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Newton
You brace yourself for the highest degrees of scathing cynicism when you walk in to a film about India's election process. You walk out with a smile that balances the skepticism with healthy hopefulness. Those are just a few “when was the last time that happened” packed in 100+ minutes.
Sep 2017
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
There is nothing profound about Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara; neither does it bring any insight that you and I don't already have from our own relationships. But, it connects from the word go.
Jul 2011
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Dangal
Kudos to writing that got me hooked to wrestling for the last hour or so. This for a person who gets easily bored in wrestling films, let alone the sport itself.
Dec 2016
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Mulk
An extremely gripping courtroom drama despite the standard and more or less predictable ups-downs-climax. Helped by rock-solid writing and performances.
Aug 2018
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Lakshmi
...a very difficult and intense watch - for women, for sure, and hopefully for men too.
Mar 2014
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No One Killed Jessica
...the film gives us, what we need most - the strength to fight our fights and the hope that we will get what we deserved all along - justice.
Jan 2011
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Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
The film slices and dices emotional relationships in many, many ways. Watch but please not with cynical unromantics.
Oct 2016
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Article 15
Of course, it supports an ideology, has an agenda and is prejudiced. The real question is, would we be surprised if we read a page-7 headline of such an incident? Would we be shocked if we knew for sure it really happened? No, right? Exactly why such films need to be made.
Jun 2019
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Love Sex Aur Dhokha
Each of the three stories has a newspaper story item quality about it and thus is as enchanting as that can get. But the novel way in which it is recorded and narrated is engrossing. But, be warned it is not your movie if you are the kind who takes offense easily or can't handle non-escapist cinema.
Mar 2010
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Udta Punjab
Gritty film that makes you uncomfortable enough for it to stay long after you leave the theater. Yes, that makes for a good film.
Jul 2016
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Sep 2012
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Mardaani 2
The makers have obviously worked on improving the aspects that were little off in the first episode while making what was done well even better. Except for a couple of quibbles, Mardaani 2 works as a thriller for sure.
Dec 2019
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Kahaani
An extremely quirky atmosphere is created by the camera, the narrative, the sound, the music and Vidya Balan. An experience that might seem incomplete if not watched on the big screen.
Mar 2012
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Monsoon Shootout
...gets so many things right by just keeping things simple and straightforward.
Dec 2017
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Peepli [Live]
We know now that the 'we serve masala because that is what the audience demands' days are numbered. **fingers crossed**
Aug 2010
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Thappad
Powerful. Moving. Will empower women, might even awaken men. Real in its own way, filling you with hope.
Feb 2020
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The Dirty Picture
It's dirty and you'll love it. For its wit even if might seem a little over-written. For its nerve even if the after-taste is that of an under-cooked story. For Vidya Balan because she is entertainment!
Dec 2011
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
...it keeps you in your seat all along with moments of victory and failure, of course but also with moments of emotion and introspection.
Jul 2013
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Haider
As good an adaption as it could be, even if it loses pace every once in a while, the other elements keep it going.
Oct 2014
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Love Wrinkle-free
...a truly enjoyable film, one that will make you happy about the movies once again.
May 2012
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Gully Boy
You are not once distracted from the run-down underdog story, the almost voyeuristic gaze at the poor, and even the touch-and-go attitude towards a range of serious issues like wealth and gender inequality, domestic violence, drug abuse and parental pressure. That’s the power of its dialogue, lyrics, production design, performances, and of course its music.
Feb 2019
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Mirch
...is fun to sit through. It could've solely stood tall on the clever stories. But lovely performances and to-the-tee casting only add to the entertainment quotient.
Dec 2010
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Mod
...a strong, serious story told with sensitivity and conviction. Welcome back, Mr. Kukunoor.
Oct 2011
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Vicky Donor
...has a story which weaves in and out of a subject that is taboo, that too in an enjoyable and entertaining manner.
Apr 2012