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Hichki
Essaying a disability onscreen challenges an actor’s potential and process and Rani conveys her character’s condition sensitively without overdramatising it.
Mar 2018
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Uri
...if the film delved a little more into strategy and emotions, it could’ve been more inclusive, if not a more intense watch. Not the chest-beating JP Dutta-type jingoism, but just a dash on what drives these brave men would’ve gone a long way.
Jan 2019
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London Paris New York
There's nothing terribly original about LPNY, neither is there much to complain about.
Mar 2012
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Happy Ending
Seen before, done before. Narrative styles, conflicts, background scores and supporting characters have begun to overlap. All that differ are the littler details—professions, environments, guest appearances.
Nov 2014
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Bajirao Mastani
...the cinematic liberties that Bhansali takes to colour the Maratha warrior and his controversial choice of partner, makes this an intense drama with distractingly sharp photography.
Dec 2015
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Waiting
The film deserves a watch for being one that doesn't try too hard and for its approach to an extreme situation.
May 2016
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Anaarkali Of Aarah
Writer-director Avinash Das deserves credit for drafting visuals that build tension and keep one consistently worried for the characters on screen.
Mar 2017
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Fukrey Returns
If one approaches this one as a comedy, it would be mildly satisfying as it sporadically strays into the thriller space and the strategically-planted comic elements seem forced and constructed. But hope for nothing, and you won't be bitterly disappointed.
Dec 2017
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Article 15
...serves as a bitter reminder of the disdainful atrocities that befalls those who are profiled. The film, however, gets a bit tiring in parts when the message seems to be incessantly hammered down.
Jun 2019
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Fatso
...despite the preposterous concept, there is an intrinsic connection Kapoor attempts to make with viewers and in this, succeeds for most part.
May 2012
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Dhoom 3
It's Dhoom man! It's about Jai, Ali, bikes, Katrina and that god of acting Aamir Khan!
Dec 2013
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Kuchh Bheege Alfaaz
The film’s story has barely much to offer but Onir carefully crafts emotionally-charged sequences that keep you interested and curious about the proceedings — even while the end is predictable.
Feb 2018
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Mulk
The first half of Mulk is crisp. Events unravel swiftly and unexpected turns manage to translate the tension, frustration and anxiety across the screen. But the second half is largely restricted to a courtroom procedural which is reduced to a tedious theatrical drama where every punchline is followed by a laughter track or so it seems.
Aug 2018
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Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota
Some of the fight sequences in the film are reminiscent of Stephan Chow’s Kung Fu Hustle — magnifying the aesthetic and theatrics of every blow for maximum impact. The two films also share a common agenda — to tickle you where it hurts.
Mar 2019
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No One Killed Jessica
Sure, it's a well written, dramatic re-telling, but somewhere it becomes a bit filmy and flamboyant, which is a pity.
Jan 2011
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Pyaar Ka Punchnama
...most guys between 18-40 are going to identify with PKP at some level and love it. On the other hand most girls will strive to delude themselves that they are nothing like any of the characters.
May 2011
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Ferrari Ki Sawaari
...tries too hard. With it's manipulative music, serendipity-dependent writing, over the top characters and it's length, it does get a little tedious.
Jun 2012
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Chakravyuh
Watch this film for it’s lucid, dramatic presentation of a nation’s problems.
Oct 2012
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Sep 2016
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Gali Guleiyan
Writer-director Dipesh Jain invests in his characters and encourages audiences to experience their lives and speculate about the circumstances they find themselves in. The film, for a large part, manages to effectively convey the discomfort the characters endure.
Sep 2018
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The Accidental Prime Minister
As political biopics go, this one straddles somewhere between deliberate hagiography and pointed propaganda.
Jan 2019
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Zed Plus
...a good, intelligent film-one that needs to be watched, if only to recognise the value of solid writing.
Nov 2014
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Phobia
Director Pawan Kripalani manages to tightly pack in the thrills, with careful consideration of timing and audio-visual technique.
May 2016
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Andhadhun
The trouble with a compelling build-up is that it’s accompanied by unrealistic expectations — which when unmet, can lead to disappointment. Here, it almost seems as if the filmmaker decided to adopt the film’s title as his approach to stitch this one together.
Oct 2018
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Ishaqzaade
...is watchable for most part, but brace for disappointment in the secondhalf when a manipulative screenplay gets in the way and hampers the chance of this movie ending up first-rate.
May 2012
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Kai Po Che!
...is interesting at many levels, deftly executed, and a film born out of conviction.
Feb 2013
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B.A. Pass
There's almost no positivity in the film. Nothing to cling on to when you're done. This is a rare experience in a Hindi film.
Aug 2013
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Phantom
A politically incorrect fantasy, this one will help many Indians feel blissful for most of the 147 minutes of its runtime.
Aug 2015
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Sep 2017