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Udta Punjab
The plot sustains viewers' interest because it explains almost every aspect of drug trade in Punjab.
Jun 2016
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Ishqiya
...a delicious little film that teeters dangerously between saucy comedy and suspenseful noir. Unapologetically adult in its relationships, its language and its humor, the film sparkles for its inspired writing and uncompromised direction.
Jan 2010
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Badlapur
...the film keeps you on your toes, curious to see where its twists and turns will lead.
Feb 2015
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English Vinglish
Making an assured debut with a light, frothy film that still has something important to say, Gauri Shinde delivers one the year's most pleasing films, and Amit Trivedi lends some of his best compositions to the soundtrack.
Oct 2012
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Jan 2016
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Sanju
It’s a consistently engaging film that makes its way to your heart even though the head frequently resists.
Jun 2018
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Simmba
What Shetty does really well though is adding the commercial bells and whistles complete with song-dance, maar-dhaad and emotionally-charged sequences that are critical to a film driven by sheer star power.
Dec 2018
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Road, Movie
Dev Benegal scores full marks as a director to keep the film short and crisp, with the right dosage of thrill, humour, sarcasm and reality rolled into one.
Mar 2010
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Paan Singh Tomar
Held up by a remarkable performance from Irrfan Khan, this is a well-intentioned film that's worth your time.
Mar 2012
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Shuddh Desi Romance
reinvents the wheel as far as Bollywood rom-coms go. It's aggressively non-formulaic, and gives us characters who refuse to conform. The minor hiccups notwithstanding, this is a charming little film.
Sep 2013
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Udta Punjab
This is uncompromised cinema – the film has its highs and lows, but delivers a solid kick.
Jun 2016
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Dum Laga Ke Haisha
...sucks you into its world with well-etched characters, beautiful cinematography, perfectly detailed production design, and a host of fine actors...
Feb 2015
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Padmaavat
...delivers a film that is richly cinematic, but whose story – as it turns out – has little of the emotional complexity that powered his last film Bajirao Mastani.
Jan 2018
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Padmaavat
It proves that Zoya Akhtar has a unique, compelling voice and unlike many of her contemporaries, she actually respects that a cinema audience can be both intelligent and mature.
Jul 2011
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Chor Chor Super Chor
...an intelligent film which has all the ingredients of a sleeper hit.
Aug 2013
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My Name is Khan
The film shamelessly tugs at your heartstrings and on more than one occasion wallops you to weep. Aided by solid camerawork, tight editing and a layered story, Johar crafts an engaging, stirring saga that is earnest and noble. With this message movie in the mainstream format, the director takes a step in the right direction.
Feb 2010
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Stree
...is especially entertaining, packed with laugh aloud moments and a cast that’s on top of their game. It’s one of the most original films this year, and I recommend that you make the time for it.
Sep 2018
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Masaan
There are multiple layers to this well-observed drama; kudos to the filmmakers for putting it on screen.
Jul 2015
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Apr 2012
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NH10
What 'NH10' gets bang on is the milieu: the atmospherics, the language, and the tension that creeps up on you that you can't shake off. The performances too complement the storytelling.
Mar 2015
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Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
...rises above its minor problems to deliver plenty laughs. It’s one of the year’s most enjoyable films.
Sep 2017
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Aazaan
Prashant Chadha has done a descent job as director by controlling a flawed script with ease. He has very rightly stressed on the pace and style of the film.
Oct 2011
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Phobia
The film is smart and reasonably slick, and benefits considerably from a knockout performance by Radhika Apte, even if the script isn’t always on solid ground.
May 2016
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
The last film felt more organic, this one throws everything at the screen, and it’s hard not to submit.
Apr 2017
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Tumbbad
Above everything else this is a wildly original film with a look and feel that is of the highest standard. The middle portion is long drawn and flabby, and there were times I found myself scratching my head unable to keep up. But these are minor grumblings.
Oct 2018
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Kahaani
The film delivers on its promise, and keeps you guessing until the end. It's a delicious thriller - don't miss it.
Mar 2012
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Talaash
Its shortcomings notwithstanding, it's a good example of an entertaining commercial film that didn't need to be lazy or senseless.
Dec 2012
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Drishyam
When was the last time you enjoyed a film for its gripping plot, its compelling story? Drishyam, with its refreshingly original screenplay and its many moments of tension, is just that.
Jul 2015
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Lipstick Under My Burkha
It’s accessible and entertaining; that rare film about empowerment that delivers plenty laughs.
Jul 2017
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Lipstick Under My Burkha
...one of those rare Hindi films that’s funny and smart at the same time!
Dec 2010