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Dream Girl
Aims to expand on a hilarious ‘what if’ situation but suffers from an afterthought to philosophise it. Very witty dialogue and good performances in a hotch-potch of a film.
Sep 2019
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster
...a decent political thriller. But, it would have worked so much better if the characters had engaged us emotionally.
Oct 2011
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London Paris New York
Yet another rom-com. But this time the story and characters touch your heart. Mostly. Ultimately, London Paris New York falls prey to typical drama.
Mar 2012
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One By Two
An attempt at being fun, cute, and philosophical. You wish it were an attempt with more conviction. Yet, a decent TV watch.
Jan 2014
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Mary Kom
Over-dramatized. Over-fictionalized. Over-commercialized. Too episodic. An inspiring story nevertheless.
Sep 2014
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Tanu Weds Manu Returns
The music will not leave your head in a hurry, and the performances will wow you. But Tanu Weds Manu Returns isn't likely to remain with you as film, because of its rather ludicrous plot.
May 2015
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Tumhari Sulu
Strong characters with even stronger performances let down by an awfully ‘meh’ climax. And such a bummer that most of the ‘fun’ moments made it to the trailer.
Nov 2017
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Ungli
Makes you feel empowered, even though you can see their solutions are way too simplistic.
Nov 2014
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Raag Desh
A war movie, a relatively lesser known independence story, a court room drama. An intense story yet not an 100% immersive experience.
Jul 2017
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Pari
This “Good vs. Evil vs. Evil” film is horrifying, terrifying, disgusting and repulsive in turns. Ugh. Guess that is what makes it a decent horror-thriller?
Mar 2018
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Pataakha
Almost every frame of the film tells you it is not about these two sisters, but there is a larger purpose here. Once you give in to this theme and adjust your hearing to its loudness, the film is engrossing while it lasts.
Sep 2018
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F.A.L.T.U
...while it is lively and fun, FALTU isn't something that'll stay with you after you've walked out of the theaters.
Apr 2011
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Ram-leela
Is an engaging first hour that takes you downhill through a stretched, predictable and melodramatic rest of the film, good enough? Just might be.
Nov 2013
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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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Jolly LLB 2
...a satirical, court-room drama that keeps you engaged for the 2+ hours. Won't stay for too long after though.
Feb 2017
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Jail
...Madhur Bhandarkar has taken upon himself to sensitize his audience to the plight of the people who live in a world we know exists and choose to ignore. He does so in a matter-of-fact tone. He doesn't sermonize, he doesn't glamorize.
Nov 2009
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Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota
Quite a bit of fun while it lasts even though it is predictable at most times. Just good to see an attempt by Hindi films in the pulp genre.
Mar 2019
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Bombay Talkies
Four short films. All work wonderfully at some level and don't work as well at other levels. Bombay Talkies worth a watch nevertheless.
May 2013
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Ki & Ka
Inconsistently insightful and sensible. The uneven story and sermons take away from what the film wants to say.
Apr 2016
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Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
...is the typical political satire drill. The only difference is an ace act by Pankaj Kapur, 2-3 wonderfully insightful dialogues, and some feisty, witty lines.
Jan 2013
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Why Cheat India
Has some powerful things to say, but mirrors the ‘the system is such, what can we do’ common-person attitude that it wants to complain against. And therefore, lacks the punch, maybe even rightly so.
Jan 2019
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Khoobsurat
...might not sweep you off your feet, but it will take you into its dreamy, even if contemporary, world for those two hours.
Sep 2014
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Rock On 2
What's done well is done pretty neatly, what's not is pretty average, even mediocre. And yet, the entire set-up kind-a, sort-a works.
Nov 2016
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Raid
What could have been a crisp, engaging narrative becomes a ‘not bad’ thriller because of uneven pace.
Mar 2018
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Tumbbad
A meaty story and a gory film which deviates from the typical possessed body horror storyline. Chills the spine as a horror film about supernatural phenomenon should even though I am not convinced horror films should be made at all.
Oct 2018
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Super 30
Were it not based on real-life, Super 30’s story would have been scoffed upon and the movie soon forgotten. Even with the “based on a true story” stamp and despite some decent insights, performances, and dialogue, it borderlines on simplistic and forgettable.
Jul 2019
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Do Dooni Chaar
It's mostly fun and emotional but falls into the pits of boredom every once in a while.
Oct 2010
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Bol
The heart doesn't reach out to any of Bol's characters. It is slow and gets repetitive and preachy about serious topics like mistreatment of the girl-child and sexual orientation. The treatment doesn't let you get too involved.
Aug 2011
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Inkaar
...has great, rusty-yet-chic atmosphere and good performances. But, the story cheats on itself in the last half hour.
Jan 2013
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Thackeray
Is like a well-made horror film. It is well-made that is why it scares you. And of course, that it is all real-life doesn’t help.
Jan 2019