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Bala
In that a body-shaming-themed film HAS to follow a certain trajectory, Bala holds no surprises. The one-liner insights and performances though are enough to see you through two hours. It actively avoids a few eye-rolls too.
Nov 2019
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan
The sentiment carries the film rather than the star, for a change. Yet, film too long to do justice to a theater outing.
Jul 2015
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Dec 2015
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
There is drama in a film and then there is grand drama. In the latter, the story matters even less. It is the scale, the action, the special effects that the film is shooting for and achieves.
Apr 2017
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Bahubali
One epic war sequence at the end of a story that is not only half-hearted, but also half-told.
Jul 2015
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Badrinath Ki Dulhania
Too distant for city audiences to find relatable. Too superficial for smaller town audiences to find believable.
Mar 2017
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Badmaash Company
It's everything that's fun about a conjob - the core idea, the wool-over-the-eyes, the joke at the victim's expense. Everyone gets their just desserts and surprisingly all ends well.
May 2010
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Badlapur
A well-made, well-performed revenge drama that makes you question your definitions of right and wrong, even if the story is unconvincing.
Feb 2015
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Badla
Many mystery stories for one. Each one drawing you in, to think about the details. What more can we ask for? Have great actors tell us the stories? Sure, take that too.
Mar 2019
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Baby
While Baby has the usual trappings of being predictable in the larger picture, it grabs your attention and keeps it there, especially post-interval.
Jan 2015
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Babumoshai Bandookbaaz
Raw in its treatment, this noir film starts of well but loses its way and doesn't end so.
Aug 2017
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Baar Baar Dekho
A long-winded way of saying something quite simple, really. The buildup and guesswork all seem like they want to lead you up to something very profound, but nada.
Sep 2016
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Baaghi 3
Has the power to numb your brain to inane action, to bore you with same ol’ action, to tire you with relentless action.
Mar 2020
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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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Baadshaho
Delivers a story with lots of style - in the first half. Alas, you come to expect what happens in the last hour and lose the thrill along the way.
Sep 2017
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B.A. Pass
Not too often is women's sexuality or rather her openness about her sexuality explored in Hindi films. For that, BA Pass can be appreciated. But other than that, it is a pretty hollow affair.
Aug 2013
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Azhar
A collection of newspaper articles presented in the form of moving images. Yet, it brings some form of closure to not-so-happy trip down nostalgia, even if it is fictional.
May 2016
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Aurangzeb
...makes the corrupt cop theme interesting. For that itself, it becomes worth a watch despite being a little drab and a little stretched out in the end.
May 2013
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Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?
The light tone keeps you engaged for most of the film, especially the parodied songs. There are a few "aawwww" moments too. But, it is a tiny lecture on the changing value system and gets a little sarcastic.
Mar 2010
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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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Arjun
...has decent animation by Indian standards which equate to very average ones by international ones, notwithstanding the differences in budgets. Also, the great epic has been tinkered around with to no advantage.
May 2012
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Anjaana Anjaani
After all, you can say "boy meets girl" only in so many different ways. Despite that when you have fun; and you care for the boy and the girl; you know you are watching a brilliant film.
Oct 2010
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Angrezi Medium
Guilt-tripping masked under the garb of a parent-daughter relationship. If the masking is intentional, it’s a shame. If it isn’t, then the writing is all over the place.
Mar 2020
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Andhadhun
An absolutely absorbing first half written, performed and executed so well that the slightly convoluted and stretched second half cannot mar the experience.
Oct 2018
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Amit Sahni Ki List
Like its lead character, the film is a little lost. Which by itself isn't a bad thing, but difficult to make an interesting story out of.
Jul 2014
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Always Kabhi Kabhi
The lasting impact though is of only "blah". It doesn't remain the chick-flick it starts out as, nor does it execute the message it wants to put across well.
Jun 2011
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All Is Well
When you feel bad for the actors, you don't need to say any more about the film.
Aug 2015
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Aligarh
It is an important film. It is a courageous film even. The film does some things really well. But, it isn't necessarily an absorbing one.
Feb 2016
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Akira
Fiery thriller that doesn't let you think about anything else. For most parts anyway.
Sep 2016