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Dolly Ki Doli
It seems like a rooted, subversive tale has been watered down to suit Sonam Kapoor’s urbane image targeted at teenagers.
Jan 2015
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Dil Dhadakne Do
...the core of a Rajshri family drama with layers of stylish froth in the form of a lavish cruise ride.
Jun 2015
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Dharam Sankat Mein
Humorous in parts, the film tries too hard to strike home the point.
Apr 2015
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Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
A stylish noir adventure soaked in surprise and substance in equal measure.
Apr 2015
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Desi Kattey
A hollow attempt to mash-up crime and sports, Desi Kattey misses the target by a margin.
Sep 2014
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Sep 2014
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Creature
...a kind of kindergarten for the seekers of chills and frills that feeds on the appetite of the galleries for shock and sleaze.
Sep 2014
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Crazy Cukkad Family
...apart from some acute observations and a few acerbic lines that highlight the increasing materialism in the society, the film fails to bring anything fresh to the table.
Jan 2015
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Cocktail
...once you are done with gushing about the picturesque locales, the hollowness of the subject dawns on you and it is not a good feeling. All the gloss and sauce fail to make us feel for any of the characters because their transitions don’t pass muster.
Jul 2012
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Citylights
If you have watched the original try it to see how Manila could easily be Mumbai and if you haven’t, go get illuminated about the ground realities beneath your feet.
May 2014
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Chennai Express
By the end, the hollowness becomes too glaring to be covered by Shah Rukh’s presence or Deepika’s charm.
Aug 2013
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Sep 2014
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Brothers
The problem is, be it emotion or action, Karan is in no hurry to say cut. At times it works for the emotion to seep in but many times over elaboration dilutes the punch.
Aug 2015
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Jul 2014
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Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain
Kumar’s approach is neutral as he recreates the sensory experience of that ill-fated night. Unlike Carbide he doesn’t devalue death.
Dec 2014
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Apr 2014
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Barkhaa
Overwrought and laboured, the idea to reignite a good old flame fails lacks both passion and pain.
Mar 2015
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Bang Bang!
...it is all sound and style with a shallow core and makes no bones about it.
Oct 2014
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan
A sweet gift from Salman this Eid that loudly underlines the acceptance of others.
Jul 2015
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Bahubali
Known for thinking out of the box in the mainstream space, here again Rajamouli rises above the generic conventions.
Jul 2015
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Badlapur
An edge-of-the-seat pulpy entertainer that manages to turn the revenge formula on its head.
Feb 2015
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Jan 2015
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Aurangzeb
If you want your rich masala fare sans the unnecessary garnishing, Aurangzeb is worth paying a visit!
May 2013
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Amit Sahni Ki List
The soapy treatment makes it worth a wait for the film’s television premiere.
Jul 2014
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ABCD - Any Body Can Dance - 2
Remo has invested his whole cinematic vocabulary on dance and is left with only ABCD when it comes to the emotional choreography.
Jun 2015
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Ab Tak Chhappan 2
Nana is as explosive as ever but the recycled script refuses to trigger any emotions.
Feb 2015