Arjun - The Warrior Prince Review Rajeev Taran

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Banner: Walt Disney Pictures, UTV Motion Pictures

Director: Arnab Chaudhary

Genre: Animation-Action

Runtime: 1 hrs. 33 mins.

In Theatres: May 25, 2012

10 Reviews : Avg Rating: 3.25/5

CNN IBN: By Rajeev Masand

Rating: 3/5

Director Arnab Chaudhuri has mentioned in interviews that his animation film 'Arjun: The Warrior Prince' is not a children's movie, and I'm inclined to agree with him. The heroic exploits and inner struggles of Arjun are woven into the film's narrative so convincingly that you tend to forget this is animation. The characters' features are drawn sharply, giving the film the look of Japanese manga. Like its hero, the film too is a valiant effort, and an interesting interpretation of a much-loved mythological story. Worth a watch........Read Full Review

Bollywood Hungama: By Taran Adarsh

Rating: 3/5

ARJUN THE WARRIOR PRINCE catches your attention for varied reasons: The animation, which is vivacious and vibrant, the energetic combat scenes, but most importantly, it's narrated in the most simplistic manner. For those who're well aware, and even those who aren't, it's a faithful retelling of one of our favorite stories. Even the speech is not chaste Sanskrit and strikes a chord with the viewer. On the whole, ARJUN THE WARRIOR PRINCE needs to be watched for its animation, for its storytelling and most importantly, it makes an earnest effort to relive the mythology...…...Read Full Review

Times Of India: By Madhureeta Mukherjee

Rating: 3.5/5

If you've watched animated films like 'Bal Krishna', 'Ghatothkach', 'Hanuman Returns', this one's a far 'sketch', on a different canvas altogether. Directed (by Arnab Chaudhari) using 2G animation, the look is classic and superior by usual standards in Indian animation. This journey of a superhero is more for adults than kids on their summer holiday. Of all the amateurish animation films we've seen, this one's a 'God-sent'..…..Read Full Review

Rediff: By Preeti Arora

Rating: 3/5

Being an animated film, Arjun is sure to find a connect with kids. It is also a great outing for someone who wishes to walk down nostalgia lane with their favourite tales of the good old days. It isn't India's first animated film, but it is certainly one of Bollywood's better (maybe even best) animated ventures........Read Full Review

DNA: By Blessy Chettiar

Rating: 3/5

Arnab Chaudhuri’s direction is superior, so is the detailing in the quality animation. Arjun: The Warrior Prince makes a mark with respect to storytelling and technical elegance. We may not be at the level of the Ups and Toy Storys yet, but the progress is pleasant. The story will have an instant connect with the older audience. Chaudhuri cleverly uses action sequences to keep one gripped. He takes a mythological story and presents it as an all out action flick, which is educational and enjoyable for kids and adults alike...…Read Full Review

Los Angeles Times: By Robert Abele

Thumbs: Up

"Arjun: The Warrior Prince" — a mythological yarn from the Mahabharat about the maturing of an heir from naïve trainee to noble hero — could prove to be something of a treat for fans of the genre. The animation is at times stiff and presentational, like a rushed rotoscoping job, but there's a charming majesty to the enterprise.……Read Full Review

Zee News: By Zeenews Bureau

Rating: 3/5

‘Arjun’ as a film offers a much-welcomed break from the below-average Bollywood of the day, and is a delight – through and through. No form of popular culture can ever encompass the greatness of the man called Arjun. Watch ‘Arjun’ for yet another perspective on him. Watch ‘Arjun’ if you are craving for that much-needed break from the current films of the day which have pushed you to the brink of insanity. Watch ‘Arjun’ to see the man who is synonymous with the Mahabharata!.....Read Full Review

One India: By Nabanita Roy

Rating: 3.5/5

The epic animated feature is surely a treat to all the youngsters. With superior animation & dialogues the film also makes a mark with Arnab Chaudhuri’s superior story-telling talent. On the whole, the film gives us an energetic and vibrant feel. The film is a sure watcher for its great animation works......Read Full Review

Glamsham.com: Martin D’Souza

Rating: 4/5

Indian animation has come of age with Arnab Choudhury's ARJUN THE WARRIOR PRINCE. This one is epic in all aspects. It catapults creativity to an all-time high. Story is told in a smart way as though it has happened thousands of years ago, when in fact it is unfolding before your very eyes. The brilliance in narration by Arnab is simply fascinating........Read Full Review

Moive Talkies: By MovieTalkies.com

Rating: 2.5/5

Directed by Arnab Chaudhuri, the latest flick on the ace archer titled Arjun: The Warrior Prince proves without a doubt that the epic hero is still very much in demand and that Indian animation has arrived and reached that level where adults will be as engrossed as children in the adventures of a boy, who grew up to be one of the greatest heroes of Indian mythology.........Read Full Review

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