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Chauranga
...makes all the right noises about the dangers of a patriarchal society, sexual depravity among the religious class, and the need for education. But the film unfolds at such a languid pace, and its narrative is so disjointed you really have to fight yourself to stay invested in the story.
Jan 2016
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Wazir
There's a lot to appreciate in the film, particularly the performances of its leading men, and the brisk unraveling of its plot. Too bad it’s weighed down by a sloppy script.
Jan 2016
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Bajirao Mastani
...the film also suffers from a condition one might describe as 'Bhansali-it is' – the tendency to be melodramatic, over-long, and highly indulgent.
Dec 2015
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Dec 2015
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Dec 2015
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Tamasha
...is an uneven film; it oscillates between inventive and indulgent, never quite striking a consistent tone.
Nov 2015
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Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
...the tropes have gotten rusty, the emotions seldom feel genuine, and the writing is strictly surface level. Good thing then that the film's got Salman Khan as leading man, his abundant charisma glossing over many of its flaws.
Nov 2015
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Titli
It may not be everyone’s cup of tea – it’s especially not for the squeamish – but it’s an unflinching study of family in the way that the movies rarely provide.
Oct 2015
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Shaandaar
...a wildly inconsistent film that seesaws unevenly between charming and WTF!
Oct 2015
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Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2
Someday we'll get a smart film on the battle of the sexes. Until then, perhaps cheap laughs will have to do..?
Oct 2015
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Jazbaa
Frankly it delivers more than its awful trailer promised. But good luck protecting your eyes and ears from this sensory overload.
Oct 2015
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Oct 2015
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Singh Is Bliing
Yet with all its faults, Singh is Bling isn't entirely unwatchable also because Akshay Kumar is in great form.
Oct 2015
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Katti Batti
It doesn’t say much about a romantic comedy if the smartest joke they could come up with is the name of a pet turtle.
Sep 2015
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Hero
This is lazy, indifferent filmmaking, and a colossal bore for most of its running time.
Sep 2015
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Phantom
The jingoistic dialogue and the film’s questionable message aside, this is boring, inert stuff.
Aug 2015
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Gour Hari Dastaan
Make time for Gour Hari Dastaan. It's an important story that must be heard.
Aug 2015
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Brothers
...despite its contrivances, leaves you choked more than once. How can it not, with all that unabashed emotional manipulation?
Aug 2015
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Bangistan
It's likely that buried somewhere under all those unfunny jokes, simplistic sermons, and cringe-inducing melodrama, there may have been a promising idea at the heart of Bangistan.
Aug 2015
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Drishyam
When was the last time you enjoyed a film for its gripping plot, its compelling story? Drishyam, with its refreshingly original screenplay and its many moments of tension, is just that.
Jul 2015
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Masaan
There are multiple layers to this well-observed drama; kudos to the filmmakers for putting it on screen.
Jul 2015
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan
...it's more engaging than such typical Salman Khan blockbusters as Bodyguard and Ready, if only because it has a sliver of a story, and its heart in the right place.
Jul 2015
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Bahubali
It's exactly what a blockbuster should be. Hugely entertaining, without ever being dumb.
Jul 2015
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Guddu Rangeela
...has flashes of the originality we saw in Kapoor's earlier films Jolly LLB and particularly Phas Gaye Re Obama. But it's weighed down by a lousy script that squanders all potential.
Jul 2015
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ABCD - Any Body Can Dance - 2
Sure anybody can dance, but it takes more work to keep an audience consistently engaged.
Jun 2015
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Dil Dhadakne Do
It’s easy and breezy, and packed with terrific actors who appear to be enjoying themselves.
Jun 2015
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Welcome 2 Karachi
Blatant stereotyping, infantile humor, and lackluster performances are just three of the problems that plague 'Welcome 2 Karachi'...
May 2015
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May 2015