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Singham Returns – Deccan Chronicle
Critic reviews and ratings
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The best, purest film to come out of Hindi cinema in a while, this.
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A brave movie! A poignant tale!
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This is a beguiling, beautiful and befitting homage to 100 years of Indian cinema. It's also proof that different stories in an episodic film could comfortably have directors with different sensitivities staring in the same line of vision.
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You brace yourself for the highest degrees of scathing cynicism when you walk in to a film about India's election process. You walk out with a smile that balances the skepticism with healthy hopefulness. Those are just a few “when was the last time that happened” packed in 100+ minutes.
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This is brilliant. This is fast. This is bloody furious.
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It’s a genuinely smart film. It’s beautifully, lovingly shot.
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...a film that cannot be missed. Watch it for its storyline. Watch it for its execution. Watch it for its many excellent performances.
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...adorable and cute.
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Some films are experiences, and therefore, shouldn't be restricted with star ratings, or discussions about the film's merit. A Salman Khan film, in this context, is a rollercoaster ride. You buy a ticket, stand in line, take your seat, buckle yourself up, and pray to the almighty that you don't puke on thy neighbour.
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Mr Hirani, Mahatma, we bow to you.
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Dibakar Banerjee has taken that much-nudged envelope, ripped it apart, and mailed out a magnificently tawdry postcard. He's made a film which lets Hindi cinema sit back, take a deep glug of adulthood, and wipe Haywards 5000 foam from its 'stache as it leers at the girl in stockings. Bollywood has just grown up the only way it could...
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One of the best films to come out of India in a long time...
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...is not a biopic. It is a tour, designed by Hansal Mehta that is sure to take your breath away. Just as it is raw in its selection of location, it is as sublime in its execution and performances.
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This movie is Timely, Topical and Terrific!
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There is no mistaking her (Anu Menon) genius as she guides every delicate scene with the hand of maturity.
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Treat yourself to 'The Lunchbox' - it'll leave you with a craving to seek your own little happiness. The best film I've seen in a long time.
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...a gorgeous, gorgeous film, one that uses its period setting affectionately, with loving detail, and not exploitatively, as our cinema is wont to do.
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A big, beautiful, dazzling emotional movie experience.
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...is packed with great background scores, unfaltering narration and stellar performances.
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...one of the best Indian films of the year, perhaps even the decade, and should not be missed for any reason.
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...a wonderful story told with a flair and flourish that leave a lingering impact on the viewer.
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There are full-fledged military wars in Cambodia because nothing less than a war can do justice to Salman's calibre. There is Salman Khan flying over Al Shifah because helicopters are so passe. There is Bhai launching bazookas because why undermine him with lesser weapons like AK-47. There are five extra actors in the film to support Salman because he needs to outshine all of them. Nothing is measured in Race 3. You ask for a shot of Salman, you're given a gallon of him. Deal with it however you want.
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This is why we need directors who refuse to be obvious. This phenomenal new thriller from Sriram Raghavan pulls off its tricks in plain sight. Everybody knows how a mystery should work, but Raghavan knows how all the mysteries work.
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Rating this movie is beyond my call... but for the record it is 5 stars which in a way limits the brilliance of this movie.
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...masala broth of broad humour, melodrama, social message – bundled up to entertain every taste bud.
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Watching this movie is a spiritual and uplifting experience.
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Its funny, dramatic, dark, serious, emotional all rolled into one seamless cinematic gem. It is the movie of the year.
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...is an absolute must-watch not just because it deserves to be seen. It NEEDS to be seen.
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...is the most impressive film of this year so far.
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There is nothing profound about Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara; neither does it bring any insight that you and I don't already have from our own relationships. But, it connects from the word go.
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...a knockout, a film that makes you smell corpses, that makes you shudder with melancholia, and a film that points accusing fingers. A film that doesn't flinch.
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It is a film of multiple pleasures -- small ones and overwhelming ones and exquisitely crafted ones -- layered one on top of the other, with something for everyone, and so, so much for the cinematic glutton.
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This is movie-making of a different kind. Faiza Ahmed Khan has shown us what she is capable of. Time for us to celebrate her genius.
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...the film is the best one of 2016.
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...SLB's most commercial work till date, has nice doses of raunch and ras (juice).
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Only a dance enthusiast could have come up with a film so spectacular and heart-warming.
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Kashyap is at his absolute best in Mukkabaaz, all heart and heartland, a movie made with a vintage filmi sensibility but highly modern skills. And a story that bleeds.
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...comes as close to storytelling perfection as any mainstream Hindi movie has done in living memory.
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...is not a movie. It is brilliance in motion. It is a must-watch film.
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Kudos to writing that got me hooked to wrestling for the last hour or so. This for a person who gets easily bored in wrestling films, let alone the sport itself.
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...a moving, visual delight.
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A must watch! You will surely come out of the theatres with tears of joy.
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A Salman Khan film does not need a review!
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...one of the most entertaining films of the decade.
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Karan Johar comes of age. He tells a complex story with sparkling simplicity, without forgetting that cinema is primarily meant to entertain.
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A great story (Sharad Katariya, Kanu Behl), good editing (Namrata Rao) and uncompromising execution makes this a film not to be missed.
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...indulge in the magic of Barfi!
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As a storyteller, Behl's biggest triumph is that he makes us care for each of his characters without judgment.
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The relevant plot, watertight screenplay, clapworthy moments and terrific performance by John Abraham makes Batla House one of the finest films of the year.
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Amidst laughing, it'll leave you thinking, which - and we need to be reminded of this - is what good cinema should do. Both your funny bone and your grey cells will thank you for watching it.
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Hirani carries forward his simplistic `humanism alone works' philosophy of the Lage Raho Munnabhai series in 3 Idiots too, making it a warm and vivacious signature tune to 2009.
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...is a remarkable motion picture experience that’s backed by proficient direction, spellbinding screenwriting and superlative acting.
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Rejoice. The sensitive storyteller is back in his element. Vishal Bharadwaj brings alive the ecstasy, pain and passion of Hamlet on screen.
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...an unusual banquet, raising a bitter-sweet toast to life.
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...Hirani tells us yet another powerful and brave story.
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...is a powerful statement on the existing feudal mindset of a majority of India, where men and women are judged by a different yardstick.
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Together the three actors add incredible zest, flesh, and energy to roles that compel you look at the world through each perspective, and probably even find oneself in it in some form.
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...Dibakar Banerjee has crafted this film with the kind of precision and invention that - should Shanghai be a commercial success - can change the course of cinema in India.
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As we celebrate 100 Years of Indian cinema, there can be no better gift to our film-crazed nation than this superb film.
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It's a film so irreverent, so unapologetic, it'd be surprising if it didn't go on to become cult.
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An adorable experience.
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...rare gem that needs to be savour scene after scene...
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A terrific film that stays in your heart and remains etched in your memory much after the screening has concluded.
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The story poignantly sums up the day-to-day struggles of life in the Kashmir valley, especially of those whose sons, husbands and fathers have disappeared.
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Unrelentingly grim, morally unmoored, Titli festers like a sore on your consciousness.
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...a film that draws the deepest and darkest behavior of men. This is how you make a great film.
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...a clear winner. A thriller worth every penny.
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It stimulates the one organ that popular Hindi cinema consistently ignores - the brain! Give it a chance and prepare to be dazzled.
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A film so real that you can almost touch it. Please go watch it. The audience needs such films more than the film needing the audience.
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...is not a film in search of easy answers. Instead, it is a reminder that we already know the questions but don’t ask them enough. Not cool, sir.
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...a paisa vasool, seeti-maar entertainer.
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...a spellbinding courageous coming-of-rage saga woven into a tantalizing tapestry of memory and angst and driven forward with demoniacal fury by Ranbir Kapoor's centrally-heated performance.
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This isn’t just an important film, but also excellently made. It’s a giant leap for Hindi cinema, and easily the best film this year.
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...a black comedy that is breathless in its pace and breathtaking in the scope of its imagination, linking seemingly random occurrences in the cosmos, and with all its entertainment value, arriving at an unexpectedly thoughtful study of both kismet and human nature.
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...a 'must watch' for the sake of rich and superior cinema.
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...a deeply moving experience.
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...is a high-octane masala entertainer that stays true to its genre.
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...every scene is special and brings with it something that's out of the ordinary.
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It is a tale well told and brilliantly acted. Must watch!
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Showing true Satyagraha has no short-cuts, it also shows solutions glimmering ahead, as ephemeral, yet powerful as a rainbow cleansing the dust.
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...scores with its first-rate performances.
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...a special, special film.
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...is a super-entertainer with emotions as its strong USP and Salman Khan like never before.
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...a human drama with universal resonance. It encapsulates the plight of all dissenters.
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It’s a feel-good mainstream movie that today will be termed as the joy of the year.
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Take a bow, Shah Rukh Khan.
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Abhishek wields the director's baton like a magician's wand to create something so real, so magical, so close to heart that in the end; you walk out in a daze.
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...works for varied reasons -- it has a simple, but captivating story with a dramatic twist in the tale, the chemistry between the lead actors is perfect and the music is well juxtaposed in the narrative. But its biggest USP is, without doubt, Salman Khan.
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...is not only Sriram Raghavan’s best work till date, it’s Bollywood’s best in the dark, noir thriller genre which is will be remembered as a cult classic in coming years
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This film easily qualifies to be Salman Khan's BEST movie till date, featuring his career's best performance. The film wins you over completely.
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This dazzling debut film is an unmissable gem.
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Towering performances for a towering script! Masaan is all this and much more. Masaan provokes you, makes you think, and takes you on life's journey.
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...it's a feast for moviegoers and has the trappings to make all generations its fan.
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The inspiring narrative, the powerful love story and hard-hitting performances make for a wonderful cinematic experience.
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This isn't really a film. It's a work of art, tempestuous and terrific.
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...a significant step forward for Kashyap. It is well-nigh his most controlled film to date: the style, fluid and unobtrusive, complements the theme rather than overshadow it.
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...does not have the thrills and gimmicks to draw big numbers. But that's exactly what the film deserves. The stupendous storytelling of this film deserves a lot more than 100 crores.
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One of the best films in recent times, it’s an experience not to be forgotten easily.
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...is a rapturous cinematic triumph. Zoya Akhtar’s masterly crafted piece with layers is written with depth.
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...a paisa vasool, seeti-maar unadulterated entertainer...
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For me it was a fulfilling experience, a film to savour much after watching it.
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It is a very well-made, confident film that fearlessly eschews Bollywoodisms and just exists in its distinctive rhythm; never for a second, feeling the need to shock and impress the audience.
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...is one of the best films of the year.
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It's a complete package of entertainment for the masses and devoted fans of masala movies.
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...a cinematic triumph -- the film is edgy, raw, thrilling and completely entertaining.
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It's stunning, comic, grisly, absurd, intense, cold, crazy and must-watch.
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More than anything else, this film is poetry. Photograph reminds us to believe in minor magic. Here is a film about a city that makes room for everything, from formulaic films to ghosts. Like when posing for a camera, all we need to know is where to look.
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...soulful and simply beautiful.
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...is an entertaining saga that blends emotions, humour and drama in adequate doses. It is powerful, engaging, emotional as well as compelling.
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...dark, grim and disturbingly scary.
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...a full on entertainer with three aces - Salman Khan like never before, stylish action and super music.
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Evoking a new-age Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Rai keeps things tight, light, yet layered - and handles two leading ladies, one of whom deserves an extra half-star.
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...is the best that Indian cinema can be in these troubled times if it chooses to hold a mirror up to our society, compelling us to confront the worst that we are and the best that we can be when we are not busy saving our own skins.
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Kudos to the director for helming such a close-to-reality situation with dollops of humour and charting the course of each and every character with a passion that goes beyond the art of good film-making.
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...a noble, well-intentioned message narrated in an entertaining format in a Salman Khan movie, who, as we all know by now, is the much endeared hero of the masses, makes Jai Ho a sure-shot winner.
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While it doesn't have the same panoramic adventure of its predecessor, it does make up with grand scale and precise execution.
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It's emotional, it's entertaining, it's enlightening.
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...is like that rich tapestried melody whose metre and rhythm you cannot ever forget even though the lines may be forgotten.
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Thank you Tanuj Bhramar for this wonderful journey on celluloid. You have done a marvelous job.
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...it is Neeraj Pandey who stands out because it is his genius that shines through. The rest of the cast just fall in line under his directorial baton.
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...is in line for a flood of awards. Vidya Balan will walk away with all possible trophies!
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Somewhere in the middle of this beautiful, meditative film comes the greatest lesson of all: that a perfect, poetic goodbye doesn't have to wait for the end.
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...will make you realise that there indeed have been very few debuts as stunning as this one.
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...is engaging and entertaining while being patriotic in its feel.
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...an outstanding film. A taut psychological thriller that keeps you guessing till the end, it leaves you spellbound, leaves you mesmerized, leaves you with an exclamation, 'Wow!'.
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Brave and original, Haraamkhor walks the razor’s edge. One tiny mistake, and it could have been pronounced morally twisted. Some may call it immoral even now.
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Director Omung Kumar showcases flair with his very first movie.
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...has all the makings of a contemporary cult classic this season's best film.
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That a story with such profound philosophical underpinnings could lead to a film so simple, so small, so unpretentious, so sweet and yet so endearing, so entertaining, so humorous and so intriguing would be inconceivable to most.
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...works big time predominantly for the reason that it's a pioneering motion picture, an incredible film that dares to pierce into an untapped and brand new terrain.
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...is a story that definitely needs to be told, it’s getting told at your nearest theatres, make sure you see this incredible story of rousing valour and pride.
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...the finest movie to come out in recent years...
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Whoooaa, what an absolutely thrilling roller coaster ride...
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Vikas Bahl, take a bow. This is a flawless presentation.
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...a film that no man or woman can miss.
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Not only do I recommend Udta Punjab as mandatory viewing, I also urge that the film be made tax-free. Very few films touch a cord such that they can actually make a difference.
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...a solid entertainer, no two opinions on that. It's not merely a great looking film, but also has soul, which is so essential to strike a chord with the avid moviegoer.
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...an exceptional film, a rare gem that arrives only once in a few years.
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...all credit goes to director Shakun, who holds together all of this like a perfect winning trophy. His sensibilities in the family drama genre will certainly set a new benchmark.
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It's amazing that the makers thought of bringing us such an entertaining and thought- provoking film through the eyes of this unique character.
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It is unyielding, funny, mundane, occasionally boring and thought provoking, if only in hindsight.
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It's a well penned and well executed film that deals with a serious issue in a witty and entertaining manner. Although very real, it creates a world full of vivid characters and incidents and keeps the viewer engrossed throughout.
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...is a small, spry, sublimely beguiling essay that bears the weight of its solemn theme without the faintest hint of a stumble. If there is only one film that you want to see this week, this month, this year - or this lifetime - let it be this one.
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It’s ambitious but accessible, mainstream yet not machine-made. The mix is overpowering — the sound of the movies, the voice of the streets.
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...it's truly path-breaking for Bollywood.
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...gritty, edge-of-the-seat and heart-stopping.
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...a solid entertainer that will surely entertain the masses and classes alike.
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...is seemingly simple yet as complex as all human beings are. It’s sad yet throws up humour when you are least expecting it. It’s not larger than life, it’s just as large as life always is. This film is truly sensational.
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Book your ticket, and brace yourself for an unforgettable ride.
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...is an hauntingly eternal, ambitiously spectacular masterpiece that delivers on all fronts, having all the arcs for a swashbuckling blockbuster, the S.S. Rajamouli directed epic fantasy in reality is a lesson on how to conclude a sequel, making it bigger, better and unforgettable in the end.
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It is a cleanly-crafted film.
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...is one of the finest movies to come out of the Hindi film industry of late. This is one of those rare Hindi movies that commands a repeat viewing.
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Funny, relevant and deeply gratifying, Newton is a veritable modern classic.
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...is a must-watch. It’s a reminder that freedom of choice can never be less important, and that is what democracy is about.
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...is supple and smooth, with lots of rough edges and highs and lows. It's a perfect family movie.
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...a fascinating love story, has an angle of religion and a world-shaking incident as a backdrop. It not only entertains, but also mesmerises, enthrals and captivates the viewer in those 2.40 hours.
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Anubhav Sinha crafts an impeccable piece of art that creates a flow of symbolism that is so strong and so potent, the metaphoric richness that conveys the yearning of women is undeniably an unforgettable, unmissable, triumph of humanity & womanhood anchored by Tapsee Pannu’s top notch act.
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...is a work of true moral force; it is, at the risk of sounding fancy, a motion picture for our times.
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...a rare gem...
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...deserves more than just a standing ovation. It deserves accolades for standing up to be counted and narrating the kind of story that is usually buried under mainstream media cacophony.
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There are some films that you simply don't want to end. And when they do, you want to spring out of your seat and give the darned thing a standing ovation. "Queen", directed by Vikas Bahl is that rarity.
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...is the perfect Diwali entertainer for the entire family.
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...ought to be watched for multiple reasons: the electrifying chemistry between its lead actors, the strong dramatic content, the scintillating musical score, the violent streak in the narrative and of course, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's execution of the material.
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Shanghai, Banerjee’s fourth film, is his best. It’s also a very important film, in addition to being consistently engaging and extremely satiating.
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And that is the film's beauty: its pauses, its silences, its not saying too much when it can say less.
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...is an espionage venture with heart and soul tempering its gritty core. Even as it kept me on the edge of my seat for its entire 140 minutes, it broke my heart.
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All the credit for this goes to the captain of the ship, the genius filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani who has raised the bar once again.
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Packed with fun yet emotional moments, stellar performances, witty dialogue and a great story, Chillar Party is a must watch for kids and adults alike.
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...works because it's an uplifting tale of an underdog told in an entertaining manner. There's also that element of freshness in the film also his choice of actors...
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...has the ingredients that make a splendid superhero film, besides being Rakesh Roshan's most accomplished work so far.
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...is irresistible. Highly recommended. A must-see film.
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...a constantly riveting, ticking timebomb of a film -- is by far Kashyap’s finest film.
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...a brilliant satire which is riveting and heartfelt. Most importantly, it makes you think, and rethink.
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This is by far the most credible an Indian sport film has ever felt...
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Kudos to story, screenplay an dialogue writer Juhi Chaturvedi for bring us this eccentric comedy that's as full of laughs as it is full of feeling. And what astute storytelling by Shoojit Sircar!
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...is a cinematic marvel which has the style as well as the substance.
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This is one of those rare films that is as pertinent as it is compelling. Cannot. Be. Missed!
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It's the sheer magic of terrific storytelling combined with a visual grandeur rarely seen in Indian cinema that turns it into an experience that'll be hard to forget anytime soon.
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...a gripping, intense whodunit which has intensity oozing from every character.
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...one of the finest films ever made in the history of Indian cinema.
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...a high-octane thriller that works big time.
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...the film drives home a solid point and leaves you with enough to ponder upon.
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...is one such film; everything’s right about it.
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For sheer vision, bravado and superlative execution, this one soars to new orbits.
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...a classic film based on a real life incident that is told extremely well on screen.
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...definitely a smash hit film, which has blockbuster written all over it.
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If a film is the sum total of its politics and craft, Udta Punjab scores at every level.
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Watch the movie for brilliance and for its simple, touching and mind-blowing messaage.
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...is an eye opener of sorts in today’s society where many preconceived notions about how women are looked upon as, exist.
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Do not pass up a sip of Margarita, With A Straw. It could be life-altering. If nothing else, it will soak you with its warmth.
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It's a super-duper film, one that cannot be missed at any cost.
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...is a deceptively simple, remarkable film with a risky concept that has paid off. It is without question one of India’s best of 2017 so far.
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Give it a standing ovation!
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...fiercely bold and terrifyingly cold.
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In wiping away stains from the sword of justice, Talvar shines.
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This is a solid, terse film that makes its points in mainstream fashion with an appropriate lack of subtlety. Pink is a barnstormer -- and it doesn't pull its punches.
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This romantic comedy mirrors the quirks in human nature subtly and provides humour in everyday situations; in the family and amongst friends.
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Asli hip-hop and assured film-making, Hindustan could not have asked for more.
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...an imposing and vibrant cinematic portrait, appending itself to the new wave of independent Indian cinema which I am extremely pleased to applaud.
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...is a nifty piece of work that recognises the durability of meaningful entertainment. Its feminist breakthroughs may not always seem practical, but its 'fight back' gusto had my vote.
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Powerfully painful & soothingly healing, an empowering piece of cinema that offers hope and salvation that is so necessary in today’s time. Very highly recommended.
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Chalk up an absolute winner for the Vishal-Bhardwaj-Priyanka Chopra team.They make a coherent vision out of an inconceivable marital crises.
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It is a film that shocks, provokes and seeks to prick our collective complacency and apathy. That obviously adds up to infinitely more value than the price of a multiplex ticket.
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...is for those who love everything right in their cinema: performance, music and direction.
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...director Prawaal Raman gives you a film that stays with you, long after curtain call.
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It's a film of many firsts. And given how most Hindi movies caricature homosexuals, this one is a reality check.
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...a pragmatic and compelling story of what it is to chase down the bad guy.
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Super fun.
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Smart writing, fantastic humour and heartfelt emotions are the three pillars of this well-made film.
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...will leave you choked and feeling good. It will leave you bittersweet. And breathless.
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...right combination of sparkling intelligence and well-placed emotions.
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...doesn’t have an ounce of the commercial thrills and spills that entertain the 100-crore masses. But it does have an undeniable dramatic punch. It is one of the best stories you’ll every watch on celluloid.
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A charming, uplifting film, about a mother going about the business of being a mother, the warmth of which you will feel well after you have left the theatre.
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...is not family entertainment, but it is an undeniably magnificent - and purposeful - commercial Hindi film. Do not miss it.
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...a strong, serious story told with sensitivity and conviction. Welcome back, Mr. Kukunoor.
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It's dirty and you'll love it. For its wit even if might seem a little over-written. For its nerve even if the after-taste is that of an under-cooked story. For Vidya Balan because she is entertainment!
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...is one of the best films to come out from Hindi film industry.
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There is an undercurrent of satire throughout as it begins with a comment on Vikas and Anand (growth and happiness). The movie is exceptionally performed by the main characters who power the cause of the film.
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If there has been a Hindi film this year that has managed to keep me constantly smiling like an idiot yet always on the verge of tears the way this Sharat Katariya film does, I do not remember it.
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...works big time because Vidya Balan makes it come alive.
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... a wholly enjoyable ride in the theatre, yet again. Don't think I need to say more. You won't miss this anyway.
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...a well-made, well written and emotionally adept film.
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Every character on board has his or her life entwined with the other and the manner in which the plot moves forward on the high seas is stuff of which good films are made of.
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...haunts in unlikely fashion and, while the director's most straightforward picture, holds enough of its own marvels to justify multiple viewings.
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...is emotionally devastating at one level, and even more hopeful at another.
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...a hard-hitting narrative set against the powerful backdrop that will stay with you long after you've left the theatres.
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... discards volubility for quieter storytelling or oversaturating its protagonists in quirk. Instead, Bhutiani juggles emotion and practicality to skilfully extract real, relatable humour out of ordinary circumstances.
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...a no-frills but searing political thriller that is under-wired with intelligence and nerve, both cinematic and ideological.
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Very rarely do you come across scenes in films that make you smile even when you are getting teary-eyed. 'Ankhon Dekhi' has many such moments.
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It is proof that a relevant issue -- if portrayed cleverly on celluloid -- can be a statement of our times, while maintaining the entertainment quotient.
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...it's a moody painting that will entice you to linger and stare and stay with you forever. Either ways it's made of the stuff that makes life what it is. Down to the last intriguing detail.
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Every once in a while, along comes a movie that urges us to look beyond its trappings. To lose ourselves in the lives of its characters, and the simple, but powerful, emotions that touch their lives.
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Leaving aside the fact that it is unmistakably inspired by the Oscar winning No Man's Land, Kya Dilli Kya Lahore is an emphatic directorial debut for Vijay Raaz.
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...is a well-made love saga which has tremendous appeal for the youth.
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Director Shanker Raman, with an appetite for noir and a natural temperament for fast-cutting, takes you so swiftly and so deeply inside Gurgaon's anomie that you may mistake his vision of the city for some dystopian view of the future.
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...an audacious effort. It is a relevant film that tackles a complex issue and one that will engage, inform and open up debates.
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Three stories, eleven days, myriad layers, believable characters, fine performances, spirited direction, taut script, momentary explosions of originality.
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...is richly textured with performances, beautifully layered with content, and sprinkled with occasional humor.
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We suggest, you must watch this so real docu-drama!
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...a seriously hilarious movie that lives up to its title -- it's double dhamaal all the way. If you are not looking for wisdom and rationale in a light-hearted entertainer, I am sure you will savor this carnival of claptrap.
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...shows us that Bollywood is ready to encompass all genres. Kudos for the makers for this fine film.
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The best thing about this screwball comedy is that Homi Adajania has evidently made it purely for the fun of it and not as a desperate bid to play to the gallery.
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It is a momentous piece of cinema for its writing and its supreme indifference to the dynamics of conventional storytelling...
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...deserves a 21-gun salute. It has a heart and it doesn’t hesitate in letting it show.
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...fun and eventful ride all the way. Hop on!
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...an honest yet haunting film.
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...original, innovative and ground-breaking cinema, which will shock and provoke you. The film is definitely not for the faint-hearted or those who swear by stereotypical fares, but for those who yearn for a change.
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Director Suhail Tartari handles an emotional issue with aplomb.
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...it is Anurag’s least indulgent yet most visceral film.
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...pulsates with the storyteller's sheer passion all the way to the finish line.
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...unconventional Bollywood at its biting best.
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In a film of many highs, the film's real star though is Tamhane, who is in control of the proceedings from the beginning. His detailed eye and wry sense of humour only enhance the courtroom experience.
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...it’s a solid and satisfying watch, a well crafted look at what went into the creation of two sporting champions. It’s a film that makes the heart swell… when it isn’t pounding from all the excitement of the bouts.
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This film is insightful and dark, a certified entry into the indie and art cinema stable. If you like your films to be gritty and real, Haraamkhor is a real mean machine.
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...if you love watching a war movie, that too about a mission that is mired under the weight of being 'classified' and under the sea, the truth about which can surface only exploring the depth of the sea bed, then The Ghazi Attack is a must watch film.
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Enjoyable, engaging and extremely distinctive.
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This a Rajni fest all the way, and it’s not to be missed.
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...solid entertainer loaded with attitude and star power that will leave fans of the series salivating for more.
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...an unbelievably thrilling fantasy ride.
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...has a gripping second half, smash hit musical score and the youthful romance that should lure and entice its target audience -- the youth.
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It's hard to turn away from the screen while watching Masaan.
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Dreams and reality fuse seamlessly in Gully Boy, Zoya Akhtar’s most heartfelt and accomplished movie yet. Akhtar’s fourth feature is headlined by an outstanding Ranveer Singh, packed with well-picked actors and neatly-etched characters, and filmed with infectious passion.
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This gutsy film deserves a standing ovation!
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Well done, Team Talvar.
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The four stars are for its entertainment value and some brilliant performances.
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...timed to perfection, mirroring the world we live in, is narrating a story about a subaltern, small-town Indian society at the edge of a revolution.
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Despite the flaws, the film is full of mad charm and is all heart. Tamasha is an incredible spectacle of a movie, to be experienced, not merely viewed.
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In a nation of star-worshippers, this film devoid of superstars brilliantly stands out.
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I saw the future of Hindi cinema. And it's got a name. Shor In The City.
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...is the best coming of age drama to come to Bollywood in recent years, having Ayushmann Khurrana giving his best, Yami Gautam at her charming best and a class apart Bhumi Pednekar...
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...critically important work because it spells out uncomfortable truths in a cinematic language that’s riveting and resonant without resorting to extravagant flourishes and fireworks.
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...hugely entertaining, highly intelligent, polished thriller.
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...painfully confronts a devastating truth and it’s heartfelt throughout. Deepika Padukone anchors this incredibly courageous, soul stirringly uplifting & beautiful story of life and hope that stays with you.
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Meghna has a clear vision as a filmmaker. She manages to strike an adequate balance between realism and thrill.
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A sparkling little gem, applause-worthy all the way!
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Laced with sly wit and captivating storytelling feints, Island City touches heights that Hindi films do only once in a blue moon. It is absolutely unmissable.
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An extremely gripping courtroom drama despite the standard and more or less predictable ups-downs-climax. Helped by rock-solid writing and performances.
