Jolly L.L.B Movie Review

Jolly L.L.B (Hindi)

Release Date:
March 15, 2013

A social satire on the law system of the country, where a small town lawyer Jolly (Arshad Warsi) is pitted against a hugely successful lawyer, played by Boman Irani.

A social satire on the law system of the country, where a small town lawyer Jolly (Arshad Warsi) is pitted against a hugely successful lawyer, played by Boman Irani.

Jolly LLB is a film with minor ambitions, and these are attained through the sturdy mechanics of the courtroom drama

The Hindu

Despite the uneven writing, Jolly LLB works because it has heart

Hindustan Times

Its heart unquestionably in the right place, 'Jolly LLB' is very watchable, even if it does paint in broad strokes

Subhash Kapoor's film suffers not only because we know the outcome, but also because it takes a bunch of good actors and doesn't make as much of them as it should have.

Indian Express

Preachiness and the need to flaunt the film’s sincerity and heart, gets in the way of a good time

Rediff

Though formulaic and predictable, the story is also dependable and guaranteed to make you laugh while tweezing a tear or two out

Mumbai Mirror

Jolly LLB impresses for the way it avoids all frills while giving you an enjoyable watch

Director Subhash Kapoor manages to leaven his conscience-laden tale with a healthy dose of laughter

Firstpost

Funny and insightful satire on our dysfunctional judiciary

Filmfare

Jolly LLB is a jolly good film

Jolly LLB could've been a riotous watch on a serious issue with ample scope for sardonic and witty takes, however, it ends up becoming a melodramatic just above average affair

nowrunning

Despite that weaker first half, this truly becomes a Jolly good show

Times of India

A power-packed courtroom drama

BollywoodHungama