The rise of organised crime in Mumbai is chronicled in a so-so drama saved by its dazzling surfaces

The film is watchable and enjoyable in parts even, but it doesn't quite pull off the retro chic tone it was going for.

The subject is immediately exhilarating still. As is this film

Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai doesn’t match up to that spectacular scene where the city lies below, in all its glittery splendor, never quite becoming the great retro chic gangster flick that it sets out to be.

[The movie] is not about the details, it’s about the drama; not about being real, but rather send you reel-ing. It mixes myth and movies to offer a concoction so heady you cannot refuse

Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai is revival of good old Hindi cinema. As Mumbai goes rewind, you look forward to a dynamic and gripping entertainer.

Once upon a time in Mumbai is like that string of firecrackers that begins with making a lot of noise but goes bust somewhere in between

Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai might just take your breath away with its engaging quality with an elegance and an intensity. The film goes low on violence and focuses more on the emotional quotient.

The realism coupled with stellar direction, power-packed writing, exceptional performances and ear-pleasing tunes are its trump cards. An outstanding cinematic experience!