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Karthik Calling Karthik
As an audience, you’re not always two steps behind the script either. But that doesn’t take away from how the film holds you, almost all the way. This isn't easy. I suspect you’re not going to love the sound of a ringing landline for a while. I hope you don’t question the workings of your brain as much.
Feb 2010
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Bhoothnath Returns
...is utterly entertaining and yet manages to deliver a nuanced social message.
Apr 2014
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May 2015
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Oct 2015
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M.S. Dhoni
Neeraj Pandey’s telling of Dhoni’s life is in equal parts, thrilling, moving and utterly exhausting.
Sep 2016
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Feb 2017
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Shab
Onir’s expertise is seen in the way he handles these characters and their stories - his sensible filmmaking is written all over the frames.
Jul 2017
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Bhaiaji Superhittt
...there’s constantly something worth enjoying in this film that refuses to moralise at the very end, and it is often the leading man — hapless, hilarious and never trying too hard. They could have called this movie Philadelphia, because it really is always Sunny.
Nov 2018
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Bharat
Despite knowing what the film is trying to do, in some cases easily guessing plot turns in advance, you cannot help but enjoy it. This one is an Eid winner. Bhai just got his mojo back.
Jun 2019
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Badlapur
...is likely to disappoint Sriram Raghavan fans. The brilliant performances and gripping narrative, nonetheless, will keep you hooked. Watch it for Nawazuddin and Varun Dhawan, if nothing else. Certainly worth your time and money.
Feb 2015
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Azhar
The version is over-dramaticised in stretches but the makers don’t deny any of the allegations, giving the scandal a spin that makes the film an interesting watch.
May 2016
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Aug 2017
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Fanney Khan
What begins as a slice-of-life film about following your dreams ends as a fairytale. It is charming but not rooted in reality. Only if life was so forgiving.
Aug 2018
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Ok Jaanu
...is probably one of the most heart-warming romances you will ever see in Bollywood.
Jan 2017
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Housefull 4
...is quite the comic extravaganza that offers you a heavy dose of laughter this festive season.
Oct 2019
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Tere Bin Laden
That a film can so convincingly make light of an unbearable tragedy is its astounding comic achievement.
Jul 2010
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Stanley Ka Dabba
The realism gently, warmly sucks you in. You sit back, sometimes reminisce, mostly observe.
May 2011
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Sep 2014
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Ajji
The mood is right, the tone is right, the pace is right. The film doesn’t delve in the grey zone. There are two sides and you need to pick one.
Nov 2017
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Parmanu
John Abraham’s deadpan expressions are a hindrance but he somehow manages to hold his ground. Other actors follow his footsteps. It’s the writing that saves the day for Abraham and Parmanu.
May 2018
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Poorna
...is well intentioned and but in its hunt for ticket revenues and be palatable for a Hindi-speaking city audience, it sabotages what could have been a great film.
Mar 2017
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Freaky Ali
Despite the cliches and melodrama, we found Freaky Ali worth the time and money. From the ‘talented actor’ for the intelligentsia to the common man’s entertainer, Siddiqui is one star we love.
Sep 2016
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Haraamkhor
Despite the jerks, Haraamkhor is a strong debut. Shlok Sharma has an observant eye and the ability to empathise with even the vilest among us. That should hold him in good stead.
Jan 2017
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Dobaara
It’s a faithful remake of Oculus and can make your hair stand at times. Hindi filmmakers rarely achieve such finesse in mostly predictable paranormal stories.
Jun 2017
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Dabangg
It'd be a shame to watch this anywhere outside of an old, decrepit single screen theatre, in the spirit of the loud tribal tradition that Hindi movies have always been: severely light on both the brains and the wallet. Mad stuff! Really.
Sep 2010
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Jun 2014
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Dum Laga Ke Haisha
...worth a dekko if warm and light-hearted fun is what you are looking for.
Feb 2015