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Aurangzeb
While the ambition of Aurangzeb is to be lauded, there just isn't enough steam to see it through till the end.
May 2013
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Table No. 21
Concept-driven maybe, but Table No. 21 remains, at the end, only that - a good concept on paper that is never quite realised in its execution: whether it is in the writing, directing, or acting departments.
Jan 2013
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Lootera
As much as I'd like to reward Lootera for it's craft I firmly believe that films can only win you over with the ability to tell a story. And this is where Lootera falters.
Jul 2013
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The Dirty Picture
Balan is The Dirty Picture. From the aperitif to the dessert. Unfortunately, the movie doesn't do her justice.
Dec 2011
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Ajab Gazabb Love
If you like light comedies and if you can put up with a boring first half, some preachy-teachy moments, and a gamut of clichés, you can chance AGL.
Oct 2012
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Agent Vinod
Despite Raghavan's mastery in certain moments, the script – undoubtedly mangled on the edit table – leaves the film like a rudderless boat in open waters: floundering for direction. Watch it for the ride, but don't expect to be rattled.
Mar 2012
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Ek Tha Tiger
Khan on the other hand holds back too much. Is he underplaying? Is he not acting at all? Hard to tell. If you're expecting an amusing, captivating, cool Chulbul Pandey-like performance, forget it.
Aug 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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Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
...is missing something. Call it a certain oomph, call it the X factor.
Nov 2012
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War Chhod Na Yaar
The good thing about War Chhod Na Yaar is that it satirises the Indo-Pak border standoff, pokes (tongue-firmly-in-cheek) fun at everyone concerned and delivers a message that war benefits all the wrong people. The problem is that it fails to sustain its attitude...
Oct 2013
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Bbuddah...Hoga Terra Baap
...is strictly for hardcore Amitabh Bachchan fans and not so much for fans of films.
Jul 2011
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I Me Aur Main
The plot itself is non-existent, hinging on clichés and one wonders how the talent was convinced into doing this film given the lack of meat.
Mar 2013
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Ladies VS Ricky Bahl
Sharma's film mirrors the chemistry between Ranveer and Anushka: faux, unconvincing, slapdash and hurried.
Dec 2011
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1920 - Evil Returns
Songs are entirely unnecessary appendages, the camera is uninspired, and most disappointing of all: the horror elements don't work. If anything, they're unintentionally funny.
Nov 2012
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Mausam
While there is little doubt that Mausam is an honest effort to make a beautiful, even epic film, it is way off the mark, missing layers, and struggles to stay afloat.
Sep 2011
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AkaashVani
...where you’d expect writer and director Luv Ranjan to turn the genre on its head and push the envelope further, he lands an ordinary film that is perhaps a little too conventional.
Jan 2013
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Question Mark
...is nowhere near as good as either of its inspirations and is yet another amateur attempt in this heavily exploited genre.
Feb 2012
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Bol Bachchan
Even the genuinely funny bits are lost in a deluge of recycled jokes, preposterous situations, over the top 'drama' ...
Jul 2012
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Jan 2013
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R... Rajkumar
As a businessman, Prabhu Dheva has mastered the formula. But how long will the audience want to watch the same content - the same old fight and dance - repackaged over and over with different actors? Ask yourself.
Dec 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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Bittoo Boss
...the filmmakers don't manage to deliver on the premise Bittoo Boss promises.
Apr 2012
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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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Boss
I've had my fill with these South Indian action-comedy remakes and I suspect you have too.
Oct 2013
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Jodi Breakers
The result is a compromised film when in reality, with its concept, Jodi Breakers could've been significantly more compelling.
Feb 2012
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Cocktail
...writer Imtiaz Ali dilutes this vision and goes on to self-censor, Indianise, romanticise, emotionalise, ergo commercialise the experience and give us a 1 part alcohol and 10 part water cocktail, an exercise in pointlessness.
Jul 2012
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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