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Hamari Adhuri Kahani
With a foreboding title like Hamari Adhuri Kahani, the real tragedy of this romance is that the tears never come. Instead audiences find themselves whinging at the events on screen.
Jun 2015
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Half Girlfriend
Neither a compelling tearjerker nor an epic contemporary romance, Half Girlfriend is definitely not the film to celebrate modern love.
May 2017
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Gulaab Gang
It doesn't take long to realise that Gulaab Gang has adopted a familiar route. A wrong is committed. There's the search for justice. It is achieved with fierce fighting. And then there's a song to celebrate the good times.
Mar 2014
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Gold
...Gold's increasing tendency to take a simplistic and contrived approach to history to create thrill doesn't work.
Aug 2018
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Ghayal Once Again
At best, Ghayal 2.0 seems like Deol, 58, reliving his glorious past as the last.
Feb 2016
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Filmistaan
As a film recognising the influence of cinema, Filmistaan is engaging, but not as a kidnapping thriller.
Jun 2014
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Fanney Khan
Kapoor's performance as a desperate and doting dad draws empathy even as the story falters.
Aug 2018
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Aug 2014
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Jul 2015
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Dishkiyaoon
Baweja fails to commander it and his lacklustre screen presence is not the only reason Dishkiyaoon fails to make an impact.
Mar 2014
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Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
...Banerjee's story which while it is ambitious on scale falls short on pace and thrill. Banerjee gets a tad too indulgent with the technical crafts. It comes at the cost of a lack of engaging tug-of-war between Bakshy and his nemesis...
Apr 2015
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Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
While Khan and off-screen stand up comedian Das also live up to their parts, the film doesn't work in bits. There's no real emotional core to the characters.
Jul 2011
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Dear Maya
Her affecting presence that showcases Maya's vulnerability makes you glad that she's back. But even Koirala can't salvage this cloying affair.
Jun 2017
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Daas Dev
Impoverished, rebellious farmers, greedy businessmen and corrupt and manipulative politicians and their goons are some of the many issues that Mishra skims through with little thought.
Apr 2018
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Court
In a film of many highs, the film's real star though is Tamhane, who is in control of the proceedings from the beginning. His detailed eye and wry sense of humour only enhance the courtroom experience.
Apr 2015
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Court
...as soon as the kids take up matters bigger than their size and become preachy, the film loses its spark. Sometimes it is better to let kids be kids.
Jul 2011
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Chef
...is that rare Hindi film that celebrates India's diversity of cuisine and its unfailing ability to whet our appetite and for that alone it's worth a watch.
Oct 2017
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Bombay Velvet
Aspirations, frustrations, ambition, greed, manipulation, betrayal, struggles and rivalries abound the canvas of Bombay Velvet. But for a film with so much happening, it's amazing that little registers an impact or feels of consequence.
May 2015
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Bombay Velvet
Ballary depends too heavily on the lead character and soon runs out of ideas.
Jul 2011
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Beyond The Clouds
...is well-meaning in its message of compassion in a harsh world but it is one thing to tug at the heartstrings and another to become a sappy Bollywood drama while doing so.
Apr 2018
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Bbuddah...Hoga Terra Baap
Jagannadh has packed in just about enough to keep Bachchan fans sated.
Jul 2011
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Bangistan
One struggles to find real humorous moments in Karan Anshuman's directorial debut, Bangistan, which is rather ambitious as it looks to both amuse and preach like Rajkumar Hirani's PK did more recently.
Aug 2015
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Bahubali
...best enjoyed when you surrender yourself to Rajamouli's vision and keep logic far away.
Jul 2015
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May 2010
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Baadshaho
The plot twist can be called from afar, rendering the whole journey and the final destination entirely meaningless. The nonstop action is a distraction for a lack of narrative.
Sep 2017
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Always Kabhi Kabhi
...is likely to leave youngsters screaming "Never Ever Again" once it has ended.
Jul 2011
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Alone
A weak story balancing on the shoulders of two dull protagonists, even the secondary characters cannot save Alone.
Jan 2015
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Aligarh
Apurva Asrani, screenwriter and also the editor, and Mehta deserve credit for reminding viewers of a forgotten, reluctant and wronged hero who happens to be gay. Their biggest accomplishment is that they have treated him with respect and sensitivity.
Feb 2016