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Monsoon Shootout
...although Kumar’s film is emotionally wanting, it is technically accomplished and skilfully engaging.
Dec 2017
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Hichki
Fortunately the story is strongly underlined by the instances of the resourcefulness of the students and the idea that education should not be a one-size-fits-all concept.
Mar 2018
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Lucknow Central
And while this jailhouse rock-on see-saws between musical drama and message movie, its origins in a true story (about a real life prison band called Healing Hearts) and it’s notation on the merits of reformation give it soul.
Sep 2017
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Dolly Ki Doli
An entertaining hindi film with a few laughs, quirky characters and a speedy narrative.
Jan 2015
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Phas Gaye Re Obama
There are surprises aplenty, and enough humour to keep you engaged.
Dec 2010
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Kaun Kitney Paani Mein
...cleverly touches on issues of caste, scarcity and environmental conservation. And Panda succeeds in doing this without resorting to tiresome sermonizing...
Aug 2015
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No Fathers In Kashmir
Editors Thomas Goldser, Abhro Banerjee and Kumar keep the film moving at a clip that accentuates the writer-director sometimes stunning, sometimes stressful and all together sobering view of a situation that he seasons with hope.
Apr 2019
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Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
An accomplished ensemble cast and glib dialogues keep a film about death, expectations and duty afloat.
Jan 2021
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Karwaan
Irrfan precisely spits out the acerbic dialogue written by Hussain Dalal. He’s a delight, whether in the foreground or background – wooing a veiled woman in a hospital ward or cajoling an ageing musician. Thanks to these two talents, Karwaan manages to navigate the pot-holed script.
Aug 2018
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May 2018
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Satyameva Jayate
It may not be the most intelligent thriller, but its lack of pretence is its greatest asset. It’s entertaining for some of the right reasons, and plenty of unintended ones.
Aug 2018
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Love Wrinkle-free
It’s musical, chilled out, quirky and the pace is susegad (laid-back).
May 2012
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The Body
Unfortunately, and not unlike the original, The Body places more emphasis on answering the question of why rather than how.
Dec 2019
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Mohenjo Daro
...a choppy film that is a victim of its own ambition. If anything keeps Mohenjo Daro afloat, it’s Hrithik Roshan’s energy and enthusiasm.
Aug 2016
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Gurgaon
...Raman’s film is not about the comfortable. It’s very much about unearthing and facing the ugly truth, and that’s a rather bitter pill.
Aug 2017
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Why Cheat India
...perhaps too attached to his script, Sen is unable to skillfully pull it all together. Some scenes are particularly untidy – in their design, execution and casting.
Jan 2019
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Ribbon
Not all ideas translate well to film and though are some moments of note, if Ribbon works at all, it is credit to Koechlin’s and Vyas’ committed and convincing performances.
Nov 2017
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Meri Pyaari Bindu
Nostalgia is one of the strongest characters in Meri Pyaari Bindu, but it’s unlikely that the target audience for this kind of frothy romcom would warm up to that, and those who would are perhaps seeking more heft.
May 2017
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UnIndian
A simple film with flashes of charm and humour, UNIndian serves mainly as a showcase for Brett Lee trying his hand on a new pitch (I couldn’t resist slipping in one cliché).
Aug 2016
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Ittefaq
The look and feel is in place and so is the big twist. These two factors make Ittefaq a serviceable thriller, but not a genre-defining experience.
Nov 2017
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Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
Overall, not a bad choice for the weekend and likely to appeal to young viewers.
Nov 2009
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Sep 2016
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Ghayal Once Again
Deol is sincere and still evokes whistles when he lets loose his right hook. Fans of the Deol brand of action won’t be disappointed.
Feb 2016
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Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana
...is one romantic drama that even Rajkummar Rao’s reliable performance cannot rescue.
Nov 2017
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Laal Kaptaan
...the director, had all the pieces to craft an effectual Indian western: the terrain, the long-suffering sadhu, an age of flux, elements of magic realism, and touches of Shakespearean tragedy. But Laal Kaptaan falters on an over-written script and visually over-told story.
Oct 2019
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Veere Di Wedding
Everything about this film is deliberately put together, like the cushion covers co-ordinated with kaftans and teacups. If only, like Meera, who carries her girth with aplomb, all of Veere Di Wedding had been as natural and comfortable.
Jun 2018
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Pari
...an elaborate track about satanic worship along with themes of good versus evil and love limits this film’s appeal to the loyal viewer who favours this genre.
Mar 2018