'Silence', directed by Martin Scorsese, has "Scorsese at his most passionate," wrote Hindustan Times. "Silence remains a powerful film - one that deserves tremendous patience and understanding," wrote Mid-Day while Times of India called the film "one of Scorsese's most intimate works that cannot be ignored". It was rated 5/5 (Hindustan Times), 4/5 (Times Of India) and 3.5 (Mid-Day).