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Katiyabaaz
...a funny, moving and very well-researched documentary that’s definitely worth watch.
Aug 2014
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May 2012
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Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota
MKDNH’s strength lies in its clever, political screenplay, funny, crisp dialogue and the film’s goofy disposition to have fun.
Mar 2019
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Ajji
...is bold in its decisions of what it shows and what it doesn’t. It’s sensitive and yet determined to make us see, imagine, join the dots. It’s not interested in making us comfortable, help us tide over all that’s unpleasant, violent, vile.
Nov 2017
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Aurangzeb
The film’s story, though predictable, proceeds with impressive self-assuredness and packs in that very rare item, an interesting, thrilling climax after several surprising twists.
May 2013
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Agneepath
...this Agneepath is more than a remake or a homage to the original. It’s about a son righting a wrong and this emotion makes us connect with the film immediately.
Jan 2012
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Queen
...is a well-meaning, well-mannered film that's funny and packs in small, elevating, but palatable messages.
Mar 2014
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Motichoor Chaknachoor
...is simple but its plot is full of gentle little twists and turns that surprise, delight and take the film in unexpected directions.
Nov 2019
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Main Aur Charles
Watch it for not just an incredible performance by Hooda, but also how smart biopics can be made.
Oct 2015
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Mulk
...when mainstream Bollywood begins to get it right, when it finds the strength to articulate what’s right and wrong in a way that sits with audiences for a long time, there is hope.
Aug 2018
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Good Newwz
Watch Good Newwz — for the brave idea incubating in its tummy, and for Mr Dosanjh. He is effortless and outstanding.
Dec 2019
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Panga
...mostly spurns melodrama, and instead gives us a world we can connect with and live in for a bit.
Jan 2020
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Jun 2014
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Pizza
...director Akshay Akkineni more than makes up for his patchy script by his craftsmanship and interesting touches.
Jul 2014
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Sep 2015
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Pagglait
Pagglait’s setting, its characters, their sadness, banter, rituals, hypocrisy, everything rings true and has familiar familial warmth. It’s when Bist has to take the story forward that the plotting gets weak and cliched.
Mar 2021
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Jul 2013
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Ragini MMS - 2
...a thoroughly enjoyable, full paisa-vasool film in the best tradition of B-grade horror flicks
Mar 2014
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Mar 2014
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Chor Chor Super Chor
...what the film lacks in pace, it more than makes up with its hysterical and quick con tricks and crisp, funny dialogue.
Aug 2013
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Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain
...tells the story of the worst of times with some needless “cinematic liberties” that make it a lesser movie, but, perhaps, a more palatable one.
Dec 2014
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Bahubali
...starts off as a tacky, low-budget, DD-esque film. Even the initial CGI and brushed-out-wire flying stunts are crude and untidy. But, as it moves forward, the story twisting and revealing one character after another, with secrets, mistakes and mystery, it all begins to come together.
Jul 2015
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The Attacks Of 26/11
...26/11 is a subject few would dare to touch, and here RGV deserves credit.
Mar 2013
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Bombay Talkies
One is rather good, one is middling, one seems to have missed the point of the concept entirely, and one pays homage to a hero and our cinema in such a backhanded fashion that I wondered why the director bothered.
May 2013
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Krrish 3
...the film is based on a screenplay that’s creative in parts — it focuses on creating curious villains, even adding a provocative familial side-story. And it has some stunning CGI stunts and visuals.
Nov 2013
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Shaadi Ke Side Effects
...is a greater film on screen than it is on paper because it has the talented Mr Akhtar and Ms Balan. Both bring warmth and a mature, knowing naughtiness to their interactions.
Mar 2014