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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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Bullett Raja
Tigmanshu Dhulia is best when he opts for content drawn for reality instead of flying off into an absurd land where everyone detests one another with a vengeance.
Nov 2013
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Break Ke Baad
For a cushily-budgeted project, the narrative is toothpick thin. How you long for a twist or two in the plot pourri. Consequently, there is precious little by way of a conflict or substantial content.
Nov 2010
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Bol Bachchan
Fun? Not exactly. The screenplay of Bol Bachchan directed by Rohit Shetty - another aspirant to the Rs 100 crore-mark at the cash counters - is so weak that it’s a virtual termite-infested plank of teak. There’s just no effort at making cinema here.
Jul 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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Besharam
Doubtlessly, this actor loves the camera. And the camera loves him back. Because of that rare interaction, you come out of 'Besharam', feeling elated.
Oct 2013
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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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Antardwand
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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Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
Without Ranbir Kapoor, of course, this one would have been a mere ajab movie. He brings the much-needed underlining of ghazab to it.
Nov 2009
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Aug 2010
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Agent Vinod
...if you do venture into this at best, average Agent Vinod, carry a huge thermos of coffee to stay awake.
Mar 2012
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Nov 2010
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Aakrosh
All said and endured, save yourself a trip to Aakrosh land. It’s full of sound and fury, signifying a headache.
Oct 2010
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7 Khoon Maaf
...granted Bharadwaj opts for a low-lit East European cinema style, and occasionally comes up with a striking visual (a white cat in snow). The trouble is that he doesn’t pay half as much attention to the human element. The emotional quotient remains relentlessly surfacial.
Feb 2011