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Chalk N Duster
Made with an intention of showcasing the worms in the current education system, where money often gets merit over capability; this film can be lauded to some degree. However, it flounders in the first half due to its tacky narrative approach.
Jan 2016
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Sargoshiyan
There is some merit to the drama in the film, and a handful of surprises as well.
May 2017
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Qaidi Band
...means and plays well but lacks the spunk and spirit required to arouse sentiments - rebellious or patriotic.
Aug 2017
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The Window
Young director VK Choudhary sets out to tell the tale of a revolutionary, but tries to fit in too many exemplars along the way. Acting works, the story doesn't.
Dec 2017
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Oct 2010
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Chakradhaar
...completely lost in all that hit and run action and chaos... banarasi ishtyle.
Jun 2012
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Sanam Re
Unless you consider Himachal as your Sanam, this heartbreaking tale on sacrifice and unrequited love, loses its plot and purpose somewhere along the way, re.
Feb 2016
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Bank Chor
A better plan of action and a few dry runs with the script would have ensured a product to bank on.
Jun 2017
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My Birthday Song
...a complex story such as this one needs an experienced filmmaker. Also, the fact that the story is layered and there are multiple timelines running through the film, the treatment could have been slicker.
Jan 2018
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Setters
A thriller devoid of any sort of pressure, falls flat and thus feels never ending. Solid writing would have done wonders for a film like this that had the potential to be gripping.
May 2019
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Maassab
Despite a convincing and impactful story in hand, this social commentary turns out to be an average watch.
Jan 2021
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Policegiri
If you are a fan of Rajinikanth's over-the-top action, if films like Wanted, Dabangg and Singham entertain you and if you like Sanju baba's style, Policegiri is bound to make you whistle.
Jul 2013
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Prague
It's not for everyone. However, if you prefer unconventional, mysterious drama over mainstream entertainment, Prague will engage you.
Sep 2013
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A Decent Arrangement
...ends up being nothing more than a decent attempt at showing what has already been shown before.
Nov 2014
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Kajarya
It is unmistakably depressing and the documentary approach makes it feel like a drag.
Dec 2015
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Baaraat Company
The music is average and the film is twenty minutes too long. But if you’re a sucker for feel-good, marriage dramas, this one may be up your alley.
Jul 2017
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May 2014
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Sulemani Keeda
The film rises in straight scenes focusing on pretentious Gonzo and the pitiable writers. It wobbles elsewhere, with crudities that don't amuse...
Dec 2014
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Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho
Though well-intentioned, intriguing and effective in places, this satirical tragicomedy is as sluggish as the proceedings of the very judiciary it takes a dig at.
Jun 2015
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Mirror Game
For a psychological thriller there are quite a few loose ends tied up crudely which make 'Mirror Game' a rather dull watch.
Jun 2017
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Jabariya Jodi
...starts on a promising note, but loses steam along the way. It tries to throw light on serious issues with lighter moments, but gets tangled in a melodramatic and unrealistic narrative that doesn’t feel all that jabardust.
Aug 2019
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Shakeela
...is an honest attempt that tells a much lesser known story of a fallen star, but more conviction and stronger writing, could have propelled this not-so-dirty picture to newer highs.
Dec 2020
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Action Replayy
...the retro idiom works...But only till a point. The problem with Action Replayy is the going-nowhere humour track.
Nov 2010
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Utt Pataang
Intermittently interesting, Utt Pataang has a problem of plenty. You've seen this so many times in experimental gangster noir.
Feb 2011
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Pyaar Ka Punchnama
The film had promise and does have a few funny sequences. But by and large, it's a case of promises unfulfilled.
May 2011
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I Am Singh
Meant as a ready reckoner on Sikhism, the film should have had a larger appeal. Unfortunately it will find its target audience, mostly in its own community.
Dec 2011
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Main Krishna Hoon
The film is not a full-fledged animation film. Barring lord Krishna's character and a few portions, the rest of the film is not animation. We wish the animation part was more as without it, the dramatic story isn't as effective and engaging.
Jan 2013
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Gang of Ghosts
Clearly, makers like Kaushik, who had a formidable box office record in the '90s remaking South Indian films, need to borrow modern-day technique and storytelling tactics to keep the ever-evolving viewer engaged.
Mar 2014
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Oct 2014
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Tuesdays & Fridays
...it’s a novel idea with a fresh and breezy storyline that has its moments. But with more depth and soul, this idea of bi-weekly romance could have become a love story for all seasons.
Feb 2021