Housefull 5 X reviews: Fans call it entertaining yet illogical Bollywood masala
X user reviews 'Housefull 5 A'. (Photo Credit: X/Gabbafied)
advertisementThe user also called Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan 'spectacular.' Jacqueline Fernandez and Nargis Fakhri were described as a delight to watch, while Sonam Bajwa was appreciated for her glamorous presence. The user also wrote, 'Sanjay Dutt's role has a suspense that will be revealed in the climax.'
X user reviewed Housefull 5 B (Photo Credit: Kuchbhihemish!)
Reacting to the film's first half (Housefull 5A), fans were thrilled with its murder mystery twist wrapped in comedy. One user wrote, 'Interval: Masttt! Entertaining till now! Kya setup kiya hai murder ka (What a setup for the murder mystery!)– really fun. Can't wait for the second half!'
X user reviewed Housefull 5B. (Photo Credit: X/Antarstaan)
advertisement'Housefull 5B', the second part of the film, also saw early reactions. A viewer shared, 'Housefull 5B brings chaos, comedy, and confusion with a murder mystery twist. Performances shine, but the story feels stretched. It's entertaining Bollywood masala – illogical but fun!'Another fan summed up the vibe perfectly: 'Audience is loving every joke! Akshay's comic timing is the highlight.' Meanwhile, another X user encouraged viewers to watch it themselves, writing, 'Movie bahut acchi hai, jao dekho, enjoy karo – log kuch bhi bolenge (The movie is really good, go watch it, enjoy - people will say anything).'
X user reviews Akshay's comic timing. (Photo Credit:X/Rashit Dixit/Mudassir)
With a massive ensemble cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Shreyas Talpade, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, and many more, 'Housefull 5' is tipped to be a complete entertainer packed with laughs, glamour, and surprises.The film is written by Farhad Samji and Tarun Mansukhani and is expected to be one of the biggest comedy releases of the year. Fans are already calling it the best film in the 'Housefull' series and are eagerly waiting to watch 'Housefull 5B' to complete the roller-coaster ride.
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