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Siya Agasthi

Rajeev Khandelwal

Vivaan Agasthi

Vicky Rajani

Sheershak Anand

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Abhishek Shaw 1051 days ago

Table no.21 is an outstanding movie..Rajeev and paresh was awesome.its was really diffrnt from other thriller movies..in the climax they show a great msg to the youth about ragging..but its sad that the movie didnt get much collection in the box office.<br/>A very beautiful movie but at the same time dark too ....it portrays beautifully the consequences of ragging ..even though most of the seniors thinks that ragging is a small thing ...but in reality it is not ..i think this movie is way too underrated

Insya Ebrahimji 1215 days ago

such kind of movies should be made more often to show how our actions can return on us because some people still are not aware of that

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Table No.21 review: The film is surprisingly taut thriller

Table no.21 is a surprise. the taut thriller shot on a scenic location constantly keeps a step ahead of the audience. this is an enjoyable and eventually disturbing riches-to-ragging story to start off the year. rating:.

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The last 30 minutes of this gripping thriller has a life of its own. In fact, the end-game is so stunning and so overpowering in its message, that it makes us overlook the ingrained improbability of the rest of the film. Not that "Table No.21" (and wait till you figure out why and how the film gets its title!) doesn't work in its totality. It does. It's a surprisingly good, almost-kickass way to start your movie-going in 2013. A goodlooking original thriller shot in eye-catching Fiji, "Table No.21" opens with a rather ambitious starry-eyed couple landing in Fiji to spend a prize holiday in the lap of luxury. Director Aditya Dutta gets the tonality of the 'good life' right. The narrative then weaves itself into a rather bewildering and bizarre labyrinth, that is partly a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the preposterous aspirations of reality game-shows where ludicrous thresholds of morality are crossed for high-end rewards, and partly a comment on what lengths young people would go to for their designer dreams. Almost all through the game, we sense there's more to millionaire Paresh Rawal's game plan than just millions of hits on the internet that keeps him and the narration drooling till the end. The film draws its reasonable power and energy from its mix of the playful and the somber. The two moods co-mingle in rewarding waves of episodic overtures where one by one, and the holidaying couple are swept into a vortex of horrific self-exploration. The screenplay, written by as many as three writers (Sheershak Anand, Abhijeet Deshpande and Shantanu Ray Chibber) exudes an uncompromising freshness of approach. The last 30 to 35 minutes of the film is where the meat of the matter materialises in a moving flourish of conscientiousness. It is only towards the end that we recognise the actual demons that haunt the gamely tone of the rest of the film. Rajeev Khandelwal is an actor who chooses unusual projects. His repertoire from "Aamir" to "Soundtrack" to "Shaitaan" and now "Table No.21" shows the mind of an actor in pursuit of excellence. Paresh Rawal's dependability as a performer of unpredictable skills never lets a script down. Here he is partly a slime-ball, party a screwball and finally a grieving angry father. Watch out for the innocent young Druv Ganesh as Rawal's son. As a victim of college ragging, his eyes will haunt your for a long time after the film is over. "Table No.21" is a surprise. The taut thriller shot on a scenic location constantly keeps a step ahead of the audience. This is an enjoyable and eventually disturbing riches-to-ragging story to start off the year. Published By: AtMigration Published On: Jan 5, 2013 --- ENDS ---

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Table No. 21 Review

Star cast: Rajeev Khandelwal, Tena Desae, Paresh Rawal, Hanif Hilal, Dhruv Ganesh.

What’s Good: Rajeev Khandelwal and Paresh Rawal’s performances; a couple of bikini scenes.

What’s Bad: The lame ‘dares’; the insipid climax; the predictable storyline; the frustrating wrong timings of the songs…

Loo break: Anytime. Might as well not come back.

Watch or Not?: Not really. This disastrous flick will not entertain you at all.

“If you lie, you die… you die.” Cheesy as it may sound, there are some really good flicks made on that clichéd line (I haven’t repeated the “you die” for effect, it’s verbatim from the movie) with the brilliant Phone Booth being the most memorable. However, Table No. 21 tries hard to be a psychological thriller but ends up being a me-too, and then ruins things further with a social message type ending.

