An archive of Hindi movie reviews and ratings from 2010 to 2020.

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  • Brave and original, Haraamkhor walks the razor’s edge. One tiny mistake, and it could have been pronounced morally twisted. Some may call it immoral even now.

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  • The film is like a diamond; the more you notice, the more you find imperfections which make it all the more beautiful, all the more perfect.

    79

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  • This film is insightful and dark, a certified entry into the indie and art cinema stable. If you like your films to be gritty and real, Haraamkhor is a real mean machine.

    79

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  • ...shows a lot of promise but ends up being way too vague to be hard-hitting.

    59

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  • He stands out by showing the issue of sexual relationships with minors in the most beautiful and romantic manner. Shlok remains successful without overcomplicating the story.

    59

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  • Now this is the sort of movie that takes some getting used to, before you can fully dive into the experience.

    59

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  • ...may not be a film that sets a cinematic benchmark but it is an important one as it dares to explore a forbidden subject, without condemning or legitimising it.

    59

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  • This is such fearlessly new storytelling, it takes getting used to. But it's a story that needs to be told.

    59

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  • A distanced view of a taboo relationship goes off the rails in search of a neat resolution.

    59

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  • ...may not appeal to the regular Bollywood audience but if you’re a Nawazuddin Siddiqui fan and love watching performance-oriented films, this shouldn’t be missed at all.

    59

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  • ...with its unadorned, unflinching treatment, Haraamkhor is a difficult film to shake off.

    59

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  • It’s a compelling story and for the most part it’s well told.

    59

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  • Despite the jerks, Haraamkhor is a strong debut. Shlok Sharma has an observant eye and the ability to empathise with even the vilest among us. That should hold him in good stead.

    59

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  • ...isn't a ground-breaker, but it certainly is worthy of applause for its fearlessness and for the impressive quality of the acting.

    49

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  • Haraamkhor is Siddiqui's film. We watch it for him. We watch it for what he can do and what more he is capable of.

    49

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  • I didn’t feel for any of the characters and I was let down by this emotional disinterest.

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  • ...despite some strong moments, the film suffers from slightness and disjointedness: did the censorship process snip off more than we could chew? Was there more? A second film from the clearly talented Sharma will give us a clue.

    39

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  • Haraamkhor’s characters are supposed to have shades of grey, but their blandness can never be mistaken for maturity. About the most shocking thing about this major-minor affair is its sloppiness.

    29

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  • After the insipid scripting, the lack of connection of Nawaz and Shweta with the audience becomes the movie's biggest drawback.

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