Critics Review
2.50
Varun Dhawan impresses as an action hero in a familiar
Varun Dhawan impresses, balancing a dual role as a caring father and a fearless cop. His performance adds depth and conviction to the otherwise predictable narrative. Wamiqa Gabbi impresses with her screen presence, though her character�s background as an undercover cop remains unexplored. Rajpal Ya...(more)
Source: Dhaval Roy, Times Of India
2.00
Rehash of Theri, No Mass Appeal
A Bollywood A-lister makes an appearance in the final sequence of the film and joins Baby John aka Satya Varma in wishing the audience Merry Christmas and for all the other festivals that Indians celebrate. Trouble is that Baby John falls way, way short of working action movie fans up into a celebra...(more)
Source: Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV Movies
2.75
Remake that struggles to match the original
Baby John is an action-packed emotional drama that has its moments. Varun Dhawan does a solid job balancing both sides of his character, and Keerthy Suresh is charming in her small role. Wamiqa Gabbi does well, but Jackie Shroff doesn�t meet expectations. While Thaman and Kalees do their part, the f...(more)
Source: 123 Telugu, 123telugu.com
2.00
Not Even Varun Dhawan's Honest Effort And Salman Bhai's Swag Worthy Cameo Can Save The Shoddy Execution & Lack Of Connect
Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi do full justice to their characters, but there would�ve been a better scope for their performances with better etched-out writing. Somehow, Keerthy and Varun Dhawan�s chemistry doesn�t strike a chord with you, both in the courtship and the emotional scenes. Jackie Shr...(more)
Source: Shreshtha Chaudhury, Koimoi