[Raees] is a fiery slice of Bollywood action.

This is an uneven film. In places, you will applaud and whistle. But you might also find yourself utterly exhausted.

Avoiding flabby subplots, Mr. Dholakia keeps "Raees" taut and suspenseful, even at two and a half hours, though it probably has a song too many.

The problem in Raees lies in the fact that it just cannot fully commit to being a single-screen entertainer, nor does it have the chops to completely win over the multiplex audience.