Vivaan (Rajeev Khandelwal) and Siya Agasthi (Tena Desae) have just won a free trip to Fiji. It’s a timely getaway for the couple who are not only in a rough patch due to Vivaan being out of a job, but also because it’s their wedding anniversary. Between the clink of glasses, a certain Mr. Khan (Paresh Rawal) makes them a mouth-watering offer. What lies between them and Rs. 21 crores are just 8 questions and answers. The catch? They have to answer all the questions truthfully and complete their dares.

Unable to resist, Vivaan and Siya sign on the dotted line and the game begins. Before millions of online viewers, Vivaan and Siya answer personal questions about each other and do things that they never imagined they would. While it starts off with something as simple as kissing in the middle of a crowded street, the tasks get more absurd and dangerous at the proceeding levels. When they try to escape, they are informed that the lie-detectors on their wrists will detonate if they go beyond a certain distance.

While Vivaan and Siya think they know everything about each other, the game shows them otherwise. How long does this sinister game continue? What is the real reason behind the questions? Will they win?

The rest of the movie reveals the answers.

Table No. 21 Review: Script Analysis

Sheershak Anand, Abhijeet Deshpande and Shantanu Ray Chhibber try an innovative game-show technique with Table No. 21 but it falls flat. Right from the start, the game looks nothing like a show with “millions of online viewers”, even though Mr. Khan reiterates it half a dozen times (considering that we are likely to forget those 5 words because of boredom). The tasks and questions that follow are so lame that even a local TV show would not use it, let alone an international show with a prize money of millions. The dares are a bit inspired from movies like Saw 5 , but it’s nowhere near as gruesome.

The characterizations are badly done. Vivaan and Siya are supposed to be college sweethearts very much in love with each other. Yet Siya only screams “nonsense” when the task includes having her hair shaved off, not when her husband has to spurt out 500ml of his blood for the earlier dare. After the interval, the dares become predictable and boring. You can see the finish line, and you want the darn film to just get there. And when it does, it’s not a pretty sight.

Abhijeet Deshpande’s dialogues are ordinary, though he tries to spice things up with poetic couplets.

Table No. 21 Review: Star Performances

Can someone give Rajeev Khandelwal a good film already? It’s a shame to see a talented actor like him having to do sorry roles like these. He does really well in the movie as Vivaan. Tena Desae gets to mostly huff-and-puff, and show off lots of skin, but she’s good as Siya. Paresh Rawal is wasted as the mysterious Mr. Khan, and even has to sport an unsightly arc of hair on his head throughout the movie. All the characters suffer because of bad writing with none of them ever living to their full potential.

Hanif Hilal does not get a single line in the film, but his acting is good. Dhruv Ganesh is also fine.

Table No. 21 Review: Direction, Music & Editing

Aditya Datt does a mediocre job with a disappointing script. The characters have been handled badly and there’s not much to look further to at any point in the movie. Strapping a Steady Camera on to the protagonist has become a trend of sorts now-a-days and this movie shows why it’s utterly unnecessary to do so. Amar Mohile’s background score is alright. The two songs – by Gajendra Verma and Sachin Gupta – are perfect in their wrong timings. Ravi Walia’s cinematography is very ordinary.

Table No. 21 Review: The Last Word

Table No. 21 is a shameful waste of some really good actors where the makers sleepwalked through the entire film. Best to avoid this one.

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Table No 21 is the kind of thriller that makes you feel you are smelling a fish through out. The "Something ought to be wrong, I just don't know what." turns into a regular twist in the tale without throwing you off balance. The social message shoved down your throat in the end doesn't help the film's cause either.

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A married couple, very much in love with each other, is pulled into playing a online reality game along the lines of The Moment of Truth . Interestingly enough, the Indian version of the game, Sacch Ka Saamna was hosted by the hero of Table No 21's, Rajeev Khandelwal. Anyway, the idea, of a couple having to complete a task related to the question just answered - a truth and dare of sorts - is very engaging. Unfortunately, it all ends up being very much as expected and is topped off with a social message.

My concern with films with social message is that an audience like me needs no convincing. I'm already on the story-teller's side of the issue. The people who need to watch the film are the one's who commit the crime. And even if they were to watch a film like this, would that make a difference in their behavior. Even powerful films might not have that effect, and Table No 21 isn't even hard-hitting enough. So, what's the point? Sorry, talking about the kind of crime in question would be giving the movie away.

Table No 21 doesn't come off as strong enough, despite some grueling stuff that the protagonists/antagonists go through, because you don't quite connect with the characters. You know they are grey and that's a brilliant thing in today's world of black and white characters in Hindi films. Yet, you don't feel for them even when they are going through some of the most mentally cruel ordeals. Their happiness and sorrow seems fake.

