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The Dirty Picture
Balan is The Dirty Picture. From the aperitif to the dessert. Unfortunately, the movie doesn't do her justice.
Dec 2011
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Mahabharat
...it's not easy to make animated films and - unlike live-action movies where magic maybe created in a moment on set - it requires toil and an imaginative force that must sustain for months and years. And in Mahabharat this endeavour shows, earning it an extra half star. But where are the new ideas?
Dec 2013
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Hawaa Hawaai
Gupte works hard to imbibe collections of moments into his storytelling; the love and conviction for his subject is indisputable. Hawaa Hawaai isn't as compelling as his previous efforts, but still merits a watch for the gratifying culture he has constructed.
May 2014
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Madaari
...is saved to large extent by its eponymous lead Irrfan Khan, who manages a striking performance, despite the predictable storyline.
Jul 2016
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Meri Pyaari Bindu
Director Akshay Roy fleshes out this one-sided love story sensitively but barely engages the audience in the experiences had by the lead cast.
May 2017
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Baaghi 2
We cannot tell for sure if Tiger Shroff or director Ahmed Khan grew up watching Rambo and fantasised about creating an indestructible force who would scavenge through the woods to shower bullets on anyone in his line of vision.
Mar 2018
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Fireflies
...a brave effort, natural and languid for most parts. However, it fails to glow through its foreseeable conflicts and layers, and ends up being a statement in craft over storytelling.
Oct 2014
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Welcome 2 Karachi
...isn't hilarious but has sparks of brilliance and is worth a watch.
May 2015
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Ki & Ka
When R Balki made his foray into Hindi films in 2007, he had an unadulterated approach to the medium. That vision seems to have, over time, become too formulaic and fails to garner more than half a chuckle.
Apr 2016
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Bioscopewala
...claims to be “inspired by the characters” of the timeless classic hopes to retain the elements of the original story — of love, loss and redemption. In this pursuit, however, it drags the story in various directions — loosely packs in mystery but keeps it from turning into a procedural investigation.
May 2018
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LoveYatri
...Hindi cinema has evolved and a happily-ever-after following a series of misadventures and misunderstandings is a jaded construct most don’t warm up to anymore.
Oct 2018
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Jul 2019
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Lootera
As much as I'd like to reward Lootera for it's craft I firmly believe that films can only win you over with the ability to tell a story. And this is where Lootera falters.
Jul 2013
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Karwaan
This one can be summarised with a dialogue from the film which rings true for the overall mood it manages to evoke — “Aaj ke zamaane mein ‘not bad’ bhi badi baat hain.”
Aug 2018
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Pihu
...hopes to give you a taste of how it would be if your minor was left at home alone without adult supervision for an entire day. But given the low voltage jolts in this one, your chances of suddenly dropping dead in a screen near you are less likely.
Nov 2018
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Feb 2016
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Simran
Director Hansal Mehta, whose realistic and cinematic portrayals in films such as Aligarh and Shahid have proven the deft and detailing of his work, fails to straddle genres here and Simran seems like a classic case of too many cooks pickle the undhiyo.
Sep 2017
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Student Of The Year 2
...Malhotra plays it on the back-foot, hoping to crack it with a formulaic plot and clichéd characters that barely go beyond the call of duty. Perhaps, it’s time for the makers to return to film school?
May 2019
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Bhoot – Part One
...manages to intermittently hold one’s attention and engineers terrifying situations, but fails to keep up throughout its runtime.
Feb 2020
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Ajab Gazabb Love
If you like light comedies and if you can put up with a boring first half, some preachy-teachy moments, and a gamut of clichés, you can chance AGL.
Oct 2012
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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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Murder 2
...isn't quite as bold as it makes itself out to be. There is kissing, but the sex is tame and wholly unnecessary to the plot. There is blood, but it'll hardly make you flinch.
Jul 2011
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Agent Vinod
Despite Raghavan's mastery in certain moments, the script – undoubtedly mangled on the edit table – leaves the film like a rudderless boat in open waters: floundering for direction. Watch it for the ride, but don't expect to be rattled.
Mar 2012
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Ek Tha Tiger
Khan on the other hand holds back too much. Is he underplaying? Is he not acting at all? Hard to tell. If you're expecting an amusing, captivating, cool Chulbul Pandey-like performance, forget it.
Aug 2012
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Raja Natwarlal
This film is far from perfect, but makes for an acceptable non-Italian version of 'The Indian Job'-by entertaining solely within the confines of a revenge drama.
Aug 2014