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Guddu Rangeela
...has flashes of the originality we saw in Kapoor's earlier films Jolly LLB and particularly Phas Gaye Re Obama. But it's weighed down by a lousy script that squanders all potential.
Jul 2015
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Dear Zindagi
Gauri’s previous film, her directing debut English Vinglish, felt authentic and was powered by emotions that were real and relatable. The problem with Dear Zindagi is that so much of it – particularly the first half – feels superficial and even contrived.
Nov 2016
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Rann
What ultimately comes in the way of Rann achieving the potential of its premise is the over-use of cliche in the absence of original writing.
Jan 2010
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Tum Milo Toh Sahi
...the film tries too hard to give importance to all the characters. And hence fails to bring out the main story effectively. What starts out as a promising film, progresses with a sprinkling of embarrassing 'filmi' lines.
Apr 2010
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Bodyguard
No question it's going to make a lot of money at the box-office, but you have to be a die-hard fan to forgive this film its many flaws.
Sep 2011
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Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein
...doesn't boast of stars but Pramod Joshi cares to use the medium of cinema for a good cause. The subject is complex but it has the potential to make you think.
Apr 2012
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From Sydney With Love
...is meant for the takers of simple and idealistic romance. The makers don’t fancy to develop a new love theorem and remains within the comfort zone.
Aug 2012
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Inkaar
The trouble with Inkaar is that even if it does have a bunch of interesting ideas, they're lost in a muddled drama.
Jan 2013
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Ramaiya Vastavaiya
Watch 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya' only if you have a taste for over the top 90s romance.
Jul 2013
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Daawat-e-Ishq
...coasts along comfortably until intermission, then comes undone when multiple twists in the second half require complete sacrifice of logic. The humor dries up fast, and even at a running time of 2 hours, the film feels overlong.
Sep 2014
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Hero
This is lazy, indifferent filmmaking, and a colossal bore for most of its running time.
Sep 2015
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Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi
Instead of coherent plotting we get a sense the filmmakers decided to throw everything at the wall and see what sticks.
Aug 2018
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Love Breakups Zindagi
It's a tiring retread of a once popular formula that's wearing thin now.
Oct 2011
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Dear Dad
...is a well-intentioned film that wants to make some crucial points. But it's weighed down by clunky writing, and a tendency on the part of the filmmakers to try too hard where subtlety might have worked better.
May 2016
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Begum Jaan
There is a strong feminist statement here, but unfortunately, it’s drowned out by all the noise.
Apr 2017
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Aug 2011
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Damadamm
What could've been a sweet, simple love story turns into a confused film that never justifies its spirited title.
Oct 2011
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Jul 2010
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Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
The film doesn't always work because it relies too heavily on silly stereotypes and cliches, and because you can see exactly where it's going from the moment you settle into your seat.
Sep 2011
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Hate Story
...works partly because of its bold heroine and partly because it really is an interesting thriller that keeps you hooked till the clumsy end. But it could have been so much more had the script been more cohesive.
Apr 2012
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I M 24
...is an average film, which could have been better with a little more fine-tuning.
Aug 2012
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Katti Batti
It doesn’t say much about a romantic comedy if the smartest joke they could come up with is the name of a pet turtle.
Sep 2015
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Aug 2016
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Paathshaala
It's clear the makers of this film had the seed of a good idea, but lacked the skills to turn it into an engaging film.
Apr 2010
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Tell Me O Kkhuda
Plodding on for what seems like eternity, this is an earnest but exhausting film.
Oct 2011
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Mar 2012