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Simran
Frankly, you can't emotionally invest in Simran or root for her as much as you might want to. But when you watch the film, you will find yourself warming up to her occasionally, because she's all you've got. Let's give Kangana her due.
Sep 2017
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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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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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Mary Kom
...the main reason why Mary Kom appeals is because it doesn't just give you a ringside view of boxing; it leaves you rooting for our sportsmen who have put India on the world map.
Sep 2014
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Gold
Akshay Kumar’s tally of ‘Gold’ medals just went up. Give Brand India and him a standing ovation.
Aug 2018
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Helicopter Eela
...is your regular, everyday slice-of-life family tale told with humour.
Oct 2018
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Oct 2017
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Jazbaa
Gupta, known to be sounder with technique than story-telling (many of his films have been foreign inspirations), has got it right this time.
Oct 2015
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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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Kalank
Three words to sum it up would be – it’s beautifully chaotic. Anyway, some movies are best seen and less analysed.
Apr 2019
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Freaky Ali
While the first hour of this film is time pass, the second half loses steam because of its repetitive narrative style.
Sep 2016
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Cocktail
...what Cocktail should be truly applauded for is its permissiveness. As a film it breaks shackles and ushers in a new free spirit that Gen-Now will relate to.
Jul 2012
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102 Not Out
...the main reason to watch this film is the fact that it brings together two of Indian cinema’s finest talents — Amitabh and Rishi — after a gap of 27 years.
May 2018
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Aug 2018
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Grand Masti
...you can sit back and laugh aloud at the crass jokes this film throws up at regular intervals.
Sep 2013
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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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Sonchiriya
The writing by Chaubey and Sharma has as much bite as the bullets sprayed here. The attempts to tear into the soul of the dacoits and show them as real people with fears, faith and fervour, comes across effectively.
Mar 2019
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ABCD - Any Body Can Dance - 2
...you whoop and whistle when the dances are on. But stifle a yawn between the gravity-defying grooves.
Jun 2015
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Dec 2018
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Heroine
...the saving grace of the film is Kareena who not only looks drop-dead gorgeous but is also adept as the girl interrupted.
Sep 2012
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Main Aur Charles
Prawaal Raman does a commendable job of recreating the 60s-70s. He also gets his protagonist's physicality and smugness bang on.
Oct 2015
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Maatr
...the amount of bloodshed, leaves you asking, what is worse. Are the images of rape gorier, or is the bloodshed of the perpetrators of the crime, grosser?
Apr 2017
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Zero
Zero gets marks for Shah Rukh's experiment into a space less traveled. If you're curious, go ahead, amuse yourelf.
Dec 2018
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Tamasha
Deepika and Ranbir convey their angst and passion so convincingly that you're hooked.
Nov 2015
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Babumoshai Bandookbaaz
If you have feasted on cinema noir, this one serves up no surprises. The screenplay could have definitely been tighter.
Aug 2017
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Motu Patlu
Motu is not as endearing as Mowgli from The Jungle Book nor is this animated action-adventure anywhere close to the Hollywood film that recently rewrote box-office history. However, the attempt to tell a simple kiddie story with the right punches must be applauded.
Oct 2016
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Ek Villain
You cannot fault the scale of Ek Villain or berate its lead star cast. But you wish you could celebrate this thriller like you did Suri's last movie outing Aashiqui 2. This one lacks soul.
Jun 2014