Some of the disconnect also seems to be because of the order in which the tasks pan out. Instead of escalating into more rigorous and painful ones. So after having gone through a major ordeal the couple's dilemma seems fake when there is a relatively simpler one comes after that. Sure, some of them are more symbolic tortures than others, yet the symbolic pain seems artificial.

That in turn, could be because of some very functional performances by Rajeev Khandelwal and Tena Desae. Paresh Rawal trying to be his devilish best, doesn't help. Paresh Rawal's character's sidekick provides unintentional laughter while trying to look all ominous.

So, yet another potentially interesting story falls prey to mediocre execution. Yet another topic of concern in the country sees a film that is made with all the right intentions and a lot of heart, but comes across as contrived and forced.

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Thumbs up, by Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama : ...Director Aditya Datt pulls off the innovative concept with élan, as the game as well as the back stories leave you gasping for breath... full review

Thumbs up, by Nikhil Arora, Desi Martini : ...There is no question about Paresh Rawal’s ability as an actor. There is one scene near the end where he manages to move you and make you feel for the character’s motivation.... full review

Thumbs up, by Smita, Desi Martini : ...Rajeev Khandelwal also does a good job as Vivaan and looks great as a younger person in the flashbacks. but he must modulate his voice better.... full review

Thumbs up, by Rony D'Costa, Desi Martini : ...Tena Desae brings in a freshness in the film. She looks delicious in a bikini and also carries off a bald look too. ... full review

Thumbs up, by Subhash K Jha, FirstPost : ...the end-game is so stunning and so overpowering in its message, that it makes us overlook the ingrained improbability of the rest of the film.... full review

Thumbs up, by Martin D'Souza, Glamsham.com : ...The second performance that knocks you out is that of Dhruv Ganesh towards the end. His performance will leave you with goose bumps! ... full review

Thumbs up, by Divya Solgama, Gomolo.in : ...Tena Desae looks like Priyanka Chopra clone and is the weakest link in the film as she hardly knows how to act. ... full review

Thumbs up, by Gaurav Malani, indiatimes : ...Despite the loopholes, the film works largely because of some decent performances. ... full review

Thumbs up, by Shakti Shetty, MiD DAY : ...For a Bollywood starter, Tena does a fairly commendable job but the make-up guys who made her look like an alien didn’t. Dhruv Ganesh is impressive in a shorter role.... full review

Thumbs up, by Aakash Barvalia, MoviezADDA : ...Also you can relate with many other Hollywood and Bollywood movies, but what impresses more here is the utmost thrilling and attention-grabbing screenplay of the movie, right from its first frame till the last frame.... full review

Thumbs up, by Madhureeta Mukherjee, Times of India : ...Rajeev Khandelwal, takes on the sach ka saamna game sportingly, using his intensity and good-looks, in some parts; he portrays the much needed despair and desperation, but this isn't a full-blown performance for an actor of calibre.... full review

Thumbs up, by Ananya Bhattacharya, Zee News : ...Gajendra Verma’s music is soulful and the background score blends well with the story. The song ‘Mann Mera’ is a hummable one and stays on in the mind.... full review

So-So, by Aparajita Ghosh, Apun Ka Choice : ...All the characters, save for Paresh Rawal’s Mr. Khan, are fleshed out finely. Khan has been imbued with more style and flamboyance than Rawal can convincingly bring on without going over the top.... full review

So-So, by Baradwaj Rangan, Blogical Conclusion, The New Sunday Express : ...As drama, the film isn’t very good – we don’t care too much about the couple, and when the noose tightens, we aren’t all that invested in their survival.... full review

So-So, by Bobby Sing, Bobby Talks Cinema.com : ...It may disappoint you in the end too as one doesn’t like to suddenly go into a ‘Social mode’ while watching an exciting mystery thriller.... full review

So-So, by Reza Noorani, Bollywood Life : ...In the last 20 minutes, the movie goes on a completely different track where the shades of all the characters – black and white, good and evil, turn grey and come on an equal footing.... full review

So-So, by Aniruddha Guha, DNA : ...It benefits greatly from the performance of the ever-reliable Paresh Rawal, who’s in fine form here. Rajeev Khandewal and Tena Desae are both convincing as the young couple. ... full review