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...makes a sweeping impact. A truly admirable effort, this brilliant film is not to be missed.
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A lot of thought and effort has been put into making this film. You’ll appreciate the seamless intertwining of humour and drama. And acting performances that are phenomenal.
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...is an all-engrossing, compelling drama that mirrors the reality around us.
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...a fitting tribute to the masterwork.
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...is both a celebration and a triumph of that spirit rebellious.
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...among the best movies of recent times.
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Watch Andhadhun with your ears, eyes and minds open. You will come away with your senses heightened.
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...a hi-octane espionage thriller with a heart.
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Writer Juhi Chaturvedi and director Shoojit Sircar have done what no one thought Bollywood had the gumption to do: they've made a film that's entirely unpredictable.
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...a bag of laughs with eye-candy - Akshay in linens, Jacqueline in minis - and some crackling performances.
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...a must watch, especially for Kangna's spellbinding performance, outstanding plot and amazing one-liners.
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...has a story which weaves in and out of a subject that is taboo, that too in an enjoyable and entertaining manner.
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...it has a light hand, not preachy but breezy while sensitively making modern points.
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More than a good film, Vikramaditya Motwane has made a very intelligent one.
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The problem with the film though is it’s length, which stretches to two-and-a-half hours, but the emotional deftness and clap-worth dialogues add the right amount of gusto and keep you totally engaged. This is a film that deserves an encore.
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A perfect entertainer.
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In a sense, it’s a sign that Bollywood too is coming of age. Queen is a royal triumph.
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Taut screenplay back by extensive research, well shot and neatly edited, Talvar makes a fantastic watch. But it is important to keep in mind that it is just a film and not a statement.
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...is an important addition to a very small number of Hindi films that have successfully tackled weighty social issues through the means of a more popular idiom.
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...may seem predictable but it’s the treatment and storytelling that make it rise above the sports movie template. Sheer poetry.
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...honest, provocative and piercing.
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...is a massy/crowd pleasing distillation of Operation Batla House that manages to share some facts on heroisms, valour, faith, religion and the politics behind.
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...a heart-warming, entertaining, and moving film that proves that one does not need a big star cast or fancy locales to make a good movie.
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Madhvani paces the film masterfully, making for a highstrung but justifiably emotional narrative.
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The sharply-drawn characters, the terrifying insight into the psyche of terrorism and the sumptuous mounting and packaging add up to a movie that is quite easily one of the finest adventure sagas in recent times.
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...is brimming with solid content. Watch it for the spirit it is made in. Watch it because it's the kind of cinema that pushes the boundaries.
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It has to be a first wherein a movie with such powerful political connotations is underplayed to a nicety until it builds up to a crescendo to throw a plethora of emotions at the viewer...
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...devastatingly beautiful...
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A spine-chilling psychological thriller with a message -- Radhika Apte’s Phobia will scare you, keep you on the edge and make you think in equal measure.
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...the best thing about Ishqiya is how grown-up it is...Ishqiya’s humour and sensuality is for adults who are not afraid to confront the depths of their emotions.
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...yet another outstanding example of independent cinema.
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...is a realistic and hard-hitting thriller that keeps you hooked right till the end.
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Powerful. Moving. Will empower women, might even awaken men. Real in its own way, filling you with hope.
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The film may be a finely crafted drama, yet it unfolds with thriller pace, keeping you on the edge of the seat till the very end. Enjoy the experience of a revised and re-mixed story, well told.
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...is a breakthrough film : the portrayal of love and sex in Hindi cinema may never be the same again.
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...a poetic journey for a film lover.
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The film is a sheer delight, with the events unfolding in a breezy, comic vein which keeps the ribs relentlessly tickling. But what's more alluring are the colourful characters and the multi-layered approach to the problems of a village which becomes a microcosm of the entire nation.
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...a must-watch to witness and enjoy the incredible combination of Neeraj Pandey and Akshay Kumar. Easily, one of the best films of the year.
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Badlapur is as uncomfortable as it gets, but it's also as good as it gets. Exemplary craft apart, this film also reiterates the importance of challenging convention—an art long abandoned for the haze of commerce.
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Director Sharat Kataria weaves together a film that has enough heart, humour and romance to warrant a second-time watch.
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Raavan falls for Sita (and vice versa) in an intriguingly idiosyncratic take on the Ramayana – if you can get past the lead performances, that is.
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...a standout film...
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...a full-on masala entertainer that's very clear of its intent. It is designed to magnetize lovers of desi commercial cinema and woo the BO.
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...bends a little to accommodate its superstar, but has plenty of charm and grit.
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...is gripping, gut-wrenching and is likely to stay with you for a long time.
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This is one Zandu Balm of a movie.
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...is a little gem that shines brightly.
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Colourful, quirky and ‘dedh’ times better than Ishqiya
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Even today, an important chapter in Indian history tomes is dedicated to the Queen of Jhansi. Watch her story unfold in this lavishly-mounted screen spectacle.
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...the film works for its tight script- which never dwindles- and for its powerful story.
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An eagle's eye for detailing coupled with some excellent piece of writing is what largely works for 'Masaan', apart from other fine things.
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It’s no easy task dealing with the inevitability of death, with the subject of losing a parent and balancing that with humour, warmth and gratitude. This is the most significant achievement of Bhutiani’s debut feature.
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...can only be seen as a smarter, better crafted extension of GOW rather than a sequel.
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...is an important film for three reasons. 1) - Its testimony that Sridevi is one of the most accomplished actresses alive, 2) Ravi Udyawar is a filmmaker to look out for and last but not the least - it's a salute to motherhood and womanhood.
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...is that rare film that can make you smile and make you cry in the same scene.
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The story-telling is fantastic, the acting a wonderful topping, and the music a wonderful final finish to the film.
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Gauri Shinde has come up with a gem in her directorial debut. The story is very modern, yet archaic; sober, yet hard-hitting. And adding punch with lots of pizzaz to the entire duration of the film is Sridevi.
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For choosing a crackling idea, for executing it with panache and for taking Indian cinema to the next level, I doff my hat to you, Mr. S.S. Rajamouli.
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...has all the potential to create a huge impact in Bollywood courtroom dramas on sexual crimes. Intensely powerful, well etched, relevant with top notch performance...
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...is an euphoric and electrifying film with amazing performances from the lead cast.
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...is a dark comedy that gives you equal measures of dread and disillusionment and hope and hilarity.
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Yash Chopra had mentioned that this would be the last film he would direct. He has left a lasting impression with this one.
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...2016’s best film so far and that makes it a must watch.
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A touching portrayal of sexuality beyond straitjacketed labels, this film is a complete triumph.
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Theatre actor, writer, director Sushama Deshpande commands your unflinching attention from beginning to end with her unsaid words and raw emotions. She makes her battle every woman's battle, who demands her safety and right to be heard.
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If you are a film lover and love the nuances of film-making, then Bandook is definitely a creative treat; both visually as well as content-wise.
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Watch it for the raw display of human drama and the realistic approach to many situations which has been missing at the movies for sometime now.
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... its victory lies in making you empathise with its characters.
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...sheds light on how far one is willing to go for the sake of those they hold dear. It scores superlatively on all the facets cinema ought to be judged on.
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Gritty film that makes you uncomfortable enough for it to stay long after you leave the theater. Yes, that makes for a good film.
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...is an overwhelmingly powerful, extraordinarily touching and magically beautiful celebration of life, that urges you to love your life, cherish and share its sweetness as you get mesmerized by the hauntingly intoxicating performance by the two stalwarts – Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor in this feel good gem.
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It's sleek, well-timed and engaging.
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...has three superstars: The script, the girls and of course, Amitabh Bachchan.
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'Unique' and 'distinctive' are two words that repeatedly spring to mind as the contemplative, splendidly well crafted Qissa unfolds on the screen.
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...hits it out of the park with a huge six on the account of its engaging narrative and a brilliant screenplay.
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That there is a pointer at the scores of social dynamics in an arranged marriage – pressure, gut, looks, submissiveness and so on. Dum Laga Ke Haisha has captured it all so well and in just the right measure to not make it dramatic and yet keeping you completely engrossed.
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Love triangles are as old as cinema itself. But this one marks an evolution of the genre that most reduce to “who gets the girl?” and comprehensively concludes that often, love is not all it takes.
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We know now that the 'we serve masala because that is what the audience demands' days are numbered. **fingers crossed**
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...is a brilliant film with a crisp narrative that will keep you glued till the last frame.
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This is full-tilt ,fully-assured filmmaking of a very high order. ‘Baahubali’ is simply spectacular.
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...is a perfect watch this weekend which makes you laugh and cry, also redefining romance on celluloid. The film has a great blend of emotions and believability at the right place, though the pace of the film is slightly slow in the first half which might bore the audience.
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Dark, disturbing and disorienting, Miss Lovely is the sort of film grips viewers by the gullet and drags them into a claustrophobic crevice.
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...an ideal fun ride with thrice the enjoyment and gratification, thrice the magic and thrice the hilarity.
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The assured direction and writing are bolstered by wonderful performances.
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...has a storyline, unlike a few of the past Bollywood blockbusters that rode heavily on customized fight sequences. More importantly, Prabhu Deva has the pulse of the audience.
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...Akhtar grabs our hand and walks us through a world that few of us know, even though it exists in Mumbai and other parts of India.
And now we are blessed to have witnessed that world, breathed its smells and most importantly heard its sounds.
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A startingly original film with entertaining conversations and settings.
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...is not just a kiss to your heart, or a balm for the soul, it’s the divine belief of togetherness and a reminder that even in the frenetic surroundings, the cosmos has its own steady pendulum about love, compassion and togetherness.
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...an Anurag Kashyap show all through and without an iota of doubt, can easily be listed as one amongst his paramount works. An engaging movie with several bravura moments.
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Bajirao-Mastani resembles Jodhaa-Akbar with teeth that bite, Mughal-e-Azam with shades of philosophical grey.
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Make sure you don’t miss it; it’s the most fun you’ll have had at the cinema in a long time!
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This was a story waiting to be told, and it has been.
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...is a stark, dark, witty and symbolic gem presenting the mockery of democracy observed in certain parts of India. Powered by unbeatable performances and constantly amusing humour.
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...is a feel good cerebral entertainer that charms you with its simplicity.
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...is non-stop entertainment and Salman Khan at his best.
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...is not just a celebration of Bollywood but also its critique, which questions the stereotypes set by our cinema about beauty. The film exudes a feel-good warmth you were waiting for, for so long.
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...a simple and heart-warming film that has something for everything.
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At times you should not be yourself to show the world what you really are. Amitabh Bachchan does just that and shows the world he is the Paa of performing arts.
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...it is evident why Shah Rukh Khan is needed for a film of this sort, and why only someone in his position and with his caliber could do it too.
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As good an adaption as it could be, even if it loses pace every once in a while, the other elements keep it going.
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...there could not have been a better timing for a story that tells us what happens when religion becomes the sole criterion to determine who belongs where.
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...is an essential and educational watch for a society which deserves a tight, resounding one on the cheek for dismissing such acts as ‘one-off episodes’, incapable of having life-altering ramifications.
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It's dark, distressing and deeply disturbing. But it's also the reality of the times we are living in.
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Given the kind of biopics we have seen in commercial mainstream Bollywood so far, Sanju has definitely raised the bar. Watch Sanju for Ranbir Kapoor, Rajkumar Hirani, the laughs, the tears... in a nutshell, everything.
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This is a stellar debut film, as much for the storytelling as the subtle handling and dark humour.
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Welcome to Sriram Raghavan's Badlapur, where script is king and performances are the icing on the cake.
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The fact that the filmmakers really pull it off, I’d say, That’s the way, Mahi way!
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Take time out for a serious and compelling celluloid experience.
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Although it will not have a recall value like the old AGNEEPATH, this surely is a 'must one-time-watch'.
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...is a love story not a rom com, its real, true, passionate and everlasting, Anurag Kashyap adds his intoxicatingly haunting, real and edgy mix to the bonbon of love Bollywood has been receiving since ages to tell a love story that will haunt for ages from now on.
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...Nandita brings out the best storyline, screenplay as well as performances from each of her actors. And of course, Nawazuddin makes the film a worth watch with Tahir and Rasika also giving their best to their respective roles.
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Buy a ticket now!
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...is a lovely picture, made with finesse and heart, and one that not only takes some stigma off the idea of seeking therapy, but -- in the most natural of ways -- goes a long way in making a viewer think of the people who matter most.
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...the film offers a genuinely religious experience.
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...gritty, wrenching and powerful.
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...one of the finest films that’s all about loving your parents.
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...an engaging piece of cinema.
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If it makes you laugh, great. Because that’s the whole point.
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Beautifully shot and although languidly paced, Bhutiani delivers an evocative drama that has surely got to be one the best films you’ll see this year.
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...is the first great Hindi film of 2019 and a rousing celebration of spunk. The writing is enthralling, the texture fantastic, and this world is a revelation.
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...a sprawling, exuberant, ferociously ambitious piece of film making, which hits most of its marks.
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A daring attempt by Imtiaz, a glorious showcase of India and a superlative performance by Alia Bhatt makes Highway a must-watch.
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...hilarious, moving, delightful and inspiring.
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...director Vasan Bala retreats to that primal feeling of fantasy, and performs a touching reversal: he stacks up the imaginary outtakes of his own childhood and returns them to where they belong — in a movie.
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...makes for a gripping and deeply disturbing film, largely thanks to the nature of the crime, but also because of the true to life style of narration, devoid any excess melodrama.
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With a brilliant theme, a narrative structure that flows, and social relevance that hooks the viewer, Chauranga makes for a powerful watch.
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It'll probably be the best film you'll be watching for a long time to come.
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...a funny, moving and very well-researched documentary that’s definitely worth watch.
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...not a particularly well-crafted film but none of that matters as Amitabh Bachchan makes it work.
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Watch in theater, not for cinematic brilliance but for a story well told.
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The dance numbers are brilliantly executed and the thrill quotient is highly enhanced as you watch the movie in three dimensions.
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...over-the-top retro kitsch, spilling over with high-voltage stunts, slow-motion action cuts and fiery dialogues delivered in high decibels. It is meant for all those action buffs interested in time travel to the angry young 1970s and 1980s when cinema was larger-than-life and totally unrealistic.
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...tremendously entertaining piece of cinema.
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Watching Vishal Bharadwaj's Haider is like watching a classical concert on stage with 'live' musicians.
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...a wonderful illustration of how the accurate approach to storytelling can levitate a film.
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It’s a hard subject to pull off, but Anubhav Sinha achieves it with first-rate storytelling. The best films inspire dialogue, they set you thinking; they can even lead to change. This one made me uncomfortable; it made me question myself and I think it will make you too. It’s essential viewing.
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...an engrossing story of vendetta and the execution of the material makes it stand out in the crowd.
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So, so many difficult issues dealt with a light, matter-of-factly hand. Lots of ground covered in a breezy 90 minutes without being rushed. An engaging watch from start to finish.
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Drop whatever else you're doing, and soak in this love saga.
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The nice thing about Dhadak is that it neither overwhelms nor underwhelms you. It pushes all the right buttons and when you leave the theatre, you are satisfied.
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...is some kind of crazy-great movie.
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It strings together scenes from a situation of marital calamity with an easygoing swagger that Ingmar Bergman would have found distracting.
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...beyond the adulation of the world press, the best thing about this bittersweet movie is its desi flavour that gives it a universal appeal.
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Being young can be quite rewarding if you are willing to take charge, be responsible. Udaan is an enriching experience in highlighting the same.
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The best thing about Court is that all the characters have given believable performances, which lends to the authenticity and realism of the narrative.
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This could be Aamir’s best performance till date.
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There are films that win for their dialogue and there are those that say it all without literally saying much. Dil Dhadakne Do falls in the second category.
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Watch it for its layered plot, serpentine twists, proficient storytelling and bravura performances.
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...executed brilliantly by some of the finest actors on screen and a surprisingly self-assured debutant director.
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Indian animation has come of age with Arnab Choudhury's Arjun - The Warrior Prince.
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...is a huge leap forward from 2008's 'Dostana'. The film, in true sense, marks Bollywood's coming out and redefines the genre of 'new age romance'.
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Though Arjun’s animation is superb, this is not a film for children.
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...a riveting drama with a sledge hammer of a social message.
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It’s an intricately woven script which strings many threads and themes together—crisply, economically with hardly a note out of place. The sure-footedness, self-assurance all adding to a deadly impact.
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This epic war action is not just an entertainer its one of those rare stories of unparallel courage, bravery and honour that teaches some lessons on humanity and the true meaning of war and sacrifice.
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...a fine, fine film.
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...a well-made film true to its genre. It has a message and it has a motive!
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Director Alankrita Shrivastava has crafted a bold and beautiful film. It showcases a serious problem with society with the right amount of élan.
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This is a film that should be compulsory viewing in social science classes across the country.
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...tells its tale with calculated intent -- coolly, cleverly, taking its time -- mirroring the dry panache of its self-assured protagonist.
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Director S S Rajamouli and Kotagiri Venkateshwar Rao, who handled the editing and camera work, and the entire team deserves thundering applause.
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Menon steers clear of the traps in his way while delivering a sharply written, gripping thriller that rarely, if ever, flags.
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...a sensitive, soulful, stylish film...
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It’s rare to see a layered film. It’s rare to see a film where everything falls into place. It’s rarer still where actors leave their stardom behind and behave like normal people, have normal conversations, have normal reactions, normal emotions.
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Coming to the heart of this film, Sonam Kapoor, this is her finest performance till date.
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...a near-perfect film and an absolute must-watch. It is cool, bold, whacky, and contemporary without being wannabe. One of the finest films of the year will blow your mind and you might want to watch it again to let it all sink in.
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...the romantic moments are endearing. Most importantly, the on-screen chemistry is electrifying. Ranbir and Katrina look great together!
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...a fine example of how the brightest and the boldest, when they pool in their talent, can create a film that is guaranteed to give you your money's worth, even as it re-writes all the moth-balled rules of an ageing industry.
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...is the best film in last one year or so, and this year couldn’t start on a better note. Let’s cherish Vineet Singh and his thickheaded brawler with open heart.
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...charming, minor-key movie about material that might have been better served belted out with brassy energy.
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...a unique experiment that works very well. The collaboration between four leading directors suggests a confidence that was rare in the industry even a decade ago.
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...it's director Anurag Kashyap who brings out the best in each character. He does it again proving such movies can be made with a low-budget.
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It may be all things dark and forbidding this festive season, but it is, with flaws and all, one of the best films you'll watch this year.
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...it keeps you in your seat all along with moments of victory and failure, of course but also with moments of emotion and introspection.
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Here are three stories well told, signifying independent cinema’s coming of age.
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...pushes the envelope in Indian films in regard to discussion around morality, women's freedom of choice, etc...
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It is a scary, compelling ride featuring an actress who surpasses herself.
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This film may not have many takers (read audience) but whoever watches it will come out enlightened.
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...a delightful film that keeps getting better along the way, and ends fabulously.
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Go watch it for a relatable portrayal of modern-day relationships.
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Gorge into it and savour its lingering aftertaste. The Lunchbox holds riches that aren’t likely to be forgotten in a hurry.
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...it's a movie everyone should watch. Not just to see how a story can be told but also how it can be told with affection and attitude.
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The story totally grips you and leaves you at a dramatic high.
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...is the flawless combination of biggest superstar and best special effects ever on the Indian screen.
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...a near-perfect cinematic experience.
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Ruled by exceptional performances, The Sujoy Ghosh directed movie is a movie that transcends the normal constraints of its genre and is worth your investment of both time and attention.
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...a significant Bollywood marker, a film that is intensely local and gloriously global, with a terrific lead performance by Kangana Ranaut, in a story that bubbles over with real feeling and meaning.
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There’s an innocence and transparency, a steadiness of tone and tenor, a perpetual energy and the delectable thread of whimsy that knits the film through and through.
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...it's revenge on a platter - served cold (heartedly) and definitely worth a 'second' helping.
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Forget the rangy big points. It’s the sculpted small-moment that marks this elegant elegy to Mumbai.
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There were moments in the movie when a loud laugh escaped my throat. But it didn't seem to matter. Because they were all laughing and my laughter was getting drowned in the laughter of those around me.
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Makkhi, to sum it up, is a perfect example of the wonders a human brain can do if you just let it wander out of the box. It is a film which deserves to be seen by one and all.
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Bejoy Nambiar is back to resurrect his image after David, exactly two years later. He wipes the slate clean and rolls the dice out for Wazir, to begin the New Year with a bang for Bollywood.
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It's for anyone who has let cinema take over their mind, body and soul. But mostly it's for anyone who just wants to feel a high in the theatre.
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Great intention, a contemporary story, good execution and soul-stirring music. What else could you want in a movie?
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It's almost like the writer-director, at a living-room, is regaling you with anecdotes and blokes from his hostel life in an engineering campus. In fact, that's how this plot is also narrated in the film — to the lead character's son, who, along with the audience, is hearing all of this for the first time.
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It’s an effectively narrated story that we all know, for why else will you look forward to unraveling a plot that has been widely documented. It makes you rise and salute Neerja, the extraordinary story of an ordinary person.
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Darkly humorous and searing, Kadvi Hawa is a film that will stay with you.
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Ha ha and a hoot.
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...the urban, money-is-everything, foul-mouthed India has been captured with aplomb.
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...Balki outdoes himself with a film that’s intelligent, entertaining and visually arresting.
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...is an unpretentious intelligent cinema that has potential to make a lasting impact.
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The most well written and genuinely unique film of the year. This one's a superb product.
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...a well-written, well-made thriller sans histrionics which translates into wholesome entertainment.
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...is charmingly cool & poignantly emotional family entertainer...
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Sinha’s Thappad is the much needed slap everyone needed to break the silence and call out the wrong. Even if it doesn’t lead to things changing overnight, it certainly has started a debate, a dialogue that can make way for some change sooner or later.
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...truly soars when being its own madcap beast, profane and powerful and preening.
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...a tender yet ruthless look-see at a city that claims to have a place for everyone but somehow neglects looking after children who are vulnerable to every form of attack on the streets.
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...is a thinking man's, creative high. It takes a lot to back a project like this.
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Each of the three stories has a newspaper story item quality about it and thus is as enchanting as that can get. But the novel way in which it is recorded and narrated is engrossing. But, be warned it is not your movie if you are the kind who takes offense easily or can't handle non-escapist cinema.
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It’s reflective, gentle, lyrical and reads like a letter to our hearts.
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...it cannot be denied that Mulk is Anubhav Sinha’s best work till date, the cry for humanity, equality, the debate on prejudice, terrorism is bitterly honest, disturbingly hard hitting and undoubtedly an essential piece of cinema which needs to be watched by all to echo the fact terrorism is a criminal act and not a communal one.
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...a film that tries to be different and is refreshingly cute.
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...is all fury and fog, a revenge saga that plays out with such eyebrow-singeing intensity that I could imagine a gravel-voiced narrator filling us in on dames and dreams and dark, stormy nights.
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...Katariya is a master weaver, smoothly bringing together the different threads in the story culminating in a heart-warming climax that is sweet but not manipulative, emotional not over-wrought, and like the rest of the film, utterly real.
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You should watch it because it is uncomfortable.
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A romcom that goes beyond being sweet and enjoyable or a perfect date film.
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Nandita retains this honesty, and even celebrates it. She also spells out the consequences brutally. Her latest piece of work may not be for the masses, but that in no way robs her film of any merit.
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...a subtle, thought-provoking and gutsy story...
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...is a rousing study of the quest for perfection – and Aamir is the perfect lead.
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...a delightful film about very little and yet it says so much.
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Easily one of the year’s best. Another fine feather in Kangana Ranaut’s flourishing hat.
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This is a classic example of how when a pertinent, contemporary story meets a stellar star cast and near perfect direction, it results in a wholesome film good enough to be taken home to mum.
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Yet it is an aspirational film. Because the Naam Shabana India, though pretty close to what we have today, has still elements of the India we want to be.
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What tosses in its favour is the uniqueness of the concept...
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...fresh, breezy, naughty, nifty. It gives out a strong message without being weighed down by the social statement.
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Devious and unforgiving, Abhishek Chaubey’s filmmaking lugs Sonchiriya into uncharted mainstream territory. Its reflective pace might puzzle a few, especially audiences unaccustomed to revisionist cinema, but I’m hoping for the humour to sell.
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Rarely have I seen such a joyous celebration of the madness cinema is.
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...delightful ode to the Great Indian Wedding.
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MKDNH’s strength lies in its clever, political screenplay, funny, crisp dialogue and the film’s goofy disposition to have fun.
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...writer Vishal Bharadwaj deserves credit for penning a story that engages, presents multiple perspectives and provides just the right amount of distractions, without straying focus away from the core story.
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...is the cleanest entertainer and deserves to be watched for its high entertainment value.
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...is a gripping social thriller anchored by excellent performances and a strong script that's rich in social commentary.
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Go watch English Vinglish, and take your mothers along.
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It is the best romantic film made in this generation.
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...this bitter-sweet film will make you laugh, will make you cry and will surely make you ruminate on the glorious uncertainty of life...
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...remains a light-hearted comedy with situations that are relatable. Just like the film’s message, 'Bala' is beautiful even with its flaws, and never fails to entertain.
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...is a unique experience to be savoured if you're looking for an adventure. In other words—don't miss!
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It leaves you with enduring images of a calamitous environment navigated by two antivillains whose thoughts and souls form a storied documentary that could well be a game-changer.
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...lethally funny and cynical. It is so gaudy and profane that you can't say it isn't fun in its own exuberant way.
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...hilarious, heartwarming and heartbreaking rolled in one.
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...definitely worth a watch.
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...communicates an engaging story with very relatable characters. It's a movie that is truly inspiring and thought-provoking...
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...powerfully etched movie, enacted with purpose by every member of the cast.
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A brilliant film embellished with bravura performances.
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Taapsee is at her best fusing fortitude with doubt. She unfurls the timidity of her character without making her sympathetic.
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Modestly made, it’s a gentle, light-hearted stroll through Bollywood, a tribute to the numerous nameless faces surrounding its hallowed stars...
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...a revitalizing take on romance and relationships.
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...an intrinsically earnest and profoundly heartwarming story that stays in your heart.
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...is one of the best hard-hitting action films to have come out of the Indian film industry.
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It reaches out to the heart as well as the mind.
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The strongest point of Dum Laga Ke Haisha is it's story and true to life characters.
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Book your seats if you have a taste for history and love for thrillers.
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Every component of Malhotra's jagged drama falls into place, with a resounding thump. Agneepath is brilliant in its brutality. It's a riveting and hectic homage to the spirit of the cinema in the 1970s when revenge reigned supreme. And content was King.
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...slick, breezy and pleasant fare...
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Go for the film and enjoy its quaint romance.
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Tigmanshu Dhulia does it again. After Saheb, Biwiw Aur Gangster, he once again comes out with a compelling film.
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It has its heart in the right place, and it's a heart backed by a ticking mind.
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Whether it will be a bestseller or not, the Dangal book deserves to be watched with your children and later, kept on your shelf.
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...is old-school, emotional and forceful. And an absolute must for all Hrithik Roshan fans.
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Watch Tanu Weds Manu Returns if you love Bollywood. watch it if you follow Bollywood. and if you look down upon Bollywood, watch the movie to see how entertaining the industry can be.
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Gorgeously shot, crisply edited, and handsomely mounted, large portions of the film are evocative of a nawabi culture and lifestyle alas seldom seen in the movies now.
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Many films, mainstream and not so mainstream touch upon issues, but seldom do we see a film that is so tender and yet so overpowering.
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This is truly an intriguing film.
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A heartfelt ground breaker in Bollywood’s same-sex love stories.
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...a spot-on crime thriller that has some 'heart-in-your-mouth' moments.
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Beautifully written, deeply philosophical, visually astounding and absolute fun — Highway is unadulterated joy.
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...is simple, bitter-sweet, stimulating and humoursly entertaining.
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Some films rip your heart out and keep it on the table as it lies beating. You watch in frozen fascination, knowing it will eventually stop.
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...creates a world where characters don't shout to be heard. They just belong to a world where being proper, politically or otherwise, is not always a pre-condition.
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...a brilliant and devastating film.
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...a slick film with powerful performances.
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...stays with you much after you see it, especially for Bajpayee and his nuanced portrayal of a man brutally put to shame by an intrusive and insensitive society. It's subtlety, redefined.
