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Brothers
With its overworked plot devices, this slugfest has neither drama nor depth to offer.
Aug 2015
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Drishyam
Not a very subtle film even if reasonably entertaining, Drishyam does ask a few questions of the current criminal justice system.
Aug 2015
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Masaan
Even though a Benaras in transition comes alive in this film, it isn’t all that emotionally wrenching.
Aug 2015
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan
An extraordinarily eloquent film that has Salman Khan playing a worthy role instead of burnishing his brand image as an action hero.
Jul 2015
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I Love NY
A dull romcom with endless banter on love and sex, this film is watchable only for Kangana’s act.
Jul 2015
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Guddu Rangeela
With the exception of an amusing song, this ‘Jatland’ comedy has little to offer.
Jul 2015
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ABCD - Any Body Can Dance - 2
A pointless sequel that doesn’t even spotlight its showpiece, the dancing of Prabhu Deva.
Jun 2015
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Jun 2015
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Dil Dhadakne Do
This film is flat and tiresome, with little beyond the banal fixations of the idle rich.
Jun 2015
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May 2015
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Bombay Velvet
In trying so hard to achieve a snazzy feel, this film only comes across as phoney.
May 2015
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Piku
Should you want your mind to be broadened by a road movie that gives you an excremental vision of life, Piku is the one to watch.
May 2015
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Margarita With A Straw
...a brave film that tells us that physical disability and sexual desire are two different things, neither of which can be slapped with labels like ‘normal’ or ‘abnormal’.
Apr 2015
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Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
The casting, the art direction and the cinematography of the film is painstakingly done and evokes admiration. The disastrous pacing, however, lets it down badly.
Apr 2015
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Apr 2015
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Hunterrr
Well cast and mildly entertaining, this adult comedy confuses stalking with seduction.
Mar 2015
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NH10
There is a refined style of storytelling at play here, but this film fails to make an impact.
Mar 2015
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Mar 2015
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Dum Laga Ke Haisha
With its female lead as a secret weapon, this film evokes an era long gone.
Mar 2015
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Badlapur
An intelligent narrative style with fine wholesome performances makes this film a great watch.
Feb 2015
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Roy
Elegantly shot but utterly incoherent, this ambitious film is an exercise in obfuscation.
Feb 2015
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Shamitabh
A disappointing film despite Amitabh’s engaging performance and a decent story idea.
Feb 2015
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Baby
In spite of some well executed sequences, this thriller fails to rise above received ideas on Islam.
Jan 2015
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Tevar
There isn’t much to take home from this film’s cut-and-dried plot except one man’s performance.
Jan 2015
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Sulemani Keeda
Sincere and touching in parts, this film could have soared with a stronger screenplay.
Dec 2014
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Zed Plus
Even though its narrative is predictable, this film is a well performed political satire.
Dec 2014
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Happy Ending
A dull romcom and an even duller parody of the genre, this film falls dead flat.
Nov 2014
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Happy New Year
Even if you ignore the inane antics of an ageing star, this film is too sneery by half.
Oct 2014
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Haider
Wrought with great intellectual and technical finesse, this film is pure poetry in motion
Oct 2014
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Khoobsurat
This film combines a delightful re-creation of old-world charm with emphatic performances.
Sep 2014