So-So, Free Press Journal : ...The set-up, exposition and development are quite well-knitted but the climax just appears a bit forced. Of course there’s predictability also affecting the end result. ... full review

So-So, by Swati Deogire, In.com : ...If you’re a child of the Roadies-generation, then tuck into your popcorn as this film is right up your alley. Not for faint-hearted, there’s plenty of gore and stomach-churning fare on display. ... full review

So-So, by Fatema H Kagalwala, India Entertainment : ... there was much scope to milk the dark and claustrophobic undertones of the set-up, something the film ignores so blithely it seems it doesn’t know about its own potential... full review

So-So, by Nandini Ramnath, Live Mint : ...Replace the crime that is being avenged in the movie with “gang rape” and you have a recipe for a vigilante movie that speaks to the times and attains more relevance than its filmmakers ever imagined.... full review

So-So, Movie Talkies : ...not bad for a one-time watch... full review

So-So, by Karan Anshuman, Mumbai Mirror : ...The characters talk too much and lack conviction in their supposed romance. Once Paresh Rawal throws his weight into the ring, the acting ability of the pair all but vanishes in the background.... full review

So-So, by Mansha Rastogi, Now Running.com : ...For a film based completely on three characters, Aditya Dutt does a very good job not just in casting but also in the way he extracts performances from his actors. ... full review

So-So, by Ankur Pathak, Rediff : ...What the film essentially lacks is stylish direction. Aditya Datt seems so excited with the content, he forgets it all has to be directed. This is best reflected in the way the performances are handled. ... full review

So-So, by Swati Rohatgi, STARDUST : ... Tina Desae as Siya is average at best.... full review

So-So, by Sudhish Kamath, The Hindu : ...Can't say if you will like what Table No. 21 leaves you with but while you are at it, you are likely to have a good time. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Prathna Tiwari, Bolly Spice : ...It suffers from the classic song-in-the-first-5mins complex just so that the director can insert a classic bikini shot of the heroine. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Mayank Shekhar, Daily Bhaskar : ...Why do the hero, heroine decide to play his guests is only as hard to figure as why so many minor celebrities agree to wash their dirty linen in public or eat insects on shows like Bigg Boss or Survivor.... full review

Thumbs down, by Khalid Mohamed, Deccan Chronicle : ...look for another table. The number hardly matters.... full review

Thumbs down, by Rachit Gupta, Filmfare : ...On the subject of clichés, like every grey cloud’s silver lining, Table No. 21’s saving grace is its actors. Paresh Rawal, Rajeev Khandelwal and Tena Desae perform with convictions but how far can a captain steer a ship with a cracked hull? ... full review

Thumbs down, by Anupama Chopra, Hindustan Times : ...The half-way interesting premise is hobbled by the lame performances and dialogue.... full review

Thumbs down, by Rajeev Masand, IBN Live : ...Even dependable actors like Paresh Rawal and Rajeev Khandelwal sleepwalk through their roles. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Shubhra Gupta, indian express : ...Everyone is play-acting to the hilt: the clean-cut Khandelwal whose neat spikes on the forehead stay intact all the way through, the red-lipped Desae, and even the experienced Rawal, who makes the most of his hair-style (sort of bald, sort of mohawk) and a dark-framed pair of glasses, without really bothering to get into the character. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Roshni Devi, koimoi : ...Hanif Hilal does not get a single line in the film, but his acting is good. Dhruv Ganesh is also fine.... full review

Thumbs down, by Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV : ...The most disappointing aspect of Table No 21 is the performance by Paresh Rawal. Not that he pushes the wrong buttons. Far from it. But when an actor of his quality is reduced to relying primarily on his stylist for impact, you know something isn’t quite right. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Shilpa Jamkhandikar, Reuters : ...Khandelwal and Rawal are competent in their roles, but Desae looks awkward, especially in the second half when she dons a look that wouldn’t be out of place in a B-grade sci-fi film.... full review

Thumbs down, by Sonia Chopra, Star Blockbuster : ...Paresh Rawal’s performance is not as diabolical as the role demanded. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Reel Reptile, Upper Stall : ... It's hard to call any film that tries to address a relevant issue in today's society a bit of a cop-out, but this comes mighty close to being just that ... full review

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6 readers - 5 yays 1 so-so 0 nays