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Evolving from shorts to full-length, director Devashish Makhija makes a remarkable debut. Having delivered in a format where every frame must offer something novel to justify its presence, Makhija manages to keep affairs crisp, pointedly aggressive and consequently, effective.
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...genuinely different...
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A film that should strike a chord with every paa, maa... just about everyone with a heart!
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A bromance that has more style and heat than most rubbish romcoms.
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Ram Gopal Varma not only manages to grab eyeballs from the beginning to the end with his taut narration, he orchestrates a veritable treat when it comes to performances from his ensemble cast.
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Bol is small word, but a big film with large heart.
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...with make you laugh at some of the irrelevance, it will make you cringe at the blood and gore, it will leave you disturbed even but more importantly it will make you think. And that's why you should watch it.
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...keeps you not only riveted but also with your heart permanently stuck in your mouth, through its duration of two and half plus hours.
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Neeraj Pandey is such a brilliant story teller. His vision, clarity and structure makes Dhoni the film it is.
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Everything comes together in NH10, a great script, a good director and brilliant performances.
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This film is a dose of adrenalin.
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...you need to go and watch the film.
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...a searing, unmissable film, and is one of the best you will see this year .
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Watch Kahaani to relish a suspense thriller with a fascinating story and a masterful performance by Vidya Balan.
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More than anything else this comedy got me slightly emotional thinking about how distracted we get by life in general that we often begin to take our old folks—parents, grand parents—for granted.
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...primarily designed as an unadulterated tribute to the charisma of Indian cinema's ageless superstar, Rajnikanth. And it's completely, wholeheartedly, joyously desi.
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It’s dark, sardonic and funny. Don’t miss 2014’s first great Hindi film.
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An extraordinarily eloquent film that has Salman Khan playing a worthy role instead of burnishing his brand image as an action hero.
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A true coming-of-age-story…no cop-out. Now that's a rare Bollywood gem.
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...is a brave and inspirational tale of courage and patriotism with the dramatic battle sequence as its USP.
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It’s after a long time that I’ve seen a film that has spent so much time and effort on research. Hats off to Gulzar and Bharadwaj for their digging and making a documentary thriller, a genre that is largely unexplored in Indian mainstream cinema.
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...is a multi-layered and concept-oriented film that has its heart at the right place. With a screenplay that offers many thrills...
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...is an endearing film for sure. It is also a statement.
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...a remarkable motion picture. It's amusing, emotional, heartrending and also insightful. An inspiring film with an overwhelming message.
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...this is one of the best films of this year.
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...is gripping and sometimes churns your insides. It's unapologetic and startling as you realize that situations like these do 'flourish' in the hinterlands of our country.
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This quirky charmer from first-time director Nitin is fresh in vision and enchanting in execution.
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...can say with confidence that Newton thrilled me like no other Hindi film this year.
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It's an edge-of-the-seat thriller that catapults you right into the middle of the plot. The execution is near flawless and it takes you a while to realize that this is a film on child trafficking.
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...is an entertaining and a paisa-vasool film that would be loved by the masses as well as classes.
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Topical and thought-provoking...
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Hat's off to director Anubhav Sinha for making yet another well-meaning and powerful film asking all the right questions.
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Ali Abbas Zafar is in fantastic form with Sultan – this is how mainstream, commercial films should be made.
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...the story doesn't have anything new to offer, but the wonderful performances, energetic music score, stupendous action and the fact that it's a clean entertainer makes it a fun watch.
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...is fiercely individualistic cinema. Those who support for edgy, mind-pubbing cinema, should check it out immediately…
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Under Hirani's light touch and unwavering optimism, the darkness of Dutt's life filled with too many misdemeanours to be overlooked as miscalculation, acquires the spirit of a sportsman, grit of a soldier, humour of a rascal and regrets of a son.
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This is an important film for many reasons. It radiates sincerity and it acknowledges and celebrates one of our heroes.
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...a simple, unspectacular tale, sometimes even predictable, but director Imtiaz Ali masterfully weaves in details that draw us in.
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...the film breaks you down from within, part by part as you leave the theatre with images and sounds reverberating in your head making you uneasy. Not in a long time has a movie been able to accomplish this feat!
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...is an undeniable triumph on screen, a beacon on power of woman Parched demands attention from all woman around the globe and asked pertinent questions.
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One of the best romantic comedies to come out of Bollywood, 'Dum Lagaa Ke Haisha' steadily grows on you and warms the cockles of your heart even before you realise it.
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...explores the depths of Anurag Kashyap's versatility. And the indulgence he is often accused of shows up only towards the end to provide answers of what should have ended at a request.
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...is deeply moving, a philosophical film which makes you wonder if the body is a palace or prison - and evokes mothers to lovers who've cherished your soul.
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Missing the beginning, end and anything in the middle would then severely imperil what could be the most fun you’d have at the movies.
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Powerful, engaging and thought-provoking, the film does full justice to the man and his extraordinary life.
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...is the best Salman Khan film in recent years.
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Watch this film only if you are brave enough to dive into the ‘dirty’ pool. If you are lucky, you might shed a layer of ‘sophistication’ and feel liberated.
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...is a rare piece of art that is both humorous and tragic plus it is unique in holding Indian belief into a cinema that not only capture the eye but lightly massages your soul as well.
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Worth every bit of the Cannes hype.
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A charming little film, this one's made with heart and feeling and it shows.
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...the film gives us, what we need most - the strength to fight our fights and the hope that we will get what we deserved all along - justice.
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...an emotionally stirring yet joyous ride that will make you fall in love with love and life.
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...refreshing, unique, charming, challenging, uplifting...
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Rarely do Hindi movies look like they belong on a world stage. Bajirao Mastani is definitely a strong contender for that spot. It’s definitely one of the year’s best.
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This is easily one of the best films that Bollywood has given us in 2017...
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...a wicked and poignant journey into the heart and soul of a child. At once clever and artless it effortlessly takes cinema about child psychology out of the box. The tiffin box.
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There are no ‘jeene marne ki qasamein’ no drama, just a casual, simple and very refreshing romance that says a lot without much effort. With solid writing and great performances...
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Writers Shakun Batra and Ayesha Devitre Dhillon come up with characters that are refreshingly flawed.
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...captivating plot, gripping screenplay, super performances and a climax that shakes you up completely. Watching this movie should be on top of your agenda this week.
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...delivers an entertaining narrative that shifts gears between comic-book humour and heavy-duty drama with ease.
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...an immensely effective reimagination of Shakespeare—and the film’s biggest triumph is that the provincial, in this case Kashmir and the characters defined by its reality, shine in a universal and timeless tragedy.
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...is a terrific combination of rich visuals, amazing choreography and strong emotions.
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But the real bravery award should go to director-producer Karan Johar, who dispenses with the designer preciousness of his previous films to come as close as this to something real, something important.
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...is a fun watch, offering the perfect fix to lift a not-so-great day.
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...one of the best films of the year.
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...is one film you have to watch. For its simplicity. For its performances. And for its direction. It has content. It entertains. It educates.
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Motwane definitely shows an upward graph. He transports you to the '50s effortlessly with his vintage cars, opulent havelis, authentic costumes and terrific performances from his lead cast.
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Motwane’s love for the script and his confidence comes through in every scene.
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If you really care about aesthetics and have been hungering for something that will satiate your finer sensibilities -- battered by now, by the relentless onslaught of kitsch -- you must grab a dekko...
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If you are looking for an unusual story of an unsung hero, go and watch Soorma. Promise, it’s not a glorification of an Indian sportsman on silver screen.
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...is what people like me wait Friday after Friday for. It does what it needs to and does not preach but leaves an impact strong enough to make you ask questions. It manages to bring out patriotism in you without the theatrics.
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Reema Kagti and Rajesh Devraj’s script is not a true account of a real-life incident, but is a fictional and gripping take on the actual story of free India’s first gold. There’s never a dull moment and Kagti’s direction deserves credit for it.
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...a unique experience.
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The highlight of the film is Hrithik’s bravura performance.
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Delivering exactly what the entertainment hungry souls of Bollywood wants. Rohit Shetty has left no stone unturned to keep its target audience satisfied.
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It makes a beautiful, mubarak point - one that's very dabangg too.
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...is imbued with a sense of place and time, poetry and lyricism, and it captures the essence of Banaras, constant-yet-changeable, with felicity and feeling.
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Shanghai is all Dibakar, who we must lift on our shoulders with grateful pride.
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...is cleverly scripted and executed with a brilliant cast. It is both engaging and enjoyable. It is also probably a rare Bollywood film that you have to love because it manages to outsmart you!
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...a sparkling little gem.
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It' an extraordinary journey of self-discovery, and Rani stays in your heart.
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With technical brilliance, intricate writing and thundering performances, Kesari is a loud war cry that evokes strong feelings of patriotism and it also wrenches your heart with its climactic tragedy.
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...yet another gem that Hindi film industry can be proud of. A definite watch for people of all age groups.
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I was trying to think of another film that’s so sad that made me feel so happy watching it. I still haven’t come up with a name.
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...if it is genuine entertainment that you are looking for, your search ends here.
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...celebrates love, life, the longing of a man torn between three women (including his mother), his loyalty and his helplessness when faced with religious diktats!
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...is a crackling film that delves into the subject wisely, talking of issues that we are only happy to brush under our carpets and bury in our closets. It’s by far one of 2019’s best film and I recommend you give this one a dekko for sure.
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...is a total knockout. The not-just-a-boxing film must not be missed as it puts forth a message that's most relevant in today's world — Bahut Hua Samman Tumhari Aisi Taisi — #Timesup, bullies.
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With scintillating performances by almost all the actors and music which can give you goosebumps, Vishal Bhadwaj has literally created magic on screen.
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...razor-sharp bitter and biting look at the real world of rapidly-moving moral issues.
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To have a movie revolve around just two characters is hard but Kukunoor does it and how! He proves yet again why he is a filmmaker to reckon with.
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...Meghna weaves multiple threads together in a relevant, provoking and conflicting view on war where everything is fair and has no room for emotions and relations.
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...could become a seminal work in Indian cinema history.
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Its amusing insights and bold message make PK hit home.
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It’s one of the least sanctimonious, most absorbing courtroom films ever.
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...fine performance this is by Shah Rukh Khan — possibly a career best. And what a fine, fine film this is by Rahul Dholakia. Its triumph is that it brings the best of ‘Bollywood’ — the sheer entertainment and glamour and scale of it — to a gripping story.
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It is not just an engaging watch... it is one that leaves you envious, and emotional.
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Sohail has spun a credible and often compelling anti-corruption yarn that succeeds in justifying the need for Salman's stardom to monopolise the entire length and breadth of the footage. His rhetorical rowdyism brings the house down.
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This is a new kind of 'Angry Young Man' movie, in effect - seamlessly merging sub-culture with pop mainstream.
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With not a single dull moment and every department in fine form, this is tour de force filmmaking. Simply one of the best and bravest films you will see this year.
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A film like Guzaarish isn't made for the box office. It's made for the gratification of the senses. And that it does, in ample measure.
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With Bahubali: The Begining, S S Rajamouli gave us an epic that generations from now will watch — to appreciate and analyse, academically. With this sequel, he sets a milestone in visual technique and also establishes a benchmark in storytelling.
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...is a 52-minute non-stop ride that leaves you with a smile plastered across your face. Don’t miss it for anything.
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...eschews complexity for simplicity, for the right reasons. Eight-year-olds can be God’s messengers: Bhagwaan ke asli bhakt, Allah ke bande. Yes, they can.
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At a time when intolerance is at an all time high, we need more such efforts to remind us of the common humanity that binds us. Kudos to director Aijaz Khan for his all heart endeavour.
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...unquestionably great...
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...fast-paced, exhilarating blood fest.
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Let the floors for a fresh debate begin, let the audience witness a visual account of what may have taken place. But for now, let’s appreciate the meticulous details put together so well by two skilful filmmakers.
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An entertaining screwball-noir is also in the running for the year’s unlikeliest love story.
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Gattu finally finds his groove. The film never loses it.
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Easily one of the best films on 2012;is tale of women empowerment actually it is bound to empower every viewer because it strikes a chord, right from the start to the end titles.
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...a slick action-thriller that keeps you engrossed, enthralled and captivated all through, thanks to its fascinating premise and a watertight, razor-sharp screenplay.
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Path breaking and poignant.
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This is, arguably, Akshay's best performance till date.
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...a refreshingly sweet but mature love story.
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...must-watch for Bachchan fans.
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You’ll love it for being spontaneous, precise, fast paced and well lovable. A fantastic family drama after a long time.
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The songs have lyrics likening children to "jalebiyon ke tukde". What a wonderful, apt metaphor. The film's great too, don't miss!
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....scores on various counts — superior performances, powerful action, visual impact, and most of all, it unfolds a story from the pages of history that deserved to be told, with just this kind of intensity, passion and vigour.
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It's only February, but one of the year's best films has arrived.
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Every actor delivers and everyone involved in the making of this movie deserves credit.
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...thought-provoking, compelling and forthright.
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...is quintessential independent cinema.
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As a filmmaker with a sharp voice, this is Sinha's third film in a row that knocks open a fissure to reveal the rot within (when it comes to gender relations).
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...keeps you at the edge of your seat. Every scene is well woven.
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...it celebrates humanity across cultural boundaries just as cinema is presented as a means of rebellion. How violence -- in the name of religion or a nation – destroys humans and humanity is showcased through touching visuals.
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This is a genuinely challenging film, a genuinely rewarding film...
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When I walked out of Love Sonia this Monday night, I walked out with a hushed audience that seemed too overcome by the raw power of the film to even pause for applause -- and so they made their way to the exit very slowly, very silently.
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The film slices and dices emotional relationships in many, many ways. Watch but please not with cynical unromantics.
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It’s a film that will keep you glued to the screen for all the 135 minutes it runs into. Don’t think of even missing a minute of it.
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...opens the gate for true blue Indian horrors, stories with Indian ethos and folklore dipped in haunting resonance of fear within and outside with a humanitarian message.
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Unlike the overblown Sultan with a somewhat similar milieu, Tiwari's account of inspiring reality is lot more understated in its approach.
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The commonality yet familiariaty of Piku is its biggest paradox and its biggest strength - there is something different for everyone from this one story.
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...is equally appealing from the outside and at heart.
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...if there is just one Rajni movie you will ever watch, this is it, this is it, this is it.
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It takes guts to turn the conventional formulistic cinema about male bonding and revenge into a tightly wound intelligently scripted and judiciously executed drama of political subterfuge in Uttar Pradesh...
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If you truly love cinema and want to experience something out of the ordinary, then Miss Lovely is for you.
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You are not once distracted from the run-down underdog story, the almost voyeuristic gaze at the poor, and even the touch-and-go attitude towards a range of serious issues like wealth and gender inequality, domestic violence, drug abuse and parental pressure. That’s the power of its dialogue, lyrics, production design, performances, and of course its music.
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...director Vikas Bahl. This is his first solo outing. Earlier he co-directed the National-Award winning 'Chillar Party' with Nitesh Tiwari. Bollywood should blow bugles in his honour.
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Refreshingly funny and brilliantly insightful film on parenting and education.
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...Vasan Bala manages something rare: a delirious pastiche with a heartbeat.
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...a very difficult and intense watch - for women, for sure, and hopefully for men too.
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...could have been a masterpiece if it was served with some reality but still this grand Eid bonanza starring superstar Salman Khan is an emotionally touching ode to a good human, true Indian, fatherhood, brotherhood, peace, harmony, good virtues, family and how all these when come together can make a great nation.
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Anubhav Sinha has definitely won hearts with this film. While this crime/thriller will question you as the scenes proceed, the powerful dialogues will leave you startled.
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...a must-see and not only because it is unlike anything Hindi cinema has produced before. It strikes a fine and rare balance between thematic gravitas and breezy entertainment.
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...deserves a watch just for Saif's spunk.
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After Airlift, we have another director’s film this year and this one is even better.
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Kapoor & Sons' star is its story.
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...one of the finest crime stories to come out of the Hindi film industry. Also, as a film, it lives up to the expectations that you may associate from a sequel of a smash hit. This one's bolder, more erotic and has a story that will astound and astonish you.
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Much of the film’s success can be credited to an absorbing and audacious plot and its gentle sarcasm and quiet humour.
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It requires patience to appreciate it fully, but deserves a viewing because films like this are hard to find.
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A clean, fresh movie about growing up in 1980's India. Family, friendship and love (in that order) are the elements of this teen-capers flick.
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...this is much bigger than just a film, it’s a cultural phenomenon.
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I wouldn’t call Kai Po Che an exact retelling of Chetan Bhagat [ Images ]’s The 3 Mistakes of My Life. Kapoor clearly recognises the strengths (and limitations) of this story as a motion picture and labours to compound an emotionality worth rooting for even if it means significant departure from the source. It’s a beautiful risk. And it totally works.
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...is layered, gripping from the word go, unnerving and, in a twisted way, hugely entertaining.
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...doesn’t give us any dull moments. It’s a fantastic relationship drama in the disguise of a tout thriller.
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...a sign of evolution in filmmaking, a work of art.
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...truly impresses, as much for its assured direction as for its ability to make you think.
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...is an evocative film about women, brimming with messages relevant for society, and keeps you riveted to the screen.
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After all the manipulations and references from known clichés from a sports genre, Gold is undoubtedly a story that needs to be told, at times when people question India’s ability in the sports arena
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Fancy a non-stop, relentless, edge-of-the-seat experience for close to two hours with your heart perpetually parked in your mouth? 'NH10' is that kind of a rare movie.
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It has been several days since I watched this film, and even now an acute sadness grips me each time I think about it. The beauty of Gali Guleiyan lies in the fact that I never ever want that feeling to go away.
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...is the sweetest heartbreak that Bollywood has conjured in a long, long time.
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...is a contemporary and a progressive take on relationships from the master story teller Karan Johar.
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The heart wants what it wants, and sometimes all we need is a compelling reason to cry. Thank you, Karan Johar. For this film feels like a sob.
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...is definitely one of the best romantic comedies I’ve seen, and I’m not talking about just Indian ones.
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...the most intelligent and humorous Indian commentary in long.
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This film is guaranteed to make you cry. But it will also fill you with hope. These amazing women will make you want to inhale life with a new ferociousness.
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...unmissable movie.
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An extremely quirky atmosphere is created by the camera, the narrative, the sound, the music and Vidya Balan. An experience that might seem incomplete if not watched on the big screen.
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...director Hansal Mehta has resisted the temptation to make a high-decibel potboiler, delivering instead a disconcertingly real and highly effective film.
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...unique take on the family film sub-genre, as also for some paisa vasool acting by the entire cast.
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Simmba is a dhamaka from the start till the end.
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Director SS Rajamouli has done some remarkable things with this monumental film...
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...everything comes together simply and movingly.
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...is a dark earthy film; it’s a drama played over and over again in front of us in the 9 pm news, these are characters we are acquainted with.
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...is worth a watch in the theaters, just for the love with which it is put together and the warmth with which you come out.
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Chaubey and Sharma recreate a bygone era's lore and legends, groom it like a Western, pace it like a thriller, infuse it with surprises and social relevance around lyrical visuals and impactful writing, even its booming dishkyaons hit harder than all the empty pooh-pahing we hear around us all the time.
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What Baahubali does is show the future of Indian big-screen cinema, if it has to survive the onslaught of Hollywood, or move beyond Rajini, Khans, Kapoor, and Kumar, to begin with.
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Terrific performances, ticklish humour and a trick-and-treat plot line...
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...delicate little gem.
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The worst break-up ever makes for a warm, spirited film.
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...is not a routine weekend phenomenon we enjoy with our families, it's a rare occurrence on screen that demands debate, has its own voice and dares to say something important and relevant.
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...is warm, tender, spirited and really funny –a truly delightful film.
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Of course, it supports an ideology, has an agenda and is prejudiced. The real question is, would we be surprised if we read a page-7 headline of such an incident? Would we be shocked if we knew for sure it really happened? No, right? Exactly why such films need to be made.
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This is perhaps the best film of the year, a film made with heart and soul.
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Defying every norm laid down in the mainstream Bollywood rule-book, Neerja coaxes a riveting two-hour drama out of a real-life tale of extraordinary courage.
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...a treat for cinema lovers. It's as though filmmakers have finally realized that audiences too have to be respected.
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...is definitely worth a watch, for its scale, story-telling and stellar performances from the lead.
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Welcome back, RGV!
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...is a genuinely strong movie, telling an unlikely story in likeable fashion and doing it briskly and smartly.
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One of the best entertainers of 2014.
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Do not miss...
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...it is a rollicking mainstream entertainer with ambition to evoke some introspection, one with compelling moments and some genuine surprises.
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...a priceless little gem of a film that is head-and-shoulders above almost everything that you've seen this year
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Savour a beautiful experience. Watch Rockstar and wait for Imtiaz Ali's next from his compendium of love.
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A film with a universal theme and terrific mass connect, it has remarkable potential to set the cash registers ringing for one more valid reason -- entertainment, entertainment and entertainment.
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...keeps us gripped from all sides even as a strictly entertainment package.
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In an industry known to indulge in larger-than-life ‘flights of fantasy’, Udaan is one of those intermittent ‘coming of age’ films from Bollywood. Do not miss!
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It's one of the best films this year, and one you will carry in your heart for years.
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The writing is practically flawless, the music is haunting and the performances jaw-dropping good. Brilliant watch.
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A simple, charming film despite its toilet humor and a couple other quibbles.
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Though the story is a pure mishmash right out of the potboiler films of the 70s, it's styled and spoken with today's hip attitude. Dabangg is chavanni chhap entertainment, easy to ridicule but toughest to create.
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The strong writing is complimented by equally strong performances.
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Director Vikramaditya Motwane deserves credit, not just for delivering on the construct, but for opening doors to filmmakers who will now dare to pitch a concept without worrying about the traditional yardsticks that govern the commerce of cinema.
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...is truly a fun film.
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...delivered with much subtly, empathy, and remarkable restraint.
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...is an unmissably inspiring tale of an unsung hero.
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Watch the film for it's music, as well as some superlative acting by the entire cast.
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...brings to fore the immense originality of thought and perspective of the director, who in one sweep, gives us a political thriller, a snarky comment on our contemporary times yet informing it with the argument of the complexity of our times.
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...a dhamaal entertainer...
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...an ebullient, enjoyable film, its feminist points squirelled into the film’s margins. It’s the breeziest film you can imagine about a person’s transformation in a short span, and Ranuat is winningly responsible for it.
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...a powerfully told inspirational tale that doesn’t brush the brutal reality of sexual exploitation under the rug.
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The sequel gets to the point infinitely quicker than Gangs Of Wasseypur did – it is free from the information overload that weighed down the initial 30 minutes of the first part.
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This is one of the best Hindi films of the year.
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Don't look for subtlety in the storytelling in 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' and you will come away a happy viewer with some relevant thoughts on how non-metropolitan India exists without caving into a depression.
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...looks like a slick, snappy comedy but there is so much more to this smart, significant satire.
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Such cinematic gems, both entertaining and poignant, come by rarely!
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...a stylish, spellbinding and terrifying edge-of-the-seat thriller.
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...one of those rare films that tugs your heartstrings.
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This is a film with the perfect ingredients; made with honesty and a touch of innocence. No wonder it leaves you feeling very rewarded.
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It's brave for a first-time director to follow his heart and venture with a subject that is so 'now', so needed, but so neglected.
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A story that you must watch and the film is good too.
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...is bound to raise eyebrows thanks to its contemporary, thrilling, hard-hitting and forceful content. One of the most ingenious and entertaining thrillers I've seen in a long time. Also, it's one of the most stimulating and intense films to come out of the Hindi film industry.
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...a complete mass entertainer with power-packed drama, hi-intensity dialogue and towering performances as its aces.
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It is engaging and has a massive social message.
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The nuances in the story are reflected brilliantly in all aspects of the film from the performances to the technical aspects like production design, music, editing and photography.
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...an exhilarating journey, an inspiring experience, a thought rather than a plot that glides with stunning smoothness and celerity.
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It’s a unique concept, it’s been executed by some masterful CGI and SRK has dug deep into his reserves to give a stellar double-role performance.
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...is one of the finest thrillers to come out of Vishesh Films. An outstanding story narrated with ferocious enthusiasm.
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...is a highly engaging piece of cinema that grips you completely and keeps you guessing. The story telling is objective as it shows both sides of the coin.
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...there is so much that you carry away from the film that the flaws fade away from consideration.
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...a theatrically indulgent entertainer, one that makes no bones about its pulpiness and stays well and truly juicy.
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...deserves a watch for its sheer brilliance in acting as well as storyline. It leaves behind questions that shake many rigid notions without getting preachy.
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...will stay with you long after it’s over and that is a testament to its brilliant, to the point storytelling.
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Staggeringly engaging, remarkably rugged and unexpectedly romantic, Sultan is every bit the comprehensive blockbuster it promised to be.
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Meta has a certain charm. But the tell-don’t-show climax that is typical of thrillers is a put-off. Even so, it is an interesting watch for how the medium is used.
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...is a rarity. It is intense, riveting, clever, dark, sad, lyrical, heartfelt, relevant and understated.
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Long after you have left the theatre, you take home the excitement, tension and the goodwill message...
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...is what a well-made thriller ought to be -- taut, transfixing and spellbinding, with an astounding finale.
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...a classic action/crime thriller that doesn't let go, even for a moment. More importantly, the plot has been finely crafted, with every twist and turn falling into place like a complicated albeit neat little jigsaw.
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...an important film in today’s times. It is not to be missed by connoisseurs of good cinemas well as those who forever complain that Hindi cinema offers nothing different.
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...there's nothing more fascinating than seeing poetry in motion on screen.
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...shakes you from within compelling you to think, something not many films can boast of doing these days. A compulsory watch for anyone who relishes intelligent cinema.
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The cocktail is dynamite! There's the flamboyance of a James Bond in Agent Vinod and the careless fearlessness of a Nick Carter in his gait.
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The film is like a diamond; the more you notice, the more you find imperfections which make it all the more beautiful, all the more perfect.
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...is a perfect package, it makes you laugh, think and stand in support of the judiciary system that in spite of its flaws, delays and criticism, we still have a faith that it will follow the truth.
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...a beautiful story that connects with you, me and everyone else. Whether you are 20 or 80, this one will definitely move you.
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...goads the audience to think differently without trying to deviate from its primary purpose, which is to deliver entertainment. It does the latter well enough and yet does not overly dilute its off-kilter vision. No mean feat that.
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...undeniably one of the most politically astute films ever made.
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For a film that is about protest music, the music of anger and rebellion, Gully Boy is surprisingly quiet and extremely funny. Its understatedness and sense of humour are among the multiple reasons why it is also one of the best films to emerge from the Hindi cinemascape in recent times.
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...one helluva knockout of a movie, the sort which lingers in the heart and mind long after its 16 reels have ended on a note of hope and interiorised glory.
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...resonates an oft-repeated fact: Love stories will come and go. But no one will make them like Yash Chopra.
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...a truly inspiring story that will grip you from the first frame till the last. Take a few hankies with you. This one is a genuine weeper.
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A brave bold thought provoking sensitive thriller.
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Director Shakun Batra has matured from a filmmaker solely capable of romcoms to one who can infuse depth into characters and script relationships in all its verity.
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The makers have obviously worked on improving the aspects that were little off in the first episode while making what was done well even better. Except for a couple of quibbles, Mardaani 2 works as a thriller for sure.
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Welcome to another sensitive and superlative friendship film.
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The humor and emotionally charged moments are deliciously balanced and the outcome is motivating and exhilarating. This ode to motherhood and chasing one’s dreams is a must watch.
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...a stirring, unsettling tale that needs not just to be watched, but to be experienced.
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...is different. It's brilliant. It's coming of age cinema.
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This film can't be missed.
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...is so universal in scope and appeal that the human, artistic and ethical issues it raises would be valid anywhere in the world.
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The direction of Jagmohan Mundhra suits the thriller genre and he comes out with a winning product. The treatment of the characters in the thriller has been done superbly.
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...works because the grimness of the material doesn't weigh on the telling. This isn't a laboured lecture on women's rights.
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The sheer verve that the writer-director packs into her compelling tale of three women and a child bride battling rural India's gender gridlock gives the film a distinctive texture and quality.
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Simple and touching, that’s Udaan for you. A must-watch for all, whether teenager or a parent.
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...is a highly watchable, immediately thought-provoking cinematic work that does not have to deliver sledgehammer blows quite in the manner of Manto's more confrontational stories.
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Rakesh Roshan combines the breathtaking SFX with a high level of emotion and drama. The result is quite often exhilarating and spectacular.
