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Ram-leela
...can we reward a film for the way it looks, superlative acting, and a director who knows exactly what he's doing despite the indulgence in the writing department that stretches the story to a point until it nearly snaps? Why not.
Nov 2013
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Rajjo
...is told with frantic cutting with little or no stay in scenes that demanded a lot more. It skims across themes: coming-of-age, social message, fictional biopic of the fall and rise and dwells on none.
Nov 2013
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Rajdhani Express
...may be the year’s first release but it is already in the running for the worst film of the year. Or ever.
Jan 2013
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Ragini MMS
Props for the lead actors, who give their best, but are undone by an inept director
May 2011
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Jan 2013
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Rabba Main Kya Karoon
Why would they venture into territory that is notorious for being but quicksand for newcomers these days? Either you go megabudget or you go off the beaten path. What is this?
Aug 2013
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Raanjhanaa
...It is arguably the best love story of the year so far, the kind of film others in the genre should aspire.
Jun 2013
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Ra.One
It is a muesli-like muddle of every popular superhero movie you've seen. Contextualising (to Bollywood) rather than being original is what the makers are attempting here.
Oct 2011
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Pyaar Ka Punchnama
...most guys between 18-40 are going to identify with PKP at some level and love it. On the other hand most girls will strive to delude themselves that they are nothing like any of the characters.
May 2011
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Feb 2011
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Pappu Can't Dance Saala
Despite the odd couple's performance, some pleasant moments on-location in Benares, and the attempt to put a twist on an old subject, Pappu fails to win you over.
Dec 2011
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Mar 2012
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Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara
...is a better crafted film than it's predecessor but unfortunately considerably shallower.
Aug 2013
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Not A Love Story
It is half-experiment and half-RGV of old: misdirected and stultifying at its worst, it's highs marked with superb performances and a handful of riveting scenes.
Aug 2011
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Nasha
...unselfishly makes an attempt to stay away from unnecessary sex and tell a story, but ultimately, like school in summer, it's not got class.
Jul 2013
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My Friend Pinto
Pinto had a chance to go beyond what it is - a relentless, madcap, physical comedy. But it stops short of relevance, substance, and depth.
Oct 2011
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Murder 3
It is supposed to be a story about the consequences of mistrust and jealousy, it turns out instead being a simplistic, plot-driven B-movie that depends much too heavily on a single twist.
Feb 2013
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Murder 2
...isn't quite as bold as it makes itself out to be. There is kissing, but the sex is tame and wholly unnecessary to the plot. There is blood, but it'll hardly make you flinch.
Jul 2011
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Mumbai Mirror
...the trailer felt like one long B-grade item song. Arre, the whole film is like that!
Jan 2013
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Mr Joe B. Carvalho
...an over-the-top and loud slapstick comedy that you have to be in a large group and a really giggly mood to enjoy.
Jan 2014
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Mod
It should've stayed in the realm of a love story and resisted temptation to merge into thriller territory. Ultimately the film suffers for it.
Oct 2011
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Miss Lovely
...isn't for everyone, but if you're truly a cinephile, you should have no difficulty in finding merit in this layered, moody piece.
Jan 2014
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Miley Naa Miley Hum
The same old characters and their not-as-attractive sidekicks, the same old rehashed events.
Nov 2011
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Mickey Virus
The problem lies in execution. Mickey Virus tries too hard to straddle the two worlds of cutting edge tech and laid-back teeny Delhi in a Bollywood film.
Oct 2013