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Aug 2016
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Dishoom
You won’t remember Dishoom for its plot or for its performances. It’s like junk food that’s meant to be savored in the moment, but cannot be counted on for nutrition.
Jul 2016
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Madaari
Arguably one of the finest actors of our times, Irrfan Khan deserves films worthy of his talent. This one comes up short.
Jul 2016
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Raman Raghav 2.0
It's consistently engaging, but doesn't get under your skin like some of Kashyap's other films...
Jun 2016
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Udta Punjab
This is uncompromised cinema – the film has its highs and lows, but delivers a solid kick.
Jun 2016
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Dhanak
It’s a crowd-pleaser that drives the point home about seeing with your heart instead of your eyes. Shrewd message for a film that’s not perfect, but is all heart.
Jun 2016
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TE3N
...is a compelling thriller that slowly draws you into the suspense at the heart of its plot. Slowly being the operative word.
Jun 2016
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Jun 2016
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Waiting
It sags post intermission, and the plotting is weak. But it raises important questions about life, love, and letting go. Plus there are those two splendid performances.
May 2016
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Veerappan
...what you leave the cinema with at the end are shattered eardrums from the incessant background music.
May 2016
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Phobia
The film is smart and reasonably slick, and benefits considerably from a knockout performance by Radhika Apte, even if the script isn’t always on solid ground.
May 2016
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Sarbjit
...feels half-baked and wanting. But the performances – particularly Randeep Hooda's – keeps you invested in what's on the screen.
May 2016
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Dear Dad
...is a well-intentioned film that wants to make some crucial points. But it's weighed down by clunky writing, and a tendency on the part of the filmmakers to try too hard where subtlety might have worked better.
May 2016
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May 2016
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Fan
...anyone who – like me – had grown tired and disappointed with Shah Rukh's unwillingness to step out of his comfort zone will have reason to be a fan again.
Apr 2016
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Ki & Ka
...arrives with a curious premise, but Balki fails to flesh it out into an engaging film.
Apr 2016
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Rocky Handsome
This is lazy film-making of the highest order, and the only thing that deserves any mention are the relentlessly violent but riveting action scenes, including a few stylishly shot rain sequences.
Mar 2016
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Teraa Surroor
The one star is for the gorgeous Dublin locations, and for the infectious music.
Mar 2016
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Jai Gangaajal
Priyanka Chopra and Prakash Jha’s performances keep you engaged and invested despite the familiar narrative, but by the end you’re overcome by the unmistakable feeling of exhaustion.
Mar 2016
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Aligarh
...is an important film, and it's powered by sensitive writing, nuanced direction, and masterful performances from its central players.
Feb 2016
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Feb 2016
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Fitoor
...isn’t perfect, but it’s a skillfully made film that’s easy on both the eye and the ear.
Feb 2016
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Ghayal Once Again
...isn't unwatchable – far from it. But it’s old-fashioned and evokes a distinct sense of déjà vu.
Feb 2016
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Mastizaade
Very little of this feels fresh or genuinely funny, and there’s virtually no plot to speak of.
Jan 2016
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Saala Khadoos
...fails to rise above the timeworn clichés of the genre, but nevertheless succeeds in creating a credible world and, thanks to affecting performances from its principal players, gives us characters that we can care about.
Jan 2016
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Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3
It's underwhelming both in its raunchiness and its level of humor – frankly, I've read jokes forwarded on Whatsapp that are more naughty than anything in this film.
Jan 2016
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Chalk N Duster
Shabana Azmi and Juhi Chawla’s charming presence and sincere performances aside, this could well turn out to be one of the year’s most forgettable films.
Jan 2016