Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s spy action-comedy 'Jack', directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar, hit theatres on April 10, 2025, amid high expectations. However, early reactions have been mixed to negative, with audiences criticizing its weak writing, clumsy screenplay, and poor production values. While Siddhu’s performance has been appreciated, many felt the film failed to deliver on its promise of thrills and laughs, making it a disappointing outing for fans.
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'Jack', directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar, hit theatres today, April 10, 2025. Despite high expectations, the film has left audiences underwhelmed, with viewers criticizing its weak writing, clumsy screenplay, and lackluster execution.
Fans who flocked to catch the first-day-first-show expressed disappointment, calling the movie a missed opportunity. Many felt that the film failed to deliver on both the spying thrills and comedic elements. While Siddhu’s performance and his signature comic timing were appreciated, many shared that the actor was let down by a weak script and poorly developed characters.
On X (formerly Twitter), a user wrote, "#Jack Below Par 1st Half! Clumsy screenplay so far that does not engage much. Siddhu’s characterization is interesting and has shades of Tillu but the comedy does not land as expected. Production values are low. Needs a big 2nd half!"
One reviewer described 'Jack' as "an outdated and aimless spy story" that never takes off. They pointed out that the pacing drags, the action feels forced, and the comedy rarely lands.
Another shared that the poor production values, visible green screens, and bad visual effects, particularly in the Nepal sequences, which they found distracting and unconvincing.
A tweet reads, "#Jack is a spy action comedy that falls flat weak writing, clumsy screenplay, cringe spy angle, and barely-there comedy Siddhu tries, but the film gives him nothing to work with. Bad music, low production, visible green screens. Hard to sit through!"
JACK - Trailer | Siddhu Jonnalagadda | Vaishnavi Chaitanya | Bommarillu Baskar | SVCC
Some also mentioned the chemistry between Siddhu and his co-star Vaishnavi Chaitanya works only in a few scenes. The music by Achu Rajamani has been decent, however, some songs are described as forgettable and out of place.
Another one writes, "#Jack is a spy action comedy that falls flat weak writing, clumsy screenplay, cringe spy angle, and barely-there comedy Siddhu tries, but the film gives him nothing to work with. Bad music, low production, visible green screens. Hard to sit through!"
With mixed-to-negative reviews pouring in on its opening day, the film seems to be struggling at the box office. Apart from it, the movie also faces competition with the Tamil release, 'Good Bar Ugly' starring Ajith Kumar.
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