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Race 3
There are full-fledged military wars in Cambodia because nothing less than a war can do justice to Salman's calibre. There is Salman Khan flying over Al Shifah because helicopters are so passe. There is Bhai launching bazookas because why undermine him with lesser weapons like AK-47. There are five extra actors in the film to support Salman because he needs to outshine all of them. Nothing is measured in Race 3. You ask for a shot of Salman, you're given a gallon of him. Deal with it however you want.
Jun 2018
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Feb 2016
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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
It is an important film for the times we live in. It will not be a blockbuster. But it might just make you change the way you look at love. If you choose to let your 'dil' take precedence over your 'dimaag'.
Feb 2019
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Dangal
Yes, Dangal is a crowd-pleaser. But it also has stellar performances and an engaging story-telling.
Dec 2016
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Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
This is easily one of the best films that Bollywood has given us in 2017...
Sep 2017
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Jul 2015
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Pink
...pushes the envelope in Indian films in regard to discussion around morality, women's freedom of choice, etc...
Sep 2016
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Pad Man
...Balki tells viewers the tale of Pad Man and gives viewers a story to take home. And in addition to giving Akshay Kumar one of his best performances till date, Balki gifts his audience an Akshay Kumar to remember.
Feb 2018
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Oct 2015
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Kapoor & Sons
...a refreshing tale of family problems and the art of sweeping them under the carpet.
Mar 2016
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan
...works for both a Salman fan and a non-fan. The film is essentially make-believe, but you want to believe.
Jul 2015
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Brothers
Watch Brothers for the kicks, punches, grappling, chocking and the un-understandable MMA jargon.
Aug 2015
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Bajirao Mastani
Bhansali takes a leaf out of history, and crafts it into an exquisite tale. And all the participants in this orchestra are in tune with the conductor, despite the occasional out-of-note keys.
Dec 2015
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Jolly LLB 2
Kudos to Subhash Kapoor for making his Jolly LLB 2 on a believable plot. These are all real cases we have seen, heard of, grown up with.
Feb 2017
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Fan
Maneesh Sharma helps dust that Shah Rukh out from under the debris of the last few years. And Khan puts his best foot forward for his fans.
Apr 2016
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Trapped
Director Vikramaditya Motwane gives Bollywood a fantastic albeit loopholed survival thriller in Trapped.
Mar 2017
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Fitoor
...for all its spellbinding beauty, fumbles bad. The story meanders and loses way in between, and there seems a certain urgency in tying all the loose ends.
Feb 2016
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Jagga Jasoos
...wins in the way the story is told, not necessarily in what the story is. Take a trip to Anurag Basu's fantasy land this weekend.
Jul 2017
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Sui Dhaaga
...gives his viewers a classic story of struggle and persistence. The film culminates in a predictable climax, but that does not diminish the experience of soaking in Sui Dhaaga.
Sep 2018
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Force 2
The narrative is kept straight throughout, sans any convolutions as such. Kudos to writers Parveez Sheikh and Jasmeet K Reen for that. Force 2 has some well-choreographed action sequences with guns blazing in full glory
Nov 2016
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Dear Zindagi
The light-hearted dialogues and scenes are the high points of the film. But they too stop working after a point. At near-2.5 hours, Dear Zindagi feels too stretched.
Nov 2016
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Befikre
...is best enjoyed when you go in without any expectations at all. The film is not boring. And that's what makes it a decent one-time watch.
Dec 2016
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Dishoom
...despite its decent-enough story, doesn't quite make a mark on the mind. The film is a crowd-pleaser...
Jul 2016
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Gully Boy
...suffers from a slow pace. The film takes its own sweet time to establish the story. And when it does, there is too little to bask in the glory of. The film ends on an abrupt note. It catapults its underdog to the big stage but doesn't let the viewer soak it in. After investing 2 hours and 35 minutes in the film, you feel a little cheated.
Feb 2019
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Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
...the film works for both Salman Khan and Sooraj Barjatya's specific audience bases.
Nov 2015
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Rocky Handsome
...a sumptuous feast for action-lovers. Watch it if you swear by punches and kicks and special, hitherto-unseen-in-Hindi-films martial arts.
Mar 2016