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Mickey Virus
The plot is intelligent; there are laughs, some suspense and surprises too. Though direction is not error-free, it could've been more innovative and he often tips the balance between comedy and thriller.
Oct 2013
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Dolly Ki Doli
...is simple and refreshing. It's filled with some laughable moments, hilarious performances and quirky characters.
Jan 2015
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Ragini MMS - 2
For horror-buffs this might not be 'spookilicious' enough, but those looking for a 'sun-sunny' weekend, go lap it up!
Mar 2014
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Blood Money
Debutant director, Vishal S Mahadkar, tells the story well, though some scenes are very stretched, and tries too hard to provoke a reaction. A faster pace, more potent dialogues, not to add some more dum in Kunals voice, and a better background score - would have had greater impact.
Mar 2012
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Race 2
Heists, hot-babes, roulette, raging cars, gizmos and gags - Director duo, Abbas-Mustan have thrown in everything with pompous grandeur, save for a riveting plot that shocks or stuns.
Jan 2013
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Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi
This is no epic love tale, but it's worth a watch for those who like their cinema as buttered as their bun maska.
Aug 2012
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Happy New Year
The story is simple, perched on a lavish canvas - glitzy, glamorous, gorgeous bodies and with self-deprecating humour which stands out and entertains in parts.
Oct 2014
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Youngistaan
Afzal's 'Youngistaan' at the core is an interesting idea, far-fetched, but refreshing. The love-story develops tenderly, but the political backdrop and ensuing drama is not crafted with clarity. The story suffers from uninspiring dialogues, with a stretched climax.
Mar 2014
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Listen... Amaya
Avinash Kumar Singh has sensitively handled a strong subject textured with social and psychological complexities. His characters peel layers of emotions, without over-dramatizing scenes, or amplifying the issue. It is subtle and sincere.
Jan 2013
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Aug 2012
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I M 24
...keeps floundering in the pre-teen sense- of-humour space, never really coming of age.
Aug 2012
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Bhoothnath Returns
The first-half has wittily written scenes - strung with satire and emotion, but the story slowly turns into a tedious vocational course on voting.
Apr 2014
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Mad About Dance
...it's a film for dance lovers. Even if it leaves the heart dancing for more.
Aug 2014
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Ramaiya Vastavaiya
This one's like a pretty field decked up in celebration, but with no real harvest to show.
Jul 2013
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Jul 2012
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The Attacks Of 26/11
What RGV's re-appraisal of that injury does, is remind us that the spirit of the city is indefatigable; inspite of still bleeding hearts.
Feb 2013
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Rajjo
Vishwas Patil probably had a heart-wrenching story, but he's unable he exploit his cast well, or narrate a tale that's coherent, consistent or engaging.
Nov 2013
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Ungli
The film points a finger at our society, and rightly so. But much of the film is pointless too.
Nov 2014
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Bewakoofiyaan
...has its khoobiyaan but mostly it has majbooriyaan where the story is concerned.
Mar 2014
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Aiyyaa
Even with such a talented ensemble, this one turns into a cultural showpiece, and gets lost in translation. That's the sad-partumm!
Oct 2012
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May 2014
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Gangoobai
...doesn't sweep your heart away, but leaves you with some sweet, feel-good moments.
Jan 2013
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Lakshmi
...based on a harrowing true story, is a thought-provoking, disturbing film told with heartbreaking detail and a narrative that is so raw and ruthlessly realistic, it often becomes repulsive.
Mar 2014
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Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi
Funny situations and scenes with quirky characters provide clean humour but that can't substitute for the lack of a good, engaging story.
May 2014
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Mumbai Mirror
The film has a lot of Dabangg-isms, with too many brutal killings - random and ruthless and glaring flaws in the first half. Though the second half sums up the suspense - blood soaked in tragic truths and raw realities.
Jan 2013
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Feb 2015
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Ajab Gazabb Love
This film is all about a bunch of people going bananas, yet, it doesn't leave you in splits.
Oct 2012
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Shortcut Romeo
We wish the director had found a shortcut to tell this story of love,(extra-marital) sex and dhoka.
Jun 2013