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Babumoshai Bandookbaaz
Raw in its treatment, this noir film starts of well but loses its way and doesn't end so.
Aug 2017
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Pihu
While you are in awe with how they managed to make a 2-year old single-handedly hold our interest through the film, Pihu is still a 90-minute long Public Service Announcement for making houses child proof.
Nov 2018
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3
The usual intrigue is maintained in the story, but so are the performances, style and tone – making it a repetitive film in many ways.
Jul 2018
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The Fakir Of Venice
A unique story told rather plainly. I’m not asking for drama but would have liked a bit of a punch in the story-telling. Nevertheless, can be seen as a news item turned into a film owing to seemingly effortless performances by both lead actors.
Feb 2019
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Laal Kaptaan
The length of the film shoots down a lot of the good done by the film—acting, ambiance, action.
Oct 2019
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Well Done Abba
We live in corrupt times and how?! Well done Abba reminds us of that and more. It reminds us of the gravity, the irony and our own submissiveness to the whole do. Would have worked much better if it were about an hour shorter.
Mar 2010
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Do Dooni Chaar
It's mostly fun and emotional but falls into the pits of boredom every once in a while.
Oct 2010
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Don 2
Smart lines and slick camerawork turns into tiring witticism and regular big-budget technicalities because it is over-written and over-stylized.
Dec 2011
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Ungli
Makes you feel empowered, even though you can see their solutions are way too simplistic.
Nov 2014
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M.S. Dhoni
The film is more a story of middle-class India than about the most successful Indian cricket captain. And that's its charm.
Sep 2016
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Padmaavat
An underwhelming fairy tale in characterization, narration and presentation. Not Bhansali’s visual best either. Yet, Padmaavat keeps you interested in Padmavati through 165 minutes, just not as interested as Khilji is in her.
Jan 2018
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster
...a decent political thriller. But, it would have worked so much better if the characters had engaged us emotionally.
Oct 2011
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Waiting
Both lead actors are wonderful though, their chemistry feels very real. They are one of the main reasons, the film took me out of 'review' mode and made me forget I was watching a film.
May 2016
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102 Not Out
...the movie is a weird mix of concepts, and social and philosophical messages. A little bit of Anand, a little bit of Baghbaan, a little bit of cringe at having named those two films in one line. It becomes as much about letting go, as it is about a parent-child relationship and leaves you bored with both.
May 2018
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My Name is Khan
The constraint is really appreciated both in terms of Karan Johar's direction and Shah Rukh Khan's performance. But unfortunately, in the last hour the movie leaves the US and enters K-Jo-land. And in both worlds Kajol intolerably shrieks her way through.
Feb 2010
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Bombay Velvet
The lyrical noir and violence are enjoyable while they last. Unfortunately, not beyond that though. Before long, the plot starts getting convoluted.
May 2015
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Mukti Bhawan
As refreshingly simple as is poignant, as much about death as it is about daily life, as sombre as is spirited. Mukti Bhawan seems slow yet engages.
Apr 2017
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Tum Milo Toh Sahi
Why do decent story, sweet characters played by wonderful performers have to so often be marred by a crappy climax? Why-o-why-o-why?
Apr 2010
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Pad Man
As much a story of tender care, as it is a story of social good and dealing with taboo. Worth a watch – for the avoidable struggle a common man went through because of the many social factors – even if not on the big screen.
Feb 2018
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De De Pyaar De
Pleasantly surprises you with a show of insight, though ultimately ends too conveniently.
May 2019
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Raajneeti
A could-have-been, wanna-be political thriller lacks the sizzle and cursorily glances over the sleaze. And yet, despite the dull lines, modern Mahabharat is a tale worth watching.
Jun 2010
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Rakht Charitra 2
Episode 2 is all that the first one wasn’t. It has a coherent story, it makes an attempt at character development. Actors rise above the stylization and actually put up a good performance
Dec 2010
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Badlapur
A well-made, well-performed revenge drama that makes you question your definitions of right and wrong, even if the story is unconvincing.
Feb 2015
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Phobia
Isn't meant to scare you, but show you how the scared feel. And does it so well.
May 2016
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Mission Mangal
Two years worth of “eureka” moments fit into two hours make the film cute and as engaging as a well-made, animated film. Whether that was the makers’ intention, I know not.
Aug 2019
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Tanu Weds Manu Returns
The music will not leave your head in a hurry, and the performances will wow you. But Tanu Weds Manu Returns isn't likely to remain with you as film, because of its rather ludicrous plot.
May 2015
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Aug 2018
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Sonchiriya
The story, the performances keep you engaged, yet the film drags making it predictable because there’s just too much time to think.
Mar 2019
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Lipstick Under My Burkha
Ace rate dialogue and performances. The topic isn't broached often enough in films. But once it is, we know where it's headed, making this film predictable too.
Jul 2017
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Aiyaary
A decent thriller with a valid crux that could've engaged much better if it weren’t so slow. You’re left with too much time figure out the loopholes in the twists and turns.
Feb 2018