The movie "Jailer" (2023) has received generally positive reviews with some mixed opinions on its second half. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 50% approval rating from critics with an average score of 6.7/10. Critics praised its entertainment value, Rajinikanth's charismatic performance, and the engaging first half blending humor and emotions. The film is described as a crowd- pleasing, mass entertainer with notable cameo appearances by Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff, and Shiva Rajkumar. Ratings from critics typically range from 3 to 3.5 out of 5, or about 6 to 7 out of 10. Some reviews comment that the movie starts strong but falters and drags in the second half with a less compelling heist storyline. Despite this, it is considered an enjoyable film overall, particularly for fans of Rajinikanth, and a strong box office success. User reviews on IMDb range broadly with some giving it 7/10 for its entertaining aspects and performances, while others are more critical and rate it around 5/10, citing issues with pacing and narrative. In summary, the movie "Jailer" is well-received as an entertaining mass film with a strong lead performance, but opinions vary on the cohesiveness and strength of the story's latter half, reflected in ratings spanning from average to above average (approximately 5/10 to 7/10) among critics and audiences alike.
