Bol Review (2011) — 74% Celluloid Score
Directed by Shoaib Mansoor · 2011 ·
Is Bol worth watching?
Yes. Bol (2011) earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (80/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (65/100).
- IMDb users score it 8/10.
- Celluloid Score 74% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Bol worth watching?
Yes — Bol earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (4/5).
Celluloid verdict
Mansoor’s multi-plot Karachi social drama remains one of Lollywood’s most discussed prestige films — essential viewing beside the KaraFilm generation.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Bol about?
The patriarch of a religious Muslim family refuses to accept his intersex child, tearing his family apart.
Critic Reviews
Bol (2011) Review: A Daughter Demands to Be Heard
★★★★☆
Bol is Shoaib Mansoor's fearless Pakistani family drama about a tyrannical father, his daughters and an intersex child, a passionate if overlong plea to be heard.
Yes, with reservations. It is a brave, powerfully acted social drama that tackles taboos head-on, for viewers who can accept its melodrama, speeches and long running time.
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Bol: frequently asked questions
Is Bol worth watching?
Yes. Bol (2011) has a Celluloid Score of 74%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
How long is Bol?
Bol runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).
What is Bol rated?
Bol is rated 15 in the UK, UA in India and MA 15+ in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Bol?
Bol is directed by Shoaib Mansoor and stars Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, Atif Aslam, Shafqat Cheema, Irfan Khoosat.
What is the Metascore for Bol?
Metacritic's Metascore for Bol is 65 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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