The highly anticipated Saif Ali Khan heist action thriller, Jewel Thief, is finally available to stream on Netflix. Planning to watch it? Wait—how about you guys hold your horses a bit, huh? Maybe it’s best to take a look at what the audience is saying about the movie first, right? We’ve compiled some of the first reactions from viewers and critics.
Well, let’s just jump straight into how Jewel Thief has turned out. The majority of the reviews have strongly criticised the latest Marflix project.
One of the major complaints has been about the movie’s storyline, which has been called “generic” and “predictable.” The directing duo of Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal has also faced the audience’s wrath for their poor direction.
Another major point of criticism is Jewel Thief’s weak CGI and visuals. While there’s some praise for the performances of Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat, the rest of the movie falls flat. Directors Gulati and Grewal failed to fully utilise these two powerhouse talents.
Moreover, supporting cast members like Nikita Dutta and Kunal Kapoor don’t quite manage to impress.
Based on the first reviews, it seems like Jewel Thief might just be another big miss from Netflix India, despite its solid budget and all the hype behind it. Here are some of the first reactions to the movie—check them out!