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Badlapur
The film is mainly recommended for Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s class act as the impudent criminal. Other than that, the film has some solid, immersing moments and an equal number that are misogynistic and repulsive.
Feb 2015
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Brothers
Oscillating wildly between a sports movie and a melodrama, this is your dose of punch-drunk love!
Aug 2015
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Hawaa Hawaai
This is a black-and-white, predictable film; but still watchable for the incredible child actors, the infallible underdog story, and some warm moments.
May 2014
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Rang Rasiya
For choosing to tell the story of this extraordinary artist and for standing up for artistic freedom, Rang Rasiya is recommended. That it could have been a far better film, is another story.
Nov 2014
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Bbuddah...Hoga Terra Baap
It's an average story with archaic storytelling. If you're watching it, keep in mind that Big B is the only thing going for the film.
Jul 2011
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Bandook
This small film with an easy-to-forget title needed more aggressive and focused marketing to get noticed. Still, do sample it if you enjoy crime dramas in an authentic rustic setting.
Jan 2013
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Phata Poster Nikhla Hero
...is just about watchable for the few funny moments and an interesting first half.
Sep 2013
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Phoonk 2
...starts off being is scarier and bloodier than the first film, but ends up conforming to the regular horror fare complete with spirit possessions and the white-eyed ghost.
Apr 2010
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The Shaukeens
...director Abhishek Sharma (Tere Bin Laden) gives us a fast food version of what was a very charming and humorous film. Go for it if you have the stomach!
Nov 2014
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Shaandaar
...a peculiar film - to be enjoyed for its beautiful moments, and to be endured for its bizarre ones.
Oct 2015
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Chaalis Chauraasi
The performances sparkle and there are a few moments of heartfelt camaraderie and humour. Other than that, Chaalis Chauraasi remains an average crime-caper.
Jan 2012
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1920 - Evil Returns
Ok so this a Vikram Bhatt horror film (who has directed it is secondary), which means all of the following – a tormented heroine, a spirit that possesses her, the romance, some mumbo-jumbo and lilting music.
Nov 2012
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Aurangzeb
Call it a retro film with modern sensibilities. Old wine in new bottle. Whatever. Worth a watch, if you'd like to savour the story and performances, and forgive much of the rest.
May 2013
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Guddu Rangeela
The film might have seemed an interesting, ambitious, black-humoured take on crime in the menacing hinterlands. But what we get is a watered-down version of the above.
Jul 2015
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Aladin
Despite the length being a tad too long and the enchantment quotient hovering around average, the film might still be worth a watch for a few amusing moments.
Nov 2009
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Help
...a slightly above-average horror film that’s a mix of the regular cliches, and redeemed by the novel twist.
Aug 2010
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Jan 2013
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Daawat-e-Ishq
...a foodie rom-com with a well-intentioned message. Perhaps it's too much to put into one film, and all you get is undercooked, bland biryani, where the flavours clash instead of complementing each other.
Sep 2014
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Kill Dil
For the cast, and a few interesting moments, and the stylistic treatment (that often goes overboard), this one's an ok watch. That's if you're up for a cliched story packaged a little differently.
Nov 2014
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Main Aur Charles
...the makers have taken truly explosive material and tamed it down, choosing to glamourize the villain to a nauseating level. The film had so much more potential!
Oct 2015
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Toh Baat Pakki
...the only reason we can recommend the film is Tabu alone. Watch it, if that’s reason enough for you to sample the rest of the mediocre fare.
Feb 2010
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Dec 2010
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Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
...has the sparking performances, the interesting pairing, and a few fun moments. But it’s essentially an assembly-line, rom-com product.
Sep 2011
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Chhota Bheem And The Curse Of Damyaan
The film is mostly just a big-screen version of the show, but entertaining enough to go nicely with the popcorn.
May 2012
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Yeh Saali Zindagi
...pretends to be intelligent, but it's just another 'it's cool to be bad' crime caper.
Feb 2011
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Murder 2
Director Mohit Suri makes the film soft-porn (brief love-making scenes) and also soft-horror (the crimes are that horrific).
Jul 2011
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Sep 2013
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Main Tera Hero
...some filmmakers are insistent on rehashing the same old formula with new actors. Watch it if you don’t mind being served old wine in a glitzy new bottle.
Apr 2014
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Aakrosh
...despite its flaws, is a decent thriller with good performances, a dash of romance, and plenty of action. But an insightful, meaningful stand on honour killings, it is not.
Oct 2010