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Panga
...is refreshing. It’s a story that could be just as effective and inspiring if it were set just about anywhere. And it works for drafting relatable moments that offer a subtle yet distinct shift in sensibilities.
Jan 2020
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Paltan
A dialogue in this film goes ‘heroes don’t choose their destiny, destiny chooses them’. But if you were to pick Paltan, be rest assured, your destiny is doomed.
Sep 2018
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Sep 2019
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Pagalpanti
Much like the graphic PSAs warning us about the consumption of tobacco, this film needs to be flagged as injurious to the brain.
Nov 2019
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Padmaavat
Following the noise around this film, one can't help but scrutinise it for objectionable depiction. But even if Bhansali suspends reality in his immersive world, it's a strike from reality we'd like to hold on to.
Jan 2018
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Pad Man
...it barely alters the squeamish attitude many hold against the routine discomfort biologically assigned to all womankind. And this is where R Balki slips. It was a noble cause for sure, if only the makers would have soaked up some of the melodrama.
Feb 2018
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P Se Pyaar F Se Faraar
Director Manoj Tiwari may have had ambitions of assembling a nerve-chilling thriller but apart from the penultimate blow, every turn can be estimated from a mile away.
Oct 2019
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One Night Stand
Unlike the upbeat Meet Bros song in the film, Do peg maar aur bhool ja, this one will take much more to scrape off from memory.
May 2016
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One Day
The Equaliser-like premise offered promise, but exaggerated performances, clichéd turns and inability to flesh out the idea, eliminate any possibility of being thrilled.
Jul 2019
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Omerta
...barely digs below the surface and merely ticks the significant events in the British national’s life.
May 2018
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Ok Jaanu
Retelling a story in another language means being sensitive to the nuances of the recipient language as not everything will translate precisely, something that wasn't taken into account here.
Jan 2017
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Noor
...this one's a bit too ambitious for a film with zero vision. The issue is that Noor stands for everything and sits down for nothing in particular.
Apr 2017
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No Fathers In Kashmir
Director Kumar manages to infuse a matter-of-fact manner in interpreting the grave issues covered. While he deliberately singles out religious fanatics from militants who consider themselves patriots, the delicate handling of the subject-matter retains the gravity of the issue, without being too overwhelming.
Apr 2019
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Newton
Director Amit Masurkar packs in humour, tension and even adventure, in this political satire that despite being largely uneventful, keeps one interested and concerned about the proceedings on the screen.
Sep 2017
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Neerja
If you've read about the real events that have inspired this film, you know how it will fold up. But even so, this one scores for managing to pack in a few surprises.
Feb 2016
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Nawabzaade
What passes for comedy these days is a broad spectrum of average writing. This one doesn’t have a single line that even meets that basic minimum.
Jul 2018
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Nanu Ki Jaanu
At various stages of this film, one wonders what compelled the makers to go ahead with this supposed horror-comedy.
Apr 2018
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Namaste England
Lack of conflict or chemistry between the lead couple, tedious dialogue and a mumbling monologue on how being an Indian is a matter of well-deserved pride (similar to the one in Namaste London (2007), minus the impact) restrict this story from taking any definitive direction.
Oct 2018
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Nakkash
...the makers barely manage to go beyond the compelling premise and its inevitable conclusion can be predicted just minutes into the film.
May 2019
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Naam Shabana
...if you're up for a flick about a lady agent kicking serious behinds, this could float your boat. Even otherwise, it's worth a watch.
Mar 2017
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My Birthday Song
While the objective of psychological thrillers may vary, a reliable yardstick would be its ability to leave one unsettled. My Birthday Song hopes to achieve this by leaving the audience dazed and confused. But incessant reliance on tropes and lack of focus, leaves one disinterested and bored — even before the big reveal.
Jan 2018
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Munna Michael
Despite a wafer-thin story, Khan leans on the tropes of masala films by leaning on silly humour, neck-wrenching action sequences and dance moves that defy gravity, to make the two hours twenty minutes you spend watching this film, not entirely unbearable.
Jul 2017
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Mulk
The first half of Mulk is crisp. Events unravel swiftly and unexpected turns manage to translate the tension, frustration and anxiety across the screen. But the second half is largely restricted to a courtroom procedural which is reduced to a tedious theatrical drama where every punchline is followed by a laughter track or so it seems.
Aug 2018
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Mulk
Director Anubhav Sinha touches a relevant nerve with Mulk, and this fictional story seems believable as marginalised groups continue to be routinely targeted in this country.
Aug 2018
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Mukti Bhawan
Those hopeful for a rib-tickling comedy will be disappointed. This one is sharp, subtle and subliminally draws humour from misery.
Apr 2017
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Mukkabaaz
Anurag Kashyap fans may be a bit disappointed here. The filmmaker who doesn't hold his blows, seems constricted in telling this story. Not that there aren't enough bloody noses and hammered eyes, but the overall treatment seems to be tweaked for universal appeal.
Jan 2018
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Mubarakan
How many Arjun Kapoors are required to crack a comedy? Based on this film, clearly not enough.
Jul 2017
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Mr. Kabaadi
A half-hearted attempt at muddling our minds, this one's a tiringly painful watch.
Sep 2017
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Motichoor Chaknachoor
Despite a shaky start, the film manages to engage and entertain in spurts. But sharp quips and jibes can only carry this film till the end of the first half. Post interval, we’re tossed into a saas-bahu-grade intense family drama.
Nov 2019