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Fukrey
...the small film experiment about life's trivialities manages to entertain for most part.
Jun 2013
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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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Golmaal 3
...is pretty much what it promises to be a silly comedy, idiotic enough to be enjoyed by all age groups with low entertainment expectations and high stress levels.
Nov 2010
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D-Day
...opens up a small new genre in Hindi cinema, and what really worked for me is that this is truly a new age patriotic film, one without the baggage of jingoism.
Jul 2013
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Action Jackson
There's suspension of disbelief, and there's Action Jackson—where suspension climbs to the top of Everest, moonwalks and floats into the stratosphere strapped with eardrum-shattering jetpacks. Not usually my cuppa, but perhaps this one time, it is. With a shot of rum.
Dec 2014
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Bangistan
The premise offered the maker a lot to play around with. If only, he could put it all together, without resorting to a predictable end.
Aug 2015
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Begum Jaan
Borrowing the tropes of saas bahu soaps, this one includes frequent close-ups and dramatic dialogues, intensified with gimmicks such as a sudden gust of wind blowing through them locks or a situational turn in the weather.
Apr 2017
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Photograph
An issue with the film is that while it tells a lot, it says very little — which is ironic given that a photograph is expected to convey a thousand words. Let’s just say this one’s a passport photo— a contained profile that offers a glimpse but not the big picture.
Mar 2019
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Mardaani 2
The decision to not have any songs eliminates the scope for distractions and the approximately 105 minutes that one invests in this watch is largely focussed and tense.
Dec 2019
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Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai
...he film is worth a watch, especially if you like flamboyant gangster films.
Jul 2010
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Mirch
...is not spicy enough, specially since it’s from the land of Kamasutra, but considering our blinkered approach to sex, it's a welcome effort and definitely worth seeing.
Dec 2010
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Yeh Khula Aasmaan
...nosedives into preachy territory that borders on boring and never quite recovers.
May 2012
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Shuddh Desi Romance
It's light, it's unconventional, it's still Bollywood, and it breaks the fourth wall in more ways than one. Ignore the hiccups, and there's no reason you won't enjoy it.
Sep 2013
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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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Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aaata Hai?
While this movie hits hard with several strengths – convincing performances and an interesting storyline – it will certainly elicit comparisons with the much-beloved original. In these comparisons, it does come up short.
Apr 2019
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Force
...you're pleasantly surprised to find Kamat handling the genre like he would a serious drama, injecting much needed slickness and restraining from going fantasy-levels over the top.
Oct 2011
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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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Kadvi Hawa
Films on how humans consistently pickle the environment tend to get too academic to hold one's attention or interest. Which is why a film such as Kadvi Hawa delivers the goods effectively and precisely without hammering it down.
Nov 2017
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May 2018
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Manikarnika
Most know of Jhansi ki Rani from the poem that aptly described the fearless queen. This biopic goes beyond heroics to reveal a resolute yet vulnerable figure. And even while the authenticity of all the events detailed here is debatable, it makes for a decent watch.
Jan 2019
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David
For it’s sheer spunk, look, music, performances, and momentary highs, David is a film worth looking into.
Feb 2013
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Maatr
This may not be as edgy or dark as NH10, but packs in the same amount of trauma.
Apr 2017
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Shabri
Shabri is quite poignant with scenes oscillating between wordless calm and brutal action: aesthetic and accessible at the same time, even though this is often at the cost of pace.
Aug 2011
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Hasee Toh Phasee
...a well-mounted film which, for most of its 141 minutes, is a timely shot in the arm for a traditionally mishandled genre.
Feb 2014
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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
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Tu Hai Mera Sunday
Director Milind Dhaimade balances the parallel stories in the film evenly and with an underlying vulnerability. He allows his characters to demonstrate their traits and only occasionally, becomes a little too preachy.
Oct 2017
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Well Done Abba
...a sweet, whimsical political satire, quite a rare breed in Bollywood.
Mar 2010
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Lakshmi
It makes you cringe for important reasons though, and must be watched for its relentless pursuit of relevance and authenticity.
Mar 2014
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Angry Indian Goddesses
AIG's selling point is the honesty with which the leading women approach their characters and the uncontainable chutzpah they exude.
Dec 2015