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Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar
The problem is by the time the finale arrives you might just about lose interest, given the overall sluggish pace. For an effort that was pitched as an edge-of-the-seat entertainer, that’s an irony for sure – not in the least the sort you expect from a Dibakar Banerjee film.
Mar 2021
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The Last Color
The film is certainly low on grey shades. That and a few contrived twists in the tale let down a cast that tries impressively.
Dec 2020
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Jai Mummy Di
...remains funny in fits for a while before losing the plot altogether. Not quite the joyride one would recommend for a weekend's mall crawl binge.
Jan 2020
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Pranaam
...never had anything new to offer. At least it could have tried narrating its old tale with new context.
Aug 2019
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Highway
Writer-director Ali tries giving a deeper subtext to the kidnap drama through Veera. The abduction aftermath has a life-altering impact on the girl. The subtext doesn't work because it cuts down the film's pace as it unfolds and confuses the viewer.
Feb 2014
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Miss Lovely
There is an obvious effort on the part of the film to leave you in a state of discomfort, so that the well-researched plot is fully appreciated for what it is worth.
Jan 2014
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Dedh Ishqiya
Director Abhishek Chaubey goes one up with treatment in Dedh Ishqiya, seamlessly fusing his tale of love in the time of intrigue with suspense and humour. He also reserves ample space to excel for each of his talented actors.
Jan 2014
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R... Rajkumar
The film does not leave you with a single memorable scene despite its loud effort to impress.
Dec 2013
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Krrish 3
...despite running low on script, crackles with high energy, by and large living up to all the hype.
Nov 2013
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Shahid
We get to see a new Mehta in form with this film, more assured of what he has to say, more in control of the craft of cinema.
Oct 2013
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Besharam
...tries bringing back funk to the Bollywood screen. It would have worked if Kashyap and company focussed on just that bit instead of compromising on the novelty factor for 100-crore basics.
Oct 2013
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Satyagraha
The film is well-intentioned film, its message relevant. Unfortunately, not every well-intentioned film with relevant message leaves an impact.
Aug 2013
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Madras Cafe
The film tells a story we already knew. Yet it scores because of the way Sircar maintains intrigue, teasing viewers with regular twists.
Aug 2013
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Chennai Express
...a loud and crazy experience, so what if you might just forget all of it even as you hit the exit door after the show.
Aug 2013
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B.A. Pass
It's not quite popcorn & cola stuff but if you are forever hungering for cinema of a different taste, check this one out.
Aug 2013
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Bajatey Raho
This film looks cliched when it tries to be funny, jaded when it sets out to thrill (the second half, where suspense mattered, simply falls flat), and goes all soppy with emotions.
Jul 2013
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Ramaiya Vastavaiya
...offers nothing new. Ironic for a film meant to launch a new face.
Jul 2013
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
...tries to inspire without getting too complex about it and succeeds. Just for that, it is worth a watch.
Jul 2013
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Lootera
Motwane manages to embrace the complexities of human nature with aplomb in the film, filled with melodrama.
Jul 2013
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Raanjhanaa
...harks back to the way Bollywood used to make love stories once upon a time. With some imagination, the effect would have been nostalgic, too.
Jun 2013
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Shortcut Romeo
...takes too long to unveil a suspense you probably figure out midway. For a suspense thriller, that can be the biggest flaw.
Jun 2013
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Fukrey
...reminds you that Bollywood these days is trying to entertain beyond tested flavours. The effort may have stumbled in execution. At least, like the four fukreys, the makers did try hard.
Jun 2013
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Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
It's a weird mess rolling in goofed-ups, shaadi naach-gaana, kidnappings and clownish dons, patented to woo the lowest common denominator.
Jun 2013
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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Ayan Mukerji's second film is exactly the second film you would expect from director who made his debut with Wake Up Sid, driven by the pros and cons that come in the wake.
May 2013
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Ishkq In Paris
Preity is feisty as ever but she isn't doing anything she might not have already done in a zillion films before.
May 2013
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Aurangzeb
You have a cracker of an idea, the build up is great too, and then gross lack of imagination turns everything into a mangled mess post interval.
May 2013