Want to Watch, by chicken soup recipes : Borgarnes

Want to Watch, by guddu : Let's see

Yay! Thumbs Up, by ele

Yay! Thumbs Up, by rajesh : good

Yay! Thumbs Up, by Suman

Yay! Thumbs Up, by Suuny kumar : Good performances by Paresh, Rajeev & others , interesting movie with a great message

Yay! Thumbs Up, by Table No 21 Review : Movie is Overoll good,Paresh rawal play very well

So-So, by Saurabh : Good to watch if you have nothing better to do. Rajeev Khandelwal is good though

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Parental Guidance:

• Violence : Mental violence with mild physical implications.
• Language : A couple of swear words.
• Nudity & Sexual content : Prostitution, bikini clad women.
• Concept : The repercussions of not thinking about the effect of one's actions before hand.
• General Look and Feel : A very shoddy feel. Neither glittery-glamory, nor grim.

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Meetu it seems you were quite delighted by the film's premise irrespective of the treatment and the acting , well your review has now lured me to watch this movie now, let's see how bad it is !! :)

@guddu At your own risk :P

Its a nice review.But u don't share Movie Rating.BTW awsome review

Thanks! Well, the rating is "Even the keen, wait for DVD". I don't do star ratings, if that is what you mean. :)

realy i found a new type learing movie in bollywood after huge day ,i thanks to all the team of table21 making this wanderful movie ,dear friends never miss it.....

very interesting movie with great message & dramatic climax ..must watch for all youngsters

I quite liked it except for the climax..raging?i mean they could have thought of a thousand more interesting "twists" than this!!As for the social message,this is no Salman Khan film which is gonna be watched by 5 cr people and influence another few crores!This is small scale low budget thriller with a limited audience and as u said correctly,"we don't need any convincing,the one's who do aren't gonna be watching this film anyways"..Paresh Rawal was excellent though.His act starting from a charming resort manager to an evil,sly,suave and venomous host and ultimately the scene of him being a father in agony and grief is definitely worth a watch!Rajeev Khandelwal is a huge disappointment especially after his class act in Aamir.Tena Desae is just there to strip down and show off her well toned body which she manages with ease!A decent one time watch overall.

@Anuj :) Yep!

Direction: 3 Story: 2.5 Lead Actors: 2.5 Character Artists: 2

Dialogues: 2 Screenplay: 2.5 Music Director: 1 Lyrics: 1

Watched the movie on TV, found it timepass if nothing better to do.

i thanks to all the team of table21 making this wanderful movie

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Release date: 04 january, 2013 -->, table no. 21 movie.

After working day and night to live a mediocre life, Vivaan (Rajeev Khandelwal) and Siya Agasthi (Tena Desae) are thrilled to have won an all inclusive vacation to the exotic Fiji. Not only do they get to stay in a lavish hotel with a grand suite, the couple also receives ...  an invitation for lunch to celebrate their wedding anniversary at one of the finest resorts in Suva, Fiji. The couple's excitement only increases when they meet the very suave Mr. Khan (Paresh Rawal) at the restaurant who gives them a chance to play a 'tell all truth' game for a mind boggling 21 crores.

The rules of the game are simple; answer 8 questions truthfully and complete the respected tasks and the money is all yours. Vivaan and Siya readily agree as they can take their winnings to Mumbai and live the life they both have always dreamed of. The game begins; Vivaan and Siya are off to a great start answering each question right as well as completing the tasks successfully. However the as they proceed, the questions and tasks get more and more personal. Each question ironically ties back to an important chapter of their lives. Vivaan and Siya have had enough and choose to quit the game.

One important rule they forgot which Khan reminds them of, quitting is not an option. They both realize that the game isn't really a game but the only way to survive is to complete the game. Who really is Khan? Will Vivaan and Siya survive the game and win 21 crores?

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Table No: 21 Movie Review

Table no: 21 (hindi), critic rating:, viewers' rating:.

Table No 21 squanders its potential. The film's ending is bold, but little else is consistent or gripping

An amateurish stab of a film around the broad theme of wrong-doing and revenge

A good concept on paper that is never quite realized in its execution: whether it is in the writing, directing, or acting departments

A well-paced thriller with some highs and quite a few lows, and it’s never boring

Despite the loopholes, the film works largely because of some decent performances

Yo-yos wildly between semblances of profundity and dashes of pulp.

The first half is slow-paced, as a thriller it has its flaws, the direction isn't really superlative, but post-interval it spins into another zone and the climax hits home.

