Verna – A Review In Tweets

It’s the fifth day since Verna hit the theaters in Pakistan. The pre-release hype around the film was quite positive, which ensured a good weekend at the box office. Of course the controversy surrounding a possible ban also helped to keep the film on everyone’s radar prior to its release.

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We browsed through our Twitter feed to see the audiences’ verdict after stepping out of the cinemas. Let’s see what people are saying using the hashtag #Verna.

The Unhappy Ones

Based on the response received so far, there’s a significant section of the audience that does not seem happy with how the film has turned out.

For instance, this guy was brutal!

Skip #verna, do ecstacy instead. At least you'll have fun while losing gtey cells

— . (@arsalanahmedk) November 21, 2017

This people were no different.

Saw #Verna yesterday. Yeah kind of wasted my 3 hours..

— Hiba K. (@__HibaKhan__) November 21, 2017

Now to watch #Verna and add it to my long list of disappointing films.

— Sa(a)d (@Saad__H) November 20, 2017

Watched #verna and frankly didn't enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed other Shoaib Mansoor's films. Mahira's acting lacked depth and Haroon's character sketch was weak. The ending was bizzare and unrealistic. Still a good step to raise further awareness on this topic.

— Aimun (@aimustang) November 20, 2017

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The Well Wishers

Bad reviews not withstanding, there are many who did not shy away from praising Verna.

Taking lead are of course, Mahira Khan fans.

And #Verna is by far @TheMahiraKhan's best till date, bettering the high on hype and less on substance #HoMannJahaan

— Ahmed Ali (@OnCloudNineAAli) November 21, 2017

https://twitter.com/RabbitIsLove/status/932843275693719553

Shoaib Mansoor has his own die hard fans too of course.

A must watch.#verna is amazing movie *except last 10 mins.
Its best of Shoaib Mansoor till date. It requires heart to make such film. Went In cinema being his https://t.co/RsTTnjoTVS out as his Fan.
8/10 becoz of ending . It could have been easily 10/10 if ended without finale.

— OMER SALEEM (@OmerSaleemArts) November 21, 2017

Just saw #Verna @TheMahiraKhan was terrific. Despite being her fifth film, #MahiraKhan carries the film with such an excellent performance. Truly a progressive movie for which @ShoManOfficial must be applauded. I strongly recommend you see this! @VernaTheMovie @Humtvnetwork

— Anuj Radia (@AnujRadia) November 20, 2017

Some people genuinely appreciated the content of the film.

Thank you for making such a movie & for talking about such bold topic. Job well done! @TheMahiraKhan #Verna

— mulan (@ChMulanHaider) November 21, 2017

The same guy went as far as to say the critics should not be taken too seriously.

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Critics are just doing their job. Movie is engaging with important issues+message. #Verna

— Ahmed Ali (@OnCloudNineAAli) November 21, 2017

The In-Betweens

There are also who neither loved nor hated the film.

I watched Verna and was not completely impressed with it. Many things did not make sense to me. However I would still urge ppl to go watch it, form your own opinion and support the movie. It’s not easy tackling such a taboo topic! #Verna

— Anum Shahid (@anum_shahid1) November 21, 2017

The Analysts

What is Twitter without the analysts. There’s a huge population on the micro-blogging website that believes in analyzing any subject from the perspective of the “bigger picture.”

Whether its politics or sports, entertainment or gibberish, analysts own Twitter.

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Take this guy for instance. He didn’t just give a one line verdict on what he thought about the movie, instead he analyzed where the entire Pakistani film industry was headed.

Great Topic but not well executed #verna. Definitely pak cinema on right track yet a long way to go

— SBH~♤ (@bil4l_ha55an) November 21, 2017

The message is bigger than the movie…interesting.

https://twitter.com/AttiqueRehman11/status/932883188766199809

The Perfect Tweet

After scouting through Twitter, this tweet perfectly sums up our sentiment!

https://twitter.com/ThatsSoZazaa/status/932877694647390209

What did you think of Verna? Do tell us in your comments!