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Even though the story has a limited scope, the detailed writing, the finesse of Sharma’s direction and some unforgettable performances, make this film an absolute winner.
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...has an exceptionally tight screenplay that does not stop for a minute to breathe.
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Powerful writing, superb direction and outstanding performances make Dedh Ishqiya a must watch.
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Indian cinephiles must salute Rajamouli for his vision and ambition. He once again gives us our Benhur and Ten Commandments experience rolled into one.
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...makes for the kind of cinema we need, perhaps not something we entirely deserve.
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It is a relevant and topical film that makes you laugh and get emotional at the same time.
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...is definitely a step in right direction for Indian cinema. Let’s hope it paves the way for more story-centric films in future.
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Director Vasan Bala's mind is a field of dreams where spotless childhood memories come alive alongside visions of quirky ingenuity.
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A smart, sophisticated film...
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All well-intentioned attempt at balance aside, the film draws you in.
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...a work of remarkable resonance. The sheer visual mastery of Malik's directorial debut takes your breath away.
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...may not drastically change things for women, but it’ll certainly smudge a few boundary lines.
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Subtle, delightful, sensitive and thoughtful with some wonderful performances.
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The movie isn’t a conventional love story, but every emotion has been layered with justification that only Imtiaz could pull off successfully.
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For cinema to accommodate history, there must be a sense of balance between drama and authenticity. Chittagong manages that balance quite well.
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Every single scene of this freewheeling entertainer is peppered with witticism that deserves to be savoured and parroted. But it's not always an uproarious one-liner -- and rest assured they are there in abundance -- highlighting the broader picture of this wholeheartedly frolicsome rom-com.
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The film is as breathless as its protagonists, but there is a certain poetry in its treatment that leaves a mark.
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...is a set of strong 4 short films. Each one of them is well-made and takes you into its own little world.
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...is a laugh-a-minute-riot that fulfills all the expectations.
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...packs a massive punch. Watch it because it is one of the more important films to have come out of the Mumbai movie industry in recent times.
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Balakrishnan doesn’t let Auro’s tale become subservient to the incredibly skilled performance behind Auro. And that’s the miracle which we all must witness in Paa.
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With its truthful depiction of individual foibles and local Goan charm, this film is a winner.
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...thanks to its sharply chiselled screenplay and near-perfect casting, this racy and gripping film leaves nothing at all to chance.
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...has one of the most relevant issues of Indian society at its core, a heartwarming story woven around it and a narrative that takes you through the film effortlessly, leaving you happy, moved, and thoughtful in the end.
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...Padukone's under-stated presence more than matches this picture's intention, as the film flits between a court-room drama, and anecdotal storytelling.
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...Balki tells viewers the tale of Pad Man and gives viewers a story to take home. And in addition to giving Akshay Kumar one of his best performances till date, Balki gifts his audience an Akshay Kumar to remember.
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...is a bloodily frenetic rage, an outrage of emotions packed in a tight dark thriller that worships de noir tones and is brutally passionate.
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A spectacular Taapsee Pannu brings out the shift of a happy homemaker to a heartbroken woman most strikingly in her deeply affecting performance.
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...it's one of the most fiercely patriotic films you'll ever see. That a female star holds centre stage makes for a welcome change. Alia Bhatt’s histrionics alone are worth the price of the ticket.
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...gives a great overview of one of the finest sports player of our country. The performance of Parineeti Chopra, the dramatic and emotional moments and the appropriate pace of the film contributes highly to the film’s appeal.
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...is one of those movies that surprise you at every reel.
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...a seminal work that will be studied in feminist discourses.
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Well acted, well intentioned and inspiringly brave, Pink is the film that can shake up feudal mindsets in India.
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It is an infectiously buoyant, emotionally engaging and superbly acted drama that could disarm even the most inveterate of cynics.
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The trailer had promised intrigue and duplicity, and the film delivers profusely on both fronts.
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This film is miles above the average Indian fantasy-horror film in terms of both sophistication and vision.
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...is eerie, imaginatively designed, stunningly filmed and well directed.
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...a charming, unpredictable comedy...
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Certainly not for the weak hearted, weak stomachs and entertainment hungry souls of Bollywood, Trapped is a triumph in Bollywood's claustrophobic thriller genre that is masterly crafted by Vikramaditya Motwane and brilliantly acted by Rajkummar Rao.
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It is one long action scene with patriotic dialogues thrown in.
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A big, beautiful, dazzling emotional movie experience.
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...is unafraid, it is aware and it cares.
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...a great film which deserves to be seen and talked about...
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...has ample scares, a generous dose of skin show, a winning soundtrack and of course, a sensuous Sunny Leone to spell S-U-C-C-E-S-S.
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The film is peppered with some exceptional performances and insightful screenplay and dialogues that are timely, topical and terrific.
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You may find cliches along the way, yet English Vinglish is among the most refreshingly novel films made in recent times.
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...is one of the finest political satires we have seen in the last couple of years.
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...for lovers of hardcore masala movies. If you liked Wanted, Dabangg and Rowdy Rathore, chances are you will relish Son Of Sardaar as well.
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The director creates a charming world that you are reluctant to get out of, even when the film is over. Now that is an achievement.
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It leaves you with enduring images of a calamitous environment navigated by two antivillains whose thoughts and souls form a storied documentary that could well be a game-changer.
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Shakun Batra's biggest achievement is that he has etched each of the central characters with precision.
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Fear definitely has a new face.
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...does not preach or boast but it touches hearts. Watch it for the emotional connect, and of course, the wonderful performances.
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...deeply satisfying.
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Dark, bleak, morbid and absurd, it is a Shakespearean tragedy and a Vishal Bhardwaj film through and through; and a fantastic one at that.
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...an audacious film...
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At the end of 18 reels, you do carry something precious home – SRK and Kajol. They are absolutely electric. Undoubtely, they don’t make’em like that anymore. And never will, which is why MNIK is absolutely compulsory viewing. You may have problems with it. Yet it is a must-must-see.
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This film compels us to question our complicity. Which is the first step to change. I strongly recommend that you see Thappad.
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...a delectably wholesome, heartening, feel-good entertainer.
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Walking out of the theatre, one is grateful that the filmmakers fought for this film.
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A fitting tribute to those who lost their lives; a grim reminder of government apathy.
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It is embellished with massy moments, clap worthy dialogues, sudden twists and loads of style.
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Just for its ability to engage you with pure aesthetics and technique, Lootera cannot be missed.
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Viewed part by part, it is intelligent. Viewed as a whole, it gives you the larger picture. This is subtle art.
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...is a commendable film.
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...is an earnest and honest effort, a terrific thriller, with several poignant moments and episodes that leave a stunning impact.
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The film itself is brave and unflinching, and oozes the kind of sincerity that you long for in most Hindi films.
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...is the kind of sports film that usually eludes Bollywood. It knows the rules inside and out and meticulously plays by them without ever succumbing to dreary predictability.
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Take a bow Rakesh Roshan. The technology used is brilliant and the overall product is awesome.
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...an adrenaline high.
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It's exactly what a blockbuster should be. Hugely entertaining, without ever being dumb.
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Don’t miss Thackeray. It’s like a gym session that gives you a high. You can actually feel the adrenaline pumping, many a time during the film.
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Banerjee's passion for film-making is now a given. Like Tigmanshu Dhulia, he has defined his own brand of cinema, one that will find its own audience.
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...it shows what art is here for; to pose tough questions and to show a mirror to society. So, if you need a reality check and want to know just what millions of Kashmiris go through each day, go and watch this wonderful little film in theatres.
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...the film is a must watch. It convincingly packages patriotic emotions with some superbly-crafted action.
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...is a paisa vasool entertainer with plenty of laugh aloud moments and strong emotions as its USP.
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It may not be everyone’s cup of tea – it’s especially not for the squeamish – but it’s an unflinching study of family in the way that the movies rarely provide.
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Watch the film for its riveting performances and its underlying message that even after 70 years as a free country, we’re still shackled to the chains of caste.
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...a powerful and important film that finds vestiges of genuine humanity in an area of impenetrable darkness. But it offers no false hopes.
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Tremendous performances, deft direction, power-packed screenwriting and dialogue, melodious soundtrack and of course, the lavish mounting -- this film has it all.
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...compassionate and touching...
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...is a paisa-vasool action entertainer which has style as well as enough twists and turns to keep the viewers engrossed.
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...is a movie that will make you a better person. Don't miss it!
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Vishal Bhardwaj gives us a film that's enjoyable and relevant in equal measure.
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This film is exactly the kind of brave clutter-breaking effort that most critics wish for while lamenting the rigidness of mainstream stars. That it left me grinning long after the credit-roll is a testament to its ability to amuse, without resorting to gimmicky slapstick or toilet humour.
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This ode to dance is a must-watch!
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...subtly puts a lot of such debates into perspective. We should be proud of it. As we are, of Padukone fronting and backing it, of course.
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...an intoxicatingly beautiful & lavishly mounted magnum opus, this extraordinary courage of love, valour, sacrifice and honour is Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s most ambitious film till date powered by outstanding performance by Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor.
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The film has moments which will leave a lump in your throat and moments that will make you laugh loud.
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To say MNIK is a warm-the-cockles film about a man with Aspergers syndrome who overcomes all odds and triumphs would be to pigeonhole it. The movie has a larger picture-one of humanity, tolerance,redemption and above all love.
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...a must watch for any movie buff. It's slick and racy. What's more, you have sellout performances from every actor, including those playing bit roles.
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...is another triumph for Anurag Kashyap
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An alive, fresh vibe dominates Ayan Mukerji's Yeh Jaawani Hai Deewani invigorating you through it's entire run. The story is not novel, but the treatment is A-grade.
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Omertà is a work of intense, sweeping and frightening moral clarity. Unerring, unflinching and unrelenting, the result is a devastatingly, seriously good film.
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...witty, moving and mild-mannered movie about self-realisation, the end of one journey becomes the beginning of another against the backdrop of a family's disquiet and disputes.
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In making its extremely timely statement, this film allows itself to lean a tad towards conventional melodrama. But it makes its point with such force that it is difficult not to be impressed. Go watch Mulk for its stout-hearted espousal of sanity. It isn't often that Bollywood shows such spine.
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Actors try to make up for a little slack in pace, but its capacity to moist your eyes at will is Gold’s real strength. Akshay is in top form and this is your must watch Independence Day film.
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...is worth every minute of its run, its heart wrenching, disturbingly powerful adage on exploitation, greed, lust, machismo, prejudice that ends with that much needed dope of hope.
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...soars really high, higher than anything else this year.
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Writer/ Director Nandita Das has written a brilliant script depicting the rise and fall of a genius mind.
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Sweet love, substantial performances, super fun, slick 'n stylish, Aisha is a-ha stuff.
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...well-researched, brilliantly-written and effectively documented creation that hasn't negotiated its wry vision for big screen. I'd go to the extent of saying it's the best Hindi film I've seen this year.
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Yes, Dangal is a crowd-pleaser. But it also has stellar performances and an engaging story-telling.
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The authenticity in the writing (Himanshu Sharma) is perhaps the reason practically all the actors in the film leave a mark. The wit and repartee is absolutely top class.
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...a simple, heartfelt and riveting story told with a lot a heart.
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Dedh Ishqiya entertains, but does so in a manner that does not trifle with the intelligence of the audience.
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...a truly enjoyable film, one that will make you happy about the movies once again.
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Prepare to laugh your guts out. It's the funniest film of the year so far...
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An immensely enjoyable thriller, helmed by a brilliant cast of actors and a master storyteller in Dibakar Banerjee.
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...a persuasive powerful and pungent docu-drama.
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It is funny without being irreverent, charming without being superficial, and when the time comes, incredibly moving without being melodramatic.
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It is challenging to take a chapter from history from a few decades ago and make it interesting for modern audiences, but SLB pulls it off.
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...a perfect balance of humour, seriousness and emotions.
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...is amongst Karan Johar's most accomplished works.
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...has one of Akshay Kumar's best performances...
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All in all, this is one entertainer. Don't go looking for flaws, just enjoy, Dabangg style.
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...trust producer-director-actor Kamal Haasan to serve up the good old filmic formula in a well-mounted cinematic package that lends the largely predictable material an impressive veneer.
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Go watch it quickly, and please, also take your ma to Paa.
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The genius of 3 Idiots ultimately lies in its total lack of emotional manipulation in order to engage the audience.
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Wrought with great intellectual and technical finesse, this film is pure poetry in motion
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Don't watch Udta Punjab because it was embroiled in controversies but because its a story not many would have dared to tell.
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...should be watched to experience how a master storyteller like Majidi can redeem Hindi cinema from drudgery.
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...is a film that will make you cry and laugh, even as it fills you with admiration and warmth for the next decrepit kid you see on the red light, running nose et al.
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Another lovely film from Motwane’s repertoire. It reaches where mainstream Bollywood films hesitate to go.
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The two smartest screenwriters of our generation, Mr. Hirani and Abhijat Joshi, have gone one better and crafted not so much as a movie as a relevant argument—with the usual ebbs and flows, dramatic flourishes, pauses and lapses in concentration (bloated second half) that characterize fierce debates.
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It’s a reexamination of the life of one of our most controversial film stars and Rajkumar Hirani has made every episode seem as real as it could get. But the treatment is such that you don’t end up feeling like you’ve watched a news documentary. Humour is both Hirani’s sword and shield and he has used it well.
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Watch The Dirty Picture for the gutsiest, most versatile actor we have today.
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...it’s good to have a film stating categorically, even if a trifle simplistically, that a no is a no is a no.
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...an overwhelming film. At times a tad bit overproduced, the film is an onslaught of brilliant use of technology on the viewer's senses -- stunning cinematography, the fluidity of the camera, quick edits, loud soaring music, with the actors thrown into wild nature.
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...a delightful little gem of a film, based on an unbelievable premise, but treated with just the right mix of straight-faced gravity and furiously oddball humour.
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...an extremely well-made film that lingers in your memory. The realism coupled with stellar direction, power-packed writing, exceptional performances and ear-pleasing tunes are its trump cards. An outstanding cinematic experience!
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...is absolutely worth raving about, and that it might be one of the most original films to come out of the country in a long time. But its insights are hard-won: you have to be willing to wait and watch until the point of each scene...
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Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma portray the world of Sui Dhaaga with a gentleness that turns everything it touches into gold.
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...unmissable.
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It’s the simplest of films, yet unimaginably complex. It’s straightforward yet marvelously thoughtful. In its understatement lies melodrama. In its refusal to dress itself up lies its richness.
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...is a gut wrenchingly haunting and scary reminder in the age of smart phones, sleek wheels, social media and unknown neighbors that relationships and parenthood are not just photo sessions and get together moments.
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Director Vikramaditya Motwane deserves credit, not just for delivering on the construct, but for opening doors to filmmakers who will now dare to pitch a concept without worrying about the traditional yardsticks that govern the commerce of cinema.
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For once, being a Salman Khan fan doesn’t matter. Regardless of how you feel about the man, you will fall in love with his performance and his film. It’s the best offering of his career. It’s a solid entertainer and its emotional depth will sweep you off your feet.
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...is an absolute winner that keeps you hooked completely right till the end.
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This is filmmaker Zoya Akhtar's most-assured and accomplished work.
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It is the best Hindi film I’ve seen this year.
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is a case well presented. There is an attempt to draw a safe line hence as the director tries not going against the code of law as he presents the case. It is a delight to watch for the superb performances.
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...a mad roller coaster ride that's worth taking.
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Watch I Am for talking unapologetically about real issues in real India. And also, for the performances.
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...is not just a movie, it’s an experience, a lesson on life that is essential for everyone.
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Director Amit V Masurkar and co-scriptwriter Mayank Tewari have crafted a strong black comedy.
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...a small film with a big heart. A remarkable film with a rock-solid script, this heart-warming experience should not be missed at any cost. A cinematic gem!
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For a filmmaker to stir up such a high degree of emotion while making no obvious attempt to manipulate us is an amazing achievement. Neerja is outstanding.
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It is an amazingly mature film. Who would have thought that could be said about a 100% family drama?
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...not one that says "look at me, I am making a statement to change the world". But a quiet and subtle appreciation of the life we've been given and what we can do with it.
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...a beautiful, beautifully made film.
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A Hindi film that is unafraid to say what it has to say in this present repressive atmosphere is rare. This is fearless, energetic filmmaking at its best.
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...shows how beautiful small can be, especially when the heart is in the right place and the mind is clued in.
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It's Salman all the way...
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...makes a strong statement on patriarchy and violence against women and is laced with a powerful performance by Taapsee Pannu.
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...must rank among the better screen adaptations of Devdas, not the least because of its daring, free-wheeling departures from the norm laid down for cinema derived from literary sources.
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It’s cinematic art.
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With excellent acting, stories tinged with moral dilemmas and varying philosophies, innovative cinematography by Pankaj Kumar and Gandhi's sure-footed direction, Ship Of Theseus is a must-watch.
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...has the kind of tempting action thriller allure that edges other routine adrenaline with its constant edge of the seat excitement showing Sonakshi Sinha's in a power pack action avatar.
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Political, tense, finally explosive, Madras Cafe is no picnic in the neighborhood park.
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...is obviously not a conventional entertainer. Just as well. The film stands out because of the balance it attains in depicting a man sinking steadily into incoherence and yet clinging to his humanity.
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Melodramatic, choir-inducing sentiment, ecstatic. Agneepath is that rare mainstream movie that is written well.
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Watch it and weep. And marvel at an extraordinary story told without veering into the maudlin. It's a tightly controlled drama without any melodrama.
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Watch this film for the fuzzy, heart-melting feeling that it will give you through the two-odd hour duration. But also watch it for the hidden charm, the stoic way the protagonists face the problem with their own brand of positivity and optimism.
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It becomes extraordinary because it treats its subject as ordinary.
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It not only sets a milestone in visual technique but also establishes a benchmark in storytelling.
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It makes you laugh, and cry, and think and question. It’s what good cinema and storytelling are meant to do.
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...is a gem that raises the bar, sentimentally sobering and compassionate adage of peace and hope...
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Rarely, if ever, as in this epic, has Hindi cinema transported you to a world that is real and surreal at the same time.
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It talks about understanding of love with a degree of maturity, wit, humor with a nod for acceptance and backed by top notch performance.
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The Bazmee-Chahal-Janjua-Chawla quartet prove very convincingly that comedies need not always be about slapstick; that there is more to comedy films than vulgar gestures and crass jokes. That clean dialogues, written sensibly, entertain and charm the movie-goers.
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...is a must for every man, every woman, every Indian and every human.
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...hits the right decibels to make sound enough for you to sit up and notice.
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...is relevant and timely without being boring or inaccessible.
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Brilliantly written with some of the brightest young stars of Bollywood.
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...is a magnificently mounted historical war movie with an impressive sweep and passionate salute to the great Maratha pride.
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...gets so many things right by just keeping things simple and straightforward.
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Do watch it for its sheer brilliance!
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...a fire-brand, paisa vasool entertainer.
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At a time when meaningful and nuanced roles are being written for character artistes, ‘Kaamyaab’ is a film that stands out for its story and storytelling.
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...what makes Ugly tick is the searing honesty with which it is told. It's not for the faint-hearted, but for those who are willing to let the morally decrepit live.
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...a Bollywood miracle – a rare Mumbai film that is mounted on a lavish scale and yet dares not to play by the established norms of the marketplace.
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With powerful performances from the starcast, the film leaves you shocked, stunned and speechless.
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What really works for the film is its massive star cast, gripping second half and also the skilled performances by each and every member of its cast.
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...is very good but it could have been great if the plot was stronger than just a story about two sisters with dreams. However we are not complaining much since it is a full-on entertainer for the masses.
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...a refreshingly, brutally honest film which ends up making the tiny mistake of adding an emotional, clichéd ending.
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...what makes this film unforgettable is Irrfan who is, in one word, magnificent.
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This socially-awkward construct lends itself to such compelling material that even a compilation of reaction shots would suffice. But writers Shantanu Srivastava and Akshat Ghildial capitalise on the uneasiness of being in this pickle to script hilarious sequences that would leave you in splits.
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...is a sure-shot hit. To state that SRK is sensational would be an understatement.
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...designed as a vehicle to showcase the star charisma of Salman Khan and the actor literally hits bull's eye. He has a ball on screen and makes sure you join the party too.
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...is not merely superior to its predecessor but the flamboyance and fun it provides is an implication we're not quite done with this mad duo and their quirky universe yet.
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There's so much to be savoured in the film -- from the performances, aesthetics, music, and the story itself.
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...has memorable performances and a sensitively observed account of decay and redemption.
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That bittersweet combination of happiness and sadness. A perfect mirror to life.
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If you savor typical masaledaar fares, this one should be on your have-to-watch listing for certain.
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It is the heartland political thriller that several among the Bollywood lot have tried to make lately but didn't quite have the guts to.
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...the film and every rich resplendent moment in it, belongs to Parineeti Chopra. She irons out all the rough spots in the storytelling, hides all the wrinkles in the jaded plot and makes her character seem far more empathetic than it would have been in a lesser actress' hands.
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...shines in two areas that most of our films often fall short of. As far as the story goes – good writing, and as far as comedy goes – great timing.
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If you are in a mood for a Bollywood family saga with measured melodrama and the right amount of naach-gaana, visit 2 States.
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...is a felicitous first film that bears the stamp of cinematic craftsmen who know their art inside out.
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...a wonderfully irreverent, courageous and life-affirming film...
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The highlight of the film are its dialogues written by Hitesh Kewalya. You will find each and every dialogue to be clap or whistle worthy.
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...a terrific film. It's surprising and disturbing and has a vein of rich, dark humor coursing through it.
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A marvellous satire that takes its issues, but not itself, seriously.
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A cinema that entertains and enlightens as well. The towering message of women empowerment that helps the movie to rise above its flaws.
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Ram Madhvani has crafted a story that will move the coldest of hearts.
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...don't let anybody tell you that Kadvi Hawa is a manifesto for the fight against climate change or that it's an austere, unforgiving, movie. This is an intensely felt, beautifully expressed, sustained piece of cinema.
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...terrifically gripping, gritty, well-etched & masterly performed movie...
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Paa kasam, this film will rock you.
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Go watch it... I'd say please watch it...
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Thappad hits home. Hard. It stings. It is unmissable.
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For grabbing and holding on to our attention even as the phone buzzes with Twitter and Facebook notifications next to us, and making us chuckle at every filmi reference...
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...draws you in at the very start, keeps you hooked throughout, and ends on a high. In other words, you have very little reason to miss the film.
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This is a meditative version of a war film, subtly weighing in on human loss and ruthlessness, even as it seldom wavers from checking off all the crackling elements of an espionage thriller.
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Frankly you don’t need to be a fan or a friend or family member of Sanjay Dutt to invest emotionally in this film. Even if you have a vicarious bent of mind (which most of have) you will take away a lot from Sanju.
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Yes, Pink does compel you to think. And that’s not all it does.
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The story, peppered with black humour to tickle us once in a while, reveals many more levels as we go along in this emotional roller coaster ride. The impressive ensemble cast contributes in a large way.
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...a subtle slapstick, if such an oxymoron exists.
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...a valuable piece of cinema.
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Should you want your mind to be broadened by a road movie that gives you an excremental vision of life, Piku is the one to watch.
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The plot has enough laugh-out-loud situations and emotional outbursts to keep you invested especially in the razor-sharp first half.
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...an engaging film with tremendous appeal for the masses.
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...is wholeheartedly recommended but with a rider: it isn't a stroll in the park because it demands patience and concentration.
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...great chases, fast bikes, pulse-pounding action and glamorous girls. Dhoom 3 has all of it in abundance.
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That 'Trapped' manages to grippingly hold your attention with such an underwhelming setting is an achievement in itself. That it could invade your senses makes it worth every minute, without any break, in the theatre.
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...a deliciously layered movie you have to unravel for yourself as you get sucked into the engrossing drama.
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A suspense drama with a nail-biting finish, Drishyam holds the viewer by the eyeballs till its' engaging climax.
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...is relentless in its ability to entertain, and that’s possible purely because of highly accomplished film-making. A new template for the Indian blockbuster.
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This is a delightful coming-of-age story about a simple girl. Watch this film for Kangna Ranaut's brilliant performance.
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...a small film with a big heart.
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Some directors use sledgehammers to make their point. Others use a scalpel. Well, welcome the scalpel.
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Whether Titli, the reluctant brother, transforms into a butterfly and flies away or not, there is certainly no escaping from Behl’s non-apologetic, brutal and bloody tale.
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...is akin to a whiff of fresh air. Its foremost triumph is that it leaves you with a powerful emotion: Happiness!
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Serious, sensitive and stirring, 7 Khoon Maaf is a whole new cinematic experience.
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..breaking-norm film...
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...amalgamates components of horror, paranormal and sex seamlessly. It titillates, it petrifies, but most importantly, it tells you a story which is daunting, imaginative and unconventional.
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...is more ambitious and spiritual in its theme, layers and insight. It’s nostalgic and joyous as well.
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The story of this Indian beti is well-known and yet director Ram Madhvani gives us welcome aided-recall with his deft story-telling.
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...book your tickets for this thriller that will have you hooked from Frame No 1. The end is so stunning that it will have you stand up and applaud as the credits roll.
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...a spellbinding thriller with 'awesomeness' written all over it.
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...a powerful film even if it is rough around the edges.
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The dark humour, infused by way of Loha Singh makes this often gritty and riveting documentary exceedingly entertaining.
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...is all that a good documentary should be.
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...is an intelligently scripted, superbly acted, enthralling and believable heist film that is more than just that.
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...one of the most rocking films of the year.
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...is a brave and an inspirational attempt at creating a commercial cinema out of a taboo topic. The movie scores high on content as well as emotions.
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Ghost flick, psychological thriller, social commentary or all the above – in the end, Phobia is what you want it to be for yourself. It is also, without question, a superbly entertaining film.
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Dark. Disturbing. Distressing. Kudos to Anurag Kashyap for handling such a volatile subject with deadpan honesty.
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...with an innovative story idea, adept editing, fantastic execution and good performances is immensely watchable, at least once.
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Get ready for a force of nature performance in Vidya Balan.
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...is a powerful and gripping drama that leaves an impact as it resonates with the problems of the common man.
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The movie deserves attention not only for Manoj Bajpayee’s class act, this pointing, dark and intense psychological drama is disturbing but relevant which depicts the dark side of humans, the prejudice, the importance to be heard and listened in today’s times.
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...a terrific, moving coming-of-age film...
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This is a delicious slice-of-life film that puts forth various issues, and celebrates the unintended and often dark humour that we see all around us.
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...this film has some fantastic moments. Some soul searching philosophy and some heart crushing realities on offer.
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Once in a while comes along a film that takes you aback by the direct and brutally honest approach it takes. Hansal Mehta’s Shahid is one such film.
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...is nothing like you've seen before in Hindi cinema
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Bless you Avinash Das for celebrating in a most entertaining fashion, every gutsy, rebellious, non-malleable, non-compliant uss type ki aurat through your Anaarkali. And bless you Swara Bhaskar for bringing this wonderful woman to life on screen.
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The film unspools in an unhurried manner, occasionally tugging hard at your heartstrings.
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...both the film and the character, articulates that overarching hope with gentle yet precise, persuasive strokes.
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...a consistently funny and heart-warming film made of little gems, Kangana Ranaut being the brightest, biggest jewel of the piece.
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A beautifully textured romcom with flesh-and-blood characters instead of lazy caricatures.
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...politics need not be a drab colourless vocation. It can be a bastion for the young. And it can be a great deal of fun!
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...is a complete family entertainer worth every cent of your penny spent.
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A slow-burning, searing crime drama that shuns the conventional trappings of the genre, first-time director Kanu Behl’s Titli is a remarkably sure-footed film.
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...even though the direction and performances are impressive, the script seems manipulated and contrived at certain points, as if designed to pull the emotional trigger of the audience.
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This is pure action and Sunny fans are going to have a screaming time in the theatres.
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The best part of the film is its utter commitment to Siras' story.
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In sync with today’s time with a decisive edge coming from a surprise twist in character graph, this debate on the ‘who’ of woh’ finds solace in its pleasing humour wrapped in wining emotions and top-notch performance.
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For trying something new even with every literary adaptation, this one is certainly worth watching over and over again.
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It makes the right kind of noise about women empowerment without being preachy. And it's a whole lot of fun besides.
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SAW ultimately belongs to Gupta, who stays true to the genre and makes a welcome return to the credible lot of Bollywood directors.