While the basic premise of Table No 21 is fascinating, intriguing enough for a suspense thriller setup, the screenwriting packages a series of realistic sequences and episodes that catch you unaware.

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Movie Review: Table No. 21

Director: Aditya Datt

Cast: Rajeev Khandelwal, Tena Desae and Paresh Rawal

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Anupama Chopra's review: Table No. 21

Table no. 21 is the sort of determinedly silly movie that can make fine actors like paresh rawal and rajeev khandelwal look foolish. echoing films as diverse as oldboy and slumdog millionaire, director aditya datt creates a reality game show-revenge saga that gathers some steam in the last act, but its too late, writes anupama chopra..

No prizes for playing Table No. 21 Direction: Aditya Datt Actors: Rajeev Khandelwal, Paresh Rawal, Tena Desae Rating: **

Table No. 21 is the sort of determinedly silly movie that can make fine actors like Paresh Rawal and Rajeev Khandelwal look foolish.

Echoing films as diverse as Oldboy and Slumdog Millionaire, director Aditya Datt creates a reality game show-revenge saga that gathers some steam in the last act, but by then it’s too little, too late. Anyway, the climax followed by sombre facts is well-intentioned but feels entirely unearned.

Khandelwal and Tena Desae play a young married couple, Vivaan and Siya, who win a vacation in Fiji in a contest. There, they are drawn into a deadly game called Table No. 21, by a stranger — a Mr Khan, played by Paresh Rawal — who, for reasons never explained, wears a purple waistcoat and a bizarre hair-do that includes one snake-like ripple of hair on his otherwise bald head.

The prize money is Rs 21 crore, but the questions that Mr Khan asks and the tasks he sets get increasingly personal and deadly. Until it becomes obvious to the couple that they are being played, rather than playing.

The half-way interesting premise is hobbled by the lame performances and dialogue. Mr Khan keeps repeating the one rule of the game: If you lie, you die. And at one point he declares, in a faux creepy voice: Secrets are sexy.

All of which makes it very hard to take any of this seriously. If the film works on any level, it is as an advertisement for Fiji, where much of it was shot.

Datt gives us a guided tour of the far-flung country, complete with helicopter shots, speedboat rides and even a seaplane. And if you still don’t get it, Siya spells it out: ‘I love Fiji. [And then, for good measure] I love this place.’

I wish I could say the same about this film.

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Table No. 21 Review

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Table No. 21 Movie Review

Ratings :2/5  Table No 21 Review By:  Rajeev Masand     Site:CNN IBN (IBNLive)

Table No 21 squanders its potential. The films ending is bold, but little else is consistent or gripping. Its also unforgivably lazy and amateurish in its approach to characterization and narrative. Were introduced to likeable protagonists at the start of the film, were meant to care for them as they struggle in difficult circumstances, then abruptly and without any warning theyre stripped off their likeability so the film can deliver its shocking climax.Im going with two out of five for director Aditya Datts Table No 21. Even dependable actors like Paresh Rawal and Rajeev Khandelwal sleepwalk through their roles.

Visit  Site  for more Ratings :3.5/5  Review By:  Taran Adarsh     Site:BollywoodHungama

It’s not just the premise that grabs your attention, but TABLE NO. 21 stands out because it doesn’t borrow the formulaic template, nor does it rely on the predictable twists and turns or caricaturist characters to enthrall the spectator. It’s clever, engaging and carries a message that hits you like a ton of bricks. Importantly, it’s a well crafted thriller that delivers more than what it promised in its attention-grabbing promos. On the whole, TABLE NO. 21 is a commendable movie-going experience. If you are an extremely choosy moviegoer who watches select first-rate films a year, make sure TABLE NO. 21 is included on your listing. Strongly recommended!

Visit  Site  for more Ratings :2/5  Review By:  Anupama Chopra     Site:Hindustan Times

Table No. 21 is the sort of determinedly silly movie that can make fine actors like Paresh Rawal and Rajeev Khandelwal look foolish. Echoing films as diverse as Oldboy and Slumdog Millionaire, director Aditya Datt creates a reality game show-revenge saga that gathers some steam in the last act, but by then its too little, too late. Anyway, the climax followed by sombre facts is well-intentioned but feels entirely unearned. The half-way interesting premise is hobbled by the lame performances and dialogue. Mr Khan keeps repeating the one rule of the game: If you lie, you die. And at one point he declares, in a faux creepy voice: Secrets are s**y.

