On the whole, 'Shootout at Wadala' re-tells a true story, efficiently. Shootout at Wadala is a true-crime gangster epic about an ostensibly charismatic outlaw whos really just a preening monster-something the filmmakers seem. Priyanka Chopra, Sunny Leone & Sophie sparkle in item numbers.
Sidharth Kapoor holds tremendous potential as an actor. He enacts an important role with terrific ease. Bajpai never disappoints! Sonu Sood is another topper. Manoj Bajpai is flawless in a relatively small role. He stands out! Kangna Ranaut is wonderful, while Tusshar has his moments. Anil Kapoor is simply superb as the tough cop. Performance-Wise: John Abraham as Manya Surve, gives an all-out performance. Music by Multiple Music Directors is fair. The first-hour is power-packed, while the second-hour culminates with a nail-biting finale. The Faint-Hearted better stay away! Gupta's Screenplay is note-worthy & is engaging.
Of course, the Action-Sequences are rustic & effective, but there is just too much of gore. The violence depicted on-screen appears real & horrifying. The first-ever registered encounter by Mumbai police, where gangster Manya Surve was shot dead, which took place at the junction next to Dr. 'Shootout at Wadala' is extremely violent & disturbing. 'Shootout at Wadala' is based on the first-ever registered encounter by Mumbai police, where Gangster Manya Surve was shot dead, in Mumbai on 11 January 1982. Gupta handles the film well, while the Screenplay & Performances are note-worthy. Inspired from journalist S Hussain Zaidi's non-fiction book Dongri to Dubai, 'Shootout at Wadala', Directed by Sanjay Gupta, is An Engaging Action Film, that re-tells Late Gangster Manya Surve's bloodied story.