BootDigest Such a frustrating disappointment

Actuakers One of my all time favorites.

Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

Logan By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Atanu Chakraborty Farhan Akhtar starring as Karthik is our self blaming office boy who is regularly abused verbally and emotionally by his landlord, boss and co- workers and every time he takes it all in on the pretext that he led to his brother's death and this is his penance. Even therapists can't help him. Driven to a corner losing his job, never being noticed by his secret crush and asked to empty his apartment he decides to commit suicide. But then rings the phone bell and the caller is none other than Karthik himself. Initially a movie which looked along the lines of the underdog taking sudden control of his life now has an added mystical element added to it. The caller helps Karthik realize his potential and transform him to a totally different person - confident, secure and easy-going. He gets to be part of the success story at his company,turns the tables on his landlord and gets his dream girl. Everything seems perfect but suddenly some unfortunate events led to Karthik facing the wrath of his caller. The first half of the movie is mostly a romance and unfortunately not one that leaves a great impression. The sudden change in Karthik also seem jumpy at times. The main element of the movie, the phone calls get shadowed by all happening around until the later half of the movie. Once everything is set in place and Karthik is back to question his unknown caller with encouragement from Shonali, Deepika Padukone and his therapist, Sefali Shah. The suspense in the second half is great and explanation for all the so mystical caller is pretty well thought out. The film overall seems to leave a message to the watchers and amaze them with the mysteries of human mind. Farhan Akhtar seems to be turning out as the jack of all trades delivery one hit after another. While his acting may not be the best it is certainly gripping, believable and entertaining. Deepika Padukone did okay but at some points her portrayal of the character does not seems to deliver the tension she is into. Overall though Karthik Calling Karthik is of better ones in Bollywood and I would recommend to anyone wishing for a story with a taste of thrill and reality.

ANISH GUPTA hey everybody, don't listen critics, this is a superb movie which leaves u engrossed for the whole runtime and never runs away from its point, the characters are real and u feel part of them. the storyline is perfect, the songs are well embedded, farhan and deepika are just brilliant. and the suspense is worth sitting, the background score is enough engrossing that u feel a part of it, the moment it begins. Somehow, I could correlate to KARTHIK from the word go and loved it, I was so into the movie that I watched into full one stretch and didn't even move a single inch here and there, come what may. So forget critics, watch this superb movie and be proud that in this totally blurred and commercial age of bollywood in which actors like SRK and AKSHAY don't know nothing except to be making films for own motive, we have actors like FARHAN which r sincere and want to work from their heart, not because they want to earn money, but because they want to act.

jack_foster Karthik calling Karthik is a good movie with decent suspense and nice romance and comedy in between....although i had figured out a certain part of the suspense it still did succeed to surprise me a couple of times or so...so for those wouldn't know the suspense in the beginning it would be even better...a real revelation....the movie doesn't progress at a very fast pace-and that's not a negative aspect of the film-but it does progress steadily...the basic concept though was inspired but the story and screenplay were original and impressive...the dialogs are witty,funny and real not filmy....the first time director Vijay Lalwani is good...did not expect him to be as much good...there were some slick scenes shot in black and white-really liked their timing and the style-and some impressive camera work...his direction is better than what i expected because i didn't expect much....the director gives no unnecessary build ups and wastes no time in bringing in the main theme of the movie to the forefront...farhan akhtar is just amazing in his role and without doubt its no easy role to play..he impresses as the loser Karthik..the suave Karthik..and as the Karthik's voice over the phone...Deepika Padukone is good too...she's damn spontaneous and that's one quality i like in actors...but not every actor has it....the supporting cast is good too...the music is amazing..Shankar Ehsaan Loy's music is cool..background music complements well.... all in all its a nice entertainer with intelligent script and not the usual 'bollywood' crap...go check it out because when its farhan akhtar's movies he never fails to deliver.

Ramakrishna Hampikere The movie starts and ends with a Rubik's cube..You may wonder why? Well you have to go and watch yourself what it takes for a movie to be totally astonishing..It is a 120 minutes movie but seems like 120 secs..The debutant director Lalwani has done a great job..He has not let the 'suspense' element spill out till the last minute..You start wondering where the movie is heading , but at last you can easily arrange the puzzle's pieces..He needs a applaud for doing the job..Farhan is excellent in looks and acting..He is a simple guy who is satisfied with his life..He doesn't have a mobile phone in this 21st century..He has to be contacted only through land line..This is the soul of the movie..Works for a real estate agency in Mumbai..He likes a gorgeous girl in his office , but is unable to express his love to her..So he just types a email daily and saves it to draft..Every one in the office utilize his 'modesty' to extract a lot of work from him in which he is perfect..But no one respects him..It eats his confidence bit by bit ..Finally one day he breaks..He comes home and throws the land line in despair and it is shattered..So he purchases a new land line set..This changes his life forever..Watch the movie for the suspense element..Enough of spoilers for now..Deepika Padukone is as charming as ever..She fits in the role to the maximum..Her 'attire' needs a special mention..Music through out the movie is superb..You will be completely indulged in it..Cinematography is excellent..So is the art direction..The apartments and the interiors of the residence are mind blowing..If you want to watch a Bollywood flick with a classic taste then this is the one for you..