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Feb 2011
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Yeh Saali Zindagi
The idea is to project mess and chaos. Indeed surplus characters and subplots often make YSZ an overwhelming experience to endure. But if you are up for the challenge to explore Delhi's shifty facet, it's rewarding too.
Feb 2011
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Jan 2011
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Dhobi Ghat
...a middling debut, watchable due to its nuances but simply not interesting enough to recommend. Yet Rao seems assured of her craft, and worth looking out for in the future.
Jan 2011
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Dhobi Ghat
Kiran Rao has tried to be as realistic as possible, and that's the USP of the film. Her choice of subject and handling is one of the reasons that makes this film watchable.
Jan 2011
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Yamla Pagla Deewana
...the film's second half does rustle up a few scenes of momentum, but this is a nearly three-hour film and we all deserve better. As do the Deols.
Jan 2011
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Jan 2011
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No One Killed Jessica
...wish that a film, given its conscience-awakening plot, was more hard-hitting!
Jan 2011
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Isi Life Mein
The movie has its own highpoints but it's pretty much like watching Balika Vadhu for two hours.
Dec 2010
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Dec 2010
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Tees Maar Khan
Every actor, every character -- the leads, cops, criminals, even the vast supporting cast and extras -- appear to be idiotic caricatures. The premise of the film -- although taken from After The Fox -- the writing, and dialogues emphasise and celebrate stupidity.
Dec 2010
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Mirch
...has its fun moments and a few laughs. With a lighter treatment it may have been a real rib-tickler.
Dec 2010
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Band Baaja Baaraat
The movie is well written and the director has handled the subject really well.
Dec 2010
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Phas Gaye Re Obama
...sharply-penned, rib-tickling adventure. It's insane. And it's awesome.
Dec 2010
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Dec 2010
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Rakht Charitra 2
RGV's direction is effective but the script lets him down. It lacks the narrative style required, and fails to hold the audience.
Dec 2010
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Allah Ke Banday
What does work for Allah Ke Banday, though, is an overall earnestness to the proceedings -- the film is pretty watchable for the first hour and then gradually loses steam -- and the performances.
Nov 2010
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Break Ke Baad
...the prospect of zero individuality in a creative medium is hardly a deal breaker. And it's definitely not cool anymore.
Nov 2010
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Shahrukh Bola Khoobsurat Hai Tu
...an interesting watch for those who enjoy slice-of-life films.
Nov 2010
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Guzaarish
The film tries far too desperately to evoke what Bollywood calls the 'feelgood' factor, but ends up evoking more apathy than empathy. Guzaarish starts off slow and beautiful, but gradually, sadly congeals into a wet mess.
Nov 2010
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Nov 2010
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Golmaal 3
I wasn't looking for sensitivity or smarts in Golmaal 3. All I wanted were a few good jokes. The film doesn't oblige.
Nov 2010
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Hisss
The film is handled very tackily and looks extremely amateurish. Even the special effects are not of top quality and fail to impress.
Oct 2010
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Rakht Charitra – I
...lacks the taut writing of a Company or the raw reality of Satya...
Oct 2010
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Aakrosh
It's dark, it's violent, it's informative and it's packed with a load of shock value which keeps you at the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Oct 2010