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Watch the film for its hilarious comedy, slick all around performances and ultimately for it's powerful message of love and acceptance...
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Amidst all the compelling performances, this is Alia’s film as she continues to push her boundaries as an actor while challenging our expectations of her.
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A thriller that has your heart beating constantly for the protagonist’s safety is gripping because it is based on real life events and has strong performances.
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Without a single dull moment, Soumendra Padhi makes the viewer glued to the film with eyes open.
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...a must watch movie for the Midas touch of Shyam Benegal and the sheer mastery of Boman Irani.
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...is a film every woman and every man must watch. It carries an important message.
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At times, the story might be a little too deep for millennials, but Manmarziyaan is one of the best romantic movies to come out of Bollywood in a long time.
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The short story Do Behnein is six pages long, and starts only as Pataakha enters its second half. Bhardwaj takes these hysterical sisters at each other’s throats and turns them into a metaphor for India and Pakistan, locked in an endless cycle of sniping. It is an unsubtle analogy but effective in its crude directness, like a street-play.
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Sly, gripping and taut, Kahaani is much too enjoyable to find flaws.
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...has all the ingredients of a great sports film and the fact that it is based on a real life story will make you chuckle and tear up alternately throughout the film.
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...a crowd-pleaser in every sense of the term.
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Audaciously enough, Motwane feeds off the negativity of disastrous coincidences to explore a human being’s most profound fears as well as marvel at his dormant instincts.
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The first part of the epic leaves behind dollops of rip-roaring entertainment to relish till it’s back to finish what it started in perhaps even more jaw-dropping manner.
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Grounded performances combined with stirring music elevate this relatively straightforward tale, making it essential viewing not only for the young Indian woman, but for anyone looking to scale great heights against all odds.
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Masaan scores for keeping it real.
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A lyrical indie that wipes off the miasma of morality and caste system in a city on the cusp of change, Masaan is an engaging testament of the times we live in.
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...is a good entertainer, sure, but, more critically, it is a showcase for an actress poised to reign. This is one of those monumental moments when you feel the movies shift, and nothing remains the same. I've seen the future, baby, and it's Kangana.
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...a simple, sweet yet effective offering.
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...is fun to sit through. It could've solely stood tall on the clever stories. But lovely performances and to-the-tee casting only add to the entertainment quotient.
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Cinema at its whimsical best!
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Watch the film for some good, clean fun. It will give you ample laughs throughout and you’ll walk away from the theatre with a satisfied smile on your face...
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...a 'not to be missed' movie.
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This film soaks you in, and refuses to leave you much after you have left the theater.
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...is not for those who like their item songs and 'ceeti-eliciting' dialogues. It is for those who love their cinema shaken and stirred!
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Director / writer Shakun Batra's and his co-writer Ayesha Deveitre Dhillon are the true heroes of this film. Their story, their dialogue and the situations they've created add great depth to the movie.
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...marks Kashyap's fab return to a realm he understands and expresses best -- with all its flaws, angst and humour, Tarantino-esque pop-culture references, making it all as distressing as it is frickin' fun and real.
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It’s cinema that’s not afraid to come out of the closet. Filmmaking that is brave enough to wipe off the make-up. Storytelling that’s brutally honest. Treatment that is refreshingly candid.
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...is a sensibly written and finely performed film that takes a close look at the ordinary lives of extraordinary people. Not to miss.
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...shouldn’t be restricted with tags like experimental, offbeat, path-breaking, low-budget or multiplex cinema. While it happens to be all of these, it goes beyond with its smart story and superlative storytelling to be a brilliant and entertaining film.
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...a fun film with proper dose of ‘gyaan’. It’s a film that shouldn’t be missed and it’s brave because it attempts to create a better world.
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...is one of the best spy thrillers to come from Bollywood in recent times. Not only is it fun and entertaining, it is also smart and fast-paced.
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This is one of the few films we experience and not just watch. We revel in and relish the unusual story, the characters, their equations, and soak in the performances and aesthetics.
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The most pertinent point this film underlines is the feudal mindset of the milieu, amplified by the sense of male entitlement that eliminates consent.
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...is a roadmap for our oppressed female population who have been victims of a misogynist mindset for eons.
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Quick take: Exhilarating performances, stellar storytelling… Great film!
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...has the trademark Rohit Shetty stamp all over.
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This is arguably the best political thriller that Bollywood has so far given us.
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Udaan is our life on screen.
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...offers you both substance and soul, even as it dabbles with a slice of reality. Don't miss it.
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We get to see a new Mehta in form with this film, more assured of what he has to say, more in control of the craft of cinema.
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The direction's brilliant. Deft, yet deep, Shoojit Sircar presents characters so ordinary, they're wonderful, people and places intimately intertwined, an aunt pickled in resentment, boats almost painted on a sheet-like Ganga.
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...a crowd-pleasing and hugely mass appealing tale of android revolution with a thrilling plot, rich and imaginative screenplay, super action, astounding effects and most importantly, Rajnikant, who is the soul of the film.
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...is easily the funniest movie of the year so far.
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...great fun.
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...the beauty of Gully Boy is that even if you are entirely unfamiliar with this world, like I was, the film will still stir your soul.
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The beauty of the film lies in its ability to throw light on a morbid subject, compelling the viewer to fall back in love with life.
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...fascinating albeit fleshed out experiment...
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If I was so delighted by Barfi, why not five stars? Because it’s very good and that’s saying a helluva lot. So go ahead make your matinee.
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It's a compelling watch, more for its drama and histrionics than anything else.
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...is not a light watch, but it is definitely relevant, compelling and a film that will spark conversation.
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...an impossibly thrilling roller-coaster ride, backed by heart-thumping tunes, and some of the greatest performances we can recollect in recent times.
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...a delightful film. It has heart, imagination and intelligence.
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Those with an appetite for issue-centric cinema, sprint for it.
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It is only rarely that wit and wisdom come together in a Hindi film as felicitously as it does here.
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Masurkar makes humour his weapon of choice and sets up a satire that leaves you entertained, but also brings to fore some uncomfortable questions.
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...a beautifully textured love story that wins you over.
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...strictly for the masses and for those who relish typically formulaic masala entertainers.
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...is a special film, the kind where you know what is going to happen and yet texture and detailing give you much to marvel at.
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A 'now' story, lovingly told!
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It gives us much, much to smile pleasantly at, to guffaw at, and one moment that will make the theatre gasp -- before it brings the house down.
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While entertaining her audiences throughout, the writer-director (Zoya Akhtar, Luck By Chance), with a firm voice of her own, still manages to keep things artistic, without its pretensions; a lot of times, even poetic...
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...is Shah Rukh Khan's triumph all the way.
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...is not your average sports film or love story. This one’s a funny, intense, dramatic and thrilling ride. It makes you laugh, cry and nervous in equal measure. It’s a great way to start the year.
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...is an entertaining, large canvas experience, brought to life with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's stroke of visual brilliance.
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...superb, witty, violent, tragic - magic.
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...is brilliance personified for two reasons. The promos fooled you into it being a comedy and two, Kapoor, who is also the writer, deals with a very serious issue, with a mild twist of comedy and sacarsm.
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...writers Anubhav Sinha and Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul do well in turning a solitary slap into larger exploration of male entitlement. They weave a dexterous but concise and economical narrative that, even while focusing on one woman’s life, turns it into the story about every woman. And every man.
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This heartfelt and sensitive adage on the triumph of good over evil ends on a beautiful note of hope with that closing shot that stamps, cements and underlines the magic of Majidi we know.
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It's partly hilarious, mostly sad, yes quite misogynistic but also very unusual.
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There is very little to fault with Karwaan, which has been directed with surprising tenderness by Akarsh Khurana...
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...is a brilliant, touching saga that would surely entertain viewers and make them hoot for the retro men in blue.
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...a sinewy and riveting espionage thriller that entertains without having to play to the gallery.
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...a scrumptious delight of a film that has the repeat viewing value of a classic.
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It’s a film that will make you think, hurt you and will bring you back to your ideals.
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...is revival of good old Hindi cinema. As Mumbai goes rewind, you look forward to a dynamic and gripping entertainer.
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Sriram has done a fab job in keeping dark humour intact. There are so many quirky and surprise elements that will make you cover your face too.
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...is a moody and atmospheric film. Some viewers may find the film a little too deep and disturbing, but fans of Hollywood horror films will be reminded of memorable movies in the genre like Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) and Eraserhead (1977). This one is genuinely scary.
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There’s no denying that Rohit Shetty is the present-day Manmohan Desai of Hindi cinema. His fundas are crystal clear: Deliver entertainment in large doses. In Simmba, there’s a powerful message too that stays with you once the movie has concluded.
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The best part of this film is perhaps that there is no compromise whatsoever with the pace, the decadence, the beauty and the purity of the language that a setting of this kind demands.
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Go on, take a dip in Masaan’s waters.
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It is an important film for the times we live in. It will not be a blockbuster. But it might just make you change the way you look at love. If you choose to let your 'dil' take precedence over your 'dimaag'.
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All in all I would say, don't miss this one for anything!
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I loved this film from inside my bones.
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In an industry obsessed by opening weekend business and box-office records, this is one of those rare films that doesn't compromise on its gracious objectives for the sake of becoming more box-office friendly.
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...is one of the finest films this year that with all its simplicity strikes a chord with the mass.
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...its relevance makes it an important watch.
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The writers Nitesh Tiwari (director and writer of the much-acclaimed blockbuster Dangal )and Shreyas Jain have put together a sweet, identifiable crowd-pleaser that excels in the writing, direction, acting and music departments.
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An unadulterated crowd-pleaser...
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Some movies leave you gobsmacked with their sweetness. Others silence you with their spareness. Can a movie do both? Sometimes. Stanley ka Dabba is one of those times.
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...engrossing and entertaining. A murder mystery at its best.
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...has Salman Khan, Salman Khan and Salman Khan + Entertainment, Entertainment and Entertainment in large doses.
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...purely for Amitabh Bachchan fans. A standing ovation for Amitabh Bachchan for a towering performance yet again. This man is magical!
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...an old-fashioned but rousing Hindi commercial film that pretty much restores one's faith in this often-maligned brand of cinema.
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Do not miss this film as it actually delivers more than it promises.
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...is one of those infrequent movies wherein you get to eyeball the superior efforts of four top notch film-makers in less than two hours.
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Filled with subversions both major and minor, the Aanand L Rai production is packed with superbly sketched characters and spot-on performances. It uses a light touch to launch a heavy attack on homophobia, general intolerance and repressive tendencies, and the very foundation of the conventional Indian family.
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Kukunoor enhances the magic of the parable by throwing in delightfully quirky encounters that veer into the heart of fairy-tale terrain without ever losing a sense of reality.
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This ode to the ‘side’ actors is a gem that glitters with the stellar act of the amazing Sanjay Mishra.
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Finally an unpretentious indie, Sulemani Keeda, simply put, is by the filmis, of the filmis, and for everyone.
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You will be shocked, you will be startled, but walking out of the theatre, you know you have just seen what is possibly the most important Hindi film since Satya and Dil Chahta Hai.
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Ultimately Ugly rests on an irony, and although there are some masterfully-crafted scenes to build up suspense, none of it can hide the writer-director’s moral gaze—how depraved are you, he seems to ask, leaving his audience uneasy.
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Sandhya’s compassion – without the usual Indian cinema melodrama, tears and all of that — for her parents-in-law is heart-tugging that completely transforms the movie into something that is worth pondering over.
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Hirani, in his signature style, takes you through Sanju's remarkable journey with the finesse and commitment it needs.
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Balancing characters, conspiracies and cities, director Neeraj Pandey admirably keeps Baby rich, yet tight, researched, non-sentimental and steely-eyed.
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In times where rapid radicalisation of the majority religion is taking place, these are unpopular questions which will surely make some people uncomfortable.
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...is an essential piece of cinema.
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Brisk and absorbing, concluding differently than expected, Badlapur is an inspired film that dangerously attempts to change the landscape of the thriller genre in Bollywood.
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...my favourite love story of the year. It’s sweet, sad and deeply aching.
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An accomplished piece of work whose natural tone is surreal.
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...the result’s engrossing because of Ghosh’s accompished direction, excellent cinematography by Setu, and needless to add, yet another excellent performance by Ms Balan...
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The film has everything going for it: top notch performances by two super-stars, good music, a sensitive director with a good track record, a simple yet absorbing story and of course, terrific moments [emotional as well as humorous].
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Director Abhishek Chaubey goes one up with treatment in Dedh Ishqiya, seamlessly fusing his tale of love in the time of intrigue with suspense and humour. He also reserves ample space to excel for each of his talented actors.
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What makes this Drishyam (even) more interesting than the original though, is the tweaking – both in the casting and writing – of its women and the central man-woman relationship.
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...a powerfully performed, masterly etched gritty fusion of struggle, pain & redemption that gallops skillfully on its merits and provides a rivetingly haunting movie experience for the audience who look for sensibility and meaning in cinema.
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The film presents the old-as-time conflict between good and evil, the classic trope of mythology. But watch the film for the grandeur, the visuals and the performances, that have you cheering for Baahubali, much like the subjects of Mahishmati.
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...is an ode to joy, an ebullient celebration of the cassette-tapes its maker has been brought up on. It is an action film, about fights and villains and the importance of pain, and Bala serves up chopsocky goodness not only with directorial flair, but with the benevolence of a friendly neighbourhood ‘Chinese-van’ cook, drowning chowmein in soya sauce and vinegar.
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...the high drama, the arresting performances and the spunky audio track (Amit Trivedi) make NOKJ a memorable viewing.
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...superb, sharp, risqué and original.
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So whether you have pressing matters to attend to or not, please take a detour to this toilet. Each of us needs to raise a stink about what our countrymen do in the open.
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...a gloriously polished and a poised look at the chaos that rules the bereaved heart in our troubled times.
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...certainly isn't a drab and dreary history lesson. It manages to be a gripping human drama without being either a sweeping Hollywood-style adventure or a Bollywood-inflected patriotic saga cranked up to a defeaning pitch for easy consumption.
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A hard, unrelenting film that doesn’t give in to over sentimentality, City Lights is just like the city of Mumbai.
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It's a funny way of highlighting a serious issue!
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...walks the tightrope between offbeat and commercial with gusto. This is a massively entertaining film.
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...little gem of a film.
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...a movie recommended for one and all!
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Director Raja Krishna Menon tells this remarkable tale astutely, keeping us on the edge of our seats.
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It is not often that an Indian filmmaker takes to comedy in a setting this dismal – Masurkar and his co-writer do, without being condescending or trivialising the almost depressing circumstances it chronicles in lands far beyond the India most of us are exposed to.
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This is one of the few films where the audience was moved enough to applaud together.
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And no matter the slight niggles: this is a film that goes far out on a limb, and gives us both bedlam and nuances, enough to warrant repeated viewings. And more than enough to love.
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...makes for an excellent movie that you must watch with your entire family.
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Mary Kom is an important film that's hugely inspiring. But more importantly, it's also great fun to watch.
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...an intelligently woven, slick and smart period thriller with its subject matter as its USP.
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...starts on a promising note and keeps getting better every minute.
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While Khan's acting prowess will keep you glued to the film, Maneesh's brand of crisp and tight storytelling holds the plot together.
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Meghna Gulzar documents Chhapaak's grim reality barefacedly without losing sight of its character's quiet determination to fight the reasons that make such heinous crimes possible in the first place.
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It is simple, colourful and vibrant but it doesn’t shirk from portraying the grey, the black and the complex. But most of all, Kai Po Che! doesn’t sit on the fence...
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The film has a riveting plot, great performances, soulful music, an absorbing story and skilful direction to make the viewer fall in ishq with it.
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...a colourful triumph, director Ketan Mehta meriting applause for his portrait of painter Raja Ravi Varma, skillfully blending a biopic, a period film, a love story and a social critique, within a tight frame.
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Its amusing insights and bold message make PK hit home.
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...is not the best biopic in the world. It’s flawed like we all humans are. But the movie left an overwhelming impression of empowerment, joy and made me emotional.
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...is the film that it is because of the infectious energy Ranbir Kapoor injects into the film. An absolute must-watch.
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Imtiaz deserves credit for trying his hand at something different from what the mainstream churns out every week. And for bringing back the one aspect sorely missing from Hindi films lately -- music.
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...a dark and wild ride into the outskirts of our nation with plenty of thrills and gory action. Not meant for the fainthearted and tailor-made for cinema aficionados...
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What stays in the mind at the end of 'The Lunchbox' is pretty much what stays in mind at the end of a memorable set by jazzmen – not their lapses but the heights they scale.
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It is to Raghavan’s credit that he packages this sinister thriller with such bells and whistles like popular 70s film songs and nods to Anil Dhawan’s own pulp hits. The result is a deliciously twisted film that delivers more fun than any other Hindi movie this year.
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It is Deepika and Ranvir’s sizzling chemistry that does full justice to Bhansali’s passionate story.
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It’s not that mass hero action masala or the run of the mill revenge picture where a popular on screen gun – toting macho man is out for a purpose, here is a ‘real’ hero fighting ‘real’ enemies in ‘real’ territory, infusing ‘real’ feelings, a picture which can be shown to future generations on how India gave it back to Pakistan.
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...find yourself awestruck by the sheer intensity of the film.
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...a film that takes Indian cinema to the next level.
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...comes out as the winner with its non-judgmental approach and an up-to-date story that showcases complicated human relationships with all its peculiarities, firmly in place.
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...serious, thrilling and balanced film that you must watch.
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It isn’t a spectacular film but it’s very entertaining and sweet.
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...is an endearing lovable hoor (women) waiting at your nearest screen that shows Sonakshi Sinha in her top form.
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...like a breath of fresh air. This film is a good example of how an interesting premise, a credible closure, and, heads-on-your-shoulder approach to filmmaking results in a solid film that stands on its own two feet despite a low budget and no stars.
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...is packed with delightful surprises, not the least of which are the ways in which it turns the genre on its head.
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...an effortlessly charming, bittersweet film...
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...is a well-enacted drama with beautiful locales and potent cinematography.
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Don't go by the title. Don't go by the cast. Just go for the idea the movie is based on: Give it a shot!
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Bhardwaj writes the hell out the film. Have I said this earlier? I’ll say it again. Talvar is a smashing return to form for him...
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Watch it and renew your lipstick if you are a girl, and buy your girl one, if you are a lad. But don't miss this film. It's reality served with dollops of humor.
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The idea is to project mess and chaos. Indeed surplus characters and subplots often make YSZ an overwhelming experience to endure. But if you are up for the challenge to explore Delhi's shifty facet, it's rewarding too.
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...is a solid entertainer with a strong social message.
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...is one film that should be watched. Just to remind us of that one tale of courage if not for its cinematic value.
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This is not an easy watch, but definitely an important one.
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...a fun, breezy comedy...
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The beauty of Stanley Ka Dabba lies in its sheer simplicity and authenticity.
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Sunny Deol, as a director, does a better than decent job. He manages to keep the plot believable and keep you involved in the goings on.
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Without seeming to try too hard, it is funny, believable and heartwrenching all rolled into one.
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Something about the triumph of the spirit. This is a film that will make you smile.
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This is a film worth your time.
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Watch Shaitan for its original story, brilliant talent showcase by the cast, sound and editing teams. It might be the one of the most technically sound film you will have seen in a long time.
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A good fare.
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...deserves high rating because it is a simple story that children will enjoy.
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...raises many pertinent questions, some very uncomfortable ones too.
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An effective horror film, with a superlative lead performance.
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...watch it for the performances and the 'chaska' of love, with two men pouring their hearts out for the world to see and accept.
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...is a film that caters to public sentiment against black money and corruption. All in all, this one’s right on the money.
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The gritty nature of the film and the subject is not something all of us can handle for it takes guts to accept the truth about the society that we are a part of. It's an important film but not one I'd want to watch again.
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No Bollywood-style revenge or anger, just pure sadism.
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...is a well-made "commercial" film woven around the politics of religion-based hate and bigotry that incite riots to help win elections.
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As an intelligent thriller, it works. As a poke to social conscience, can movies do more than poke?
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...despite these flaws, I’m recommending that you see it. Especially for Dhanush who proves that eventually looks don’t matter. Neither does size. All that towers is talent.
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...lands several blows to the patriarchy while never giving up its masala entertainer roots. It is the kind of film that needs to work because of what it says.
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Motwane manages to embrace the complexities of human nature with aplomb in the film, filled with melodrama.
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...stands out an eye-opener for those who wish to see the world untainted.
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...a film which is more just a sports drama. This one is surely worth its weight in gold.
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...is an intense and captivating cinematic experience for those bored of the typical Bollywood shtick and looking for something refreshingly different.
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...works perfectly well as an offbeat romantic comedy.
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...go and drench yourself in fear.
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A stylish noir adventure soaked in surprise and substance in equal measure.
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Watching Margarita with a Straw, I smiled and laughed a lot. Even in moments when I felt deep sympathy for her, the girl was sassy.
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Raghavan’s talent for imagining ordinary people as proficient criminals in the right conditions and his use of locations and sharply etched characters to advance his plot is put to great use in Andhadhun.
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...the thundering performances make this movie an engaging watch.
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...tugs at your heartstrings while at the same time tickling your funny bone.
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Well acted and well conceived, Badrinath Ki Dulhania and its socially relevant ideas rise above the frivolous execution to give you a solid film.
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It's dark, it's violent, it's informative and it's packed with a load of shock value which keeps you at the edge of your seat from start to finish.
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...offers a refreshing take on women and their sexuality.
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Kangana looks to the manor born playing Laxmibai. She channels the spirit of the warrior queen and is her fierce best in war scenes and also manages to give us the glimpse of the icon's soft side.
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...is a film of searing sincerity and insight, whose central characters are drawn with real complexity.
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Here’s a film that demands 100% attention and it won’t stop till it has it.Even though there’s so much going for GOW I, there’s something always amiss, something that leaves you underwhelmed after all those expectations.
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It’s rare to find a sequel that’s as entertaining as the first and ties up the loose ends neatly while still leaving room for an offshoot. Or is that just wishful thinking?
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Kashyap strives to surprise and while every film requires an unconditional commitment of labor and love from its participant makers, the effort behind the making of a Gangs of Wasseypur is special.
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The feeling that we’re on a journey with no use for beginnings or ends is exhilarating.
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...is one of the rare endearing gems to make it to theaters. A definite watch for all the aspiring filmmakers who yearn for big budgets, big banners and big star cast.
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Apart from delivering as an inspiring tale of unparalleled bravery, it also drops subtle hints on the early cracks that eventually went on to corrode the colonial rule.
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...is an old fashioned film about real world issues that will make you smile as well as ponder at the same time.
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By turns witty and thoughtful, devastating and emotional, it’s up there with Masaan and Dum Laga Ke Haisha and the one or two other stirringly well-written films of the year.
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Shrivastava’s women are identifiable, their predicaments and problems are easy to relate to. What adds more conviction to the portrayals are the persuasive performances by all the ladies at the helm.
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...more of a deep and meaningful family drama than a romance.
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With Imtiaz’s intriguing take on love stories, scenic locations and brilliant acting by Ranbir and Deepika, it is a one-time watch, but nothing more.
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...a film of immense significance.
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...a full-on 'paisa vasool' Sajid Nadiadwala entertainer.
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What essentially works for LC is its classic 'winning against all odds' theme.
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Minority report.
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After Baby, Akshay Kumar delivers yet another thriller with deadpan calm.
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...is a proof the director's vision. He deserves all the cheers. Watch it for all the entertainment that Rohit Shetty can bring into a film.
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...is bold in its decisions of what it shows and what it doesn’t. It’s sensitive and yet determined to make us see, imagine, join the dots. It’s not interested in making us comfortable, help us tide over all that’s unpleasant, violent, vile.
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...is a complete package. It’s magnificent, high on visual effects and has powerful action backed by rock solid performances.
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...delivers a film that is richly cinematic, but whose story – as it turns out – has little of the emotional complexity that powered his last film Bajirao Mastani.
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...a beautiful collage of heart-warming moments, sparkling performances and inspiring stories.
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...has the same histrionics films of such nature are known for- Parental conflict, sacrifices, heroic montages, training sequences, and ultimate triumph. But despite all the ingredients, the film is fueled by sharp writing by Tiwari and Nikhil Mehrotra, boisterous dialogues and above all
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It’s great to see Hindi cinema giving its audience what they have been asking for — some real characters who are all out to have fun. And yes, that includes leading a debauched adult life too!
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...a good experiment, celebrating movies, mindsets and Mumbai's moods - but it isn't the coolest film doing so.
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Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan's achievement lies not just in going where Bollywood has not gone before. It is in consistently portraying Kartik (Ayushmann Khurrana) and Aman (a superb Jitendra Kumar in his debut film role) as just a couple, not 'homo' or 'hetero'.
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...is a format that needs to be praised for its concept. The sequencing of the stories works and the pace is swift, never showing signs of lethargy.
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Majidi's subject matter might seem to be repetitive, but the famed director's take on redemption is fleshed out by strong performances to make 'Beyond the Clouds' another notable entry in his filmography.
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This is not candyfloss cinema. It will find its audience in those wanting to get involved.
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Unlike most films within the genre that focus chiefly on the ‘operation’, Raazi also delves into the debilitating position that secret agents who stumble in and out of the margins of history must sometimes assume.
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If you have been waiting for a family entertainer, 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' is the answer to your prayers.
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A different experience that is worth encouraging one and all to have...
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Ali intensifies the falls and amplifies the sufferings to an extent that the inevitable win has a bittersweet tinge. If he could’ve cut down some of the bhangra and a bit of melodrama, this could’ve been a much crisper watch.
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An affecting biopic that, refreshingly, stays grounded and alert to its human beats.
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...is worth a watch because it focuses on some pivotal issues of the day.
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Director Sriram Raghavan strikes the hammer of genius with Badlapur for he buys your eyes and makes you stay glued to the screen right till the end.
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reinvents the wheel as far as Bollywood rom-coms go. It's aggressively non-formulaic, and gives us characters who refuse to conform. The minor hiccups notwithstanding, this is a charming little film.
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...isn’t your typical Bollywood romance. It’s not a feel-good story with a happily-ever-after ending but is something that will shake you up emotionally for all the right reasons...
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...it is a triumph that in such charged times, the film not only got made but found a release.
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If Manto, the film, falls short of being a masterpiece, it's ironically because Nandita Das the filmmaker does not quite crack the Manto code herself: she doesn't quite see her subject with the same wholeness that Manto saw his people. This imperfection in the film, in a way, becomes the greatest tribute to Manto.
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A complete paisa vasool experience at the movies...
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...fulfills what it sets out to do and keeps you hooked and guessing.
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...a fun-ride that tickles your funny bone from start to end.
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So be prepared to get restless in the first hour, but once Dil Dhadakne Do gathers momentum, it will force you to care about this frustrating, flawed family.
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Vikramaditya Motwane’s brilliance lies in turning this unsuspecting setup into a hellish playground.
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Be ready to want to wolf whistle, even when you have a tear or two stealthily streaming down your cheek. Watch it.
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...is a well-made and well-told biopic...
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Poorna Malavath’s story is well documented. The film handles that with reverence and sensitivity while addressing it’s additional motive: to deliver a message about realising dreams, maximising opportunities, encouraging the marginalised to break out of community constraints and caste shackles.
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...a laugh riot...
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...a no-budget indie production that delves deep into the abstraction of obsession. Inaccessible to many, if you truly want to see cinema free of box- office constraints, cinema as pure art, cinema that doesn't play by the rules, then treat yourself to the exceptional instance that is Kshay.
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...has a credible story to tell, is packed with unexpected twists that keep you on the edge and offers entertainment in large doses.
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...a fabulous fable of a flawed land that eschews easy options and sticks to its guns all the way through.
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...an adult, mature film that is smart, funny and well written.
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...what Cocktail should be truly applauded for is its permissiveness. As a film it breaks shackles and ushers in a new free spirit that Gen-Now will relate to.
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...a squarely mainstream film. Simplistic? Undemanding? Perhaps. But ultimately it is immensely warm and winsome, pressing just the right emotional buttons.
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...a feel-good and pleasurable experience.
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The best thing about Two States is that it is fresh -- in the casting, the approach, and the language. It's the kind of romcom that makes you go 'hmmm' rather than 'awwww.'
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Dark, devious and different...
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The film doesn't look preachy at all; rather the issue of no toilet is shown in a quirky way. The USP of the film is its dialogues, which are written well.
