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Patiala House
It's all good, this Patiala peg. Just chug de phatte! We're all about Bollywood and cricket 'n' all, innit?
Feb 2011
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Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
...Elephants, camels, palaces, exotic dishes and soft background score can’t make you happy. You need a family in order to be happy. So true, but isn’t it a bit stretched statement to make through a 174-minute film?
Nov 2015
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Super 30
Mathematics whiz and educator Anand Kumar has led a remarkable life, coaching hundreds of underprivileged children past the rigours of the Indian Institute of Technology entrance exams. His story deserves attention, but director Vikas Bahl confoundingly embellishes it into typical filmi fare in Super 30.
Jul 2019
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That Girl in Yellow Boots
It is, what they call, a quickie: As true for the movie's subject, as for its unsatisfying outcome.
Sep 2011
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Brothers
...was obviously made with a great deal of sweat and strain, but there is no getting away from its solemn silliness.
Aug 2015
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Jan 2016
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Veerappan
... has pace and a narrative technique which may give you a glimpse of RGV’s old charm. But, the mojo isn’t completely back yet.
May 2016
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UnIndian
...has stray moments of warmth and humour, but it’s just not enough. I am interested to see what Mr. Lee does next, though.
Aug 2016
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Dear Zindagi
If only Gauri brought better-etched characters and delved more into the emotional turmoils of her lead, this could have been a wonderful “slice-of-life” film with several messages to be lauded for. What she ends up with is a “could-have-been-amazing” film..
Nov 2016
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Daddy
With a sloppy storyline and over-dramatic dialogues, there is nothing fresh to watch in Daddy except for Arjun Rampal’s performance...
Sep 2017
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Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi
The sequel has an even more ridiculous plot, a tedious heroine and — this is the crucial bit — not enough gags. It runs out of steam long before the finish line.
Aug 2018
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Tribhanga
...may have turned out better in a different world but a lot of things would have to be changed to make a positive, strong difference.
Jan 2021
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Jun 2011
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Love Breakups Zindagi
Don't expect too much from this, and I think you'll do just fine.
Oct 2011
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Raaz 3
At one point, it feels like someone put the script for another Murder sequel in the blender with horror set pieces.
Sep 2012
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Calendar Girls
The narration, bland and plain dialogues and bad acting (save for one or two actors), however, kills the experience.
Sep 2015
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Indu Sarkar
While the film was publicised as a film “on Emergency”, it actually oscillates between a political drama and a typical Bollywood film about a couple. Unfortunately, the transition between the two narratives is neither smooth nor convincing.
Jul 2017
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Jan 2012
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Maatr
...Raveena alone couldn’t save a thin storyline, and Maatr is just another run-of-the-mill revenge saga.
Apr 2017
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Roohi
With a plot that's too convoluted and takes the entire runtime of the film to establish itself, Roohi terribly falters at storytelling, and fails to give out the message it intends to.
Mar 2021
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Tamanchey
The writing lacks depth. The scenes get immersed into each other just at the point where the characters start emerging.
Oct 2014
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Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon
Watch the film only if you are a hopeless fan of the comedian. For us, even his talent was not enough to save the regressive and non-original film.
Sep 2015
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Phullu
...seems like a half-made film, one that started off right but was abandoned midway and left to fend for itself.
Jun 2017
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Helicopter Eela
Sarkar’s film is too melodramatic and long drawn out to hold any impact.
Oct 2018
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Chhota Bheem: Kung Fu Dhamaka
Animated films work because of how good the lines are, and Chhota Bheem appears content to settle for a few fat jokes. It’s a pity, because kids watching deserve a film as bright and spunky as the animation looks.
May 2019
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Gunday
There is bromance, romance, revenge, and spicy dialoguebaazi. In short, all the 'sholay' to light up a Bollywood bonfire. What Gunday does not have is soul and enough glue to keep the moviegoer going through the length of the movie.
Feb 2014
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Singham Returns
While Singham was a fun-filled entertaining movie, Singham Returns does not really match up to the standards set by it.
Aug 2014
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The Shaukeens
The Shaukeens improves substantially in the second half when it becomes more about Akshay and less about the buddies.
Nov 2014
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Monsoon Shootout
A clichéd portrayal of the gangster and crime world is another major roadblock hindering the film from becoming a masterpiece.
Dec 2017