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All Is Well
...fails on every count: in telling a story that demands undivided attention, crafting memorable characters or earning a laugh in a film that is supposedly a comedy.
Aug 2015
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Aligarh
It's a film of many firsts. And given how most Hindi movies caricature homosexuals, this one is a reality check.
Feb 2016
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Aksar 2
...for those looking for a suspense-thriller, the twists and turns here seem more unnecessary than unexpected and the predictably painful expressions inevitably culminate in a headache.
Nov 2017
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Sep 2016
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Ajji
Evolving from shorts to full-length, director Devashish Makhija makes a remarkable debut. Having delivered in a format where every frame must offer something novel to justify its presence, Makhija manages to keep affairs crisp, pointedly aggressive and consequently, effective.
Nov 2017
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Aiyaary
It’s difficult to imagine that the maker of films such as A Wednesday!, Special 26 and Baby, Pandey would resort to such a pretentious thriller.
Feb 2018
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Airlift
...director Raja Krishna Menon takes on this challenge of turning a story known to all into a compelling watch and pens a nail-biting plot that will keep you fearful, hopeful and yet, unsure and uncomfortable.
Jan 2016
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Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Extending the boundaries of his pet theme of love and friendship, Johar attempts to be Imtiaz Ali here. But in this regard, he fails miserably in drafting his character's journey.
Oct 2016
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ABCD - Any Body Can Dance - 2
...the film is little more than a string of elaborately choreographed music videos woven together. The frail story that lingers between the multiple steroid-infused dance numbers builds on every cliche in the textbook.
Jun 2015
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Aagaya Hero
It is upsetting to see Govinda here. With an enviable filmography, one wants to remember him as the ‘Number 1’ star whose memorable one-liners and dance numbers can’t be replicated by any contemporary actor.
Mar 2017
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A Gentleman
...this offering which packs in comedy, action and everything else, yet doesn't entirely fit into the 'masala' construct. Managing this is a feat in itself.
Aug 2017
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A Flying Jatt
...repetitive gags, animated flashbacks and a misplaced sense of patriotism numb you to their impact.
Aug 2016
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72 Hours
Director and lead Dhyani had the unique advantage of placing himself in the centre of the action and allowing the rest of the cast to fade to the background. But even then, his highlighted performance barely hits the spot and fails to interest or engage audiences with this story.
Jan 2019
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3 Storeys
...is a far cry from most mysteries and even while some of its turns and twists can be predicted, it manages to hold your interest and attention for a large part of the film. Something one can barely say of most films today.
Mar 2018
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22 Yards
The incestuous relationship shared between sports agents, players and journalists offered enough fodder for an inspiring story. This film chews on that fodder and spits it out without a thought.
Mar 2019
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2 Chehare
Shot years ago, most of the cast probably signed up for it early in their careers. This will be an uncomfortable watch, even for them.
Jul 2015
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1921
Relying on jaded tropes such as flickering lights, grisly halls, smoky corridors and chalk-faced spirits, there's little here that we've not seen in desi horror films in the last few decades.
Jan 2018
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May 2018