| Good Reviews | Average Reviews | Bad Reviews |
| 5.0 |
"Destined to be a Bollywood classic."
- BBC Films |
| 5.0 |
"is one of the best films which not only leaves the audience spellbound but craving for more. A vibrant cinema that defies 'black' out of every mind. "
- IndiaInfo |
| 5.0 |
"Overall a must watch film. We rate this movie excellent."
- Subhash Jha |
| 5.0 |
"But, from those [hindi films] that I have seen, Black is by far the purest, most moving dramatic work India has produced."
- South Africa Sunday Times |
| 5.0 |
"the most accomplished, profoundly moving release of this young year."
- The Charlotte Observer |
| 5.0 |
"is an experience that will stay with you for a long time. In one word, Black is magic."
- Deccan Herald |
| 5.0 |
"Overall, a must-see movie."
- Calcutta Web |
| 4.8 |
"the awards for Best Actor (Bachchan), Actress (Mukerji), and Supporting Actress (Kapoor) and Direction (Bhansali) ought to be in the bag for Black. If theres any movie you see this year, make sure its Black."
- Planet Bollywood |
| 4.5 |
"opens a new chapter for Indian cinema and deserves to be watched!"
- RadioSargam |
| 4.5 |
"this film will be remembered as a classic in days to come."
- Smash Hits |
| 4.5 |
"It will not only move you deeply but the film will linger on your mind well after you have left the auditorium."
- BBC |
| 4.5 |
"Bhansali has proved that we dont lack raw materials or the talent all it takes is guts and a determined belief in oneself to make a world class film."
- Screen India |
| 4.0 |
"This is a movie you should watch if you want more paisa vasool, world class flicks from Bollywood."
- MTV India |
| 4.0 |
"All in all, a great watch, with some patience advised for the first half hour or so."
- NDTV |
| 4.0 |
"Rising above the mundane, the magnificent script evolves gradually, touching new heights in kinship."
- Chandigarh Tribune |
| 4.0 |
"You might have moist eyes while watching Black, but you'll leave the theatre with a smile. Watch it so that you can see what Indian film makers are capable of."
- Jam |
| 4.0 |
"is a profoundly moving experience, beautifully written and meticulously crafted. "
- Empire |
| 4.0 |
"This film is definitely worth the cost of the ticket."
- Teen Station |
| 4.0 |
"The movie celebrates this triumph of the human will above anything else.
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- Full Hyderabad |
| 4.0 |
"an extraordinarily moving film, full of moments which resonate, and superb performances."
- Express India |
| 4.0 |
"is dark and deep, but beautiful and positive. This Black should positively not be missed."
- Mid-Day |
| 4.0 |
"For all those desperately seeking top-quality cinema, Black is beautiful."
- DNA India |
| 4.0 |
"is a film of moments that either make the heart soar or sink."
- Cybernoon |
| 4.0 |
"A film definitely worth watching! "
- Bollyvista |
| 4.0 |
"Black is picture perfect!"
- B4U |
| 4.0 |
"Make sure there are enough tissues in your handbag before seeing the film."
- South Africa Daily News |
| 4.0 |
"Go watch it, it's chicken soup for the soul."
- IndiaTimes |
| 3.0 |
"you have a good show to watch out for."
- Hindustan Times |
| 3.0 |
"A cinematic gem that needs to be seen more than once to fully absorb its beauty, its subtlety, its emotional depth and nuances."
- ApunKaChoice |
| 3.0 |
"is the best from the director's collection. the movie dissolves into the mundane as Michelle grows up: she does so too quickly, not giving viewers enough time to savour some wonderful sequences."
- The Hindu |
| 2.5 |
"we came in wanting to be inspired, to be touched, Black did neither.
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- Times Of India |
| 2.0 |
"is an honest and sincere attempt that might appeal to a tiny segment of viewers. But for the majority of Indian audiences, has precious little to offer."
- IndiaFM |
| 2.0 |
"there would be many ways to describe Black: SLB's indulgence, SLB's pain, SLB's pleasure, SLB's passion, and so on, here's really hoping he gives shape and voice to stories and characters that people stronger, more polished films."
- Rediff |
