-
Sep 2018
-
Batla House
The Rashomon Effect, contradictory interpretations of a single event, is only introduced towards the end. By then, the film's conclusion is like most other police encounters. Fairly predictable.
Aug 2019
-
Barfi!
...a pleasantly different film, only it isn't an extraordinary one. That's because despite the brilliant characters and setting, the film doesn't have an extraordinary story to tell.
Sep 2012
-
Bareilly Ki Barfi
There is no dull moment in the film. Light and fluffy, Bareilly Ki Barfi is no heavy seven-course meal, but it is quite the delicious dessert.
Aug 2017
-
Bank Chor
...starts as a slapstick comedy with decent laughs, but then goes the thriller way. This is where it falters; neither does the film make you laugh, nor does it deliver thrills.
Jun 2017
-
Sep 2016
-
Bangistan
One struggles to find real humorous moments in Karan Anshuman's directorial debut, Bangistan, which is rather ambitious as it looks to both amuse and preach like Rajkumar Hirani's PK did more recently.
Aug 2015
-
Band Baaja Baaraat
...watch the film for its energy and for its lead pair who are charmingly unaffected.
Dec 2010
-
Bala
...is not just a celebration of Bollywood but also its critique, which questions the stereotypes set by our cinema about beauty. The film exudes a feel-good warmth you were waiting for, for so long.
Nov 2019
-
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
...works for both a Salman fan and a non-fan. The film is essentially make-believe, but you want to believe.
Jul 2015
-
Bajirao Mastani
Bhansali takes a leaf out of history, and crafts it into an exquisite tale. And all the participants in this orchestra are in tune with the conductor, despite the occasional out-of-note keys.
Dec 2015
-
Bajatey Raho
This film looks cliched when it tries to be funny, jaded when it sets out to thrill (the second half, where suspense mattered, simply falls flat), and goes all soppy with emotions.
Jul 2013
-
Bahubali
...best enjoyed when you surrender yourself to Rajamouli's vision and keep logic far away.
Jul 2015
-
Badrinath Ki Dulhania
If you're just looking to have a good laugh and enjoy small-town humour, Badrinath Ki Dulhania will not disappoint. But if you're looking for food for thought, the film might just not live up to your expectations.
Mar 2017
-
Badlapur
This film has some amazing moments and a lot of credit goes to the director and his actors.
Feb 2015
-
Badla
Sharp editing, intense music score and beautiful cinematography work wonders for the film. A strong narrative backed by good performances make Ghosh's Badla a winner.
Mar 2019
-
Baby
At 2 hours and 40 minutes Baby is too long to entertain and since it's full of flaws it seems much longer.
Jan 2015
-
Babumoshai Bandookbaaz
...feels long and stretched. The rustic landscapes of Uttar Pradesh are captured well. The songs hinder the pace of the film, which any which way is pretty slow for all its activity.
Aug 2017
-
Babloo Happy Hai
The truth of the matter is that Babloo may be happy, but the audience won't be.
Feb 2014
-
Baat Bann Gayi
There is so much confusion in this comedy of errors that the film's characters are mouthing lines such as "yeh kya ho raha hai, mujhe kuch samajh nahin aa raha, it's getting complicated." Exactly how you feel while watching Baat Bann Gayi!
Oct 2013
-
Baar Baar Dekho
Debutant director Nitya Mehra attempts to make a 'high-concept' love story, only to fall light years short of what the film could have been.
Sep 2016
-
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
The film presents the old-as-time conflict between good and evil, the classic trope of mythology. But watch the film for the grandeur, the visuals and the performances, that have you cheering for Baahubali, much like the subjects of Mahishmati.
Apr 2017
-
Mar 2020
-
Baaghi 2
...is ridden with loopholes the size of craters, and doesn't have a coherent structure.
Mar 2018
-
Baadshaho
The plot twist can be called from afar, rendering the whole journey and the final destination entirely meaningless. The nonstop action is a distraction for a lack of narrative.
Sep 2017
-
B.A. Pass
It's not quite popcorn & cola stuff but if you are forever hungering for cinema of a different taste, check this one out.
Aug 2013
-
Azhar
Tony D'Souza's fictionalisation of Azharuddin's life works in most parts, but comes out as a deeply eulogising exercise.
May 2016
-
Aurangzeb
You have a cracker of an idea, the build up is great too, and then gross lack of imagination turns everything into a mangled mess post interval.
May 2013