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Raabta
...the biggest obstacle in the path of Raabta is the story. The subject is nothing that has not been done in Indian cinema earlier. The way the story is treated takes a toll on your patience.
Jun 2017
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Dear Maya
Her affecting presence that showcases Maya's vulnerability makes you glad that she's back. But even Koirala can't salvage this cloying affair.
Jun 2017
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Hindi Medium
...may use over-dramatised events to make its message hit home, but in spite of its hiccups, the film is not bogged down because of the performances and the humour.
May 2017
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Half Girlfriend
Neither a compelling tearjerker nor an epic contemporary romance, Half Girlfriend is definitely not the film to celebrate modern love.
May 2017
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Sarkar 3
The first half is engaging enough, but loses its way post the interval. There are loose ends which are never tied, and by the time the climax comes, you have pretty much figured out how it is going to end.
May 2017
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May 2017
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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
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Noor
...is neither a slice-of-life film on the lines of Bridget Jones' Diary which it tries to emulate nor does it develop into a good film about the journalism business.
Apr 2017
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Apr 2017
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Begum Jaan
...leaves you with something to chew on and makes for a compelling watch, at least once.
Apr 2017
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Mukti Bhawan
...is not a full-course meal but an unplanned assortment of mostly well-made dishes.
Apr 2017
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Naam Shabana
If you want to watch Naam Shabana, do; just make sure you don't go in with the expectation of watching a riveting action-thriller like Baby.
Mar 2017
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Phillauri
Phillauri's concept is good and novel. But the delivery is what North Indians call KLPD. The climactic payoff at the end comes way too easily.
Mar 2017
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Trapped
Director Vikramaditya Motwane gives Bollywood a fantastic albeit loopholed survival thriller in Trapped.
Mar 2017
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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
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Commando 2
...does not explore a novel theme - it's the classic good vs evil - but the high-voltage action makes this an entertaining one for fans of the genre.
Mar 2017
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Rangoon
...comes off as probably 2017's most good-looking and well-made Indian film. Certainly, this year's most ambitious, with three great lead performances. Vishal Bhardwaj is in fine form, mostly.
Feb 2017
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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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The Ghazi Attack
...has an exceptionally tight screenplay that does not stop for a minute to breathe.
Feb 2017
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Jolly LLB 2
Kudos to Subhash Kapoor for making his Jolly LLB 2 on a believable plot. These are all real cases we have seen, heard of, grown up with.
Feb 2017
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Raees
...this is intelligent filmmaking in the service of a been-there-seen-that story with risky overtones.
Jan 2017
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Kaabil
Watch Kaabil for Hrithik Roshan, who deserves an extra star above the 1.5 to the film. There's not much else in Kaabil.
Jan 2017
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Ok Jaanu
The strength of the film is that it remains faithful to the original, and if you haven't watched that, OK Jaanu makes for a decent watch.
Jan 2017
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Haraamkhor
The film is like a diamond; the more you notice, the more you find imperfections which make it all the more beautiful, all the more perfect.
Jan 2017
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Dangal
Yes, Dangal is a crowd-pleaser. But it also has stellar performances and an engaging story-telling.
Dec 2016
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Befikre
...is best enjoyed when you go in without any expectations at all. The film is not boring. And that's what makes it a decent one-time watch.
Dec 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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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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Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Karan Johar has penned an ode to friendship. Like most of his films, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil too has everything superficial that is required to take his film ahead.
Oct 2016
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Oct 2016