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Aligarh
Apurva Asrani, screenwriter and also the editor, and Mehta deserve credit for reminding viewers of a forgotten, reluctant and wronged hero who happens to be gay. Their biggest accomplishment is that they have treated him with respect and sensitivity.
Feb 2016
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Gully Boy
...suffers from a slow pace. The film takes its own sweet time to establish the story. And when it does, there is too little to bask in the glory of. The film ends on an abrupt note. It catapults its underdog to the big stage but doesn't let the viewer soak it in. After investing 2 hours and 35 minutes in the film, you feel a little cheated.
Feb 2019
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Arjun
...isn't the best kiddie flick you'll ever see but it could work as a starter's guide for the little ones, on one of India's most fabled warriors.
May 2012
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Dabangg 2
If Dabangg 2 was always about Salman Khan revelling in top form, the superstar doesn't disappoint. He makes Chulbul Pandey even more lovable this time- cool shades, wry humour, crackling stunts and smooth chemistry with the pretty Sonakshi, all very much in place.
Dec 2012
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Mickey Virus
The comic-thriller is fast paced, constantly taking you from one unexpected situation to another. The dialogue is witty, full of repartees and with many smart one-liners that most characters, even the supporting ones get to mouth and display their comic mettle.
Oct 2013
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Jagga Jasoos
...wins in the way the story is told, not necessarily in what the story is. Take a trip to Anurag Basu's fantasy land this weekend.
Jul 2017
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Chennai Express
...a loud and crazy experience, so what if you might just forget all of it even as you hit the exit door after the show.
Aug 2013
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Hasee Toh Phasee
...a refreshing, much-needed entry in the contemporary romcom genre, which has lately seen a series of uninspiring films.
Feb 2014
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Dec 2015
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Dishoom
...despite its decent-enough story, doesn't quite make a mark on the mind. The film is a crowd-pleaser...
Jul 2016
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Running Shaadi
...on paper seems trite, but it is consistently engaging because newer and wilder plot developments get thrown at you and you cannot help but continue to run with its characters to find out what eventually becomes of them.
Feb 2017
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102 Not Out
...if you are game for a family drama with a message, 102 Not Out is a film for you. Because 102 Not Out has its heart in the right place, if not many other things.
May 2018
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Jul 2010
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Ribbon
...is an insightful and mature relationship drama that showcases the trials and tribulations of parenting in the city.
Nov 2017
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Force 2
The narrative is kept straight throughout, sans any convolutions as such. Kudos to writers Parveez Sheikh and Jasmeet K Reen for that. Force 2 has some well-choreographed action sequences with guns blazing in full glory
Nov 2016
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Manmarziyaan
...lets you go with the feeling that you've just seen Dev D from a Paro's point of view. Except, a mediocre version.
Sep 2018
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Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji
No one can accuse Bhandarkar of not exploiting stereotypes. He tries it with humour this time. But maybe we've just got used to his sledgehammer ways.
Jan 2011
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Ek Tha Tiger
...a clever mix. The polished specs define Kabir but they have been smartly used to carve an essential Salman Khan blockbuster.
Aug 2012
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Wazir
The slickness, the edge-of-the-seat quality, the darkness. Wazir is replete with the chiaroscuro that is so Bejoy Nambiar.
Jan 2016
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Nov 2009
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Makkhi
It's absurd. It's amazing. Makkhi is unlike any entertainer you have seen lately.
Oct 2012
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May 2017
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Ittefaq
Director Abhay Chopra, who is also credited as one of the writers of the film, maintains the suspense throughout. Whodunnits are far and few in Bollywood, and Ittefaq is one of the nicer ones.
Nov 2017
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Luka Chuppi
...despite having top-notch performances and hilarious moments, the film leaves much to be desired as it only manages to scratch the surface.
Mar 2019
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Table No. 21
The taut thriller shot on a scenic location constantly keeps a step ahead of the audience.
Jan 2013
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TE3N
It is at best a hotchpotch of a film that could have been so much better. Watch it though. For the brilliant acting.
Jun 2016
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Dear Zindagi
The light-hearted dialogues and scenes are the high points of the film. But they too stop working after a point. At near-2.5 hours, Dear Zindagi feels too stretched.
Nov 2016
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Yeh Saali Zindagi
...is like a blueberry cheesecake. A delightful little trifle that works because the actors don't think they are auditioning for a consumer ad or a fashion glossy photo shoot.
Feb 2011