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Ab Tak Chhappan 2
This sequel will only dilute memories of the original. Unless you're looking for 56 shades of dull, dated and contrived grey.
Feb 2015
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Aazaan
If only a more generous fraction of these tens of crores was spent on hiring writing talent and a little more time spent with the actors, we might've had a half-decent action film.
Oct 2011
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Aashayein
...has to be one of the most depressing, incoherent films since a long sadiyan.
Aug 2010
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Aarakshan
Jha remains a rare director in the industry who can mount a big film with stars and weave a tale of relevance.
Aug 2011
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Aao Wish Karein
...it’s the dull screenplay once again. Even though it is fully inspired by Big, Aao Wish Karein manages to be overstretched and boring.
Nov 2009
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Aalaap
For a film that claims to "explore the different sides of Naxalism", Aalaap's politics are muddled, its objective naïve, and method laughable.
Jul 2012
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Aagaya Hero
It is upsetting to see Govinda here. With an enviable filmography, one wants to remember him as the ‘Number 1’ star whose memorable one-liners and dance numbers can’t be replicated by any contemporary actor.
Mar 2017
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A Gentleman
...this offering which packs in comedy, action and everything else, yet doesn't entirely fit into the 'masala' construct. Managing this is a feat in itself.
Aug 2017
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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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A Decent Arrangement
It's hardly surprising that NRI filmmakers manage to capture the essence and eccentricity of our ways with greater restraint. As evident here, theirs is essentially an outsider's inside perspective, an honest union of craft and storytelling uncluttered by commercial aspirations.
Nov 2014
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Question Mark
...is nowhere near as good as either of its inspirations and is yet another amateur attempt in this heavily exploited genre.
Feb 2012
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72 Hours
Director and lead Dhyani had the unique advantage of placing himself in the centre of the action and allowing the rest of the cast to fade to the background. But even then, his highlighted performance barely hits the spot and fails to interest or engage audiences with this story.
Jan 2019
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7 Khoon Maaf
...high on style but doesn't quite come together in the end. Still, for the chutzpah on display, it's worth considering it.
Feb 2011
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6-5=2
The first rule is that these films should be scary and the actors, naturalistic. Their deaths should invoke horror, not glee and relief that they're finally being bumped off.
Nov 2014
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404
...a genuine attempt, ambitious in its aspiration but falling short on a few counts.
May 2011
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332 Mumbai To India
...a terrible film, badly written, acted, edited, directed and produced.
Dec 2010
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3 Storeys
...is a far cry from most mysteries and even while some of its turns and twists can be predicted, it manages to hold your interest and attention for a large part of the film. Something one can barely say of most films today.
Mar 2018
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Dec 2009
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3 A.M.
The most frightening aspect of a horror movie these days is its predictability.
Sep 2014
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22 Yards
The incestuous relationship shared between sports agents, players and journalists offered enough fodder for an inspiring story. This film chews on that fodder and spits it out without a thought.
Mar 2019
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2 States
...a bafflingly superficial adaptation of a book that should have remained a book.
Apr 2014
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2 Chehare
Shot years ago, most of the cast probably signed up for it early in their careers. This will be an uncomfortable watch, even for them.
Jul 2015
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1921
Relying on jaded tropes such as flickering lights, grisly halls, smoky corridors and chalk-faced spirits, there's little here that we've not seen in desi horror films in the last few decades.
Jan 2018
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1920 - Evil Returns
Songs are entirely unnecessary appendages, the camera is uninspired, and most disappointing of all: the horror elements don't work. If anything, they're unintentionally funny.
Nov 2012
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May 2018