GuptaThe Indian Express
    Fashioned as an unabashed massy entertainer, Jawan slips in strong political messaging at every opportunity, making it a film which is very much of the moment.
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    Mike McCahillGuardian
    Jawan will prove no more enduring than Pathaan in the Khan pantheon, but it’s a semi-fascinating display of star power, and a rollicking (if bumpy) Friday-night ride.
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    Anupama ChopraFilm Companion
    Jawaan runs for a 170 minutes and the incessant sound and fury becomes exhausting. But Shah Rukh, especially the older version, keeps the film from becoming a slog. With greying hair and a cigar, he summons a formidable swagger.
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    Pedro GallegoEspinof
    Almost three hours long, Jawan never gives rise to boredom, always offering dynamic action or drama. [Full review in Spanish]
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  • , Rotten Tomatometer Score
    Devansh SharmaHindustan Times
    Shah Rukh Khan marries personal with political seamlessly in most films, but Jawan isn't one of them.
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    Siddhant AdlakhaJoySauce.com
    Atlee captures Khan as he ought to be, elevating him to a godlike figure in human form, turning each aspect of his performance right up to its limit, as far as visual language will allow without breaking the entire film.
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    Maxance VincentInSession Film
    JAWAN is an astonishing piece of work that consistently engages its viewer through a series of insane plot twists and one breathtaking action scene after the other
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    Aaron NeuwirthWe Live Entertainment
    Jawan is the sort of chaotic and earnest …action/thriller/romance/musical that adds just enough purpose and rides high enough on star power to make for a satisfying theatrical experience.
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