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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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Sarbjit
...feels half-baked and wanting. But the performances – particularly Randeep Hooda's – keeps you invested in what's on the screen.
May 2016
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Azhar
Viewers would have loved the film and found Hashmi’s inning as the former captain a lot more interesting only if the director hadn’t tried too hard to glorify Azhar as an underdog.
May 2016
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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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Buddha In A Traffic Jam
The focus has been so much on driving the ideology home that the film loses its grip on the plot pretty soon.
May 2016
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May 2016
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1920 London
Black magic, achhi atma-buri atma, lemon with red chillies, a couple of namahs, rivers, babas and everything clichéd have been put in action here. It’s more like light, camera, clichés!
May 2016
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Traffic
...the film is a prime example of how mind-blowing ensemble casts can't make a great movie if it lacks the quality and rest of the key ingredients.
May 2016
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Fan
...anyone who – like me – had grown tired and disappointed with Shah Rukh's unwillingness to step out of his comfort zone will have reason to be a fan again.
Apr 2016
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Love Games
...is no game at all. Not fun, not entertaining but yes, it definitely has all the elements it promised to offer - sex, suspense, thrill, obsession, blackmailing and much more.
Apr 2016
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Ki & Ka
...arrives with a curious premise, but Balki fails to flesh it out into an engaging film.
Apr 2016
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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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Kapoor & Sons
...is a film with soul that takes you back to your roots, reminding you how much you love your 'imperfect' family in the most perfect way.
Mar 2016
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Teraa Surroor
The one star is for the gorgeous Dublin locations, and for the infectious music.
Mar 2016
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Jai Gangaajal
Priyanka Chopra and Prakash Jha’s performances keep you engaged and invested despite the familiar narrative, but by the end you’re overcome by the unmistakable feeling of exhaustion.
Mar 2016
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Tere Bin Laden Dead Or Alive
The performances of actors and extras stand out but not the puns and humour.
Feb 2016
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Aligarh
...is an important film, and it's powered by sensitive writing, nuanced direction, and masterful performances from its central players.
Feb 2016
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Fitoor
...isn’t perfect, but it’s a skillfully made film that’s easy on both the eye and the ear.
Feb 2016
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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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Mastizaade
Very little of this feels fresh or genuinely funny, and there’s virtually no plot to speak of.
Jan 2016
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Saala Khadoos
...fails to rise above the timeworn clichés of the genre, but nevertheless succeeds in creating a credible world and, thanks to affecting performances from its principal players, gives us characters that we can care about.
Jan 2016
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Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3
It's underwhelming both in its raunchiness and its level of humor – frankly, I've read jokes forwarded on Whatsapp that are more naughty than anything in this film.
Jan 2016
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Chalk N Duster
Shabana Azmi and Juhi Chawla’s charming presence and sincere performances aside, this could well turn out to be one of the year’s most forgettable films.
Jan 2016
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Chauranga
...makes all the right noises about the dangers of a patriarchal society, sexual depravity among the religious class, and the need for education. But the film unfolds at such a languid pace, and its narrative is so disjointed you really have to fight yourself to stay invested in the story.
Jan 2016
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Wazir
There's a lot to appreciate in the film, particularly the performances of its leading men, and the brisk unraveling of its plot. Too bad it’s weighed down by a sloppy script.
Jan 2016
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Bajirao Mastani
...the film also suffers from a condition one might describe as 'Bhansali-it is' – the tendency to be melodramatic, over-long, and highly indulgent.
Dec 2015