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M.S. Dhoni
...the film is overlong and far from perfect. But climaxing with Dhoni’s incredible performance in the 2011 World Cup, Pandey pushes all the right buttons and leaves you, your chest swelling with pride.
Sep 2016
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Pati Patni Aur Woh
In a very roundabout, over-simplistic way, the film is actually progressive. Thank you for small mercies. Plenty laughs are guaranteed.
Dec 2019
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Delhi Safari
...the film works on account of its charming characters and some hilarious dialogue.
Oct 2012
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Jan 2015
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Omerta
You might see it as the other side of the same coin that is Shahid. The making of a man deeply affected by similar incidents, but one who chooses a different path.
May 2018
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The Japanese Wife
There is no denying the fact that The Japanese Wife gets bogged down by its indulgent pace. But stay with it and you will be rewarded.
Apr 2010
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Gangs Of Wasseypur 2
If Wasseypur II has one fatal flaw, it’s the indulgence of its director, so in love with his baby that he doesn’t stop introducing pointless subplots and characters until the very end.
Aug 2012
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Aug 2016
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Apr 2014
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Rockstar
...a far-from-perfect film, but it has honesty and depth, which is mostly missing in Hindi movies today.
Nov 2011
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Arjun
...a valiant effort, and an interesting interpretation of a much-loved mythological story.
May 2012
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Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
...a warm and fuzzy comedy that benefits from the insider's eye that the director casts on this garrulous community, and their love of food and family. At 2 hours and 15 minutes, the film feels bloated and over-long, but stay with it and you won't regret it.
Nov 2012
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Baby
Enjoy it for the brisk action thriller that it is, and try not to think about how much better it could've been.
Jan 2015
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Raees
As a throwback to those thrilling gangster films from the 70s, many starring Amitabh Bachchan and scripted by Salim-Javed, Raees delivers ample bang for your buck.
Jan 2017
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Paa
Few filmmakers stick their necks out to tell difficult and different stories in these days of mindless entertainers making potloads of money. For their intentions alone, the makers of Paa deserve a thumbs-up.
Dec 2009
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Bol
Look beyond its kitchen-sink drama treatment, and you'll notice it's a brave film with an urgent message at its heart.
Sep 2011
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Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
...the film is light and breezy, and mercifully never turns too syrupy for your taste.
Feb 2012
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Gattu
It’s the kind of charming film that’ll feature on critics’ year-end lists of movies you should have watched but probably didn’t.
Jul 2012
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Shaadi Ke Side Effects
Predictable and occasionally misguided, but also hopelessly fun.
Feb 2014
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Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
This is a sprawling, ambitious effort with remarkable attention to detail; a film that deserves to be watched, especially for its masterful filmmaking.
Apr 2015
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Bajirao Mastani
...the film also suffers from a condition one might describe as 'Bhansali-it is' – the tendency to be melodramatic, over-long, and highly indulgent.
Dec 2015
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Qarib Qarib Singlle
The film employs honesty and humor to make important observations about letting go of the past and about making a real connection with someone.
Nov 2017
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Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
...has a strange kind of earnestness in its juvenile ambitions. I was uncomfortable with its decidedly women-bashing stand, but I enjoyed the film’s silly, relentless humor.
Feb 2018
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Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Despite its many script problems, it's a consistently watchable film that oozes with feeling and real emotion. A fitting swan song.
Nov 2012
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Krrish 3
The film is ambitious but flawed. It is, however, consistently watchable for its terrific lead star who you can't take your eyes off, even for a moment.
Nov 2013
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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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Badla
The film doesn’t pack the wallop that Kahaani delivered, but it’s a respectable enough thriller that seldom loses grip of its pace or your attention.
Mar 2019