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Bareilly Ki Barfi
There is little here that will stay with you but while it lasts, you’ll have a smile on your face. And that’s exactly what this amiable film is designed to do.
Aug 2017
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Toilet
I must repeat that it’s refreshing to see Hindi cinema tackle such challenging subjects. But a film has to work as a film. This one does, in fits and starts.
Aug 2017
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Jab Harry Met Sejal
Imtiaz and Shah Rukh coming together should have created a romantic classic. Instead Imtiaz has made his weakest film to date. Jab Harry Met Sejal doesn’t touch your insides. It’s not truthful enough to move you.
Aug 2017
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Mubarakan
Director Anees Bazmee specializes in a genre that I call ‘cinema as lobotomy’.
Jul 2017
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Jul 2017
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Munna Michael
But director Sabbir Khan and writer Vimmi Datta pin his talents on a brain dead narrative. Despite ample support from Nawaz, Tiger's granite biceps can’t lift the load.
Jul 2017
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Lipstick Under My Burkha
...has clumsy spots and contradictions. But there are moments here that you’ve probably never seen in a Hindi film.
Jul 2017
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Tubelight
...is cinema as a sermon. Which makes the film flat and emotionally unconvincing. The good intentions and lectures on yakeen don’t translate into a gripping narrative.
Jun 2017
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Raabta
This film veers from flat-out silly to unintentionally funny to tear-your-hair-out tedious.
Jun 2017
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
...revisits the themes of honor, duty, goodness and courage. It doesn’t always succeed but the sheer ambition and scale deserves applause.
Apr 2017
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Running Shaadi
The leads — Amit Sadh and Taapsee Pannu — try to rescue the flailing script, but there are too many holes to plug.
Feb 2017
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Raees
The best way to enjoy Raees then is to manage expectations first. This is an uneven film. In places, you will applaud and whistle. But you might also find yourself utterly exhausted.
Jan 2017
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Kaabil
...is a B-grade genre film elevated by the blazing talent of its lead player — Hrithik Roshan. Hrithik invests so much sweat and sincerity in this slim story that he forces us to stay invested in it.
Jan 2017
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Ok Jaanu
Shaad doesn’t add anything to the narrative and the leads aren’t dazzling enough to distract us from the inherent flaws — like the repetition and predictable ending.
Jan 2017
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Haraamkhor
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.
Jan 2017
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Befikre
There is also a noticeable dip in the second half, and the farcical ending isn’t entirely satisfying. But there’s enough magic here to leave you with a smile.
Dec 2016
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Dear Zindagi
...is a bumpy ride but, all things considered, it’s still one worth taking — especially for the sheer pleasure of watching Alia soar.
Nov 2016
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Nov 2016
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Force 2
John powers through all of this armed with his jaw-dropping muscles, limited acting skills and a ferocious sincerity. Sadly, sincerity is never enough.
Nov 2016
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Rock On 2
So there are elements that you will enjoy, but the film is felled by the undercooked writing.
Nov 2016
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M.S. Dhoni
Neeraj Pandey’s telling of Dhoni’s life is in equal parts, thrilling, moving and utterly exhausting.
Sep 2016
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Parched
Parched gets bogged down by its good intentions. But these spirited female characters will stay with you.
Sep 2016
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Pink
...works because the grimness of the material doesn't weigh on the telling. This isn't a laboured lecture on women's rights.
Sep 2016
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Akira
... the writing — by Murugadoss and Santha Kumar — isn’t good enough to give us a memorable heroine.
Sep 2016
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UnIndian
...has stray moments of warmth and humour, but it’s just not enough. I am interested to see what Mr. Lee does next, though.
Aug 2016