Verdict: VIBE is a breezy, funny watch for its first half, powered by Kunal Kemmu’s comic timing, but the second half slows down and the film doesn’t quite stick the landing.
Pros:
Kunal Kemmu’s performance and comic timing carry the film
Genuinely funny first half with sharp one-liners
Fun friendship track between Hardik and Bugs (Sparsh Shrivastava)
Cons:
Second half feels stretched and loses pace
Screenplay gets predictable once the “mission” plot kicks in
VIBE follows two best friends, Hardik and Bugs, who are about as different as two people can be. Hardik is impulsive and a bit of a mess, while Bugs is the sensible, tech-savvy one holding things together.
Their ordinary lives get flipped upside down when a mysterious agent, Madam H, pulls them into a high-stakes mission to stop a terrorist threat, despite the fact that neither of them is remotely qualified for something like this.
The setup leans on the classic “wrong men, right place” comedy formula, mixing action with plenty of humour, and later shifts location from Mumbai to Bangkok for its climax.
Scrolling through reactions on X, Instagram, and Bookmyshow-linked posts, one thing is clear: the first half is winning people over. Several viewers called it a “laugh riot,” with Kunal Kemmu’s comic timing coming up again and again as the film’s biggest strength.
His scenes with Sparsh Shrivastava have been singled out as a highlight, with many praising their chemistry and calling it the emotional glue of the story. Preity Zinta’s comeback has also been noted positively, with fans appreciating her energy and screen presence, even if her role leans more functional than deeply written.
Disclaimer: This review is based on publicly available audience reactions and discussions on X at the time of writing. Individual opinions may vary.
Kadir is a box office reporter and film analyst from Hojai, Assam, and the founder of Tenvow.com. Since 2015, he has been into box office reporting. With a focus on box office collections, OTT trends, and movie analysis, Kadir delivers accurate, data driven insights into the business of films.