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The film belongs to Hrithik Roshan. He makes you forget the bad make-up and varying accent through his sheer involvement in the role. He underplays the anger, the pain, as well as the joy, felt by his character and makes us believe in Anand Kumar.
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...is a decent entertainer that has its share of entertaining and touching scenes.
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...may be overstated and overwritten in parts, but it has power.
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...goes in several exciting directions and comes out making light of it. It may not always be the best way to go about things but you’ll come out laughing till your sides hurt.
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...is just the kind of cinematic repast that those might have lost their appetite for Bollywood comedies could do with.
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...a heart-warmer that wraps itself securely around you, making you wholly unwilling to let it go.
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I walked out smiling, and sighing. With pleasure.
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Balan delivers a career-best performance in Tumhari Sulu...
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You don't want to miss it; it's a slice of life that will resonate with you.
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...absorbing, impassioned and layered family drama...
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Interestingly, this con-job story is not superbly-stylish or stealthily serious. It doesn't stun you with a social message like Pandey's 'A Wednesday', but it grips, excites and ahh...climaxes too!
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It is a wonderful, grasping, knowing performance, the actor and the star all rolled in one, all at our service, even as they service Shah Rukh Khan’s stratospheric stardom.
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...heart-warming tale about passion, friendship and forgiveness. It not only will entertain you, it might also strengthen your faith that good Hindi cinema isn’t dead yet.
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...is mast, must for every mother, son and father for its sheer positivity and feeling of togetherness in the end that inspires us to follow our passion and never forget our dreams.
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...a movie worth watching.
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Despite its flaws, the film is highly recommended for characters that stay with you long after the film has ended, actors who bring them alive with such sincerity, a unique story, and some heartfelt humour!
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I know its only January but I think its safe to say that Ishqiya is the most crackling film you’ll see this year. It’s feisty and sly and very, very sexy.
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Karan Johar proves he’s set on doing films after his heart. Viewers who turn down thinking films saying they prefer the 'Karan Johar brand of cinema' may well revise their definition.
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...is much more than just a period film. It’s a statement on behalf of people who reject intolerance and are continuously striving for a new India which will give space to free voice. It’s a piece of art.
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...there is not a shred of doubt that Sinha has made an important, crucial film, which shows up centuries of male entitlement for what it is. And how all it takes, from a woman who just wants self-respect, is a decision to say no, Not Even One Slap.
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The film’s story, though predictable, proceeds with impressive self-assuredness and packs in that very rare item, an interesting, thrilling climax after several surprising twists.
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The comedy keeps you in splits, and isn’t a slapstick one.
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...a must-watch.
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When violence is perpetrated indiscriminately and without any moral context created with the aid of a detailed back story, it can only be deeply disconcerting. Omerta is just that and therein lies its success.
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...a film comprising elements its title aptly pronounces. Savour these stories told in a distinct edgy, kitschy style. Don’t miss...
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...a must-see for many reasons, and by that, I mean the protagonists.
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...gritty and gripping...
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...reminds you of the times you have wondered, why people fall in love despite themselves.
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With excellent stories and some masterful acting, this ensemble of short films could be just what you've been looking for.
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While Parshya and Archi’s love story in Sairat was made with great honesty, realism and depth, giving us a perspective of the deep rooted prejudices in our society, Dhadak touches upon them too, but it merely skims the surface.
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A story to accompany the zany stuff saves it from being a mindless comedy.
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...the film is recommended for the undisputed Performance of the Year. Take a bow Ms Balan; you make the film worthy of a second viewing!
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...it has more than its fare share of flaws, especially in the latter half of the film. But despite all of that, it's hard to let go of the riveting first half and the idea that the film so beautifully holds at its center.
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The director folds in the massive stars, the hit music, the humour and an immersing story situation to bring you a fairly entertaining ride.
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Enjoy this very different take on the story everyone knows. After all, if not offering a special perspective, what use is an adaptation? Don’t miss it.
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...a gutsy attempt that defies the stereotype.
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Like love, this film is messy and flawed and glorious. You have to sign up for all of it.
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This film neatly weaves the stories he wrote into the life he lived and leave us wondering: is he the better storyteller or is God? Not commercial at all, but what a brilliant cinematic experience.
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...might not have a strong conflict in the storyline, but it definitely works as the narrative of a unique camaraderie among the boys.
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The towering performances of Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi and superb direction of Milan Luthria are the ingredients that will help the flick rock at the box office.
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While this is far from the best films of the year, if you shamelessly love Ranbir, go for it.
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The on-goings in the film have an authentic touch and that's why the screenplay manages to evoke humour and pathos in equal doses.
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...is not just gritty and gripping but also a highly inspirational and emotionally stirring.
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Story, technique, and performances are all in sync to produce a cracking film.
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...an engaging film. Director Sushil Rajpal tells his story with an authenticity and a touch of high drama that keeps you glued to your seats.
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It’s the kind of film that makes you happy you’re on the ride.
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Kudos to Subhash Kapoor for making his Jolly LLB 2 on a believable plot. These are all real cases we have seen, heard of, grown up with.
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Director Habib Faisal resorts to minimalism in narrating a decent and delectable family drama. The characters he creates are likeable and their conflicts are relatable.
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...a noble film, a film that has its heart in the right place. Its well-intended and sincere and it goes about its business with incredible earnestness.
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...a very satisfying film and it needs the support of every filmgoer who cares for good cinema.
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...possibly the best love story we have seen all this year and maybe last year too.
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It’s a cliché, but no other word can sum up Jagga Jasoos better: Cinematic. Well, that’s it. Jagga Jasoos is the most ‘cinematic’ film you have seen in the recent months.
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...totally worth your time.
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A neat little film with large intentions. Give it a go for a rare, decent war film.
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Fun and feisty, just like Ms Ranaut, this is a movie worth watching.
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...is a shining testament to Sridevi’s inimitable talent and her potential to successfully carry a film to its deserved destination.
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...delivers what it promises. You will fall in love with Sridevi all over again.
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Pain’s film is low on big stars but high on integrity. You can see the story and the performances shine through.
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...intensely gripping and thought-provoking.
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...a heart-stopping thriller.
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Director Nitesh Tiwari offers the ultimate homage to his college days with this film about his time as an engineering student and the lessons one learns outside of the classroom.
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The title of the film is apt-it's a delicious mix of love, humour and romance- all folded in a unique story.
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Punctuated with thrilling chases and shoot-outs in the crowded by-lanes of Delhi, Shagird is another interesting film from maverick director Tigmanshu Dhulia...
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It seems like an emotion that the filmmaker's probably been through, and so wants the world to know. And ponder over. It just stops being just a movie then.
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There is something very finely calibrated and nicely measured about the entire package that is Kapoor & Sons.
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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.
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With Being Cyrus, Cocktail and now Finding Fanny Homi Adajania's filmography is quite a cocktail. To pull this off and make it entertaining is not easy, but it's clear he is an extremely talented filmmaker.
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It may look like a Hollywood action thriller, but at its heart, Tiger Zinda Hai is an unabashed masala movie.
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....will leave you with a tear in your eye but also a smile on your lips.
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...leaves you with a happy feeling. It is charmingly off-beat and yet mainstream.
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...is a light and breezy comedy and certainly makes for an entertaining watch.
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Simple, yet brilliant.
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...is a total paisa vasool product for all action fans.
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I loved Mukkabaaz, but it took me a while to put a frame on it, to decide how to look at it. Kashyap’s reputation is so festooned with international art-house hosannas – screenings at Cannes! reviews in Variety! – that it’s easy to forget how rooted in Hindi cinema he is.
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...little more slapsticky than the Munnabhai series, the crass humor seems to be with a purpose. What remains fascinating is the blend of comedy with his social messages, as usual.
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...is an empowering film that gives you the wings, despite the odds. It will free women of their inhibitions and that will be its biggest success. Period!
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...impresses for the way it avoids all frills while giving you an enjoyable watch.
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...a simple-though-layered, loveable film.
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It leaves a warm afterglow reminding us that cinema in India flourished thanks to its audience. Bollywood in its 100th year has given fans a nice gift.
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The film shamelessly tugs at your heartstrings and on more than one occasion wallops you to weep. Aided by solid camerawork, tight editing and a layered story, Johar crafts an engaging, stirring saga that is earnest and noble. With this message movie in the mainstream format, the director takes a step in the right direction.
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Rang Rasiya is on a league of its own, meaningful and relevant a century after the man has gone.
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...is crazy, zany, whacky and every bit an adventure ride with the right dosages of humour and fear.
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It’s fascinating to see how the diverse acting styles of the leads meld or clash with each other throughout the film.
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We've lately seen so many shiny self-referential movies about movies, but none as self-aware and poker-faced as this charming little effort.
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Tatari is a winner in his choice of a subject.
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...a fresh, light-hearted take on cross-border camaraderie that revolves around a runaway bride.
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...by downplaying the genre’s excesses – chest-thumping jingoism, macho aggression, excessive manipulation – and giving its hero enough room to find his place in the world, Soorma ensures that this triumphal journey of the human spirit is full of surprises.
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...is a great effort by director A R Murgadoss. Watch it for its layered mystery and Sonakshi Sinha’s finest performance by far!
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Akshay Kumar’s tally of ‘Gold’ medals just went up. Give Brand India and him a standing ovation.
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...is one hell of a daring move to present a historical event in an extremely gripping manner.
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...the film is enjoyable because of the superlative acting from Rajkummar, Pankaj, Aparshakti and Abhishek all of who blend seamlessly into the screenplay credited to Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK.
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Watch BGMC because it throws light on the issue of electricity, which is a fundamental human right. If we sit like frogs in a well, we may never learn what ails the real India. Jaago guys, jaago.
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The intrigue in itself is enticing. This is where Prague scores.
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...is worth the price of your ticket and more. It's a film that almost gets everything right. Highly Recommended.
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...pulls at the heartstrings. It is also loaded with genteel humour. But what works above all is that the pop philosophy/psychology that underlines the drama at the film's core isn't the least bit pulpy.
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...strongly recommended!
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How often in Bollywood do you see a differently-abled bisexual heroine, one who gets to have her own share of flaws, her romantic adventures, and her journey towards self-actualization?
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...is a well-written, wholesome, entertaining film, simple and unpretentious, that tackles a serious subject comically, without losing out on entertainment or your attention.
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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.
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This is entertainment at its best. Rajnikanth fans will faint and / or jump with joy. Detractors will have a hearty laugh. Either ways it’s a win-win situation.
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There is an obvious effort on the part of the film to leave you in a state of discomfort, so that the well-researched plot is fully appreciated for what it is worth.
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...full marks to debutante director Shelly Chopra Dhar for making a heartfelt film about a topic that needs to be brought out in the open. Let’s hope the film gets people talking about it, especially in our small towns and villages, where closed mindsets still prevail.
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A girl-meets-boy story with a difference. A girl-meets-boy story which works despite typical moments that qualify a film as a romantic comedy.
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The story is told brilliantly and keeps you glued to your seat.
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...an unabashed entertainer and wouldn’t be wrong to term it a Jharkhandi City Of God!
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There are times Baahubali shows the strain of expectation, especially in the second half's doddering pace and excessive, unconvincing VFX, but when it communicates from a place of heart, it moves and enthralls.
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...is tantalizingly delicious and a journey you would want to embark on.
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The director strikes a fine balance between humour and emotion in this slice-of-marriage story.
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In the month of Independence Day, Phantom is the perfect film to fuel up the patriotic spirit.
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A tightly written narrative and mostly rational view of the investigations ensure Talvar is an edge-of-the-seat, engaging thriller that seeks to shock its audience.
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The left half, he says, is logical. The right half is mad, magical. Anurag Basu has made a right-brain movie. I’m not sure it can be defended logically, and I’m not sure I care when the result is so mad, so magical.
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It’s an enjoyable family watch; the frailties in human relationships are nicely captured.
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...leaves a profound impression and makes us ponder – how much there is to this man Anand Kumar who stirred a revolution and how much there is to this actor Hrithik Roshan who is now so fearless and much Kaabil to the core after every movie.
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The film has its zone, which is a no brainer.
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This quirkily entertaining film is recommended for those who often find themselves delightfully blurring between dreams and reality, and especially for those who want to get a taste of it.
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...watch the film to savour a path-breaking milestone in India's space exploration history, never mind the scientific inaccuracies...
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...ensemble piece where each actor is better than the other.
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...is more an emotional drama than a thriller. This mixing of genre works but only towards the climax.
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...a fear fest with a yummy twist at the tale's end.
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...a sensitive film which will touch your heart.
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This film is Rani's career best.
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Way to go Mr Bachchan. We always maintained you were the best. Of course, the film has its loose and superfluous moments, but those are easily ignored.
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Go watch Kurbaan, explore it, find your own points to agree, disagree, endorse, enjoy, debate and be angry about. Either way, you definitely cannot walk out without the film leaving an impression on you. And a strong one at that.
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...this is precisely what the makers wished to do, throw everything to the audience, from romance to comedy to drama and package their creation as wholesome entertainment. Good Newwz wishes to achieve that.
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Infusing humor into tense scenes, he gives us a delicious thriller that you don't want to miss.
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The extra effort to not make it exploitative is evident. The audience is guided to follow the victims’ lead—be with what is and what can be, rather than what has been. In the process, the film misses out on becoming an immersive experience, and we get a breezy film on a weighty topic.
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...a big smile of a movie. You watch, and smile right back.
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Extraordinarily ordinary and proud of it, Ekkees Toppon ki Salaami reminds us of the important things in life in a highly consumerist world.
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...truly a well-made film.
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...Mehta keeps the tone humorous, often satirical, tinged with pathos, and always respectful.
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...a heady cocktail of high powered action and breezy romance that ensure there's never a dull moment.
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...a powerful thriller, with a knockout second half.
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...never strays into complicated territory and sticks to its gentle celebration of everyday highs and lows. Its idealism may seem intentional, but never ever contrived.
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...is truly a scary movie, which comes across as a worthy follow up to RAAZ and 1920.
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...the film remains true to its genre and packs a good dose of entertainment, which makes it worth a trip to the theatre.
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Prashant Chadha has done a descent job as director by controlling a flawed script with ease. He has very rightly stressed on the pace and style of the film.
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It is well-made with its heart in the right place. Good performances, a pleasing story, a national hero angle - what more do you want?
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...with a screenplay that surprises and performances to match, SBG3 successfully takes the legacy forward with minor bumps on the way.
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...this is one movie where the performances of the lead actors are so dazzling and mesmerising that they camouflage the huge flaws in the film's writing and pace and make Shamitabh a delightfully delicious character-study which may have many moments that leave you speechless.
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The film shocks, titillates, makes you laugh, and gets you involved.
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A must-see film for all those who believe cinema can still have its heart at the right place.
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Solidly directed by Sircar, who steers clear of typical Bollywood machismo and avoids oversimplifying characters or their motives, the film - at a little over two hours - is a compelling watch.
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...the big argument is why is Karan Johar still grappled with the temptations of repeating himself instead of forging a fresh path even after delivering the goods in My Name Is Khan six years ago.
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Lamhaa's relevance lies in its ability to give you an overview, even if it's a crammed one, about the ugliness of greed and intolerance through the example of Kashmir. At the same time it's honest and practical enough to end on an unfulfilled, hopeless note.
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...lovely, with a lingering delectable after-taste.
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Rahul Dholakia...doesn't lose his storytelling equilibrium even when the sitiuations of crises described by the skilfully-written plot scream for attention.
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...the film makes you cognizant that serious cinema can be uniformly delightful, like any other enthralling entertainer.
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...great fodder for audience looking for intelligent cinema.
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...is your regular, everyday slice-of-life family tale told with humour.
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It is well acted, deftly written, entertaining and broadly appealing drama.
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It's finally here: a wholly original and fresh film that'll crack you up from start to finish.
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Zany, entertaining and spicy...
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...a racy ride, cynical, yet sweet, dark, yet bright.
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... every bit as inspirational and goose-bump inducing as it should be.
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You'll watch a great film unfold that is engaging despite being slow and violent.
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This is the rare sequel that is better than the first. Rajamouli's original Baahubali was engaging and effective but significantly overstuffed, with waterfalls and a weird romantic track and far too many songs for the genre, while this film is a lot more assured about both narrative and tone.
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This kind of film happens once in a decade or less often.
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A little preachy and over-dramatic towards the end, Hindi Medium strongly drives its point home. Chaudhary’s film has immense repeat value.
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...is a well-meaning, well-mannered film that's funny and packs in small, elevating, but palatable messages.
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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.
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Ultimately Queen is Kangana’s triumph. I left the theatre thinking about Rani and how the rest of her life would pan out. It’s not often you do that with a Bollywood character. This one is special.
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...a charming film which will appeal to both children and adults.
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Watch the film for its simple breezy story and real romance that has you root for the unconventional jodi.
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...very impressive.
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It is realistic, brave and powerful.
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Director Mritunjay Devvrat deserves accolades for managing to come up with a film like this in his debut effort.
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Prakash Kovelamudi deserves applause for pushing the envelope with a quirky thriller that goes beyond the basic realms of a whodunnit, and makes people think and absorb. It treads into a zone Bollywood rarely ventures into.
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...a fascinating watch.
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Fresh and funny, this is a small film with a big heart.
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...has a relevant message on the inherent attitude towards academic success and failure that will connect with many youngsters and parents of today.
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...is a fine and fresh comedy. It does more to prove the leading lady's talent rather than entertain. But end of the day, it’s a clean and happy film.
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...is a comedy that entertains but fails to enlighten fully.
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Fine performances and some fresh, earthy dialogue keep the momentum and interest in this otherwise plain plot.
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..succeeds in keeping you tense and edgy, as a true poltergeist/horror flick should.
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...is a feel good cinema that should not be missed, the one that makes you fall in love with someone you love, your family and of course Vidya Balan.
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This one straddles the two worlds of being a reasonably accomplished film as well as a crowd-pleaser.
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...is a sensitive film with a delicate, yet powerful, handling of a heinous crime against women, and an important story that needs to be heard.
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Its strength is in its quietude. It goes about its business with minimal fuss. The film is both moving and important. And its leading lady is in very fine form.
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...is sketchy yet engaging. It is abrupt and half-baked but the performances and music alone make the film worth a watch.
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Sensitive and riveting at once, Panga is a not-to-be-missed gem.
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...while takes time to say what it has to, is one story you will definitely want to hear.
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This may not be Tigmanshu's best, but it's a movie with more balls than most cinema can flaunt.
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...entertains as well as packs a solid punch.
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Powerful performances and a realistic approach make this a film you’d want to watch.
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Keeping much of the original’s spirit intact, even surpassing it in many ways.
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Karan Johar succeeds is in making Shah Rukh Khan underplay his character like never before and mellow down the human drama with as much positivity that a film with a backdrop as intense as 9/11 ends up being feel-good with an optimistic outlook.
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...a full on Bollywood entertainer that you wouldn't want to miss.
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...it's fun, witty, amusing and yes, thoroughly entertaining.
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Dev Benegal scores full marks as a director to keep the film short and crisp, with the right dosage of thrill, humour, sarcasm and reality rolled into one.
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...is a compelling thriller which can be watched for its story and most importantly the outstanding performances.
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...is a light hearted family drama for a perfect weekend.
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Entertaining blend of social satire, sci-fi and comedy.
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Raanjhanaa’s narrative comes with minor flaws but they’re almost negligible in the wake of its emotional impact.
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...the plot is exhilarating and unique.
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...is like a gente sonnet played on a cosy winter morning. It is the tenderest love story in ages with a central performance by Takia that strikes a chord deep in your heart.
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Writer-director Ruchika Oberoi's Fedora prize at last year's Venice Film Festival for Island City is well-deserved. Her approach to storytelling could be variously inspired by many, but she delivers on the style and format to make this a compelling watch.
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The minutiae of this lyrical film are not something you will find if you look for it in a hurry. Sit back, let the film draw you into its languorous beauty. You will be happy you found the time to do so.
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...is in-your-face entertainment that should not be ignored.
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...is especially entertaining, packed with laugh aloud moments and a cast that’s on top of their game. It’s one of the most original films this year, and I recommend that you make the time for it.
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What 'NH10' gets bang on is the milieu: the atmospherics, the language, and the tension that creeps up on you that you can't shake off. The performances too complement the storytelling.
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...a razor-sharp thriller with an engaging screenplay, high-voltage drama and sterling performances as its aces.
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In a time when the past is being manufactured to present an alternate reality, perhaps revisiting Manto's unflinching prose is what we direly need. That's the biggest takeaway from Das's biopic.
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...redeems Vishal Bhardwaj from his previous disappointments
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Highly recommended!
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...is not a laugh riot but emerges as a complete family entertainer with emotions as its USP.
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Even though Kangana has evidently grown by leaps and bounds in confidence over the five years since she starred in the original, the same can not be said about the sequel.
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...deserves all the hype it’s built around it.
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...is a solid action/political thriller and one that has a lot of great moments with Dhar showing mastery in storytelling, control in creating intensity and a great performance from the lead, Vicky Kaushal.
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...meticulously written and directed...
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...is a wholly involving drama that you become quickly invested in. The bulk of the credit for that goes to the film’s incredible leading man who delivers his finest work here.
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...a cinematic feast...
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...an absorbing thriller.
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Ritesh Batra has crafted a sweet homage to the movies that complete our dreams. It takes a while but finds its heart. Don’t let the festival olives tell you otherwise. 'Photograph' is a Hindi film that’s happy to be one.
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Whatever the flaws and dips in energy-level, Cocktail is a feel-wonderful movie. Shakeit, stir it and get nicely woozy.
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Rarely do you find a love story that is so full of life and bouncing off the walls. Band Baaja Baarat is one of the freshest cleverly written films in recent times.
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...keeps you pleasantly surprised as a well crafted film.
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The young director has successfully mixed a real story with fiction and result is a fast- paced entertaining thriller.
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...a pleasantly different film, only it isn't an extraordinary one. That's because despite the brilliant characters and setting, the film doesn't have an extraordinary story to tell.
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This is an encouraging debut by director writer-director Bikas Ranjan Mishra, who doesn’t shy away from portraying India’s worst side. And then, he adds hope.
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An engaging, must-be-heard story told with great balance. Yet, half-hearted focus on relationships distracts from the main story.
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Watch Jab Tak Hai Jaan not just for the obvious sentimental reason but for the fact that it shows, for one last time, what Bollywood will miss now that the undisputed master of romantic sagas is no more.
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It sets itself a modest target and achieves it without breaking a sweat.
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...has a single-point plan of engaging and amusing the spectators by telling a story which is unusual, yet relevant. It's radiantly good cinema that needs to be lauded and encouraged.
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...the main reason why Mary Kom appeals is because it doesn't just give you a ringside view of boxing; it leaves you rooting for our sportsmen who have put India on the world map.
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...this could be well be one of the most intelligent films of the year, showcasing the changing pulse of a nation that is learning to sift the grain from the chaff, the rubble from the concrete, the diamonds from the ashes.
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With another mature, cause-based film in her kitty, Meghna Gulzar has once again shown it's possible to marry art with mart.
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On the basis of its story alone, this is a winner.
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Nothing in Phobia exists without a reason and is a testimony to how intelligently made it is.
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...a charming, enticing flick that commits the mistake of biting a little more than what it could actually chew. In the process, Ishqiya, like its lead protagonists, digs up its own grave!
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...commands your attention and admiration.
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The film's ability to maintain the suspense right till the end makes it a must-watch for those who like whodunnits. However, a better pace could have lifted this film a notch higher.
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...amasses a clutter of complicated issues and sometimes comes across as more messy than meaningful. But the delightful cast, utterly natural in their confusion as well as revolt, compelled me to cheer for its easily resolved conflicts even if deep down I wondered at the possibility of such extraordinarily ideal understanding.
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Each film comes with a distinct emotion. Zoya’s film has a wide-eyed innocent feel to it, Dibakar’s film has muted passion, Johar’s film is about helplessness and Kashyap’s film is about optimism and faith in the face of harsh reality.
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Karan Johar's finally made his first grown-up film, and made it well. It could have been the stuff of much more, but let us leave that for another day. This is a film that will inspire, make aware, make happy.
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Witty and humorous, Udta Punjab works mostly because of its tone and stand against drugs...
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...it can only be enjoyed if you can accept misogyny, death and gore as integral parts of reality. Otherwise, this movie can be quite the nerve-wracking experience.
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...a story that needed to be told.
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The actors sparkle, the dialogue crackles and, after what seems to be aeons, there is a sense of a director approaching his material with seriousness.
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...has a predictable storyline. However, the engaging narrative, coupled with rich visuals and high octane action work in the favour of the film.
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...checks many boxes with its brilliant performances and writing.
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This one is a winner from the YRF stable.
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I’m having a hard time remembering the last time I watched a Hindi film this silly but still found myself laughing.
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...Shaad Ali’s narrative goes easy on the theatrics focussing more on the real turn of events, which have enough potential to inspire.
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There's a silly grin on your face as forgetting the grim reality of today, you feel proud to be an Indian, for a few moments at least...
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...rides on star power and brand value. The film has a bland first hour, but the second half takes the film to another level. There's no denying that a cohesive script would've made a world of a difference to the film...
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...a simple entertainer with some funny dialogue.
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Director Amar Kaushik and writers Krishna D.K. and Raj Nidimoru create a horror-comedy, which turns out to be subversive commentary on the position and treatment of women in India. It’s clever and very funny.
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...this Agneepath is more than a remake or a homage to the original. It’s about a son righting a wrong and this emotion makes us connect with the film immediately.
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Love comes in all shapes and sizes — sometimes it comes with violins, sometimes it shows you the middle finger. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is the latter, maybe that is why it feels so real.
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...the powerful locales and the vivacious nature of crime keeps the momentum maintained.
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...the director’s command over the language of outlawry is unquestionable.
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...can essentially be described as masterful storytelling feeding off an average story.
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Shahid is Raj Kumar’s triumph. His Shahid has strength, anguish and a controlled anger, but also real charm. His smile lights up the frame. See Shahid for him.
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Above everything else this is a wildly original film with a look and feel that is of the highest standard. The middle portion is long drawn and flabby, and there were times I found myself scratching my head unable to keep up. But these are minor grumblings.
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...is a rib tickling family comedy that shoots down the traditional mundane mindset of love, age, romance, relationships and more..
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...vindicates the general belief that Kangana is currently in a zone where she can do no wrong.
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...slick, serious but disjointed...
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...is brilliant, funny, life affirming tale about death, which is supported by a superb script and a flawless cast.
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...what stamps this film indelibly is its sheer boldness. Imtiaz Ali must be congratulated for his daring novelty, for a powerful heroine-centric story
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The predictability of the screenplay dampens the thrills occasionally, also the climactic twist requires a healthy dose of suspense of disbelief. But, even the seasoned genre faithfuls will agree that Badla offers a creative and thrilling end to a captivating mystery.
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...a delicious take on contemporary relationships. This one's relatable, heart-warming, amusing and thoroughly enjoyable!
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If you love the movies, make time for this one.
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...one of those rare Hindi films that’s funny and smart at the same time!
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...Tigmanshu Dhulia’s offbeat tribute to Bollywood beats some right notes on reality and this mix of fact and fiction is interestingly nostalgic, intimate and intriguing.
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...a must-watch for children of all ages.
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Despite the film’s languid pace, this one’s a winner — hair or no hair. It also reminds you that good people end up with good people, always.
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...is undisputedly a visual delight (specially in 3D) with psychedelic, vibrant colours, and voiceovers that ain't all that bad.
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...is quite literally a thrill-a-minute ride. Its scenes are powerful and the best part is, the effort put in by the actors. Director Ravi Udyawar crafts an intense, taut and gratifying thriller.
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...a simple, unfussy and heartfelt movie that hits the right notes.
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Though it is a tad too naïve and preachy, and a little too long for it's own good, the film attempts to make a point that a number of us can learn from; it is a well-acted film with some genuine moments.
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...might not comfort the afflicted, but there’s every chance it will afflict the comfortable.
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...it's so good to see a film that revels in womanhood as much as this one.
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Bhansali takes a leaf out of history, and crafts it into an exquisite tale. And all the participants in this orchestra are in tune with the conductor, despite the occasional out-of-note keys.
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...the absorbing screenplay and the technology makes Kochadaiiyaan an interesting fare.
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Frankly, you can't emotionally invest in Simran or root for her as much as you might want to. But when you watch the film, you will find yourself warming up to her occasionally, because she's all you've got. Let's give Kangana her due.
