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Apr 2011
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The Lunchbox
What stays in the mind at the end of 'The Lunchbox' is pretty much what stays in mind at the end of a memorable set by jazzmen – not their lapses but the heights they scale.
Sep 2013
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Kahaani
...the result’s engrossing because of Ghosh’s accompished direction, excellent cinematography by Setu, and needless to add, yet another excellent performance by Ms Balan...
Mar 2012
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Pankh
...is fiercely individualistic cinema. Those who support for edgy, mind-pubbing cinema, should check it out immediately…
Apr 2010
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Barfi!
If I was so delighted by Barfi, why not five stars? Because it’s very good and that’s saying a helluva lot. So go ahead make your matinee.
Sep 2012
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Ship Of Theseus
Here are three stories well told, signifying independent cinema’s coming of age.
Jul 2013
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Shahid
...one helluva knockout of a movie, the sort which lingers in the heart and mind long after its 16 reels have ended on a note of hope and interiorised glory.
Jan 2011
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My Name is Khan
At the end of 18 reels, you do carry something precious home – SRK and Kajol. They are absolutely electric. Undoubtely, they don’t make’em like that anymore. And never will, which is why MNIK is absolutely compulsory viewing. You may have problems with it. Yet it is a must-must-see.
Feb 2010
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Gangs Of Wasseypur 2
...does go yawn and yawn towards it concluding section. Never mind. It has more spine and sinew than anything else seen in recent months. Make that years.
Aug 2012
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Gangs Of Wasseypur 2
...the period picture is a valuable addition to the director’s oeuvre...
Dec 2010
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Chittagong
Defying movie bazaar norms, Chittagong co-written and directed by the NASA scientist Bedabrata Pain, is an example of technical style yoked to solid content.
Oct 2012
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Ishaqzaade
...kicks off weakly and has its share of the deja pooh. Gradually, though, it gets under your skin..and rocks.
May 2012
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The Japanese Wife
It stays with you. Although the tempo is excruciatingly slow and the screenplay repeats lines of dialogue as if they had been written by a squawking parrot, the result is limned with that near-extinct quality in cinema – humaneness.
Apr 2010
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Hansa
...a little jewel. Recommended viewing for those who care about cinema which has its heart firmly in the right place.
Dec 2012
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Put on your patience caps for three hours, and try it. There’s enough bang for the bucks here.
Jul 2013
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Student Of The Year
Unpretentiousness is the key. Karan Johar serves a candy floss package which leaves a sweet aftertaste.
Oct 2012
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Cocktail
Whatever the flaws and dips in energy-level, Cocktail is a feel-wonderful movie. Shakeit, stir it and get nicely woozy.
Jul 2012
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Striker
Arora’s effort does leave an impact but the wallop is not as strong as it could have been. A pity.
Feb 2010
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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
...may not be in the league of Johar’s 'Kuchh Kucch Hota Hai' or Aditya Chopra’s 'DDLJ' - far from it - but it is a notch above the B-town fare showing at any of the ‘plexes today.
May 2013
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Pairon Talle
Those with a taste for socially concerned and hard-hitting cinema, should grab Pairon Talle.
Oct 2012
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Dedh Ishqiya
...is different and it’s audacious – not without its sack of snafus though. It’s a could-see.
Jan 2014
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Dedh Ishqiya
Although technically jejune with the tempo slower than a bullock cart at key points, the outcome still arouses your curiosity, and admiration for its indie spirit.
Aug 2010
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Jab Tak Hai Jaan
You may not be completely satisfied this time, but there are several super moments which leave a lasting impact.
Nov 2012
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Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
...this date flick isn't entirely seedless but it's sweet and and tender -- best seen with someone you love in the last row, corner seats.
Feb 2012
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Kai Po Che!
Thanks to the three fast-rising actors, technical finesse and some engagingly directed vignettes, 'Kai Po Che' is a cut above the commonplace.
Feb 2013
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Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi
...is worth a visit for its intermittent sensitive moments. And for Farah Khan and Boman Irani who rock… and roll.
Aug 2012