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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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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns
...a theatrically indulgent entertainer, one that makes no bones about its pulpiness and stays well and truly juicy.
Mar 2013
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Bloody Isshq
It's a mystery why these films get made, who finances them, and who benefits from them.
Mar 2013
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I Me Aur Main
...falters with its plot, does a mild disservice to the ladies and is unreasonably forgiving of its protagonist.
Mar 2013
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The Attacks Of 26/11
I have a headache. My ears are still ringing. The nausea is just about abating.Post-traumatic stress disorder after seeing a movie called The Attacks of 26/11.
Mar 2013
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Feb 2013
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Kai Po Che!
I wouldn’t call Kai Po Che an exact retelling of Chetan Bhagat [ Images ]’s The 3 Mistakes of My Life. Kapoor clearly recognises the strengths (and limitations) of this story as a motion picture and labours to compound an emotionality worth rooting for even if it means significant departure from the source. It’s a beautiful risk. And it totally works.
Feb 2013
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Murder 3
Those looking for more than (badly-acted) thrills, Murder isn’t likely to be your choice of franchise anyway.
Feb 2013
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Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story
The problem with JKLS is that it ties not only the audience but also the actors of the film in a tight knot of which neither the plot nor performances, except Oberoi's, help to break out of.
Feb 2013
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ABCD - Any Body Can Dance
The dance numbers are brilliantly executed and the thrill quotient is highly enhanced as you watch the movie in three dimensions.
Feb 2013
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Special 26
what’s truly Special about this Chabbis is to see two such different actors, one reliably awesome and the other getting out of his comfort zone of mindless money-spinners to collaborate and credit a script that gives them something concrete and equivalent to work on.
Feb 2013
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Listen... Amaya
Its real strength doesn’t come from production values but two of the most natural actors of Hindi cinema (Farookh Shaikh, Deepti Naval) and a remarkable young woman (Swara Bhaskar).
Feb 2013
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David
Still, there’s no denying Nambiar’s promise as an adventurous, aesthetically-sound filmmaker but his weak spot remains the same. His eye for dynamic visuals is yet to find its match in stories that speak.
Feb 2013
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Mai...
The legendary Asha Bhosle is let down by a loose script, appalling cinematography, a debutant director and a talented group of actors who, for some reason, do not rise to their roles.
Feb 2013
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Vishwaroop
...is not a great film, but it deserves to have its chance to play in theaters.
Jan 2013
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Race 2
Tightly done action sequences, lots of glamour and one liners that cater to the classes and the masses is what makes Race 2 worth a watch.
Jan 2013
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Mumbai Mirror
This is a terrible mishap of a film that doesn't hold a mirror to society, or the city, but rather stares at it with bloodshot eyes and a dagger in hand.
Jan 2013
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Inkaar
...what could have been an engrossing take on modern-day relationships in a frantic, workaholic culture is single-handedly destroyed by warped publicity and ridiculous conclusions.
Jan 2013
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Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
And no matter the slight niggles: this is a film that goes far out on a limb, and gives us both bedlam and nuances, enough to warrant repeated viewings. And more than enough to love.
Jan 2013
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Table No. 21
...a psychological thriller that ends with a delectable twist, one which justifies the intent of the highly structured plot.
Jan 2013
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Rajdhani Express
...could be such a fatal blow to your collective consciousness that you'd want to recommend the film to your worst enemies and seek comfort in the fact that they are going to be irreparably traumatised.
Jan 2013
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Dabangg 2
For a fan of the star in question, all that matters is whether the star seems to be having fun. In which case Dabanng 2 is just the ticket, since Salman looks to be having the time of his life. The film itself is better than the original -- or, to word it differently, is less unwatchable.
Dec 2012
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10ml Love
It isn't a well-shot, crisply edited, intelligently staged piece of cinema, but is warmly enough made to allow the legendary play to shine through.
Dec 2012
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Dec 2012
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Talaash
Someone asked me if Talaash was a watchable film, and indeed it is. It's better put together than a lot of the films we see here, and definitely strongly acted, but ends up so, so much less enjoyable than it deserved to be.
Nov 2012
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Jab Tak Hai Jaan
...is nothing more than lovely fluff that could have been shorter, snappier but is definitely worth watching once for the man whose name appears against the bright blue sky Mr Yash Chopra.
Nov 2012
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