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Hindi Medium
The film uses mildly-comical satire to put its point across. However, the problem arises when writers fail to wrap it up as satire and succumb to sermonizing.
May 2017
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Nov 2010
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English Vinglish
A simple Indian woman's complexes are explored with warmth and charm. Sridevi brings to us a home-maker's self-doubt with a wonderful performance despite the squeak in her voice and distracting accent.
Oct 2012
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X: Past is Present
An intriguing experiment which I would recommend you watch, even if you might not like it as much as I did.
Nov 2015
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Madaari
As an intelligent thriller, it works. As a poke to social conscience, can movies do more than poke?
Jul 2016
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Sanju
An engaging 2.5+ hours with a film that might as well have been titled Sanju ke baba or anti-medianama. Enjoyed it better by not thinking of him as Sanjay Dutt but more as a shameless, callous, blame-shifter manbaby.
Jun 2018
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Aurangzeb
...makes the corrupt cop theme interesting. For that itself, it becomes worth a watch despite being a little drab and a little stretched out in the end.
May 2013
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Stree
The comedy and social take work, even while the horror and romance are just about ok as a side. Put together though the genre mix gives the film a unique flavour making the smartly written script quite enjoyable.
Aug 2018
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Guzaarish
...is an art museum. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is the perfectly chiseled curator and Hrithik Roshan an almost statue. And this once, it’s not his acting I’m complaining about, the script demands him to stay put. You are watching them etched in many exotic, exquisite paintings frame after frame. So, what if the very basis of the story is pointless and there are gaping holes which are difficult to digest.
Nov 2010
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Harud
One of the most visually impactful films in recent times, Harud may not be palatable to all primarily because of its pace. But the sheer power of the manner in which Kashmir has been captured on celluloid will make it worth a watch for many.
Jul 2012
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Delhi Belly
It's hip to be abusive, and it's as cool to be liberal about sex as it is to be about toilet humor. And that's exactly what Delhi Belly is - hip.
Jul 2011
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Ra.One
...has some really "Whoa! Cool" action sequences. Yeah, yeah even if you are exposed to "Hollywood" action. Now if only, the story had a nail-biting edge to it...
Oct 2011
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns
...is a thriller worth its salt putt off by a few inconsistencies. Don't miss it, especially if you don't mind a good game of political double-crossing.
Mar 2013
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Margarita With A Straw
Touching upon a lot of intense topics, Margarita With A Straw gets you up and listening about all of them through a tale about a “different” person. But it doesn't necessarily get you engaged through and through.
Apr 2015
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Tamasha
...a film about breaking molds while doing so itself. Even if not 100% successful, the attempt is engaging.
Nov 2015
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Chef
...made me wonder, what makes me sadder - a film which starts off very well, but ends up being just about average or one that isn't enjoyable at all.
Oct 2017
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Anjaana Anjaani
After all, you can say "boy meets girl" only in so many different ways. Despite that when you have fun; and you care for the boy and the girl; you know you are watching a brilliant film.
Oct 2010
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Pink
You forget you are watching a film for a lot of the 2+ hours. Doesn't wrench your heart or gut, but works on the mind. Hopefully.
Sep 2016
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No Fathers In Kashmir
A film well made. A story that is as heartbreaking as it is hopeful. An attempt at a balanced view, even if not completely successful.
Apr 2019
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Stanley Ka Dabba
...perfectly enjoyable because of its simplicity and how relatable it is.
May 2011
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Dedh Ishqiya
Slow, long and yet it balances between taking its poetry too seriously and dumbing it down for our benefit. Only a few spots you wish were polished a tad better.
Jan 2014
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Thugs Of Hindostan
It’s relevance to today’s times is striking. Interestingly, Thugs of Hindostan includes enough of the trappings to make you cringe and yet manages to keep you entertained.
Nov 2018
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Murder 2
It's one of those films where you come out with only the villain and what he is capable of. If you can handle creepy, sexual violence, go for it. It is sure to provide "that" kind of a thrill.
Jul 2011
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Katiyabaaz
Insightful, scathing and even a tad bit depressing at times, the film is crisp and thoroughly entertaining, but with also a rather pertinent point to it all.
Sep 2014
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Talaash
...is more an emotional drama than a thriller. This mixing of genre works but only towards the climax.
Nov 2012
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Kya Dilli Kya Lahore
A neat little film with large intentions. Give it a go for a rare, decent war film.
May 2014
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Masaan
...carries equanimity of sorts in the “life is what it is” kind of a way with simplicity and flair in equal measure.
Jul 2015
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Halkaa
Works as the story of a little boy who doesn’t have access to a clean toilet, might seem heavy-handed if watched as a movie with an agenda.
Sep 2018