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Ungli
...the film is so steeped in naiveté and trades in such simplistic solutions, it's as if you're listening to a Class V moral science lesson.
Nov 2014
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Maatr
...disappoints on many levels despite being a relevant film. A veteran or experienced director would’ve turned it into a masterpiece as it had all the element of a hard-hitting, entertaining crime-drama thriller.
Apr 2017
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Judwaa 2
Everything about Judwaa 2 – from the treatment to the one-liners – has a distinctly outdated feel to it. But it’s also true that some of the gags work.
Sep 2017
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Oct 2018
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Daayen Ya Baayen
It's tiring yes, but also a respectable first film. If you have an appetite for the quirky and unusual, you might not be too disappointed.
Nov 2010
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Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
...isn't all bad, but at 2 hours and 35 minutes it's overlong and repetitive, and doesn't offer anything particularly original or inventive in terms of comedy.
Jun 2013
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Wajah Tum Ho
...doesn’t really have much to offer – not in terms of acting, screenplay or even direction.
Dec 2016
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Jagga Jasoos
...is never more than the sum of its parts. The film’s heart – the moving father-son dynamic – is buried somewhere under all the manic Tintin-like adventure and the sensory overload it triggers.
Jul 2017
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3
It’s a good reminder that a bigger budget and bigger scale don’t necessarily make for a better film.
Jul 2018
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Why Cheat India
It’s a shame you leave the cinema bored and underwhelmed because there was potential here to make a smart film about our flawed education system – one that encourages mugging and rote learning over understanding; one that values a degree over real aptitude. A system that drives students and their parents to seek dangerous, unhealthy shortcuts. Some of that is addressed but it’s not really what the film is about.
Jan 2019
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Dec 2010
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Dec 2011
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Rocky Handsome
This is lazy film-making of the highest order, and the only thing that deserves any mention are the relentlessly violent but riveting action scenes, including a few stylishly shot rain sequences.
Mar 2016
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Commando 2
It takes superhuman strength to stop yourself from nodding off to sleep, because Commando 2 just goes round and round in convoluted circles.
Mar 2017
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Paltan
It’s got a tired, recycled feel to it, and fails to hold up to Dutta’s better films.
Sep 2018
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London Dreams
For its dim-witted writing and sloppy direction, London Dreams is ultimately a tiresome watch.
Nov 2009
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Road, Movie
Unpredictable and occasionally charming, Road, Movie has its moments. But in the end it feels too long, a tad boring, and pretentious even.
Mar 2010
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Bird Idol
...is definitely an honest attempt. But as Indian theatres are flooded with quality Hollywood animation films, this film will fail to grab any attention.
Apr 2010
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Gunday
...isn't unwatchable, but it's certainly a case of potential squandered. The film has an authentic look and feel of 70s Calcutta, some robust cinematography, and a few good tunes. It's also got two live-wire leading men whose on-screen chemistry sadly isn't mined for enough laughs.
Feb 2014
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Mirzya
There’s a lot to admire in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Mirzya, but coherent narrative and compelling characters are not among its strengths.
Oct 2016
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Khiladi 786
...with its pedestrian humour, inane plot, and hammy performances, begs the question: haven't we had enough? How many more times will charismatic actors help stupid films get made?
Dec 2012
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Dishkiyaoon
A weak story-line and amateurish direction, coupled with average performances, the film disappoints on many levels.
Mar 2014
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Ghayal Once Again
...isn't unwatchable – far from it. But it’s old-fashioned and evokes a distinct sense of déjà vu.
Feb 2016
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Fukrey Returns
Watch Fukrey Returns if you like but don’t expect the spark of the original. Plus, the giggles are more like a reminder of the original Fukrey and nothing more.
Dec 2017
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Aug 2010
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Don 2
...is nicely shot, and there are moments where Shah Rukh Khan is riveting. But that's not enough to hold your interest for well over two hours...even the actor's most loyal fans will find themselves yawning.
Dec 2011