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Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan
In its attempt to keep things light, the film becomes loud and meanders. In its attempt to make a point, it breaks into spurts of short speeches. In the one aspect, it wants to create awareness about, it doesn’t go beyond a couple of wisecracks.
Feb 2020
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Hum Tum Aur Ghost
Medical science and the super-natural power of seeing dead people are mixed. This would have been fine if the light vein didn’t mix so abruptly but with the overflow of sentiments. Ultimately we are left with a dissatisfactory resolution which seems unintentional.
Mar 2010
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Jul 2014
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Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
A decent attempt at an authentic setting and intense plot distracts this thriller from thrilling you.
Apr 2015
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Sultan
...is one movie repeated twice – once before the interval and once after. Both are equally predictable and melodramatic.
Jul 2016
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Soorma
A potentially uplifting story made ordinary and flat by this style of narration.
Jul 2018
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Dec 2010
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Shaitan
If it weren't for the brilliant performances, Shaitan would look like it's Director, Bejoy nambiar and producer, Anurag Kashyap's urge to sew plainly written scenes with quirky treatments.
Jun 2011
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3 A.M.
...suitably horrifies for a good part of the film before it cops out in a hurry towards the end.
Sep 2014
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ABCD - Any Body Can Dance - 2
Lots of great hip-hop moves. If you are looking for story, move on.
Jun 2015
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Fitoor
Engaging to the senses - visually and musically - is poetic even. Ironically, the heart though, is kept at bay.
Feb 2016
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Tiger Zinda Hai
The regular action fare – nothing more than you expect but nothing less either.
Dec 2017
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Good Newwz
A story different from the norm gets short-changed because it is treated with a loud dose of melodrama.
Dec 2019
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Striker
The sharp dialogues support a fragmented plot. The smart visuals are accompanied by jarring background music. The story is neither about carrom nor about the communal riots. The movie is neither here nor there.
Feb 2010
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Yeh Khula Aasmaan
...is a partial success at an attempt to show how children succumb and lose their confidence to pressure from parents. Soon enough though, it contradicts itself and becomes a predictable story.
May 2012
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A Gentleman
Comedy, action, romance – An above average entertainer in each of those elements. But, put together it becomes just about average.
Aug 2017
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Baaghi 2
I am pleasantly surprised by the attempt at a detailed story. That, in the end, it all turns out to be rather ‘meh’ as expected, is another matter.
Mar 2018
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Khandaani Shafakhana
A public service announcement on sex education and the taboo associated with it. Wish the writing was like its heart–in the right place.
Aug 2019
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Zokkomon
Harry Potter meets Krissh meets not-so-Home-Alone, unfortunately in a very superficial, blah sort-of a way. And yet, there is enough for the under-10s to enjoy indoors on a hot summer day.
Apr 2011
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Policegiri
...but for the saving grace in terms Prakash Raj's performance and a few lines, Policegiri has barely anything going for it.
Jul 2013
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Mickey Virus
A comic thriller that wants to do all the right things but misses as many times as it makes its mark.
Oct 2013
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Apr 2015
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Main Aur Charles
Lots of style. Not substance-less but you can tell that wasn't the focus.
Oct 2015
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Dhadak
It’s like any other love story that struggles with familial approval. Since the approval is in focus, there is barely any attempt to convince you of the love. Here, the disapproval isn’t spine-chilling either.
Jul 2018
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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
Ultimately, falls into the category of stories that one of the film’s own characters describes: superficial. While doing so though it has some adorable moments, despite giving away way too much in its trailer. And of course, since it is issue-based, it cannot resist a predictably preachy climax.
Feb 2019
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Kites
Lovely locales are shot and edited beautifully and set to some very nice background music. But the story doesn't fly that high.
May 2010
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My Friend Pinto
...the situations lose focus of the genre and become outright childish and gimmicky.
Oct 2011