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Humshakals
...here's a film that's sweet, funny, innocent and most importantly, talks to the kids eye-to-eye.
Apr 2011
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Zila Ghaziabad
If judgmental, one could be deeply offended by the unstopped flow of aggression and profanity. However, if in a lenient mind-space, the bloody battle for indeterminate causes could provide some amount of lowbrow fun.
Feb 2013
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Zanjeer
This is an uninspired piece of filmmaking, where the makers aren’t even trying.
Sep 2013
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Youngistaan
...pretends to be intelligent, but it's just another 'it's cool to be bad' crime caper.
Feb 2011
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Yeh Khula Aasmaan
The message is timely and important, but the film doesn't effectively communicate it.
May 2012
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Yeh Hai Bakrapur
One of the few films that is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.
May 2014
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Yeh Dooriyan
The film's subject could make for an interesting film, if the subject itself was interestingly executed.
Aug 2011
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Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
Sadly, the film doesn't work - neither as a comedy nor as a moral science-infused family drama.
Jun 2013
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Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
It may not be the slickest film around, but it's got the emotions and the laughs.
Jan 2011
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Yaariyan
...with its synthetic characters and artificial emotion has the depth and intelligence of a seedy music video.
Jan 2014
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Will You Marry Me?
This is one of those films you reckon the title and concept is far more absorbing than the film itself.
Dec 2013
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Will You Marry Me?
...a bare look at contemporary rural India complete with all its unique challenges and nuances. And told with the Benegal stamp of folding in humour with comment.
Mar 2010
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Welcome Back
This constantly hyperbolic film- at all times- is loud, unsubtle and silly.
Sep 2015
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Welcome 2 Karachi
...the film is worth your time for the unique story, performances and some genuine laughs.
May 2015
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Welcome 2 Karachi
...old wine in a new, expensive bottle. It's evident in the characterisation, the dated dialogue, and the choice of the heavy-duty background score where you hear a woman's alaap for the most part; a mainstay in our saas-bahu soaps.
Sep 2010
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Wazir
In keeping with the spirit of the film, one could say this could’ve been a winning game, but let down by a few faulty moves. Well-played, still, for the Amitabh-Farhan pairing.
Jan 2016
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Sep 2013
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War Chhod Na Yaar
It certainly is a film that makes you both laugh and think. The execution may not have the finesse of a big-budget film, neither does it have the A-list stars. And yet, it’s one of the better films to have come out this season.
Oct 2013
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Vicky Donor
It's finally here: a wholly original and fresh film that'll crack you up from start to finish.
Apr 2012
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Veer
Veer, mounted on lush production values, shows you everything in hyperbole: the costumes and jewellery, the battlefield, the body count, the unattainably beautiful princess, and the comic-book style hero.
Jan 2010
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Uvaa
...the film talks about women's rights while including these sexist elements, and gives a muddled message. However, the film redeems itself to an extent by the story it chooses...
Jun 2015
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Ungli
This could have been a highly impactful, immersing film that, despite its intent, falls tragically short.
Nov 2014
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Dec 2014
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Udta Punjab
Not only do I recommend Udta Punjab as mandatory viewing, I also urge that the film be made tax-free. Very few films touch a cord such that they can actually make a difference.
Jun 2016
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Jul 2010