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This isn't the perfect chicken recipe for your soul, but never mind, it's the simplicity of emotions that fill you up, leaving a good after-taste.
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...has the stamp of the man who made some of the best romantic fare in Bollywood.
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...this endearing little experiment pays off handsomely.
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...isn't a film for the feeble-minded. But it's refreshing. And enthralling.
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As long as you don't expect fireworks, enjoy this sweet film that will leave you smiling.
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...is a sharp attack on the mainstream rape and revenge saga that chops the melodramatic routines and presents a gory and bloody viewpoint of its own. It may be devastating, disturbing but in no way a passerby in the annals of strong indie cinema.
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...it’s the conviction in the performances and a gripping narrative that ensure there’s never a dull moment in Mardaani 2.
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Director Zoya Akhtar follows up Luck By Chance with another sensitive and entertaining study of people, even as she gives Bollywood it's first full blown contemporary road movie.
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Following the noise around this film, one can't help but scrutinise it for objectionable depiction. But even if Bhansali suspends reality in his immersive world, it's a strike from reality we'd like to hold on to.
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I will definitely recommend Haider, it's a sure shot winner! Vishal Bhardwaj impresses once again!
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...is a landmark film with great performances and a superbly told narrative.
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...mostly spurns melodrama, and instead gives us a world we can connect with and live in for a bit.
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...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.
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Ram Gopal Varma has brought to life a predictable but powerful script, backed by extremely talented actors and technicians.
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...is a joyride. Mazedaar, masaledaar, full-on entertainer.
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...an absorbing ode to the language of cinema that is part of our collective system.
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...is undoubtedly relevant, more human and realistic than a run of the mill political potboiler, it’s a compelling piece of cinema in the end that has a subtle reaction to the black money issue, it conducts the raid (read engages) the audience and makes the noise without shouting on top.
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...soars on the back of hard-hitting scenes and superb performances from its cast, but a shorter trip would have given the movie the kick it sorely needed to be counted as the definitive drama on the moral corruption of an entire society.
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...is a drug that takes you on that high, but wears off soon enough before you start tripping.
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...is watchable thanks to the charming magic of Irrfan Khan throughout, the sweet father daughter bond and the banter with Deepak Dobriyal.
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Surprisingly ingenious and resonant,Teen Patti is not so much about the cards that are dealt on the table as the one that destiny doles out in places where the human eye and desire cannot reach.
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A creepy crawl under your skin that goes away because it tries to stay for too long.
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...entertains in its 2-and-half hours of runtime. It has great music, super acting, awesome visuals and fair dialogue.
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But more than the story, it's the performances that add meat to this small little film which comes unnoticed.
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...a genteel, appropriately unfussy ode to women who are unapologetic about what they want, merits three cheers - and more.
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...is a small little gem that takes you by surprise and catches you completely unaware.
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Beautifully acted, with some crackling lines, it's the kind of bug you won't mind being bitten by.
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...lovely little film.
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Yet again, Rajkumar Hirani blends comedy with a social message and gets a point across. Even if the comedy doesn't work all that well, it is a film worth a watch for sure.
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Dibakar and Varun orchestrate a masterful takedown of Indian masculinity and capitalist greed and corruption.
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If I were a student, I wouldn't mind bunking a few lectures to catch it again, with my campus friends I so miss now.
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Suspend your disbelief and get into this fairy tale that is told by Shankar on a grandiose canvas.
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The film has raised the bar further for superhero flicks.
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It's a lilting fairytale, and like all fantasies, the unlikeness of the premise is striking. But then Aparna Sen doesn’t call this her love poem for nothing.
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Fiery thriller that doesn't let you think about anything else. For most parts anyway.
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The script could have been tighter but the mood is right. In the end, the shortcomings are more than offset by the movie's strengths.
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...is a hard hitting and exhilarating saga that effectively talks about some of the burning issues of our country.
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While the first hour of this film is time pass, the second half loses steam because of its repetitive narrative style.
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What works is the unconventional story and Balki's style of story telling.
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The film captures evocative montages of the protagonist's troubled turbulent and titillating life. Luckily Vidya Balan's performance comes from her heart.
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Watch this story of deewana dons and their dilrubas. There's nothing criminal about it!
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This film takes the ideas of the original and it adds a zany new twist to the proceedings. The goofball humour gets a little over-the-top at times, but that’s exactly what works for this madcap comedy.
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...this cricket movie hits sufficient sixes making the ‘Dhoni Dhoni’ chants reverberate in the theatre.
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Go, enjoy a refreshing new genre of comedy.
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...a thoroughly engaging, highly engrossing film.
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It's explosive but subtle; it's emotive but doesn't take itself too seriously as a film. It could have benefited with a tighter edit, but for the most part I couldn't take my eyes away from the screen.
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...is akin to a lungful of fresh air amidst the hackneyed and passe rom-coms. It's a quirky, witty, coming-of-age movie that takes a conventional premise and twirls it into something delightfully unconventional, designed to charm and magnetize the urban youth.
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The writing is sharp, the scenes are well-constructed and the dialogue is superb without being overtly bombastic.
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...is not flawless, but barring that nutty ending, I had a rollicking good time watching it because it is funny, believable and sweet, the cast is lovely and most of all, because now that I’ve seen it, I’ve fallen in love with both Ranveer Singh and Anil Kapoor.
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...it’s definitely a forward step for animation.
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There are multiple layers to this well-observed drama; kudos to the filmmakers for putting it on screen.
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Overall, Gour merits credit for sustaining the mystery.
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...a beautiful film.
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Director Saket Chaudhary deserves credit for putting together this comedy without making light of the subject itself.
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If the purpose of a movie is to move you, then Harud does that pretty well. For mainstream regulars, this independent effort might come across as a bit boring.
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ETT is no Dabangg, Ready or Bodyguard. It's more evolved, less chalu( read entertaining.) Salman'isms' are rationed.
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...a complete entertainment film. The film has action, comedy, drama, romance, a lip lock, some glamour, a party number, a wedding number and a cute villain.
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A Kangana Ranaut film seems to be increasingly acquiring the proportions of a genre unto itself. It needs neither saleable male co-stars nor the tried-and-tested conventions of Bollywood blockbusters.
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...works because it is not just a poignant character study of an angry young man but also an incisive and intense family drama.
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...yet another hard-hitting motion picture from Madhur Bhandarkar.
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The highlight of the film is definitely it's crsip editing, great acting and brilliant well thought dialogues.
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...is a simmering love story that sucks you into its world. While it may not have the grandeur and lavish scale usually mounted in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali production the mood and ambience created by director Mangesh Hadawale captures the bustle and flavor of a Mumbai chawl beautifully.
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The film looks like something out of French New Wave cinema in most parts but segues into commercial Hindi cinema territory as well. Imagine Polanski's Repulsion (1965) given a Manmohan Desai treatment.
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...a stylish thriller written as smartly as it is directed.
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...not your standard Bollywood entertainer and nor does it have your customary flippant and frivolous humor, it prides itself on a certain distinctive Indian appeal with elements of adventure, thrill and drama with its understated and minimalist humor...
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...sensible, simple and poignant.
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...a good film, solidly plotted, well executed and well-acted.
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...appeals to the sensibilities of Gen X.
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...a rare clean, fun, mainstream entertainer that an entire family could watch together.
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...is a moment of charming and intimating relish of life that demands a 'space' from those who care for cinema that celebrates life and the possibility in the positivity it offers.
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...serves up a feast garnished with subtle spices. Its aroma is mild and delicate, but the after-taste lingers on for long.
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If you don't like Salman Khan, Dabanng 2 won't pack a punch for you.
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Mazaa aa gaya guru.
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This powerful little film is a must watch.
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...the storyline needed to be far more compelling and the editing much tauter. Needless to add, a lot of sequences defy logic, but at the same time, there are many moments that will leave Salman Khan and action film fans impressed.
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...surely deserves three cheers, and more.
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Emraan bears no physical resemblance to Azharuddin. However his mannerisms—the blinking of his eyes and swagger add to a knockout performance. Watch Azhar for him.
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...a dignified, heartwarming, little film...
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Despite having a slow build-up, the film manages to have an easy breezy watch as it definitely compelles you to make more compassionate choices.
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If you like horror as a genre, and prefer a genuine theme over sheer succession of scary sequences, you will like this one, which isn’t bound by the diktats of commercial cinema.
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High on drama and wild at times, you are bound to fall in love with Khalujaan and Babban.
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Sweet, simple, emotionally engaging, heart-warming cinema!
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Has Sudhir Mishra just given us Indian Cinema's first Soap Opera Classic -- a Soap Opera for all our daytimes and all our nightly longings?
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...is not a film about celebrating the end of an individual’s right to privacy. It’s a rigorously recorded pseudo-documentary about people who have thrown all caution and discretion to the winds because they’ve no choice.
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Packed with sharp dialogue and genuinely funny moments that offset the lack of subtlety, it is easily one of the year's better films.
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Debutant filmmaker Deb Medhekar has quite skilfully adapted Tagore’s classic story for the screen. He has weaved an emotionally rich spectacle in the form of Bioscopewala about the bond between fathers and daughters.
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Amit makes a smooth progression from 30-second commercials to a 159-minute-long film.
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Director Shankar's formula is simple. He keeps you so spellbound with visuals and joy and craziness that you meekly accept the lack of logic in several places and yes, a bit of tackiness too.
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Set in a world overflowing with characters perpetually on the prowl for a good joke, Happy Bhag Jayegi survives its manufactured premise.
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...pulls no punches when it matters. But it remains a warm, endearing film even when it gets down to tackling the bitter truths of life.
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...is a well plotted drama that sometimes devolves into schmaltz and melodrama. However, it gives us solid two-and-half hours of tricolour hued entertainment.
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...knows where it’s coming from, and where it wants to go.
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All you brave Indian filmmakers, do pick up classics, but first, get a bit classic yourself and learn about cult film making which is so much different from commercial cinema. You'll find the difference. Your Bollywood ventures end up like cold cuts - stylishly done - are so different from piping hot goulash.
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How much you enjoy it, though, will be directly proportionate to how much melodrama you can withstand. Old school Hindi film lovers, however, are in for a treat.
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...a beautiful film.
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Despite questionable second-half detours, Sriram Raghavan’s new film is a most entertaining ride.
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If you haven’t seen the original though, you’re sure to walk out of the theatre with a warm-fuzzy feeling.
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...this is intelligent filmmaking in the service of a been-there-seen-that story with risky overtones.
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In the end it is Bhansali - credited for screenplay, editing, music, and direction - who leaves his stamp all over the film. He brings great style and aesthetic to an unapologetically commercial film...
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...an amusing, sweet, moving, unconventional Bollywood comedy!
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Ahluwalia gives us marvelous atmosphere, terrific detailing, just the right grunge and grain in the characters and an unexpected emotional punch: this is a film I want to embrace.
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The writing isn’t all top-grade, but this film has its heart in the right place and sometimes that’s all that really matters.
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...reiterates the fact that when you have a gripping story, other things kind of fall in place, even if the film is somewhat at a disadvantage because of a fairly unsteady, under-confident execution.
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...it’s a classic, empathetic underdog story with a crowd pleasing, feel good finale about turning your imperfect reality into a long-cherished and impossible fantasy.
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...is quite simply the year’s most ingenious and exciting Hindi film so far.
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Gupta, known to be sounder with technique than story-telling (many of his films have been foreign inspirations), has got it right this time.
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...is every bit funny and highly entertaining.
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...is well-intentioned, entertaining and doesn’t succumb to the trappings of commercial potboilers. The fact that it tries a bit too hard to prove that, is its problem.
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...no words can fully express the wicked experience of 7 Khoon Maaf. Go catch it for some ‘bloody’ good performances and a great storyline.
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Unpretentiousness is the key. Karan Johar serves a candy floss package which leaves a sweet aftertaste.
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This dramedy that revolves around men who unknowingly promote 'Bina taka nasbandi operation' is a light-hearted and clever take on the population problem that plagues our nation.
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Raja Menon turns an important story into a compelling film.
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It's a delightful caper with a lot of heart, and you root for both the film and it's protagonist all the way till the end.
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...common sense and intelligence, the complete lack of which characterises this mad caper of a film, which you don't notice because, well, you are too busy being bombarded by the dozens of characters, their corny one-liners, the sheer profusion of the truck land aesthetic and your own loud laughter.
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The greatest USP of Abhishek Pathak’s directorial is its ability to lend a shoulder to the tears caused by the narrow minded mindset that discriminates people on looks.
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...is a happy confluence of many things besides an absolutely entrancing, candid and un-self-conscious Khan who makes acting seem utterly easy and effortless.
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It's mostly a gripping thriller with several shock moments. Give it a shot.
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...is worth a ticket because it tells shows how there is nothing wrong with the man wearing the apron and the women wearing her ambition.
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...never dares to disappoint.
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...may be a small film. But as cinema goes, in its adroitness, it is much more mature than 99 percent of the films ever made in India. And that, you'll reckon, is no 'small' achievement.
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...is a smart sociopolitical commentary on class would be a slight exaggeration. But it truly is an accurate, evolving into ideal, representation of our social zeitgeist.
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...a gripping, well-made heist film.
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...a refreshing, heart-warming tale that makes us nostalgic of the good old days.
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The characters and key-plot situations are seamlessly interwoven.
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Abhishek Kapoor’s vision and execution are in sync, which is the reason the film looks so cohesive and doesn’t jar.
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...is yet another superlative children's film this year. Go watch this hearty film that lingers with you long after.
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...uses its runtime well, regaling with a simple story of dreams even as it touches the complexity of modern India's most shameful socio-political chapter. The film is among Bollywood's best so far this year.
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...has its heart in the right place. And it’s a heart that is backed by a ticking mind and a responsive conscience.
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...here's lots to like in this hearty film, and the laughs and excellent acting are just two of them.
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A beautiful movie with a beautiful message not to forget powerful performances...
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It's an inspiring slice-of-life film which has to be watched for the simple sensitive manner in which it is told.
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...is a taut thriller, full of energy and brimming over with tension.
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With a combo of a great cast, story, dialogue and music, this one’s irresistible, despite its flaws.
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...a well-made film that works for its powerful plot, engaging script, commanding dialogue and super performances.
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...is a complete family entertainer with strong emotions as its trump card.
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...Salman finally understood the importance of plot driven films. ‘Sultan’ is yet another such film where the actor completely steals the show.
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The film may not boast of a great story, a scintillating script, but it has enough to keep you smiling.
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...a simplistic love story narrated competently.
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...absolutely the most original film I’ve seen lately...
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...has enough stupid gags to keep you laughing.
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An edge-of-the-seat pulpy entertainer that manages to turn the revenge formula on its head.
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...is a film stitched together beautifully. All for Mauji, Mamta and their tireless drive to be “Made in India”, Sharat Katariya’s latest is worth the watch!
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Watch Shahid for its indie charm and a fantastic performance by Raj Kumar.
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...is a fun ride that manages to land safely despite some turbulence.
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Director Amit Ravindernath Sharma's Badhaai Ho deserves unstinted kudos. It not only dares to tackle a tricky theme, it does so with laudable finesse.
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...is a moment in Indian sci-fi genre that deserves a pat on everyone’s back, though Shankar’s story is basically in his ‘pet’ format, the movie has the finest VFX in Indian cinema till date.
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...a lighthearted fun film, which meets expectations.
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...simple-but-lovable film...
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The film works, albeit on some level, because of its gritty writing.
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...an immense achievement for a first-time filmmaker, and must be applauded.
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Having Vidya in a film is an asset though. She is an audacious actor, who merits an extra half star for her ability to shoulder a film.
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...is that rare film that allows you to know the two people you’re investing in. And the closer you get, the more they win you over.
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A wonderful throwback to the Akki-style family action dramas of the 90s, it polishes the rough edges and gives us something made well enough to be called a modern film.
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It may not for the faint-hearted and the prissy. Gangs of Wasseypur is a heavyweight knockout punch. You’re down for the count!
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...a good action film which runs high on patriotism and will appeal to every Indian worldover.
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...shows that when it comes to wrapping big ideas in small packages, yes, we can.
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The languid grace and unswerving geniality inherent in the making stand out. They enhance the radiance of the overall cinematic composition and make Photograph a film that will stay etched in our memories awhile.
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...a robust, unapologetic farce.
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...is a sexy movie - but it's not as dirty a picture as you might expect.
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...a delicate and delightful film...
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Debutant director Ravi Udyawar brings his advertising sensibilities to cinema to ensure every scene is precise.
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...it's a well-rehearsed, well-meaning film highlighting the ineptitude of our legal system.
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Erratic in engaging and evoking empathy. Could be watched for its director and theme.
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This film is first-rate tribute; it's visceral...
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If you are not a hyper-nationalist or an ardent fan of pressure groups, if you cannot tolerate apartheid in the name of politics, regardless of which party you support, this Madhur Bhandarkar scrapbook straight from the 1970s is for you.
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...relax and surrender to Barfi!’s varied charms.
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But watch this one. You might come out loving yourself a little more than you do.
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Dekho vekho.
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...the film is a treat for lovers of quality cinema.
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...has a perfectly flawed lead character, played almost to perfection by Kangna Ranaut, the film has a close-to-perfect climax too. If only, the plot didn't accelerate to being outland-ish mid-way.
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...is terrifyingly real, and immensely watchable for the cold fright it inspires.
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...has the mystique of the cinema Raj Khosla; it is modern in its approach and the setting is contemporary.
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...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.
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...the honesty and the haunting reality of the story are what make Aligarh such a compelling watch.
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...an exhilarating journey of self-discovery,
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...reasserts the power of simple story telling, making it one of the most refreshing and delightful films of recent times.
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Introducing Big B, for sure.
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..may not be a perfect film but it's an adorable love story and the two young actors make it paisa vasool.
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...treads a fine line between hope and despair.
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The film’s big success is in delivering its message without making a big noise about it.
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...is a strangely satisfying psychological thriller with one of the best performances of the year so far.
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It's a film that's fun. A little amouse bouche. Enjoy.
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It celebrates the cinema frenzied fans of the nation in a befitting manner. With each story better than the other, Bombay Talkies is a sure shot watch.
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For the emotion it stirs and the laughs that it offers (not so much for the story though)...
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Don't miss this scary and unapologetically sadistic movie where Nawaz is at his creepiest best.
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...is a hilarious movie, but unlike any slapstick comedy. It's a light-hearted film with sensibility, humour and a strong undercurrent of emotion.
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Somewhere in trying to find its tone between mockumentary, metaphorical and cinema verite, what emerges is incredulous yet oddly engaging.
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...is meant for smart audience that doesn't enter the cinema hall expected crass masala flick in the name of entertainment.
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There you have it - a film that leaves you entertained without big stars, an item-number, or lewd jokes.
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it's Shah who really steals the show. The character seems to be an extension of his real self, and you will have newfound respect for him.
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...by far the most honest and earnest big-budget film of the year.
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...isn't a fast-paced drama designed for easy comprehension and cheap thrills. It demands that you abandon the lexicon you usually employ to decipher a genre film and embrace the joy of responding to unusual, often cryptic modes.
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...tries to inspire without getting too complex about it and succeeds. Just for that, it is worth a watch.
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A well made, simple tale, which doesn’t glorify a person just for the sake of cinematic liberty.
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It has something to say, and says it with courage and conviction. Gather everyone and go; and while you are at it, spread the word.
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Anup Singh goes where few Indian filmmakers have gone before, forcing us to dive face-first into an uncomfortable 20-year tale of social, moral and ethnic disintegration.
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...sucks you into its world with well-etched characters, beautiful cinematography, perfectly detailed production design, and a host of fine actors...
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The film tells a story we already knew. Yet it scores because of the way Sircar maintains intrigue, teasing viewers with regular twists.
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...is a thoughtfully written film, where the escalation of feelings appears as natural as it can, and characters stay credible even as the intensity becomes unbearable.
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Anurag has made a Silsila for the Tinder generation. Yash Chopra would have approved...
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...Noorani has crafted a powerful film that you won’t be able to shake off immediately.
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...a ballsy debut...
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Simply put, with sparkling performances and a colourful setting, Pataakha shines on screen like a proper boxful of crackers!
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...unlike her first film English Vinglish that hit the bullseye subtly, here the message is hammered. Of course some of the writing has merit.
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...is a rare phenomenon on Indian screen.
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The film is compelling but it could have been more cleverly plotted, though, having said that, I wonder if that would have gotten in the way of how audiences relate to the everyman aspect of the horror.
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A revision on our morality meter, a cause of worry and concern regarding the prevailing criteria of ranking, marks grades and Emraan Hashmi’s nuanced brilliance...
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...is a film that pulls you into the void of fear and despair with remarkable ease. It’s a thriller compels you to think, analyse and pray.
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Call it a box-office blockbuster today, but tomorrow, it will be remembered as a classic.
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...demands some patience … this is not one of those films that sucks you in right from the first scene. It takes its time to draw you in. When it does though, the sadness is inescapable.
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...sharply-penned, rib-tickling adventure. It's insane. And it's awesome.
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...is that little package that manages to provide such a large perspective about small-town Malegaon and its filmy people. It’s short and has enough quirks to keep you entertained.
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...a very funny film.
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...even if there are a few flaws, the film moves you. And nothing is above that.
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...wields a heavy mallet, but it does so with purpose, precision and panache.
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...hardcore mass entertainer...
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This is essential viewing, if only to understand the world we live in.
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Watch it for some wonderful moments and superior performances by Bachchan Sr., Boman Irani and the child artist Parth Bhalerao.
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It is unrelenting in its social commentary, unapologetic about the mirror it holds up to Indian patriarchy, and reminds men that women – even those old enough to be their mothers – have sexual desires.
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It’s commendable how Raj Kumar Gupta doesn’t fall for the staples — needless songs, glamorous female character and jingoism. IMW is an earnest ode to the unsung heroes of our country — a story that deserves to be heard.
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...this is one crazy ride that entertains to the fullest and will leave you with a smile.
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Brutal, savage funny and violent YSL is not for the weak-hearted.
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...a brave and absorbing blend of satire, fable and fantasy that brings our attention to the misuse and commercialisation of religion.
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Good story aside, the actors have performed well.
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The commendable thing about the film is that it lays the cards down on the table without the lecturing or even becoming too preachy.
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Watch it for good story telling, Ranveer’s breakthrough performance, passionate chemistry between Bajirao and Mastani and don’t miss Priyanka’s undersized yet powerful role.
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If you willing to watch this sensible cinematic experience, ‘Chauranga’ is definitely a good pick!
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It is the well-knit screenplay and crisp editing that maintains the pace and makes Sameer an edge-of-the-seat thriller with a few melodramatic dialogues thrown in.
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...entertains, engages and enriches...
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Though, the film does seem to have a hangover of movies like 3 Idiots, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar and even Student of the Year (minus the gloss and sheen), and the major plots twists do become a bit predictable for a few, it doesn't disappoint owing to some cleverly written dialogues and one-liners that leave you in splits at regular intervals.
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What you do notice about this quintessentially metropolis movie is its sheer spunk, verve and adorably absurd humour.
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A fun watch, this film adds another plume to Ayushmann Khurrana’s multi-feathered hat for sure.
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The narrative flows smoothly and some of the special effects are to die for. If you are a fan of the horror genre you really can't afford to miss this one.
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...is a defining action movie of our time. It’s Hollywood enough to rock the multiplexes, but it doesn’t forget its roots.
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...a satisfying blithe and breezy slice-of-life experience with dialogues and scenes that ring true most of the time.
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...smashing good fun...
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It's almost as if the film has been designed to clear every headspace and leg/elbow room for the leading man Ayushmann to spread his wings and soar. And boy, does he shine—perhaps outshining anything he's done in the mainstream space so far.
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Panda does not preach or offer solutions. Juxtaposing two characters, two different geographies, communities and lives affected by changing winds and global warming, he simply asks us to face a bitter truth before its impact is irreversible.
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...a refreshing tale of family problems and the art of sweeping them under the carpet.
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Despite the odds, this bromance vs romance comedy works as an exciting guessing game to predict who’ll end up as the third wheel — best friend or girlfriend?
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...is high on style with good performances and thrilling moments but has an average storyline.
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...director Abhishek Chaubey combines elements of his guru Vishal Bharadwaj (the rawness of the script) with that of Quentin Tarantino (the background score and wild characters), which results in an edgy, stylised comic thriller.
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...speaks of you and me, and speaks to you and me. Not all segments are even, but they are all cracklingly real.
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Is this a movie one should watch? Yes, I think so. Not because of its message, that anyone with a pure heart can achieve what he wants, even if it is to meet the President of America, but because of Shah Rukh.
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...the new-age relatable bromance and humour that has you in splits all the time makes it for a great watch.
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...is not as brilliant as Hirani’s Munnabhai 1&2, but it’s still an excellent film that throws up surprises every step of the way. It had me laughing out loud then crying like a baby. It broke my heart then raised my spirits.
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...provides clean entertainment - with its innocence, it evokes more Haathi Mere Saathi and less cool-cat Krrish.
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Ruchika Oberoi’s understated style, on-point writing and sense of humour are significant new additions to the Indian cinemascape. Island City is a sorrowful yet amusing, acutely observant film.
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...is a quirky journey that has humour coming from such unexpected zones that makes a sly comment on common beliefs of morality while life takes its surreal turns as we figure out what is ‘right’ and what is ‘wrong’.
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It has all the ingredients -- big star cast, drama, action, comedy, songs, the car chases and the big finish, all delivered in Rohit Shetty's unapologetic ishtyle.
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...the most effective cinematic interpretation of the Mahabharat since Shyam Benegal’s Kalyug 1981.
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...there is enough to admire in this ambitious first film – especially the unstinting talent of Manoj Bajpayee.
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...lives up to its promise of providing chills and thrills...
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...splendidly romantic and richly satisfying...
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...a cinematic delight...
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...is worth watching, purely because of Sunny Leone and the way she has been presented… like never before!!!
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It could have easily turned into a vanity project, which is a clear and present danger. It could have been made more polished that it needed. But it stays real, because the star ratchets it up when required, and lets it go in the rest.
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Now, Gabbar Is Back - and you'll feel his return rocks.
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...has the same collection of fundamentally decent, endearing and eccentric characters that made Vicky Donor such a winner.
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...an entertaining mix of spectacle and human-scale drama.
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...a visual masterpiece that is rich in form. If you want to be wowed by the detailing of the 1960s, superb performances of Ranbir Kapoor, Karan Johar and Anushka Sharma, then go ahead and watch this film.
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...is a well-made film that highlights Kangana’s prowess as an actor. For a first time filmmaker, she undoubtedly shows spark and potential as a storyteller.
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Of all the amateurish animation films we've seen, this one's a 'God-sent'.
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If Gully Boy earns its props by the time it’s done, this is testament to its immersion in, and respect for, the world it springs from.
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Watch Brothers for the kicks, punches, grappling, chocking and the un-understandable MMA jargon.
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Bolstered by its riveting performances and its thrilling plot dynamics, this is a gripping film that seizes your full attention.
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...a family entertainer that will effortlessly charm you and gently carve a place in your heart.
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Get swooned by the dialogue, the chemistry, the familiar give-and-take of a love relationship. Same story and yet so charming.
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What makes Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota more endearing, is that it is strewn with Bollywood clichés, like separated childhood sweethearts, good-and-evil twins, and the hunt for a locket. It is both a celebration and a gentle mockery of Bollywood’s usual tropes.
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It touches your heart and makes you smile.
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Cute, fun detective story taking on huge issues of the world. Juggles all of that well but becomes long-drawn in the process.
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It's quirky and funny. It's twisted and largely unpredictable. It's pacy and just the right amount of overwhelming. It is dark and carries off a style of its own.
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...a feel-good, light-hearted entertainer with the right dose of humor, drama and romance...
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...great, non-stop, universal fun.
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...is a lot more muted and quiet in its rage. But the thread of protest runs through it nonetheless...
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Here's what the film compels you to do though. Read up more and more about the case. This is already saying a lot. Last time that happened? Maybe Anurag Kashyap's Black Friday? Woah, now that's a seriously tall compliment.
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...Ahluwalia ensures nothing comes between him and his story.
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It’s the writing where Chhichhore shows solid talent.
At all times, its feel-good optimism is much too entertaining to resist.
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...an engaging movie that keeps it real, emotional and dramatic.
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Overall the film may seem a little too hard to take all at a once but a true drama always is. You have laughter, mystery, and loss all packed in a pink box.
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...a well-intentioned, heartfelt film that pays tribute to a real hero.
