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Masaan
Many films, mainstream and not so mainstream touch upon issues, but seldom do we see a film that is so tender and yet so overpowering.
Jul 2015
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Citylights
The film is as breathless as its protagonists, but there is a certain poetry in its treatment that leaves a mark.
May 2014
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Margarita With A Straw
It becomes extraordinary because it treats its subject as ordinary.
Apr 2015
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Badlapur
Sriram Raghavan turns the genre of revenge on its head. It’s as thrilling as it is introspective. There’s no good, bad or ugly. You see how ugly good can get, how bad can have some good too.
Feb 2015
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Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
There are two kinds of audiences for this film --- those who know Byomkesh and those who don’t. Dibakar has a revelation for both. That’s one case neatly solved.
Apr 2015
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Talvar
What we get is a story that keeps you engaged even though there is hardly any detail that you already don’t know of if you have closely followed the case.
Oct 2015
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2 States
...the sincere performances and the freshness of the film makes these glitches seem too small.
Apr 2014
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Shamitabh
Shamitabh’s strength lies in the mighty performances of its two leading men, which to a large extent fill the holes in the plot and allow us to look beyond the many flights of fancy.
Feb 2015
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Gone Kesh
...is an important story to tell in the hair-normative culture we live in, where hair is seen as representative of femininity.
Mar 2019
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Manjhi
The film is definitely a worth a watch as this is a story that deserves to be heard.
Aug 2015
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Khoobsurat
...manages to entertain, and that’s largely because the rest of the cast does a fine job.
Sep 2014
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Phantom
...it’s commendable how Kabir walks the line between patriotism and jingoism. Phantom scores in a gripping first half that sustains, if not surpasses its pace in the second half...
Aug 2015
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The Shaukeens
With a catchy soundtrack, a steady supply of giggles, top-notch performances and an engaging script, Abhishek Sharma’s The Shaukeens is a worthy follow-up to his first film, the hilarious Tere Bin Laden.
Nov 2014
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Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2
Without getting into the obvious and tempting misogynist debate, seen just as a film, and not a statement, PKP2 gives us an entertaining and engaging two hours.
Oct 2015
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Ungli
...if you are looking for a fun ride, Ungli won’t disappoint. But because of its simplistic approach, Ungli is only entertaining, not thought-provoking.
Nov 2014
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Bajirao Mastani
A melodramatic climax aside, the film is undoubtedly a quality product, Bhansali always ensures that. But what makes it fall just short of excellence is the lack of the journey within. We never get inside the characters...
Dec 2015
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Tanu Weds Manu Returns
Director Aanand L. Rai shows his mastery in handling the small town north India milieu in every scene. While the story often indulges in flights of fancy, the director keeps a firm grip on his actors.
May 2015
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Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
Peppered with real characters, everyday humour and a little drama, Humpty Sharma… manages to be a thoroughly enjoyable fare that leaves a sweet aftertaste.
Jul 2014
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Crazy Cukkad Family
Ritesh Menon’s direction is confident and his portrayal of characters, engaging.
Jan 2015
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Youngistaan
...thanks to a good script, well-paced screenplay and author-backed performances from appropriately cast actors, Youngistaan makes itself a watchable fare.
Mar 2014
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ABCD - Any Body Can Dance - 2
If dance is all you want to see, then Bollywood has never seen anything better than this.
Jun 2015
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Amit Sahni Ki List
Director Ajay Bhuyan’s confidence oozes out of the film and it’s hard to believe he’s a first timer. He has a rock-solid control over his characters, the script and the screenplay.
Jul 2014
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Jan 2015
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Main Tera Hero
Keeping things largely distanced from logic, David clearly plays to his strengths. He knows nobody comes looking for any semblance of realism in his films. So he keeps it shamelessly mindless and there is nothing wrong with that.
Apr 2014
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Raja Natwarlal
A hurried writing job manages to steer the story towards a happy ending but too many twists make it a choppy, exhausting ride.
Aug 2014
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Mary Kom
...the performances from the lead pair largely fill the gaps in the story telling, but then a biopic relies heavily on the director’s craft, which in this case fails to impress.
Sep 2014
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Happy New Year
We don’t know how much this Diwali release will leave you smiling, but those dazzling lights and eye-popping colours will leave you blinking for sure.
Oct 2014
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Bombay Velvet
Once you are done being dazzled by the beauty, you go looking for the soul only to encounter too many persistent question marks, which weigh down the second half. And when a story is rooted in well-documented history, one cannot afford to let the ellipses remain.
May 2015
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Bewakoofiyaan
Nupur’s direction is balanced but she lacks the support of a strong lead pair and razor sharp witty lines, which are rom-com staples.
Mar 2014