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Sarkar 3
The movie doesn’t feel as much an organic follow-up to Sarkar Raj—probably the last time the Varma tasted some success—as much a lazy attempt by a creatively bankrupt director to revive his career.
May 2017
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Meri Pyaari Bindu
...ends on an intriguing note, at once messy and fitting. But is this enough?
May 2017
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
...is undoubtedly a spectacular action film. It’s also a tradition-bound, caste-conscious macho militarist fantasy.
Apr 2017
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Apr 2017
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Apr 2017
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Poorna
...succeeds in a few scenes which could be rooted in real life anecdotes but throbs with imagination.
Mar 2017
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Naam Shabana
It barely works in this case largely due to the script, but in part because of Pannu’s deadpan expressions and in part because of director Nair overtelling it.
Mar 2017
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Mar 2017
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Trapped
Time games, inventive soundscapes, Rajkummar Rao: there’s lots to love in ‘Trapped’.
Mar 2017
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Mar 2017
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Rangoon
...is a rollicking, messy, somewhat frustrating film—it neither coheres, nor does it let you drift away.
Feb 2017
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Jolly LLB 2
There’s little doubt about what kind of film Jolly LLB 2 wants to be: broad, accessible and successful.
Feb 2017
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Kaabil
A somewhat relaxed performance from Hrithik Roshan is the only watchable thing in this dull, dim-witted revenge drama.
Jan 2017
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Raees
...because Khan holds so much in reserve, Raees remains a cipher. To borrow an old theatrical aphorism, he plays the king as if afraid someone else might play the ace.
Jan 2017
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Haraamkhor
...with its unadorned, unflinching treatment, Haraamkhor is a difficult film to shake off.
Jan 2017
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Ok Jaanu
...is more froth than coffee— sweet and diverting, but lacking the kick of emotion.
Jan 2017
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Dangal
...bends a little to accommodate its superstar, but has plenty of charm and grit.
Dec 2016
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Befikre
For a film about relationships, there’s little insight offered into why we behave the way we do in love and lust, just a reiteration of that old chestnut: former lovers can’t be friends.
Dec 2016
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Dear Zindagi
...it’s awkwardly written and exists more as an excuse for Alia to be able to do a big shout-y scene.
Nov 2016
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Force 2
In an effort to extend the brand and build it into a franchise, a shallow story has been laced together between ambitious action set pieces.
Nov 2016
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Rock On 2
...the best thing one can say about Rock On 2 is that it’s a professional job.
Nov 2016
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Shivaay
Devgn has clearly put time and effort into his direction,but appears to have put less into his performance. Neither makes the grade. And let’s face it, there can only be one Liam Neeson.
Oct 2016
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Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Instead of confronting its central question—what do you do if the person you love doesn’t love you back?—the film sidesteps it with a shameless deus ex machina.
Oct 2016
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Saat Uchhakkey
...the climax does come with a twist but it’s wholly unsatisfying and a tad convenient. The one highlight is the way the actors embrace these characters, banter easily and show relish for those expletive-heavy lines.
Oct 2016
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Oct 2016
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Parched
...it is lively, bright, charged and accessible. Chatterjee, Apte and Chawla are thoroughly enjoyable, and find excellent support in Chandan K.
Sep 2016
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Sep 2016
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Baar Baar Dekho
In her first film as director, Mehra moves everything along briskly but is unable to add her own visual touch to the impossibly bright and beautiful Dharma house style.
Sep 2016