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I Am Singh
...an incredibly amateurish piece of filmmaking with absolutely no redeeming facet.
Dec 2011
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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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Desi Boyz
It's reasonably paced; doesn't assume the audience to have the IQ of a goat;despite objectifying women, is not entirely regressive; does justice to it production value and has even got a scene or two that will make you laugh outloud.
Nov 2011
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Rockstar
If you need one reason to watch Rockstar, RK it is. With his role, Ranbir Kapoor firmly establishes himself as one of Hindi cinema's finest. Ever.
Nov 2011
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Loot
...corrupted beyond recognition by some pedestrian writing entirely dependent on puns, the absolute absence of logic, and some lethargic acting.
Nov 2011
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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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Damadamm
There is sensitivity and earnestness in the writing that the actors - specifically both women - are able to translate into something identifiable.
Oct 2011
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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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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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Aazaan
If only a more generous fraction of these tens of crores was spent on hiring writing talent and a little more time spent with the actors, we might've had a half-decent action film.
Oct 2011
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Jo Dooba So Paar
Undoubtedly, there is intention and heart in the making, but JDSP only shines in spurts and despite its shortness, is unable to hold one's attention for the duration.
Oct 2011
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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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Love Breakups Zindagi
...should serve as an example for stars aspiring to turn producers - there is no reward in playing safe. There is reward in risk.
Oct 2011
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Soundtrack
I'd have been happy to rate this movie higher had it been entirely original. Even so, the choice of film to remake is commendable simply because it is not your usual cup of tea.
Oct 2011
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Oct 2011
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster
...not necessarily a film for everyone. Neither will it blow you away in any way. Still, it is one more inclusion in the list of audience-specific new-age genre films and deserves your attention.
Oct 2011
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Force
...you're pleasantly surprised to find Kamat handling the genre like he would a serious drama, injecting much needed slickness and restraining from going fantasy-levels over the top.
Oct 2011
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Hum Tum Shabana
...is the kind of movie people will walk out of no matter the price of admission.
Oct 2011
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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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Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
It's all about formula, really. And it's the same old beaten bull.
Sep 2011
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Bodyguard
At the time of writing, Bodyguard is on its way to shatter all box office records. Does it really matter what I think?
Sep 2011
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Yeh Dooriyan
What should've been a sensitive, realistic tale that captured the issue it tries to highlight ends up being an invitation for a long nap.
Aug 2011
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Shabri
Shabri is quite poignant with scenes oscillating between wordless calm and brutal action: aesthetic and accessible at the same time, even though this is often at the cost of pace.
Aug 2011
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Chatur Singh Two Star
...a film with its heart in the right place (an extra half star for tis) and even though it doesn't quite cut it on a technical level, it is reasonably engaging cinema with soul.
Aug 2011
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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