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Shanghai
It is the heartland political thriller that several among the Bollywood lot have tried to make lately but didn't quite have the guts to.
Jun 2012
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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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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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Gangs Of Wasseypur 2
...can only be seen as a smarter, better crafted extension of GOW rather than a sequel.
Aug 2012
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Jolly L.L.B.
...impresses for the way it avoids all frills while giving you an enjoyable watch.
Mar 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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Bombay Talkies
It leaves a warm afterglow reminding us that cinema in India flourished thanks to its audience. Bollywood in its 100th year has given fans a nice gift.
May 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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May 2013
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Barfi!
...a pleasantly different film, only it isn't an extraordinary one. That's because despite the brilliant characters and setting, the film doesn't have an extraordinary story to tell.
Sep 2012
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Talaash
...creates its chills primarily tapping into the dark side of the mind, which makes it an unusual Bollywood film.
Nov 2012
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Kai Po Che!
...uses its runtime well, regaling with a simple story of dreams even as it touches the complexity of modern India's most shameful socio-political chapter. The film is among Bollywood's best so far this year.
Feb 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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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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Miss Lovely
This film is an example of how a children's film can regale with solid storytelling, at the same time creating space for undercurrent comment.
Aug 2011
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns
In essence, the sequel follows the basic pattern of the first film - only the twists this time are more imaginative, the story more complex and thrills smarter.
Mar 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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Arjun
...isn't the best kiddie flick you'll ever see but it could work as a starter's guide for the little ones, on one of India's most fabled warriors.
May 2012
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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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Table No. 21
The taut thriller shot on a scenic location constantly keeps a step ahead of the audience.
Jan 2013
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Ek Tha Tiger
...a clever mix. The polished specs define Kabir but they have been smartly used to carve an essential Salman Khan blockbuster.
Aug 2012
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Shootout At Wadala
it is a gangsta trip throbbing with adrenaline rush and Gupta does well to underplay the melodrama so as not to dilute the impact.
May 2013
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Makkhi
It's absurd. It's amazing. Makkhi is unlike any entertainer you have seen lately.
Oct 2012
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Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
The end is one that bars Vishal's latest from becoming an exceptional effort. For everything else it is worth, this is the first real whopper coming out of Bollywood this year.
Jan 2013
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Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi
Despite narrating a fairly predictable tale of love, the film works for the brilliant moments that the script provides.
Aug 2012
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Ferrari Ki Sawaari
...takes us back to Planet Hirani, where even evil is basically nice. It's a world where the hero doggedly defines innocence and does a wrong turn only by chance.
Jun 2012
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Inkaar
This is among Mishra's most perplexing efforts yet. He bravely takes up an unusual subject but seems to chicken out when it comes to giving his story a definite conclusion.
Jan 2013