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Radhe
...is a collage of high-pitched songs and slow-motion shots that made us cringe even five years back. You need to have a high appetite for Khan’s antics to enjoy this one.
May 2021
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Roohi
...establishes an instant connect in spite of outrageous situations and extremely over the top comedy.
Mar 2021
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Coolie No.1
...it seems like a never ending saga of painful comedy and mistimed tragedy.
Dec 2020
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AK vs AK
Another lovely film from Motwane’s repertoire. It reaches where mainstream Bollywood films hesitate to go.
Dec 2020
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Jalebi
Even in your most generous mood, you won’t find Jalebi better than the most average episode of a saas-bahu soap. My advice — try not to taste this stale, overdone offering.
Oct 2018
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Manto
It’s a film that will make you think, hurt you and will bring you back to your ideals.
Sep 2018
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Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se
...is like one of those party jokes which you anticipate will entertain you, but instead leave a bad taste in your mouth when someone actually blurts it out.
Sep 2018
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Gold
Actors try to make up for a little slack in pace, but its capacity to moist your eyes at will is Gold’s real strength. Akshay is in top form and this is your must watch Independence Day film.
Aug 2018
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3
The complexity of the relationship between Jimmy and Mahie is not a point of concern for the writers. They have assumed that the audience already knows it after the past films. That leaves the two actors grasping for straws. Actually, whatever worked in the previous films is absent here and add-ons are totally out of sync.
Jul 2018
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Dhadak
...it’s not as powerful as the original, but could be a good watch for audiences looking for decent fresh faces.
Jul 2018
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Soorma
...doesn’t attempt to probe beyond the obvious, even if you don’t know the real story. With 131-minute duration, Soorma presents Sandeep as the ultimate boy scout. A tinge of reality wouldn’t have hurt.
Jul 2018
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Sanju
As director, Hirani, faced an uphill task in bringing back all those memories in their truest form in Sanju. Hirani does it the way Hirani can, by bringing in the humour and heart in almost every sequence, even the serious ones.
Jun 2018
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Race 3
Salman Khan and company never hint that they’re making a cerebral film, or a film that would offer you anything beyond unabashed entertainment in true Bollywood style. There is an army of actors who swirl, twirl and hurl bullets and dialogues at will. The problem is when the thrilling bits end up comic, unintentionally so.
Jun 2018
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Bhavesh Joshi Superhero
...Motwane breaks into new territories with his innovative take on superhero films. Bhavesh Joshi Superhero has its heart in the right place and its tone is totally indigenous.
Jun 2018
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Parmanu
John Abraham’s deadpan expressions are a hindrance but he somehow manages to hold his ground. Other actors follow his footsteps. It’s the writing that saves the day for Abraham and Parmanu.
May 2018
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Khajoor Pe Atke
Despite a promising theme, Khajoor Pe Atke is somewhere lost in translation. Thanks to Manoj and Seema Pahwa’s terrific comic timing, the audience bears to sit through this 120-minute botched up relationship drama.
May 2018
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Raazi
...is a sensibly written and finely performed film that takes a close look at the ordinary lives of extraordinary people. Not to miss.
May 2018
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102 Not Out
What a joy to watch two fantastic actors working in tandem in a performance-oriented film!
May 2018
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Beyond The Clouds
Despite excellent symbols and good performances in patches, Beyond The Clouds remains something we have seen and had expected. The uniqueness of the film hardly crosses the crowded bylanes. Majid Majidi’s foreign eyes see what all of them see.
Apr 2018
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Baaghi 2
...is a big disappointment, especially for those who were waiting for a new action star to take over Bollywood.
Mar 2018
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Hichki
...is a well-intentioned film that will give you ample opportunities to wipe tears, but it doesn’t make a strong comment.
Mar 2018
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Hate Story IV
...is all about actors thinking real loud in their heads and then cat-walking in slow motion towards the camera. And when they’re not doing it, they are either spiking drinks or ogling creepily at women.
Mar 2018
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Mar 2018
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Pari
...looks nothing more than an extended IIFA trailer. It’s not worth wasting your time, money, patience and intelligence on this mind-numbing promotional video.
Feb 2018
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Aiyaary
...is sketchily-written and not compelling. It tests patience even if you are a fan of the genre.
Feb 2018
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Padmaavat
...is sparkling, extravagant, dazzling, magnificent and wonderful. It’s a feast for the eyes. It leaves you craving for something more meaningful than a mere re-telling of Jayasi’s poem.
Jan 2018
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Vodka Diaries
...is about under-utilised actors and losing a promising opening. It probably needed a more thorough approach.
Jan 2018
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Mukkabaaz
...is the best film in last one year or so, and this year couldn’t start on a better note. Let’s cherish Vineet Singh and his thickheaded brawler with open heart.
Jan 2018
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Tiger Zinda Hai
...is exactly the movie you wanted to associate Salman Khan with, so no disappointments on that front.
Dec 2017