Abhishek Bachchan-starrer 'I Want to Talk', directed by Shoojit Sircar, is too understated, Shubhra Gupta from The Indian Express wrote. "'I Want To Talk' left me taking note of Arjun's (Abhishek's character) amazing grit, gumption, and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds...But it should've also made me feel more: where are the tears when you need them?" she wrote.