Lucknow Central Movie Reviews
Avg. Critics Rating
Verdict: Timepass based on 20 reviews
Avg. User Rating
3.0
Verdict: Cool based on 2 reviews & ratings
4.0
IANS | Sify
It looks so unrehearsed so spontaneous….just like the film where the characters probably existed long before the writer and director thought about them. We just didn’t know or care.Read full review4.0
AP | Gulf News
It looks so unrehearsed, so spontaneous…. just like the film where the characters probably existed long before the writer and director thought about them. We just didn’t know or care.Read full review3.5
Sreeju Sudhakaran | Bollywood Life
Since the movie is about a group of prisoners forming a band, music has to be the core of the film and it has to connect with the listeners. Thankfully the soundtrack of Lucknow Central largely succeeds at that, though we miss an angst-filled rock number like Hulchul from Qaidi Band, a movie with a similar theme released a month ago. Still, the album is overall pleasant, and I will recommend it solely for Rangdaari.Read full review3.5
FridayMoviez Reviewer | FridayMoviez
This musical crime-drama keeps you entwined with emotions and ecstasy conveying an admirable message in the end.Read full review3.0
Rohit Bhatnagar | Deccan Chronicle
Lucknow Central is a riveting tale of prisoners with an interesting premise and some sparkling performances but similarities with Qaidi Band will surely affect the film in every possible way.Read full review3.0
Rummana Ahmed | Yahoo
…despite the flaws, I enjoyed ‘Lucknow Central’. In this nauseating Bollywood milieu of romances and revenge sagas, this one makes an honest attempt to break the monotony.Read full review3.0
Sonil Dedhia | Mid-Day
…the film has its share of follies when the second half kicks off. The music could have been played a vital role in the film, but fails. A sloppy climax ends this sweet experience on a bitter note, turning out to be that unpalatable dessert that ruins a delectable experience. Yet, the plusses in Lucknow Central outnumber the weaknesses. It surely deserves a dekho.Read full review3.0
Udita Jhunjhunwala | Firstpost
Tiwari’s handling of the jail scenes are commendable even if the climax is a little contrived. And while this jailhouse rock-on see-saws between musical drama and message movie, its origins in a true story (about a real life prison band called Healing Hearts) and it’s notation on the merits of reformation give it soul.Read full review3.0
Meeta Kabra | Wogma
Other than a couple of those and a few moments of thrill though, Lucknow Central seems like yet another “prison” film. In fact, the story is quite similar to the other one a few weeks ago, Qaidi Band Review. Thankfully it loses the tone of propaganda. Yet, it stays only moderately engaging.Read full review2.5
Rohit Vats | Hindustan Times
Lucknow Central fails to utilise its resources, especially Diana Penty, and loses out on a chance to become a really engaging film. Like Prison Break, it never reaps the benefits of a promising start.Read full review2.5
Sukanya Verma | Rediff
The film doesn’t make any significant statements on the legal system or rehabilitation beyond tedious displays of violence or stray moments, like when the out-on-parole convicts realise they are unwelcome, unfit for the world that has moved on without them.Read full review2.5
Tushar Joshi | DNA India
If you are in the mood for something serious, check it out.Read full review2.5
Murtaza Ali Khan | APotpourriOfVestiges
…large sections of the film are just plain boring. Also, the film fails to make any strong statement on the criminal justice system or the correctional facilities on offer. What’s heartbreaking is that the ingredients are all there but the problem is that the makers are not thorough with the recipe.Read full review2.5
Lokesh Dharmani | Masala
Lucknow Central packs some interesting performances, especially from the supporting cast.Read full review2.0
Rajeev Masand | IBNLive
A better title for Lucknow Central might have been Boredom Central. At nearly 2 hours and 30 minutes, it’s far too long and far too dull to inspire any other response.Read full review2.0
Shubhra Gupta | Indian Express
It is the supporting cast which is spot on, especially Rajesh Sharma and Deepak Dobriyal. But more than anything else, it is the mawkish sentimentality which overcomes the story-telling.Read full review2.0
Raja Sen | NDTV
Any good escape film requires detailed plotting, however, and Lucknow Central is frequently stupid. The prisoners wanting to break out, to give you just one example, stash fake police uniforms in their drum set – even though their band doesn’t ever play or practice with drums.Read full review2.0
Vishal Verma | Glamsham
On paper this looks like a thrilling musical but the glaring loopholes and lack of characterization make LUCKNOW CENTRAL an indigestible and unconvincing jail escape adventure.Read full review2.0
Manisha Lakhe | NowRunning
The story of great escape of five prisoners from Lucknow Central jail is a decent watch because of the supporting cast.Read full review2.0
Smrity Sharma | India
If you have watched Qaidi Band, you can skip Lucknow Central. If you haven’t watched Qaidi Band and decide to skip Lucknow Central, you’d not miss much.Read full reviewNR
Renuka Vyavahare | Times of India
Considering the film revolves around music, Rangdaari is a beautiful composition that sums up this fascinating tale of dreamers and fighters, who refuse to give up on life or faith.Read full reviewNR
Koimoi Team | Koimoi
For all those who have not seen Qaidi Band, we are sure that you will take an instant liking for Lucknow Central for its innovative script and screenplay. The movie will work, but, only if the word of mouth publicity is extremely strong. Still, the film is recommended by us purely for its innovative script and stellar performances by the lead actors.Read full review