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Aurangzeb
The film’s story, though predictable, proceeds with impressive self-assuredness and packs in that very rare item, an interesting, thrilling climax after several surprising twists.
May 2013
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May 2013
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Bombay Talkies
One is rather good, one is middling, one seems to have missed the point of the concept entirely, and one pays homage to a hero and our cinema in such a backhanded fashion that I wondered why the director bothered.
May 2013
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Shootout At Wadala
Gratifyingly, Sanjay Gupta doesn’t glorify Manya Surve. He is presented as someone whose life spiralled out of control, more of a doomed figure than a wonder hero. And that’s what makes 'Shootout at Wadala', quite a few cuts above the commonplace.
May 2013
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns
...you desperately want to like 'Saheb...' and You-Know-Who-All-Returns, because you admire Dhulia’s craftsmanship and social concerns. In vain, this time.
Mar 2013
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The Attacks Of 26/11
...26/11 is a subject few would dare to touch, and here RGV deserves credit.
Mar 2013
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I Me Aur Main
The producers could have well titled their enterprise I, Me aur Moan, really.
Mar 2013
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Zila Ghaziabad
A brutish, senseless and utterly-contemptuous-of-the-audience brain-battering ram is here.
Feb 2013
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Kai Po Che!
Thanks to the three fast-rising actors, technical finesse and some engagingly directed vignettes, 'Kai Po Che' is a cut above the commonplace.
Feb 2013
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Murder 3
The camera placements and tempo may be cool, but the storyline is as incredible as vibgyor-striped zebras.
Feb 2013
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Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story
...the regurgitated result is so lustreless that there aren’t any redeeming moments either.
Feb 2013
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Special 26
The premise of the project had potential, but it comes off as far too fanciful and uneven in its tenor...
Feb 2013
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Race 2
Race 2, which is as rusty as a vehicle abandoned in their garage. The Baazigars of yore need to shop for new thinking caps, immediately, and renew their filmmaking licences.
Jan 2013
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Inkaar
...may be thematically topical and significant since it deals with the exploitation of women at the workplace, but it’s the director’s tamest work yet.
Jan 2013
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Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
...does opt for the satirical and faintly surrealistic mode which is commendable. But the outcome doesn’t amount to a satisfying stretch of entertainment.
Jan 2013
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Jan 2013
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Hansa
...a little jewel. Recommended viewing for those who care about cinema which has its heart firmly in the right place.
Dec 2012
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Khiladi 786
...is meant only for those viewers who can achieve the medically-physically-and-absolutely-unnecessary feat of leaving their brains at home.
Dec 2012
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Talaash
Do yourself a favour then: see Talaash only if you believe that Aamir Khan can do no wrong. Otherwise you’ll be left with a sinking feeling.
Nov 2012
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Jab Tak Hai Jaan
You may not be completely satisfied this time, but there are several super moments which leave a lasting impact.
Nov 2012
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Son Of Sardaar
...this purported entertainer may be a notch above Rowdy Rathore and Ready, but that’s it.
Nov 2012
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Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
To a large extent, Luv Shuv… doesn’t work because of Kunal Kapoor’s weak, uninspired performance.
Nov 2012
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Student Of The Year
Unpretentiousness is the key. Karan Johar serves a candy floss package which leaves a sweet aftertaste.
Oct 2012
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Chittagong
Defying movie bazaar norms, Chittagong co-written and directed by the NASA scientist Bedabrata Pain, is an example of technical style yoked to solid content.
Oct 2012
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Pairon Talle
Those with a taste for socially concerned and hard-hitting cinema, should grab Pairon Talle.
Oct 2012
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Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
Priyadarshan sir, whenever he takes off for village excursions, organises an ensemble troupe which, frankly, blow your brains to smithereens.
Sep 2012