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The Fakir Of Venice
The film thankfully doesn’t look dated even after all these years. And it’s subject matter too remains relevant even now.
Feb 2019
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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
...full marks to debutante director Shelly Chopra Dhar for making a heartfelt film about a topic that needs to be brought out in the open. Let’s hope the film gets people talking about it, especially in our small towns and villages, where closed mindsets still prevail.
Feb 2019
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Thackeray
...Thackeray’s legacy when it comes to Mumbai and Maharashtra politics can’t be denied. He became a god for millions and this biopic comes close to introducing us to his persona. That said, he was more than the sum of images that the present film invokes and maybe we won’t ever get the true picture...
Jan 2019
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Manikarnika
Kangana looks to the manor born playing Laxmibai. She channels the spirit of the warrior queen and is her fierce best in war scenes and also manages to give us the glimpse of the icon's soft side.
Jan 2019
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Rangeela Raja
Both producer Pahlaj Nihalani and his director Sikander Bharti seems to be stuck in the ’80s and ’90s. Everything is brushed with a stroke of broad comedy and a sensitive subject like rape rehabilitation is reduced to being a family drama.
Jan 2019
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Fraud Saiyaan
Comedies need an emotional track for them to work. Or at least the gags need to be structured like a Mexican Wave so that you lose yourself in the slapstick and forget the logic. The present film fails on both counts.
Jan 2019
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Bombairiya
...this derailed comedy carrying a serious message is worth the ride only if you don't mind meandering journeys going nowhere...
Jan 2019
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Why Cheat India
While the first half is logically constructed, all logic goes for a toss in the second. Proceedings get more ludicrous by the minute.
Jan 2019
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The Accidental Prime Minister
The narrative structure of the film is flawed and there is constant dumbing down and spoon-feeding involved, as if the film was aimed at preschoolers. The ending is rather awkward and abrupt.
Jan 2019
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Uri
One can’t believe that the actual surgical strikes had such shoddy execution. Director Aditya Dhar should have watched films like Zero Dark Thirty or 7 Days In Entebbe to get a clear idea about how to make movies with surprise attack as the focus.
Jan 2019
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Simmba
...the film is as massy as they come. The punch dialogue, slow motion action, quirky dance moves -- it's all there and more. And Ranveer takes to this new avatar like fish to water.
Dec 2018
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Zero
Shah Rukh Khan is experimenting with each film and must be admired for his zeal to attempt something out of the ordinary and not playing it safe. He has given it all to the film and makes you believe in Bauaa’s madness even in the film’s most fantastical scenes.
Dec 2018
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Kedarnath
...dazzles you with its scenic imagery and it's fresh pairing. But it's also a case of missed chances. Too less a time is spent on the large scale tragedy that engulfed the region. The human consequences of it, the emotional scars it left behind aren't touched upon at all.
Dec 2018
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2.0
The film is totally paisa vasool and makes for a complete family entertainer. It's production took a lot of time but the wait has been worth it...
Nov 2018
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The Dark Side Of Life: Mumbai City
The film certainly was made with good intentions but falters in the execution. Looks like the makers wanted to make a Bollywood version of Crash (2004) but crashed out of ideas delivering that.
Nov 2018
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Bhaiaji Superhittt
It’s a neo-retro product, a place-marker of sorts for the ‘anything goes’ school of filmmaking in Bollywood, which still has some dedicated followers despite changing times...
Nov 2018
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Mohalla Assi
Large portions of the film are nothing but rants by various characters about the state of the nation. While it may work in a book, the randomness of such scenes eats into the film’s narrative.
Nov 2018
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Pihu
Go watch the film for a story that totally differs from the usual escapist fare that Bollywood dishes out, doesn’t have a known name as the lead and yet manages to keep you engaged...
Nov 2018
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Thugs Of Hindostan
The problem with Thugs Of Hindostan is that it’s too long by modern standards. What could have been a crisp adventure drags on and on.
Nov 2018
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Nov 2018
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Jack And Dil
The cinematography, editing, even music are strictly average fare. The writing, as said earlier, is in total shambles.
Nov 2018
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Badhaai Ho
...unique take on the family film sub-genre, as also for some paisa vasool acting by the entire cast.
Oct 2018
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Tumbbad
...is a game changer not only for the horror genre but for Hindi cinema overall. Watch the film for its unique concept, spooky visuals and some superb acting.
Oct 2018
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FryDay
Better writing would certainly have generated more laughs. Watch the film to experience a dash of vintage Govinda. He still retains most of his tricks and let’s hope gets better films in future to showcase them.
Oct 2018
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Helicopter Eela
Watch the film for some fierce acting by Kajol, who given her enormous talent should be getting more author-backed roles.
Oct 2018
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LoveYatri
...both Aayush and Warina have made decent debuts. A little more polish and a better choice of films will surely see them shine in future.
Oct 2018
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Andhadhun
Watch Andhadhun for it’s zig zag storyline and spot on acting by the entire cast. It's one of those mysteries which you'll like to go back to despite knowing the ending...
Oct 2018
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Pataakha
Why do the sisters hate each other -- is the question that pops up in your mind time and again. Sometimes, there is no reason either to love or hate and that’s Bhardwaj’s approach as well as the sudden transformation of their feelings towards each other is just as inexplicable. But these brief niggles aside, Pataakha is a cracker of a watch indeed, total paisa vasool on the strength of the acting alone.
Sep 2018
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Sui Dhaaga
Kudos to writer and director Sharat Katariya for coming up with such a rooted tale. And kudos to Varun Dhawan for agreeing to be part of it. He has tried something totally new for him here.
Sep 2018
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Ishqeria
There is a line in the film -- Sabko confuse karna band kar do. That was the director talking to herself but alas she didn’t listen to her own advice.
Sep 2018