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Ok Jaanu
Retelling a story in another language means being sensitive to the nuances of the recipient language as not everything will translate precisely, something that wasn't taken into account here.
Jan 2017
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Haraamkhor
...may not be a film that sets a cinematic benchmark but it is an important one as it dares to explore a forbidden subject, without condemning or legitimising it.
Jan 2017
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Dangal
Whether it will be a bestseller or not, the Dangal book deserves to be watched with your children and later, kept on your shelf.
Dec 2016
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Wajah Tum Ho
The wajah for signing up for this one may differ for each, but the sazaa will be doled out indiscriminately.
Dec 2016
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Befikre
For an Aditya Chopra film, this one is disappointing. The director, credited for epic romances, seems to be too consumed by his exploration of contemporary relationships, to be bothered to construct a story worth telling.
Dec 2016
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Moh Maya Money
A mystery this is not as the film follows the inevitable. But how it wraps up may not be anticipated and is worth a watch.
Nov 2016
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Dear Zindagi
This one is a mood film. No surprises, no revelations mid-way, but if you have a mushy-minded mate, this would make for quite a date.
Nov 2016
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Tum Bin 2
If you're going through a rough patch in your relationship, opt for this one. It will convince you that you're better off by yourself.
Nov 2016
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Force 2
While director Abhinay Deo sticks to the tropes, the film goes south in its reveal, which barely lives up to the buildup.
Nov 2016
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Rock On 2
...Shujaat Saudagar is fairly immersed in storytelling. But in the second half, the film nosedives like the film's lead, pouncing into the audience during a show.
Nov 2016
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Mahayoddha Rama
For those who've watched the televised version in the '80s on Doordarshan, this would hardly be nostalgic. If anything, it will ruin your childhood memories forever.
Nov 2016
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Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Extending the boundaries of his pet theme of love and friendship, Johar attempts to be Imtiaz Ali here. But in this regard, he fails miserably in drafting his character's journey.
Oct 2016
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Shivaay
This film could've been one of the best-conceived action films in recent times, if only it could cut back on the melodrama, most dialogues and perhaps, Vir Das.
Oct 2016
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Saat Uchhakkey
If you have the capacity to endure much gaalis (almost every dialogue ends with a ‘BC’ or equivalent) and have an appetite for Priyadarshan-like no-brainers, here’s 140 minutes of just that.
Oct 2016
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Tutak Tutak Tutiya
If you’re one for typical South Indian dubbed films that play on loop on weekends, this one’s for you.
Oct 2016
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Mirzya
...director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra offers an art hop here, where every frame is singularly fascinating, yet often, devoid of sense.
Oct 2016
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M.S. Dhoni
While this would qualify as an average watch, in a cricket-crazed nation like ours, this hagiographic tribute serves as the highlights of an iconic match — packed with best shots, wickets and commentary to match.
Sep 2016
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Banjo
Riteish's signature line, which his character mumbles throughout the film, has a consistent prefix, "Life tumhe do choices deti hain..." For the audience, there's an option to skip this film or perish in a multiplex near you.
Sep 2016
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Parched
She (Leena Yadav) layers her characters with a delicious mix of pain and pleasure but tries a bit too hard to seek empathy for them.
Sep 2016
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Raaz Reboot
If Vikram Bhatt fancies himself as a weaver of stories, he's gone over the hemline of logic here. Leaning on tested techniques of evoking fear, the eventual jolt never lives up to the build-up.
Sep 2016
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Pink
The most pertinent point this film underlines is the feudal mindset of the milieu, amplified by the sense of male entitlement that eliminates consent.
Sep 2016
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Baar Baar Dekho
This could've been a breezy love story but it takes itself too seriously and ends up like a masala khichdi with aspirations of being a risotto.
Sep 2016
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Sunshine Music Tours and Travels
Even as an investment if not a creative piece of work, this one's lousy. A moment of silence for those who've already booked their tickets.
Sep 2016
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Sep 2016
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Island City
Writer-director Ruchika Oberoi's Fedora prize at last year's Venice Film Festival for Island City is well-deserved. Her approach to storytelling could be variously inspired by many, but she delivers on the style and format to make this a compelling watch.
Sep 2016
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A Flying Jatt
...repetitive gags, animated flashbacks and a misplaced sense of patriotism numb you to their impact.
Aug 2016
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UnIndian
...this tepid film takes a turn for the intense and gradually becomes much to bear.
Aug 2016
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Happy Bhag Jayegi
...if you're in for a mild entertainer which won't make or ruin your mood, bhaag to a multiplex near you.
Aug 2016