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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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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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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
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Teen Patti
The second half does get somewhat repetitive, with the film refusing to move out of the gambling dens and the climax gets somewhat hurried. But majorly, the film holds as a taut thriller that keeps you glued for most of the screen time.
Feb 2010
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Soundtrack
Well acted, well narrated and with loads of great music (Midival Punditz), Soundtrack is cinema with a soul.
Oct 2011
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Red Alert
It may be politically correct in its tenor, but Red Alert does make you sit up and demand attention.
Jul 2010
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Director Zoya Akhtar follows up Luck By Chance with another sensitive and entertaining study of people, even as she gives Bollywood it's first full blown contemporary road movie.
Jul 2011
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Kurbaan
...does strike a chord and sets you thinking on stuff that needs to be sorted out before the new world order – a more humanitarian, less violent – sets in. Don’t miss it.
Nov 2009
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Turning 30
Refreshing, unusual and unlike your typical women-oriented films, Turning 30 marks an addition to the increasing tribe of intelligent women directors.
Jan 2011
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Antardwand
...an engaging film. Director Sushil Rajpal tells his story with an authenticity and a touch of high drama that keeps you glued to your seats.
Aug 2010