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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Rating

  • Dum Maaro Dum

    ...worth a watch for the peek into the seamier side of Goa; but expecting anything other than Bollywood style thrills and chases will leave you disappointed.

    49

    Apr 2011
  • Rann

    ...Ram Gopal Varma really had a chance to make a film that could carry its message to the film-watching public. Instead, you have black and white characters comprising the usual clique of the righteous man, the villainous politician, and supportive love interest.

    49

    Jan 2010
  • Guzaarish

    Bhansali's love story doesn't move you the way it is intended to. It's unique, but not necessarily special.

    49

    Nov 2010
  • Chaalis Chauraasi

    The performances sparkle and there are a few moments of heartfelt camaraderie and humour. Other than that, Chaalis Chauraasi remains an average crime-caper.

    49

    Jan 2012
  • Jaanisaar

    ...the tale is indeed a remarkable one. If only there were performances to back these inspiring, spirited characters, and a film that worked together as a whole, instead of delightful separates.

    49

    Aug 2015
  • Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

    ...a film cracking under its own weight. If only Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra had ditched the self-serious tone and let the film breathe a bit.

    49

    Jul 2013
  • Bang Bang!

    If you've seen Knight and Day (Bang Bang! is an official remake), better steer clear. Otherwise, the film might be tolerable, even entertaining in parts.

    49

    Oct 2014
  • Gour Hari Dastaan

    The dour performances don't help either. Neither does the thick, gloomy air of the film. While the story is electrifying and inspiring, the film doesn't manage to do justice.

    49

    Aug 2015
  • Murder 2

    Director Mohit Suri makes the film soft-porn (brief love-making scenes) and also soft-horror (the crimes are that horrific).

    49

    Jul 2011
  • B.A. Pass

    It’s not as dark and dangerous as you’d expect film noir to be. Still, you might want to check it out for the few grappling moments and the performances.

    49

    Aug 2013
  • Raajneeti

    The film is too long, and the second half is inexplicably stretched. In true Bollywood fashion, politics is elevated to an exalted, unattainable status, and the many dialogues, beginning with Raajneeti mein..., get utterly tiresome.

    49

    Jun 2010
  • Gulaab Gang

    If you can forgive its sizeable flaws, the film is watchable largely for Juhi Chawla, and the few scenes where her face-off with Madhuri Dixit has sizzle.

    49

    Mar 2014
  • Raja Natwarlal

    The film will seem monotonous for the most part, save the finale where you are at the edge of your seat for a few moments.

    49

    Aug 2014
  • Sixteen

    The finale is as cliched as they come. So the film ends up being delightfully audacious but also messed-up, pretty much like some of its characters.

    49

    Jul 2013
  • Kaanchi

    ...the film is not a total let-down. It has an interesting protagonist, an arresting story (sadly told in a simplistic fashion), and some effective moments. The gripe is this could have been a far, far better film. Too bad, really.

    49

    Apr 2014
  • Phoonk 2

    ...starts off being is scarier and bloodier than the first film, but ends up conforming to the regular horror fare complete with spirit possessions and the white-eyed ghost.

    49

    Apr 2010
  • Uvaa

    ...the film talks about women's rights while including these sexist elements, and gives a muddled message. However, the film redeems itself to an extent by the story it chooses...

    49

    Jun 2015
  • Bewakoofiyaan

    The film could have been a modern rom-com dealing with issues of the recession, over-bearing parents, changing love equations etcetera. But what you get are good-looking actors, a few immersing moments, and an amusing sitcom episode at best.

    49

    Mar 2014
  • Aladin

    Despite the length being a tad too long and the enchantment quotient hovering around average, the film might still be worth a watch for a few amusing moments.

    49

    Nov 2009
  • Help

    ...a slightly above-average horror film that’s a mix of the regular cliches, and redeemed by the novel twist.

    49

    Aug 2010
  • Shaandaar

    ...a peculiar film - to be enjoyed for its beautiful moments, and to be endured for its bizarre ones.

    49

    Oct 2015