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Allah Ke Banday
The high point of the film are its strong performances and its authentic backdrop.
Nov 2010
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Shagird
Punctuated with thrilling chases and shoot-outs in the crowded by-lanes of Delhi, Shagird is another interesting film from maverick director Tigmanshu Dhulia...
May 2011
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Ishqiya
...the film is a sutli bomb (firecracker) that tickles and explodes. But for the hurried and harried end. Go, have a blast.
Jan 2010
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Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
The high point of Gowariker's film is the fact that it combines high-octane drama with a high degree of restraint.
Dec 2010
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Rocket Singh
...this could be well be one of the most intelligent films of the year, showcasing the changing pulse of a nation that is learning to sift the grain from the chaff, the rubble from the concrete, the diamonds from the ashes.
Dec 2009
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Nov 2011
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Players
All you brave Indian filmmakers, do pick up classics, but first, get a bit classic yourself and learn about cult film making which is so much different from commercial cinema. You'll find the difference. Your Bollywood ventures end up like cold cuts - stylishly done - are so different from piping hot goulash.
Jan 2012
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Chalo Dilli
...the film has so much soul, specially in the climax, it makes up for any shortcomings in story and vision.
Apr 2011
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I Am Kalam
A film that may not storm the box office, I Am Kalam will definitely stir your sensibilities.
Aug 2011
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Force
...a heady cocktail of high powered action and breezy romance that ensure there's never a dull moment.
Sep 2011
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Jun 2010
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Bbuddah...Hoga Terra Baap
Way to go Mr Bachchan. We always maintained you were the best. Of course, the film has its loose and superfluous moments, but those are easily ignored.
Jul 2011
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Jail
Kudos to Bhandarkar for taking an ekdum different take on the notorious Indian jail.
Nov 2009
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Right Yaaa Wrong
But more than the story, it's the performances that add meat to this small little film which comes unnoticed.
Mar 2010
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Oct 2010
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Peepli [Live]
The high point of the film indeed is its smart and sassy script. But more than all this, it's the life-like portrayals that add a refreshing authenticity to the film.
Aug 2010
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Jan 2012
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Lahore
...works due to several reasons. Firstly, because of its topicality which strikes the right note in this season when India and Pakistan are seeking a new equilibrium in their relationship. Secondly because of its narrative style which is the antithesis of nationalistic chest-beating Gadar-like films.
Mar 2010
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Ra.One
...is sure to usher in a crackling Diwali at the box office and give the audience paisa vasool entertainment, with fine performances by both Shah Rukh and Kareena.
Oct 2011
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Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
The film may not boast of a great story, a scintillating script, but it has enough to keep you smiling.
Apr 2010
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Karthik Calling Karthik
The screenplay does tend to get a bit clunky and the drama somewhat heavy as the director looks for text book resolutions of the teasing problem. But, by and large, there is a thrill factor that keeps the momentum on.
Feb 2010
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Murder 2
There may be nothing original about the story, yet Murder 2 has enough to give the masses a mast time.
Jul 2011
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Nov 2009
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Love Sex Aur Dhokha
Don't expect time-pass entertainment. Think beyond run-of-the-mill and see how Ekta Kapoor re-invents herself as the producer of contemporary Indian cinema's first full-blown experimental film.
Mar 2010
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Jhootha Hi Sahi
...largely follows the idiom which Abbas Tyrewala enunciated in his debut venture, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, reiterating his use of youthful lingo (strange becomes ajeebs here), wisecrack humour and 'cool gang' bonding, with a celebration -- and a spoof -- of the traditional Bollywood 'andaaz' (style) of essaying romance.
Oct 2010