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Shahrukh Bola Khoobsurat Hai Tu
Since the main plot is wafer-thin, the director jumps to the sub-plot once too often leaving the viewer aggravated.
Nov 2010
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Shaandaar
Seriously, how was anyone to guess that this is a cruel joke played by Bahl on his investors and perhaps on an unsuspecting audience.
Oct 2015
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Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana
...it’s a film that had potential to be a sweet love story. However, this one doesn’t quite get there because it’s not passionate enough on any count—be it in its social messaging--or be it in the romance.
Nov 2017
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Satyameva Jayate
...if you’re in the mood for some screeching, forced secularism, bloody battles and gore, go for this one.
Aug 2018
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Sarkar 3
Coming to the all-important question—is Ram Gopal Varma of Shiva, Satya, Company and the first part of Sarkar back in form? Well, you can see some flashes of the filmmaker’s intensity here.
May 2017
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Sanju
Frankly you don’t need to be a fan or a friend or family member of Sanjay Dutt to invest emotionally in this film. Even if you have a vicarious bent of mind (which most of have) you will take away a lot from Sanju.
Jun 2018
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3
At least it had mystery and it was told honestly with some amount of panache. Be warned; the third installment in injurious to health. It lacks substance, style, spirit and spunk.
Jul 2018
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Saala Khadoos
...a heartfelt attempt at putting the spotlight on India's women boxers.
Jan 2016
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Romeo Akbar Walter
As the espionage thriller’s lead actor, John, who plays a cucumber-cool spy, stays within character. But he is let down by mediocre writing and amateur direction. As a result, the pace is sluggish.
Apr 2019
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Rangoon
In his attempt to pack in too much on war, love and deceit, the maker ends up with some haphazard division of war scenes versus love games, leaving the viewer muddled.
Feb 2017
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Ram-leela
...SLB's most commercial work till date, has nice doses of raunch and ras (juice).
Nov 2013
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Raid
Watch Raid because despite the corruption around us, we still believe we can win the war against black money hoarders. Also, watch it for Ajay Devgn’s intensity.
Mar 2018
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Race 3
...is not even boasting of being an intelligible film which has been made to clear the cobwebs in your mind. It is an ostentatious, over-the-top Salman Khan vehicle, made for his fans between the ages of 5 and 60 (like me!).
Jun 2018
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Raat Gayi Baat Gayi
The writing is clever, the dialogue often very witty. But the screenplay falters from time to time.
Jan 2010
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Raanjhanaa
In the first half, it is an interesting, intense, introspective love story, where you empathise with the characters. In the second half, the love story gets diluted to make way for gobbledygook political ideology that is an irritant.
Jun 2013
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Queen
...director Vikas Bahl. This is his first solo outing. Earlier he co-directed the National-Award winning 'Chillar Party' with Nitesh Tiwari. Bollywood should blow bugles in his honour.
Mar 2014
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Qissa
Irrfan, Tisca and Tillotama give A-grade performances, making this film imminently watchable.
Feb 2015
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Qarib Qarib Singlle
If you’re in the mood for romance, you should stroll into the cinema nearby and indulge in the adventure, this movie road-maps for you.
Nov 2017
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Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2
What's sad is that the squabbles between the men and their girlfriends lose steam as they are grossly exaggerated, repititive and puerile.
Oct 2015
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Pyaar Impossible
Honestly guys wake up and smell the coffee. Forget love, even hate isn’t possible here. This film leaves you bereft of emotion.
Jan 2010
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PM Narendra Modi
Since we are talking of India’s most powerful leader, naturally one expected the film to be a hagiography. And this is exactly what it is.
May 2019
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Pink
...is a powerful statement on the existing feudal mindset of a majority of India, where men and women are judged by a different yardstick.
Sep 2016
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Photograph
If you like romance on slow burn, Photograph might appeal to you. Otherwise, just leaf through your own albums.
Mar 2019
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Phantom
...if you're still licking the wounds of that senseless Mumbai massacre, then Phantom is the balm you should reach out for.
Aug 2015
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Pataakha
You laugh at the parallels drawn between the two sisters and India’s love-hate relationship with Pakistan. All the profundity about not being able to choose your relatives and neighbours works. But even that metaphor doesn’t allow you to ‘enjoy’ the violent nature of this destructive relationship.
Sep 2018
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Parched
...is a roadmap for our oppressed female population who have been victims of a misogynist mindset for eons.
Sep 2016
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Padmaavat
...is definitely worth a watch, for its scale, story-telling and stellar performances from the lead.
Jan 2018
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Omerta
Interspersing news footage — from the ’90s until the recent Mumbai 26/11 attacks — with a glamourised version of Omar’s life, it does manage to provide an overview of a contemporary terror hero.
May 2018
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Notebook
Honestly, there is nothing wrong with this film. You only wish it hadn’t been so antiseptic.
Mar 2019