By Filmfare / Times of India / Indiatimes, January 18, 2008 - 11:56 IST
1 of 2 people found this review helpful The paradoxical tagline of the film reads 'Same Same But Different'. Ironically the tagline also contradicts the treatment of the film which is all 'same same and nothing different'.
And what else could we say to Nagesh but 'Shame Shame – no difference'
By Rediff, January 18, 2008 - 17:50 IST
In this trite boy-meets-girl romance, the only points of distinction are the girl's nationality and the film's backdrop. That wouldn't be such a problem if Kukunoor's script had been blessed with wit, masala and chemistry. Alas, lack of key ingredients result in a boring recipe that's neither Indian nor Thai.
By Movietalkies, January 19, 2008 - 08:36 IST
In this film, Kukunoor manages to, very subtly, highlight our misconceptions about Thailand and its people. The message of tolerance and acceptance of all people and places is very subtly woven into the relationship between Shankar and Jasmine. Kukunoor's genius touch is most evident in the character of Shankar's mother, a retired geography teacher, a very small cameo by Uttara Baokar.
By Indya, January 19, 2008 - 08:37 IST
Nagesh's direction in the first half is lively but he fails to maintain the pace throughout. An overdose of Thai language is not quite the right recipe. The climax is too predictable and with not many memorable moments to boot it is more of a drag. Among the scenes that do manage to strike a chord is the one in which JamK gives a pep talk to Shankar to go all out and win his love.
By Hindustan Times, January 19, 2008 - 08:38 IST
This could have been a fun movie if it had strived for quality. No one did. So, do yourself a favour, fly over this Kukunoor’s nest. Or weep...
By MTV India, January 19, 2008 - 08:39 IST
C'mon, this was so not a Nagesh Kukunoor film. The movie falls flat from the first sequence with unbelievable situation. Among other things, the film is marred by stereotypical and caricaturish characters...
By Ibnlive, January 19, 2008 - 08:40 IST
I'm going with two out of five for director Nagesh Kukunoor's Bombay To Bangkok, it's his most disappointing film yet. We can only hope he's back in form the next time round because it would be such a shame if Kukunoor's gone cuckoo!
By Radiosargam, January 19, 2008 - 08:41 IST
Kukunoor hasn't connected the humour well enough with the storyline. In individuality, the characterization, the script and the screenplay stand out but in totality nothing matches the class displayed in his previous films.
By Indiaglitz, January 19, 2008 - 08:43 IST
The film is absolutely tiresome, lethargic and predictable that you often wonder whether you are watching a Nagesh Kukunoor film. Maybe that's why Nagesh does a repeat of the Aaashyaein sequence with Shreyas running up the hay stacks in this film too. To conclude, the film is "same same"-full of clichés and abosultely nothing "different".
By Now Running, January 19, 2008 - 08:43 IST
Some scenes in the film work, especially the ones where Vijay Maurya tries hard to rap, Shreyas trying hard to communicate with Lena and few of his dream sequences too. But overall the film is a letdown. It is absolutely tiresome, sluggish and conventional that you often wonder whether you are watching a Nagesh Kukunoor film.
By Indicine, January 19, 2008 - 08:44 IST
Bombay to Bangkok is no rollicking ride. Although some credits could be given to Nagesh for his direction, he fails as a writer. The story just gets dull and boring with each reel. The repetitive dream sequence of Shreyas annoys with time. With such sequences the movie drags on too long and gets extremely difficult to sit through.
By Merinews, January 19, 2008 - 08:45 IST
The first half moves at snail's pace and second half gets tardier. The music is just about average and the production values fair...
By WithoutGivingTheMovieAway, January 29, 2008 - 11:22 IST
It is also different from other Nagesh Kukunoor products. While Hyderabad Blues was just about average and Iqbal was a regular story presented well. Teen Deewarein and Dor(though copies) were certainly worth writing home about. Bombay to Bangkok however is one of those you feel ashamed about…let alone because you made it, you wouldn’t want people to know you have watched it.