Visit  Site  for more Ratings :3/5  Review By: Madhureeta Mukherjee     Site:Times Of  India(TOI)

For a story that stays focused on the lead couple, and a game-show on an island, Aditya Datt has done a good job of entertaining, serving some suspense (intriguing, if not nail-biting) and dishing it out with some hard reality bytes. The first half is slow-paced, as a thriller it has its flaws, the direction isn’t really superlative, but post-interval it spins into another zone and the climax hits home. If you’re looking for a different taste for your cinema palates (minus the mirch masala), book a seat for Table No. 21. Bon appetit!

Visit  Site  for more Ratings :3/5  Review By:  Ankur Pathak     Site:Rediff

On the whole, Table No. 21 should be watched for the reactive social commentary that it is, and should not be misconceived as a vigilante film. Although the lust for money is not the essential theme here, how its seductive force brings out animal tendencies within seemingly normal people is what I relished the most, other than, as you will see, a disturbing reality flourishing in our country’s colleges.

Visit  Site  for more Ratings :2.5/5  Review By:  Saibal Chaterjee     Site:NDTV

The line separating the exigencies of middle-class existence from the risks factored into the games that the characters in Table No 21 play is dangerously thin. But so, for sure, is the divide between the truly inspired and the utterly pedestrian. This is a well-meaning film. It even has a relevant social message appended to its ending. Unfortunately, along the way, it yo-yos wildly between semblances of profundity and dashes of pulp. The inconsistency of intent robs Aditya Datts sophomore effort of any chance that it might have had of finding a place at the high table of memorable thrillers.

Visit  Site  for more Ratings :—-  Review By:  Komal Nahta     Site:ETC

On the whole, Table No. 21 (weak title) is fairly engaging and exciting but its run at the cinemas will be short because there wont be too many takers for this kind of a film. Recovery of the investment shouldnt be much of a problem as the budget is not too big and the cost has been subsidised by the Fiji government.

Visit  Site  for more Ratings :3/5  Review By:  Aniruddha Guha     Site:DNA

Table No 21, however, is a reasonably decent effort. Its fairly well-shot (Ravi Walia), has good actors, and manages to hold your interest for the most part. Table No 21 may not be the perfect start to 2013 we were looking for, but its a well-paced thriller with some highs and quite a few lows, and its never boring. May be, I am being slightly generous New Year and all that but Ill suggest you check out Table No 21 for Paresh Rawal.

Visit  Site  for more Ratings :2/5  Review By:  Mayank Shekhar     Site:Dainik Bhaskar

The only time he decides to run away from the game is when hes asked to shave his wifes head. Going bald for a while is the worst thing that can happen to a human being. Or so it seems. As you go up the levels of the show, the dares start getting more ludicrous: now kiss her in a public square, now slap him hard (€œzordar chaata€)…. You already knew this was a strange sort of couple. While engaging in parts, you head out of the theatre knowing this was an odd, bald kind of film too.

Visit  Site  for more Ratings :1/5  Review By:  Roshni Devi     Site:Koimoi

Whats Good: Rajeev Khandelwal and Paresh Rawals performances; a couple of bikini scenes. Whats Bad: The lame dares; the insipid climax; the predictable storyline; the frustrating wrong timings of the songs€¦ Loo break: Anytime. Might as well not come back. Watch or Not?: Not really. This disastrous flick will not entertain you at all.

Visit  Site  for more Ratings :3.5/5  Review By:  Ananya     Site:Zee News

Table No. 21 might just be director Aditya Datts ticket to fame: fame of the pure, unadulterated kinds. In a nutshell, Table No. 21 might just be one film that is instrumental in turning the tables of the game around. In the Hindi film industry of the day, where a lot of mindless stuff is churned out under the guise of films every year, Datts thriller is one that is a welcome break. Go watch the film. It is worth every penny spent, worth every ounce of energy invested and even more.

Visit  Site  for more Ratings :3/5  Review By:  Nabanita Roy     Site:OneIndia

Paresh Rawal stuns us with a completely new avatar in the movie. He does a brilliant job as the charming Mr Khan in Table No 21. After his critically acclaimed performance in the film Aamir, Rajeev Khandelwal is back in another different role in Table No 21. Rajeev does a good job in the movie. On the other hand, Tena Desae too does an OK kind of job in the film. Table No 21 impresses us with an unusual and interesting concept. On the whole, the movie a little slow-paced, yet has lots to say.

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