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Flight
...circles around the systematic abuse of money and power the aviation-manufacturing industry is allegedly plagued with but from the way this tale’s shaped up to the way the makers have executed it on screen, we would say it shouldn’t have left the runway in the first place.
Apr 2021
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The Power
With a tighter, finer screenplay and more consistent performers, ‘The Power’ could have been a befitting response of this decade to the ‘Sarkar’ franchise but a lacklustre narrative, among other things, brings the power down to level zero.
Jan 2021
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Kaagaz
...could have been the go-to movie for all those inspiration-seeking individuals but ends up being a masterclass on one man’s acting prowess. Not that we are complaining, but the film had the potential to blow our minds. Chose not to, instead!
Jan 2021
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Angrezi Medium
...does lose its grip on several occasions, what it does not lose is its hold on the emotion that it is trying to bring out, and the message it leaves you with.
Mar 2020
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Kaamyaab
At a time when meaningful and nuanced roles are being written for character artistes, ‘Kaamyaab’ is a film that stands out for its story and storytelling.
Mar 2020
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Thappad
...the film drives home a solid point and leaves you with enough to ponder upon.
Feb 2020
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Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan
...watch it for the performances and the 'chaska' of love, with two men pouring their hearts out for the world to see and accept.
Feb 2020
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Kaanchli Life in a Slough
...the predictability of the plot, a strong sense of directionlessness reeking of the plotline and its overall presentation makes this film a humdrum of an A-rated movie.
Feb 2020
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Hacked
...feels like an exposé of some sorts at the beginning but gradually, one learns that it is just a half-baked attempt.
Feb 2020
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Shikara
...considering it’s a historical drama, it is rather disappointing to witness that the film does not go beyond a few fleeting mentions of the ordeal of the people from the other side of the incident; a pigeonholed approach.
Feb 2020
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Gul Makai
...could have been a very strong story, but the spark fizzles out when translated on screen; the takeaway here is close to nothing.
Jan 2020
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Street Dancer 3D
...does have a strong message to send across to its audience – that of love in the face of adversity, compassion towards those we know and those we don’t, and stresses upon the importance of friendship over personal gains – but fails to stitch it together with an organised cinematic fabric.
Jan 2020
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Jai Mummy Di
...only works to a certain degree because of the glam factor and some of its hummable musical content, rest is just bland and boring.
Jan 2020
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The Body
...is low on content and high on glamour. There is not much to unravel in this one.
Dec 2019
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Yeh Saali Aashiqui
...Vardhan has shown immense range in his unconventional debut and is a talent to watch out for.
Nov 2019
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Jhalki
...tries to drive home an important message and has its heart in the right place, but the execution is slapdash and the writing lacks the depth it needed.
Nov 2019
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Bypass Road
...the storyline shows promise but the execution is faulty from the word go.
Nov 2019
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Ghost (2019)
...has nothing new to offer –in terms of storytelling, evoking fear or even making a feeble attempt in setting the bar high for Bollywood’s under-explored genre of horror.
Oct 2019
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P Se Pyaar F Se Faraar
...is one of those movies that has its heart in the right place, but tries to fit in too many causes, thus failing to render justice to even one.
Oct 2019
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Jacqueline I Am Coming
...works and survives despite its lengthy narrative solely because of Yadav’s heart-wrenching performance.
Oct 2019
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Kandy Twist
The actors need to hone their craft and the director sure needed some more clarity as far as his vision for this film is concerned.
Sep 2019
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Pranaam
In a different world, where the 80s era of long water-splashing shots and folks crying their hearts out for their kids' well-being at temples is still a hit, 'Pranaam' would have worked, and in a massive way. But this world is flawed, and so is this crime drama.
Aug 2019
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Jun 2019
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Nakkash
...this drama on social issues ticks all the boxes of a progressive and offbeat movie, and despite its inconsiderable flaws, one should give this ‘art film’ a try!
May 2019
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May 2019
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Tarpan
Despite the noble intent, this movie is far from being cathartic for the oppressed and is definitely incapable of instilling fear in the minds of wrongdoers.
Apr 2019
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Blackboard v/s Whiteboard
...touches upon an alarming topic but its execution and introduction of various sub-plots, along with a lousy and yawn-worthy courtroom sequence, make it pointlessly mediocre.
Apr 2019
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Goopi Gawaiya Bagha Bajaiya
The best part about the film is how relevant it is to our current scenario. Sure the ‘good over evil’ plotline has been done to death, especially in the animated movie genre, but this film by Shilpa Ranade, couldn’t have had better timing.
Feb 2019
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Mansukh Chaturvedi Ki Atmakatha
...the plot is all too familiar and relatable for some. But the film feels like it is stuck in a limbo—between comedy and drama—and leaves you perplexed for reasons more than one.
Jan 2019