An archive of Hindi movie reviews and ratings from 2010 to 2020.

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Sonia Chopra

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Number of reviews
478
Average rating
47

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  • Jai Ho! Democracy

    Sadly the filmmaker is not on firm ground here, giving us a film telling us what we already know, with a story we've seen too many times already.

    29

    Apr 2015
  • Margarita With A Straw

    How often in Bollywood do you see a differently-abled bisexual heroine, one who gets to have her own share of flaws, her romantic adventures, and her journey towards self-actualization?

    69

    Apr 2015
  • Mr. X

    ...the central flaw with the film is Mr. X himself who never piques our interest and is as hollow inside as he is on the outside.

    19

    Apr 2015
  • Court

    This is a delicious slice-of-life film that puts forth various issues, and celebrates the unintended and often dark humour that we see all around us.

    79

    Apr 2015
  • Ek Paheli Leela

    ...a half-entertaining story that unfolds between songs, some past life mumbo-jumbo, sprinkles of Rajasthan exotica, and a good-looking cast that makes it somewhat bearable.

    39

    Apr 2015
  • Dozakh

    This is a film that could have been much more, and yet is fulfilling despite the minuses. Recommended!

    59

    Mar 2015
  • Hunterrr

    Ladies, if you like being called 'Party Pack' and 'Family Pack' and have the same IQ as the female characters of this film, you too might dissolve into giggles and enjoy the cheeky humiliation. For those men who think being creepy is cute, this is your fairytale.

    29

    Mar 2015
  • NH10

    ...unrepentantly dark, gritty and gruesome. And you still watch with rapt attention, as the story that is unfolding is so deliciously intense and the performance by the leading lady so earnest and untethered.

    69

    Mar 2015
  • Badlapur

    The film is mainly recommended for Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s class act as the impudent criminal. Other than that, the film has some solid, immersing moments and an equal number that are misogynistic and repulsive.

    59

    Feb 2015
  • Roy

    Despite these flaws, the film is still enjoyable in sporadic bursts for the immersing story, an unconventional lead cast, and the visual flair.

    59

    Feb 2015
  • Shamitabh

    This is one of the few films we experience and not just watch. We revel in and relish the unusual story, the characters, their equations, and soak in the performances and aesthetics.

    79

    Feb 2015
  • Rahasya

    ...it's another product from a film-making factory that employs its set formulas in every film.

    39

    Jan 2015
  • Hawaizaada

    ...barring the film's story and a few immersing scenes, all you have is characters you don't emotionally invest in, bizarre dialogue, and a lifeless romance. That's unfortunate indeed, as this story was rich with possibilities.

    49

    Jan 2015
  • Dolly Ki Doli

    Debut director Abhishek Dogra gives us a film that's an above-average entertainer, with an interesting story and a solid ensemble cast.

    59

    Jan 2015
  • Baby

    The film is full of improbable developments, convenient cinematic license and absurd portions. The only redeeming features are the ensemble cast, a few engaging action portions and a fast-paced second half.

    49

    Jan 2015
  • Alone

    This is a below-par film - an unabashed copy, relying on a few lame thrills and the erotica to sail through.

    29

    Jan 2015
  • I

    'I’ really want to know how a film with such an interesting premise ended up as such a watered-down version.

    29

    Jan 2015
  • Tevar

    The film is a remake of a Telugu hit Okkadu (2003). It does seem that South Indian cinema has moved on and is exploring some wildly interesting stories, while Bollywood is perplexingly keen on retracting steps. This has to stop.

    29

    Jan 2015
  • PK

    It's amazing that the makers thought of bringing us such an entertaining and thought- provoking film through the eyes of this unique character.

    89

    Dec 2014
  • Action Jackson

    The film is worth a watch strictly for the cast and the songs. That’s if you’re willing to endure the unbelievably long and violent film for that.

    49

    Dec 2014
  • Ungli

    This could have been a highly impactful, immersing film that, despite its intent, falls tragically short.

    39

    Nov 2014