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Bollywood Diaries
...even with its noble intention and strong performances, the movie never soars.
Feb 2016
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Jalebi
What could have been an interesting and quirky train ride turns into a sappy, emotional tear-filled journey that seems like it will go on forever.
Oct 2018
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Laal Kaptaan
Somewhere, 'Laal Kaptaan' was perhaps attempting to be a Western movie, with horses, dust, guns and the works, but ultimately, a tedious narrative and a very lengthy runtime pull it down.
Oct 2019
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Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar
...is one of those neo-noir films that set out with a promise to engage, entertain and educate by slowly unraveling its layered subtext. But with its preposterous execution and frustratingly slow pace, it’s the audience who might want to escape, much before Sandeep and Pinky.
Mar 2021
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Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga
...has a brilliant concept, earnest performances and clean humour.
Mar 2013
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Dum Laga Ke Haisha
Undeniably, the smarts are visible in its original thinking but it doesn't translate into a satiating viewing experience.
Feb 2015
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Rocky Handsome
It is a classic case of style over substance. And sadly, it doesn't look stylish either. The Hindi remake of a Korean film struggles to blend action and emotion.
Mar 2016
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Nov 2017
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Milan Talkies
...ends up becoming a goulash of commercial fare. The effort to entertain and be dramatic shows and that’s never a good sign for a film celebrating the love of cinema.
Mar 2019
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Motichoor Chaknachoor
...comes off as a mixed bag that leaves a lot to be desired in the execution department.
Nov 2019
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Kaccha Limboo
...could actually have been a great comeback from the director who gave contemporary cinema one of its smartest comedies: Bheja Fry.
Feb 2011
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Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2
What's sad is that the squabbles between the men and their girlfriends lose steam as they are grossly exaggerated, repititive and puerile.
Oct 2015
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Sanam Teri Kasam
For a romantic drama, the film has its most essential element right - the love story is impeccable. It is mighty flawed otherwise.
Feb 2016
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Raabta
As much as you can force influences into a love story, you can’t force love itself. Neither with good-looking actors flirting with chocolates and flowers. Nor with an ambitious flashback that adds years as opposed to maturity to the plot. But Raabta relies on this kind of forced love rather than the force of love.
Jun 2017
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Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain
The problem is not with acting or cinematography, it is the script that makes what could have been an exceptional tale of loss of love, a run-of-the-mill Bollywood masala flick.
May 2018
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The Tashkent Files
...the storytelling effort is half-baked and lacks the finesse that such a heavy-duty film requires. It also doesn’t help that the final slide of the movie tells the audience that the authenticity of all the facts displayed in the film cannot be verified.
Apr 2019
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The Power
With a tighter, finer screenplay and more consistent performers, ‘The Power’ could have been a befitting response of this decade to the ‘Sarkar’ franchise but a lacklustre narrative, among other things, brings the power down to level zero.
Jan 2021
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Khichdi
But the test of a comedy lies in its ability to make the viewers laugh. Khichdi doesn't pass this test with flying colours.
Oct 2010
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Teen Thay Bhai
...a half-blown venture where there are too many theatrics and too many loosely edited scenes to allow the film to unfold as an uninterrupted laugh riot.
Apr 2011
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Oct 2011
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Rush
...no amount of lip gloss, nor shiny suits can hide poor acting, which Rush features plenty of.
Oct 2012
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Deewana Main Deewana
The major problem is however the film's delay. Because of the decade-gap,you feel like you're watching the film on a Hindi movie channel in your house!
Feb 2013
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Amit Sahni Ki List
In spite of the smart comic punches, timing and earnest performances, the story lacks the ability to engage you thoroughly.
Jul 2014
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Rahasya
As far as execution is concerned, while the unhurried unfolding of mystery adds depth to the film, it also demands patience from the viewers, which may or may not work in its favour.
Jan 2015
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Feb 2016
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Yea Toh Two Much Ho Gayaa
The film suffers from a wannabe syndrome. It wants to do a lot but only ends up making the viewer say 'Yea toh too much ho gaya'.
Sep 2016
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Welcome to New York
The biggest let-down is the script and the various tracks in the narrative don’t always come together as a whole and seem contrived.
Feb 2018
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Hum Chaar
Given that the film has released during the valentine’s week, it may pique interests of young, college-going students. However, they should realise that their own lives, however dull, will seem more interesting and entertaining when compared with these characters.
Feb 2019