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Manjhi
...is watchable purely because of this actor’s grasp of a willful, persevering personality recognised by his passion not poverty. It’s a distinction Nawaz duly delivers, if not the film.
Aug 2015
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Lahore
Though limited in its story-telling and undistinguished in execution, Lahore redeems itself somewhat by intently playing on the paradox of pacifist intentions realised in the face of a seriously hostile sport.
Mar 2010
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Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
...a pretty ordinary effort. It's the kind of movie where everyone looks catalogue cool and beams with enthusiasm to make the going-ons appear droll and exciting.
Sep 2011
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Chakravyuh
...is nothing more than an average action flick in the garb of relevant cinema where socio-politico turmoil is nothing more than a prop and gun-toting militants in uniforms and bandanas hollering 'Lal Salaam' fill up the frames.
Oct 2012
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Jul 2013
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Mardaani
If only the script weighed more in intensity of thoughts than stagy heroics and simplistic resolutions, it could do a lot more for women in the film industry if not society in general.
Aug 2014
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Hacked
...has plenty of highs for Hina Khan fans but apart from that, there's not much to look for in the film.
Feb 2020
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Nov 2013
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UnIndian
The film isn’t void of typical Bollywood clichés either but the endearing romance between Lee and Chatterjee makes UnIndian a decent watch.
Aug 2016
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Behen Hogi Teri
This hormone-crazy, romantic-comedy is let down by some tepid direction.
Jun 2017
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Manikarnika
A historical with an identity crisis, initially the period drama cannot decide whether it wants to chronicle facts or fictionalise them in the tradition of a crowd-pleasing fantasy. After some uncertainty, it settles for the second.
Jan 2019
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Nov 2019
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Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain
What we have here, I guess, is a director who understands how people fight, but has not a clue about how they make love.
May 2018
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Helicopter Eela
In the effort to dose Helicopter Eela with humour -- and it's not that a movie on this subject cannot be funny -- the film cuts down on its believability. The loser, as a result is Eela's journey to emancipation. And the audience.
Oct 2018
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Saina
...despite being predictable and sluggish at some places, seems like something Parineeti Chopra would be proud of. It has its shortcomings but it is a one-time watch.
Mar 2021
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Jaana Pehchana
It is these good-as-gold characters with outdated values in their simplistic uncomplicated world which make the film unbelievable.
Sep 2011
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Jolly L.L.B.
Clearly, Kapoor can bring the humour (though someone else should write dialogue.) But alas, preachiness and the need to flaunt the film’s sincerity and heart, gets in the way of a good time.
Mar 2013
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Shorgul
...had the potential to be a great movie but directors Jitendra Tiwari and P Singh seem lazy and incompetent.
Jul 2016
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Begum Jaan
In its preoccupation with drama, Begum Jaan neglects to reveal its soul. As a consequence, you feel nothing for the characters, their cause or fate.
Apr 2017
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Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aaata Hai?
...labours hard to be metaphoric and of significance.
Apr 2019
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3 Idiots
...by the time the end credits eventually roll around, you have a 'been there, sniffed that' feeling about it all.
Dec 2009
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Anjaana Anjaani
Frankly, why don't we improvise on the usual before taking on the genre of unusual love stories, what say?
Oct 2010
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Bhindi Baazaar Inc.
There are moments when things seem to be looking up and it appears as if Bhindi Baazaar has finally found its footing. But it never does. All that is left eventually is a residue of aimless, incomplete bits.
Jun 2011
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Love Breakups Zindagi
If you like cute, cheesy, breezy love stories then Love Breakups Zindagi is for you.
Oct 2011
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The Blueberry Hunt
...as cinema, even if consciously experimental, it's much too inert and latent to engage.
Apr 2016
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Baa Baaa Black Sheep
With so many characters playing their parts in just over two hours, Director Vishwas Paandya gets his comic timing right, but loses out on the plot and the thrills.
Mar 2018
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Kabir Singh
From treating women like toys, trampling all over their feelings and then acting like a wounded martyr and misunderstood genius wronged by the world, Kabir Singh rounds up every foolish male's ultimate fantasy. Lack of rules can be refreshing, but to watch a sicko getting away after ticking every wrong in the book just rankles.
Jun 2019
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Jun 2010
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Aarakshan
I wish people would see Aarakshan and instead object to Jha's vision, the execution of his muddled script, which half way through forgets its purpose, and varying degrees of unimpressive performances.
Aug 2011
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Indu Sarkar
...is an effective propaganda movie only to the extent that it knows its mission statement and knows whom to shame and whom to take in its stride.
Jul 2017