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Satyameva Jayate
...if you’re in the mood for some screeching, forced secularism, bloody battles and gore, go for this one.
Aug 2018
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Gold
Akshay Kumar’s tally of ‘Gold’ medals just went up. Give Brand India and him a standing ovation.
Aug 2018
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Vishwaroop II
There's no questioning that he is one of the most powerful screen performers we have today but he simply isn't cut out at this age for a film so nauseatingly high on action. When the lead actor himself looks a misfit in the film, you know it's not going to be a smooth-ride.
Aug 2018
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Fanney Khan
...has the right plot premise. But the whole treatment is so convoluted, it makes you want to scream for help because it appears like a bunch of amateurs were behind the scenes.
Aug 2018
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Karwaan
Actually, the thing with Karwaan is, it doesn't know what it wants to be. Akarsh is confused between making a light, breezy comedy and a dark, soul-searching film; so it oscillates between a fun-ride and a dark-drag, leaving you with no real emotion.
Aug 2018
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Aug 2018
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3
At least it had mystery and it was told honestly with some amount of panache. Be warned; the third installment in injurious to health. It lacks substance, style, spirit and spunk.
Jul 2018
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Dhadak
The nice thing about Dhadak is that it neither overwhelms nor underwhelms you. It pushes all the right buttons and when you leave the theatre, you are satisfied.
Jul 2018
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Soorma
At a time when audience seems to have reached a saturation point of sorts as far as sports biopics are concerned, Shaad Ali somehow manages to reinstate people's faith in the genre by staying away from genre's cliches.
Jul 2018
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Sanju
Frankly you don’t need to be a fan or a friend or family member of Sanjay Dutt to invest emotionally in this film. Even if you have a vicarious bent of mind (which most of have) you will take away a lot from Sanju.
Jun 2018
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Race 3
...is not even boasting of being an intelligible film which has been made to clear the cobwebs in your mind. It is an ostentatious, over-the-top Salman Khan vehicle, made for his fans between the ages of 5 and 60 (like me!).
Jun 2018
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Veere Di Wedding
It's being hailed as a female buddy flick and the girls are open about drinking, having flings and discussing sex, which by and large is taboo in our films, so it's brave in that sense. But it has nothing to do with women empowerment. Once you accept that and watch the film you are in for a crazy ride.
Jun 2018
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102 Not Out
...the main reason to watch this film is the fact that it brings together two of Indian cinema’s finest talents — Amitabh and Rishi — after a gap of 27 years.
May 2018
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Omerta
Interspersing news footage — from the ’90s until the recent Mumbai 26/11 attacks — with a glamourised version of Omar’s life, it does manage to provide an overview of a contemporary terror hero.
May 2018
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Beyond The Clouds
...should be watched to experience how a master storyteller like Majidi can redeem Hindi cinema from drudgery.
Apr 2018
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Mar 2018
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Hichki
It's an inspiring slice-of-life film which has to be watched for the simple sensitive manner in which it is told.
Mar 2018
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Raid
Watch Raid because despite the corruption around us, we still believe we can win the war against black money hoarders. Also, watch it for Ajay Devgn’s intensity.
Mar 2018
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Dil Juunglee
It’s old wine in a new bottle, but watch it for Taapsee and Saqib’s refreshing chemistry.
Mar 2018
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Hate Story IV
...director Vishal Pandya delivers yet another revenge story. What also works against the film are the dialogues. You don’t know whether to laugh or cringe...
Mar 2018
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Pari
Considering that Bollywood hasn’t seen a scary film in quite a while, it’s good to see Prosit venture into this genre without resorting to the old cliches.
Mar 2018
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Pad Man
An awkward and taboo subject has been dealt with sensitivity and even humour. However, the film does get preachy at points, and slows it down.
Feb 2018
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Padmaavat
...is definitely worth a watch, for its scale, story-telling and stellar performances from the lead.
Jan 2018
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Mukkabaaz
Kashyap is still one of Hindi cinema’s better storytellers. His films definitely shake you from your reverie. So for those who don't wish to just sleepwalk through life, this Kashyap kand is a must.
Jan 2018
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Jan 2018
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Tiger Zinda Hai
This is a full-on masala entertainer and seeing the way the people bajaoed ceeties and taalis whenever Salman came on screen, the superstar has a winner with this one.
Dec 2017
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Firangi
...this film is a wasted exercise in story-telling. It is an even more frustrating movie experience.
Dec 2017
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Tumhari Sulu
Vidya Balan’s indomitable spirit is infectious. And that is what makes Tumhari Sulu worth a watch.
Nov 2017
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Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana
...it’s a film that had potential to be a sweet love story. However, this one doesn’t quite get there because it’s not passionate enough on any count—be it in its social messaging--or be it in the romance.
Nov 2017