Chirphymium It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

SanEat A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

death_man_walker Hollywood standard cinematography, especially the start . Strong story. Songs are good. Hope Ashir Azeem make a sequel of this movie. I don't watch Pakistani movies and it took me a whole to watch this movie, but I am glad I finally watch this movie. It is such a shame govt banned this movie despite this movie was doing outstanding business first 3 weeks in the cinema. Some people might get distracted by dated change of events if they are not paying attention. I think Ashar can improve on that to transition movies more smoothly instead of going up and down. All actors did superb acting. Saeen CM guy should have been older and corrupt looking person just like in real life. Rest thing were more and less great.

Ibn Azhar The first question that comes to your mind after watching MAALIK is about its talented director/writer Asher Azim from TV serial TV "Dhuwan " .'Where the hell he was in all those years?"Being an aeronautical engineer or a CSS officer or even getting the Canadian nationality can't be acceptable excuses for Asher Azim's long absence from screen. But if somehow "subah ka bhola returns" …..we must welcome him ;-)Asher's Dhuwan captured the imagination of whole generation of young Pakistanis that provided them requisite Adlerian rush. Almost a decade later the honor shifted to Shoaib Mansoor's classic "Alpha Bravo Charlie".Now the movie MAALIK itself…… It's a great start and the worst ending a movie can have ! Almost first 40 percent portion of the movie is captivating and yet after interval it gets boring and boring.And how one can be so obsessed with rapes……one movie two stories of rape…give us a break.The story was dragged by the political stuff where a politician is given more than its due importance.It would have been better if the story kept its focus on the MAALIK i.e public rather than others.Here is a tip never choose a good looking villain,it can shift viewer liking from hero to villain !Over all the film is OK as it had strong cinematography that captures the beauty of Baluchistan.The music, sound and acting are excellent but movie suffered from an uneven screenplay.One thing...... probably most of the audience could find a connection of this movie with two Indian films i.e Salman Khan's "Body guard" and Amitab' Bachan's "Sarkar" .MAALIK is like a great holiday journey by air you have been waiting for long.Its take off is great, mid-course you feel nauseated and its end is abrupt.

eridzone I am amazed with the theme of this movie, so realistic, close to real life scenarios happening in the Country.Action scenes are absolutely well performed and I must say the killings in this movie are much more detailed and realistic than even Hollywood movies.A must watch yes direction and flow of movie sometimes feels needs perfection and appropriate skills required from a professional and experienced director. . . .All in all it is a good use of time, but one should be familiar with current situation of country.

mahmoodparacha I never write reviews. But for Maalik I think I owe it to myself and to all other Pakistani's to express myself. This film is beyond class. This is obvious from the reaction of the government to the film. Visuals and sound that has the power to shake the foundations of the government, and place fear in hearts of the high and mighty and corrupt to an extent that they act in complete confusion are superbly shot by the master himself Ashir Azeem. Sir all power to you and thank you for having the courage to stand up for the common man and tell his story him. Thank you for giving voice to the voice less. The film is highly entertaining as well as thought provoking. It has everything from humor, to action, to drama, to beautiful scenes. I hate everybody who has banned this movie. My whole family was PMLN but we will never vote for PMLN again. a lion that is scared of a film ? ?