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Damadamm
Utterly boring and confused, randomly shifting gears from the comic to the melodramatic. Go for this only if you want to be rocked to sleep.
Oct 2011
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Dabangg
The film held the promise of churning the masalas to the core but stops well short of it. The real film itself has little more to offer than its own trailer.
Sep 2010
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Cocktail
...feels like two different films. Pre-interval, it could have snatched 3 stars, but the post-interval bit spoils the show entirely.
Jul 2012
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Jun 2014
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May 2010
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Chittagong
Instead of portraying the chapters of history we’re all familiar with, it foregrounds a sadly lost slice.
Oct 2012
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Jul 2011
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Children Of War
...an unforgiving film that is a strong reminder that horrors of history never leave us.
May 2014
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Chennai Express
It calls for no cinematic celebration, nor does it leave you with any major complaints and grievances.
Aug 2013
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Chatur Singh Two Star
...Bollywood's indescribably banal take on the comic Inspector Clouseau played by Peter Sellers in Blake Edwards' Pink Panther series.
Aug 2011
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Chakravyuh
A bit like Deewar, a lot like Namak Haraam. With Jha one would have expected a lot more complexity than what’s delivered.
Nov 2012
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Chaalis Chauraasi
An exasperatingly extended introduction to utterly inane and colourless characters.
Jan 2012
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Bol Bachchan
Seeks inspiration from the classic but suffers from tacky sets, over-the-top acting and loud jokes and gags.
Jul 2012
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Bodyguard
This Id, it is Salman Mubarak. However, fans be warned that Bodyguard does not offer them the familiar Sallu bhaigiri.
Sep 2011
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Bobby Jasoos
The Charminar, Ramzan, Iftaari, Id, food...all help in building up an atmosphere that’s more delicious than the suspense itself. In fact, there’s hardly any mystery at the heart of Bobby Jasoos and the tepid climax proves to be very disappointing.
Jul 2014
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Blood Money
Feels like a rerun of Vishesh Films’ Jannat. Much too insipid. Cliches abound.
Apr 2012
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Bittoo Boss
The movie tries to capture the promiscuity and amorality in our lives, especially in the small towns. However, interesting social observations don’t necessarily a good film make.
Apr 2012
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Bhoothnath Returns
The film’s structure gets lopsided, the second half is uneven and overstretched, and often the director ends up overstating his good intentions.
Apr 2014
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Bheja Fry 2
The first half promises a cat-and-mouse game, but, post interval, it fumbles to a denouement...
Jul 2011
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
There is a compelling biopic hidden somewhere in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, about an athlete with a traumatic childhood facing up to and conquering the ghosts of his past. But the overwritten film meanders aimlessly.
Jul 2013
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Besharam
Remains unbearably unfunny from the first shot to the last—irritates and exasperates rather than bring out a chuckle.
Oct 2013
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Bbuddah...Hoga Terra Baap
Tries way too hard and as a result feels more desperate than delicious.
Jul 2011
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Barfi!
Much too crafted and self-consciously gorgeous; feels eminently facile and plastic—tries way too hard to please.
Sep 2012
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Bang Bang!
Obviously strange to buy the remake rights of a mediocre Hollywood film. More bizarre to fashion an even worse Hindi film out of it.
Oct 2014
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Band Baaja Baaraat
...what makes it special is that it feels delightfully real, is strongly rooted in contemporary Delhi middle class.
Dec 2010
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Jul 2015
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Badmaash Company
Begins well, there are some nice moments, but the second half gets way too moralistic.
May 2010