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...a little jewel. Recommended viewing for those who care about cinema which has its heart firmly in the right place.
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It is sometimes crude, sometimes predictable, but the film has a likable cast and delivers some poignant messages about self-love, acceptance, companionship and of course, bald is beautiful.
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...intelligent, stimulating and entertaining.
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...an honest and heartfelt film which makes you laugh, cry, clap and more importantly, think. Ekdum faadu hai boss!
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Rare applause for a rare film.
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...delightfully roguish romance tickles everything fun-loving inside you.
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You won't be sorry you watched this film. That's for sure. It is at once mainstream, and not.
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...comes across as an honest effort and a huge relief for movie enthusiasts.
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Its simplicity is works as both an advantage and a disadvantage. The easy-going narrative is a pleasant watch but too-good-to-be-true plot is distracting.
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...a competently crafted, well acted and consistently engaging drama that makes its point without sinking into preachy paroxysms.
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It takes a whole lot of guts to make a film on alternate sexuality in India, specially when you are a first-time director. Tanuj Bhramar has pushed the envelope out of the closet as far as possible. And then some more.
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Get your minds blown. Forget your phone, forget your watch. Brush up on your Shakespeare or at least Wiki it. And you will find Haider to be a truly rewarding cinematic experience.
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...a helluva adventure ride that leaves you in splits right till the end.
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...admirably inspired, is almost a sophomore effort. As you'd know, that's a pretty hefty compliment to pay.
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...the kind of film you wouldn’t mind watching despite the fact that there isn’t much in the film that is memorable. With a cast that will win your heart and music that’ll play on loop in your head for a while after, the film is fun but rarely much more.
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It’s just a happy and healthy entertainer that tells you that living in the moment and making the most of everyday of your life is all that matters.
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Sad, sweet and funny by turns, it is a special film about a woman redefining happily-ever-after and about a death breathing life into the one left behind.
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...its scale and imagination make it an interesting watch - as does the intriguing notion of Hrithik as India's first pratham sevak.
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Not that it was very difficult to make anything better than the first in this series, yet, this one came as a pleasant shock.
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...might not be the roller coaster ride you expected it to be, but it leaves you with a warm fuzzy feeling in the heart that says all’s well that ends well.
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...the film keeps you on your toes, curious to see where its twists and turns will lead.
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The script might be totally devoid of common sense, but to give the due credit, Shetty’s typical flippity, casual humour and innovative action sequences, keeps you thrilled and involved in most part of it.
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Director Sharad Katariya takes more than a leaf out of this slice-of-life book, and gently constructs—with a remarkable eye for detail—one of the sweetest little fairytales in recent times.
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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.
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...a fun-ride. Watch it for Parineeti and Jaideep Sahni. This kind of acting and writing need to be encouraged.
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...the film is gripping, and while it may be trying too hard to be true to every complex reality of Kashmir, its heart is big. And more importantly in the right place.
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A very chilled-out romcom indeed.
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...Das makes her Manto a stirring, sensitive portrait of a tortured genius from an era seemingly long past yet tragically mirroring our troubled present.
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The message is strong but doesn’t hit you with the force you expect it to. This could be deliberate, given that the film underplays the histrionics and keeps the tone light, probably to reach out to a larger audience.
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Terrific performances elevate a drama that’s more solid than spectacular.
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...there is enough in the film to warrant a trip to the theater if dark, pulp-type fiction is your kind of entertainment.
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...has brilliance written all over it.
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Despite the few flaws, the film boasts of a robust heartbeat.
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...a volatile and intense story with ample doses of fanatical romance, should appeal to a pan-India audience.
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...the animation effort itself is immature and several notches below those of Hollywood films. Yet the dub effort by the Bollywood superstars uplifts this epic, making it enjoyable.
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...largely follows the idiom which Abbas Tyrewala enunciated in his debut venture, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, reiterating his use of youthful lingo (strange becomes ajeebs here), wisecrack humour and 'cool gang' bonding, with a celebration -- and a spoof -- of the traditional Bollywood 'andaaz' (style) of essaying romance.
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Every frame pulsates with the passion of a filmmaker openly staking his claim as the most adventurous soul travelling through mainstream cinema at the moment.
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Nothing in this film is what it seems. Not even the genre. It’s a thriller, yet it stubbornly refuses to be frenetic, revealing its cards one step at a time, at its very own pace, as if teasing the viewer or cajoling us to forget that there might be another twist coming up.
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I don't remember the last time my emotions were engaged in a thriller, let alone a pounding heart and racing mind. A psychological thriller that hooks, thrills and keeps you thinking after it is done.
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...is a funny take on the modern relationships laced with dollops of situational and funny moments.
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...is far far from flawless but it's perfect imperfections and phenomenal performances make this film a must watch.
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The high point of Gowariker's film is the fact that it combines high-octane drama with a high degree of restraint.
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...if you're still licking the wounds of that senseless Mumbai massacre, then Phantom is the balm you should reach out for.
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Gowariker deserves full marks for picking a historic subject that's novel and unique.
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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.
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It has the depth of a comic strip but it also has its neon-shaded fun. For those who want a light laugh, here's your boy.
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...is a great looking animation and good entertainment, that is piously designed for its target younger audience and it doesn,t makes any extra effort to please the adults because they get involved as well.
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Kabir Singh will make you laugh, cry and love, and do it all with a lot of passion.
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This one's complete paisa vasool fare.
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Though visually plush the hard-hitting content is not overpowered by style.
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The movie is low on major plot developments but it's packed with nicely observed details and memorable characters.
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...sensitively told and brilliantly delivered by Manoj Bajapyee and supported by Rajkummar Rao.
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The film ticks all Bollywood boxes -- romance, drama, revenge, songs et al. But beyond the song and dance routine, it also shines light on gender inequality, dowry and corruption, holding a mirror up to us as a people.
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...pleasantly surprises with its delightful absurdity and sure gets you roaring with laughter at several points.
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...is a gripping thriller that boasts of an exciting script and bravura performances by Rani Mukerji and Vishal Jethwa.
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Far from being boring or heavy on the senses, this is a simple film for the entire family. Take your Maa and Paa along and you wont regret it.
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Go watch the film for its wealth of quirky characters dealing with everyday crisis and emerging richer in the process. It will surely put a smile to your face, if nothing else…
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...has its share of plusses and minuses, highs and lows. It's definitely not for ardent fans of kitsch or those with an appetite for typical masala entertainers. This one's more for spectators with refined tastes and sensibilities.
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Paa will make you smile and it will make you cry but finally, you will want to get up and do the Paa dance for a long, long time after the credits have rolled.
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Watch Good Newwz — for the brave idea incubating in its tummy, and for Mr Dosanjh. He is effortless and outstanding.
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With filmmakers scrambling to convert historical accounts into big-screen spectacles, this one makes for a deserving tribute to a warrior who slipped through the cracks of history and arguably, was eclipsed by the Maharaj he represented.
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This film is rich in detail, still tells a compelling story with grit and gumption.
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...a wholesome entertainer with a good story, great comedy and brilliant performances. But most importantly, the emotional core of the film really transcends the screen and makes its way into your heart.
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Dhulia delivers a winner that not only entertains, but keeps you engaged with its riveting screenplay and top notch performances.
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It’s a ride, a goofy, forgettable ride. One that throws up a debutant director with promise and actors who deserve to be in more films.
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...is as good a film as any you have, or will, see this year.
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The director has effectively been able to make a thriller out of a story about the games our mind plays. The treatment is edge of the seat and smooth.
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...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.
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...is truly original, innovative and pioneering cinema.
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An engaging story is told using a number of clever twists. The intelligent outwitting however is let down by some awful performances and a rather slowed-down pace.
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...works due to several reasons. Firstly, because of its topicality which strikes the right note in this season when India and Pakistan are seeking a new equilibrium in their relationship. Secondly because of its narrative style which is the antithesis of nationalistic chest-beating Gadar-like films.
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...garnished with some truly original laugh-out-loud moments
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What ‘Parmanu’ lacks in detail and authenticity, it makes up with emotions and a sense of national pride. The narrative isn’t explosive but it does have the dramatic moments to keep the viewer engaged.
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Director Shashanka Ghosh has managed to develop the right chemistry between his four leads and that’s the film’s greatest strength -- that beneath all the cuss words and sex jokes you get a whiff of genuine friendship.
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A unique experiment, which deserves an applause.
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With Soorma, Ali confidently gets to the centre, keeps his impulses under check, and plays it totally narrow, and fully straight. And, yes, he hits home, alright. This is possibly his best work yet.
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Shamitabh's striking story could leave you speechless.
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Sriram Raghavan is at the top of his game in his exquisite fourth movie...
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...is a mad cracker of a fun, powered by brilliant performance, good humour and friendly (healthy) digs on our dushman nations.
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The film is proof that keeping the sensibility intact, ‘different’ cinema need not necessarily be pretentious or boring.
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Watch this one as it takes you back to a horrid chapter of our political history and makes you think.
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...a little more attention to the narrative was desperately needed in Raavan.
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...unrepentantly dark, gritty and gruesome. And you still watch with rapt attention, as the story that is unfolding is so deliciously intense and the performance by the leading lady so earnest and untethered.
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It's a well written, well crafted product bringing to light a problem the general public tends to ignore.
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Slapstick in some scenes, satirical in most and silly at times, Tere Bin Laden clicks primarily because above all its farce, it has an entertaining story to narrate.
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Fun, colourful, comical are adjectives you rarely use for a Vishal film, but that's exactly what Pataakha is.
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It’s so rare for a film to get it all together: from the story, to the performances, to the atmospherics, to the music and more.
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First time director Anusha has not only written a taut script but also executed the story effectively.
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...is going to be a trendsetter. Shankar shows that he could very well keep the Indian sensibilities intact while making a top of the line science fiction in line with Hollywood films.
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...do watch Trapped for its artistic audacity, if nothing else.
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Time games, inventive soundscapes, Rajkummar Rao: there’s lots to love in ‘Trapped’.
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It’ll make you laugh, make you feel, and will get you intricately involved with the characters’ lives. Don’t miss!
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Even if it meanders aimlessly for a while, the story reaches its destination in the end. And I doubt if anyone in the audience will leave the theatre unaffected.
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So much of Ferrari Ki Sawaari is so original, so one-of-a-kind, that part of the fun of watching the film is just seeing where it will go next.
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...the period picture is a valuable addition to the director’s oeuvre...
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...has enough zing, visual and otherwise, to keep you in your seats for its runtime of a little over two hours.
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Its intentions might be blunt but as a piece of cinema Talvar is a sharp procedural.
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...packs a solid punch with its unusual, yet relevant storyline.
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...a well-nuanced film which is frighteningly disturbing and intelligently engaging at all levels; be it at the stark portrayal of political situations, comedy or tragic relationships.
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If you are interested in knowing an intriguing and probing chapter from India's freedom struggle and have the required patience then Raag Desh is your ticket
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...is inventive, it is intelligent, it does not take the viewer lightly and above all else, it is terrifying.
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...is a powerful film that pushes us into a dark cruel world. When we emerge, shocked by the violence, you realise that you are equally primitive when you want to clap after the last gun is fired. The film has been shot beautifully and supported by fantastic performances.
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...is a zany and entertaining comedy that works because it's bold and beautiful in equal measure.
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...is a well-acted comedy providing plenty of laughs with its one-liners and talks about an important issue as well.
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Director Amit Masurkar packs in humour, tension and even adventure, in this political satire that despite being largely uneventful, keeps one interested and concerned about the proceedings on the screen.
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...is a refreshing change from the usual Friday fare from Bollywood. It's a smart, well-crafted film that's shot beautifully.
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That Neerja, the film, takes that stance makes all the difference in cinematic quality. You can see a lot of thought and effort was put into crafting this film.
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Kick is Bollywood biryani, a masala movie spiced with the superstardom of Salman Khan, garnished by charming Jacqueline, smouldered over the wry talent of Randeep Hooda. Kick is not for lovers of fine filmi foie gras, but for those who want a hearty Eid banquet to enjoy.
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Amar Kaushik’s Bala is a rib-tickling exploration of the dip in self-confidence and self-worth triggered when hair begins to divorce the scalp.
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...is simple but its plot is full of gentle little twists and turns that surprise, delight and take the film in unexpected directions.
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Despite its love for feel-good, Tumhari Sulu isn't stuck in a fool's paradise and confronts the conflicts thrown in its path.
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Jail is Bhandarkar’s most straightfowrad social treatise to date.
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Very entertaining and romantic, this is a gutsy gem of a movie.
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...targeted at the masses and it delivers laughter in abundance. Leave your brains behind to enjoy this madcap entertainer!
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I recommend that you make time for it.
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what’s truly Special about this Chabbis is to see two such different actors, one reliably awesome and the other getting out of his comfort zone of mindless money-spinners to collaborate and credit a script that gives them something concrete and equivalent to work on.
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I detested the new velvety 2.0 Anurag Kashyap but Mukkabaaz is a glimpse of the old & hungry Anurag.
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It proves that Zoya Akhtar has a unique, compelling voice and unlike many of her contemporaries, she actually respects that a cinema audience can be both intelligent and mature.
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Just when you thought Shah Rukh Khan is losing his edge, he makes a comeback. And how!
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It's not a film that grips you from the word go, or one that leaves you rolling in the aisles, but it's an impassioned effort that tosses skepticism out the window.
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Kashyap is still one of Hindi cinema’s better storytellers. His films definitely shake you from your reverie. So for those who don't wish to just sleepwalk through life, this Kashyap kand is a must.
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This film may not be Tigmanshu Dhulia's finest work, but it has moments that prove his supremacy as a storyteller. Watch it for the intriguing characters and terrific performances!
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...is easily one of the best psychological thrillers to have come out of Bollywood.
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This road film is in parts, an Yi Tu Mama Tambien sort of bizarre romance, an El Mariachi type curry-western, and a City Of God kind of grimy thriller. Yet, the pungent odour is entirely original. Oh smell it - for sure.
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For all its shortcomings, the movie still has plenty of freshness, insights and emotional intelligence.
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...it's more a large lassi, not an espresso shot. But hey - who drinks espresso on Eid?
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...the film never lets you lose attention and the gripping narrative style ensures you are on the edge throughout.
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A crackling script, fantastic direction and amazing performances, this movie almost deserves to be called a classic.
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Horrific real-life disaster, engaging film.
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...scores highly on the story line and the way the screenplay has been written.
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Mostly predictable, but delightful nonetheless.
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It's not as raw and earthy as Sairat but Dhadak packs an emotional punch that is equal to the original’s.
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...when mainstream Bollywood begins to get it right, when it finds the strength to articulate what’s right and wrong in a way that sits with audiences for a long time, there is hope.
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It is crafted with a string of wonderfully well-written scenes that flow seamlessly into each other, eventually culminating in a heart-warming climax.
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Watch this film because this one is unadulterated Bollywood entertainment.
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...a relentless thriller you wish you could see with your eyes closed - because truly, as its song goes, chill gaye naina.
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...crosses all limits and boundaries vis-a-vis adult humor. This one's *strictly* for those who relish naughty jokes, outrageous lines and scandalous visuals.
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...a perfect emotional thriller that scores high on the account of its breathtaking visuals, amazing action and a high octane performance by Ajay Devgn.
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...a small packet of joy.
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...the whole package is breathtakingly simple.
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...a bleak beauty, a commendable debut.
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...a compelling biopic...
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...is an impeccably performed touching if not everlasting adage on life and relationship with some soul stirring moments hailing the power of Alia Bhatt as a super performer and SRK as the irresistible cool charmer minus the super star's 'arm spread' we all know.
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With precision and control, Sriram constructs a theatre of the absurd. The surroundings – high-rises, leafy streets and old houses in Pune – seem perfectly normal but what’s happening inside is deliciously twisted. There’s murder, betrayal, sex and a mountain of lies. In short, you can’t look away.
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It goes well beyond being a fierce biopic, a purposeful indie, or just a riveting drama that's impossible to dislike.
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...is a confidently made film that comes out guns blazing. And when the guns are not blazing, Kaushal certainly is.
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The plot is too skimpy and with its languid pacing, the movie eventually seems a bit indulgent. The filmmaker’s exposure to slow, contemplative festival films becomes apparent. But the unassuming characters and the humour make it a delightful watch.
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Stunning, gripping, edge-of-the-seat, shocking, engrossing... use any of these adjectives for this Ajay Devgn version of Drishyam, and you are spot on. There is just one caveat: DON'T compare it with the original in 2013 which had Mohan Lal.
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Gripping, tense and unpredictable, despite being a slow-burn western, Chaubey’s period thriller makes for a riveting watch.
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...is uncomplicated and charming. Not the usual romantic fare, this one presents three different stories in three different eras without getting theatrical or melodramatic.
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...films like Highway aren’t just watched they are felt.
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Watch this wonderful slice of life film for the super performances of Rishi, Ayushmann and Sonam, watertight writing, skilled direction and dollops of humor.
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The worst part of Lakshmi is that it isn’t just a story. When you come out of it, you will forever be plagued by the knowledge that evil does exist in this world and we, as a society, are only enabling it.
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It’s obvious that his (Chuck Russell) intentions here were to furnish the man-animal conflict and apprise one of the ramifications. But much seems to be lost in translation.
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...if you can shock and awe the audience in the end, it's a win. And that is what makes Jazbaa a satisfying experience.
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...is a smartly done nonstop fun that assures satisfaction to its followers - today's teens and yesterday's teens.
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And yet so impressive and earnest are most parts of Barfi! that one is inclined even to forgive its flawed centre; we want badly to overlook the film's peach-seed heart, and concentrate on the rest of its juicy joys.
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...is one of the most gripping Hindi films to come to theatres this year. It is entertaining in a hard-to-explain sort of way because it is so heart-stoppingly matter of fact about the horrific, sad, almost bizarre reality check it delivers.
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Hawaa Hawaai's inspiring story is for children, for the child in all of us and for adults who need to wake up to dream again.
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...is designed as a launch pad for Tiger Shroff and it gives him ample opportunity to prove his credentials in his debut film. The good news is, he delivers a striking performance. Additionally, what works is the masala quotient -- melodrama, music and action.
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...a film worth your time. It’s fast, dramatic and meaningful. Simply put, a good watch.
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...fun without being flighty; and intelligent without weighing down the viewer.
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...is a feel-good, light-hearted yarn.
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...is a bitter sweet and rare adage on complexities in relationship and unprepared parenting that can be a story of any doting young working parent in any metropolitan city.
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...is a true blue masala entertainer.
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You know what you have signed up for when you go for a Rohit Shetty film. Rohit knows how to entertain and he does that in parts. The story is predictable no doubt but Rohit packs it up with an interesting screenplay.
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Go, get a taste of substantial Bollywood with Tum Mile: a story well told.
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...is a fun filled entertainer which is also quite progressive in many ways.
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If you are up for a slow, light-hearted take on life, love and their philosophies, book your tickets NOW.
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...this film will not go down in history as one of the best Indian films but it could turn out to be the biggest hit of all time, bigger than Dangal and with some luck Padmaavat could challenge Baahubali's record at the domestic box office.
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...does have a strong message to send across to its audience – that of love in the face of adversity, compassion towards those we know and those we don’t, and stresses upon the importance of friendship over personal gains – but fails to stitch it together with an organised cinematic fabric.
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...Balki has made a feel-good movie from this relevant and sensitive subject, which possesses strong women angles.
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A bit of willing suspension of disbelief, a lot of that feel-good factor that comes from watching an underdog win, Panga delivers the highs wonderfully.
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...a vivid, vibrant, dramatic, savagely tragic and unexpectedly humorous sequel with gutsy passionate performances.
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...an intriguing tale with great performances.
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There's a directorial control and finesse that make this film engaging and well worth a watch.
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...‘normalizes’ the same sex relationship debate with a quirky, funny and acceptable human approach. Having an easy, unforced and pleasantly feel good cinematic language that sees its lead actor Ayushmann Khurrana in top form as it nails the subject matter with glee.
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Watch The Shaukeens if you want to see a different side of Akshay Kumar and enjoy a few chuckles along the way.
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...is designed to make us uncomfortable about our milieu and compel us to introspect about our own complicity in patriarchy. It also shines a light on patriarchy and gender-based violence across class divides.
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...by keeping its gaze focused on the children and overcoming the initial stumbles, Hichki earns itself an ‘A’.
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...a more than better attempt at the genre that makes us go weak in the knees. But its not bloated, not sentimental. It's witty, it's smart, it's more comedy than romantic comedy, and it features an ensemble of lovable and whimsical yet strangely familiar characters that make real life seem less dreary.
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An intentionally ambiguous film. A film very purposefully left open to interpretation.
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Those addicted to fairy tales and brightly lit frames may find Thanks Maa a demanding watch. It’s hard-hitting, real, raw. Go for it only if you have a strong stomach. On the other hand, since this is the reality we live with every day, we better develop a strong stomach. Don’t miss it.
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For a story that is not really novel, this movie would have been much more exciting with a wee bit more confidence and craziness. Nevertheless, it’s definitely worth one watch for a good laugh.
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The film is admirable also because it’s a measured, mostly intelligent thriller that asks us to consider concepts of patriotism and honor without spoon-feeding us with manipulative background music or provocative dialogue.
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...watch the movie if you’re in the mood for some pulpy, ’80s kind of movies, which were full of over-the-top characters and happenings but were good, clean fun nevertheless.
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The patriotic fervor and simple, effective narration works big time.
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...is sure to usher in a crackling Diwali at the box office and give the audience paisa vasool entertainment, with fine performances by both Shah Rukh and Kareena.
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It stays with you. Although the tempo is excruciatingly slow and the screenplay repeats lines of dialogue as if they had been written by a squawking parrot, the result is limned with that near-extinct quality in cinema – humaneness.
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What makes it memorable are the characters.
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It may be politically correct in its tenor, but Red Alert does make you sit up and demand attention.
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...a slow-cooked feast. It simmers and thickens and leisurely acquires a rich and long-lasting flavour. The film requires patience. You will have to indulge director Dibakar Banerjee as he indulges himself.
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The Bombay portions feel like clips of a highlight reel, but these scenes are buoyed by lyricism and spirit, even though the editing is choppy and some moments flash by too hurriedly. The Lahore half, more conventionally linear, feels eventually tedious, with hoary scenes of tormented creators and sick children.
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...is commendable and recommended watch because of the issue it tries to address.
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If you are a Govinda fan, FryDay is a must watch.
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Even as the film touches a chord, it makes one compare and contrast it with other Indian sports films, and not glowingly at that.
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...isn’t a patch on the best superhero films made in Hollywood but it is a step forward for Bollywood.
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The movie can feel a bit long, but if you’re going for a great Shah Rukh performance and some good ol’ popcorn-entertainment, it might just ‘raees’ to the occasion.
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Crime drama from the 80s, songs like they are from the 90s, slickness and style from the 00s. And story like a thriller should be written.
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...maintains the right balance between amusement, hilarity and engaging moments.
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It's hard to come across a performance so gut-wrenchingly real. It's hard to tell Swara from Anaarkali of Arrah, who's thankfully not another 'abla nari' either.
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This could have been a bolder and more explicit film, but sometimes cinema should work like a street play. Sometimes we need to preach beyond the choir.
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...a diffuse epic, content to coast around the revenge plot instead of making it the thrust of its narrative – and what the film loses in terms of dramatic power, it gains in texture.
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The high point of the film are its strong performances and its authentic backdrop.
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...an interesting blend of humour, drama and romance...
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It's a bit disappointing then how Gone Kesh dilutes its sweet, straightforward momentum for a predictable climax and amplified sentimentality. Still, what it is conveying holds good.
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...sustains interest with its lively pace, packed action, and brilliant repartee.
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The story scatters often like a fistful of sand, yet, for those seeking something different, go quench your thirst.
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...has clumsy spots and contradictions. But there are moments here that you’ve probably never seen in a Hindi film.
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Morally ambiguous initially, it's the flawed characters that make this noirish crime drama compelling.
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Following her impressive directorial debut in Nil Battey Sannata, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari approaches this romcom with the heart of a Sai Paranjpye and the wit of a David Dhawan. But the money here lies in the writing and Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari conveys even the mundane in a manner to evoke delight.
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It's arresting, amusing, entertaining and of course, thoroughly enjoyable, with Rani's splendid act, refreshingly different plot, winsome songs, pleasant humor and terrific moments as its aces.
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A dusty desert wrought with equal measure of humanity and inhumanity. A film that shows you both facets without making much ado about either. Ought to be watched because these 'too good to be true' events are true.
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...this film dares to delve into the unchartered territory of convictions that disregard some of the equations pertaining to the case. If these often-ignored connections were to be highlighted, they may not undermine the heinous act but would surely put things in a new perspective.
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This film will either click with you or you'll dismiss it - there's no middle-way around this one. It's ironical that a thriller demands your patience - but we still recommend you give this a watch.
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...has an inherent sweetness and honesty that will stay with you long after the film is over.
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Predictable in most parts, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania entertains you from the first frame to the last one.
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...is an absolute family entertainer that needs to be watched with your grandmother. Celebrate womanhood as you take home a message that is inspiring but will take decades to seep into our society.
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...a film that is both a sleek and original thriller as well as a throwback to older Bollywood suspense dramas.
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Watch the film to experience a story that is as searing as it is sensitive. Most crucially, the film ensures that the absurdity of a law criminalizing homosexuality hits home harder than ever.
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The best part of this film is that there’s nothing Bollywoodish in it. Everything we see in it comes as a breath of fresh air and I must say this is a perfect rom-com.
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...is the kind of film that actually gives you no option, while taking you along with it on a merry ride, making you feel the fear, anxieties and excitement of each of the characters involved.
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...is a piece of art that makes you admire Sanjay Mishra as an actor a little more than you already do, re - establish the faith in Nila Madhab Panda as a filmmaker with sense and sensibility
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...does strike a chord and sets you thinking on stuff that needs to be sorted out before the new world order – a more humanitarian, less violent – sets in. Don’t miss it.
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...is a story that everyone knows about, but it still needs to be told again. There are moments that make us cringe, but if we can watch 24-hour news cycle then this film is certainly the need of the hour to make our voices heard.
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...is an unusual sports flick that qualifies to be a gender bender in spite its attempt to get hooked to the wider audience, thanks to the constant jabs and punches to the caste system, religious intolerance and corruption.
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While this story lacks that tension, the horrific episodes of assault pack the proceedings with sufficient dread to leave one singularly disturbed.
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A film that may not storm the box office, I Am Kalam will definitely stir your sensibilities.
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What it lacks in depth or surprise, Panga's slice of life makes up for in its gentle depiction of everyday struggles and pleasantries, lending it a consistently warm fuzzy feeling.
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...comes out a winner with its non-judgmental approach and a contemporary story that showcases complex human relationships with all its quirks, firmly in place.
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Menon’s true triumph lies in how she doesn’t vilify a profession or its uncomfortable reality to gather empathy for her characters.
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Although it leaves you slightly rueful about the fact that these filmmakers otherwise don’t attempt such gems, each film is compelling and spell-binding if not for the story than for its acting.
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...is an important film that talks about an important subject conveyed in the simplest manner without sounding preachy at any given point. It touches your heart, makes you laugh and stays with you for a long time.
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The screenplay does tend to get a bit clunky and the drama somewhat heavy as the director looks for text book resolutions of the teasing problem. But, by and large, there is a thrill factor that keeps the momentum on.
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It feels like a slow dive into the depths of emotions, at times fulfilling and at times uncomfortable.
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...the main reason to watch this film is the fact that it brings together two of Indian cinema’s finest talents — Amitabh and Rishi — after a gap of 27 years.
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...as an entertainer, Dishoom delivers. If you're good with laughter, not logic, Dishoom is actually two much fun.
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...It is arguably the best love story of the year so far, the kind of film others in the genre should aspire.
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From fame to obscurity, hunger to heartbreak, Budhia’s story is both sensational and sad. But, most of all, it’s incomplete with no finishing line in sight.
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...is impactful especially because the lead quartet are enjoying themselves even while their film remains an unapologetic commentary on the lives of women in this setting.
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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.
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Full marks for relevance, then, and plaudits too for the sincere performances.
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Tight screenplay and good performances makes this one a good watch.
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...a tale which is brave, unconventional and perhaps even necessary. And best of all, it is a highly entertaining, edge of the seat thriller with many twists, turns and jolts to have a lasting impact.
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So one thought stays constant while watching this film — the premise is all wrong, yet the emotions are so right. Loveless marriages are as much a way of life as lust-filled encounters.
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There are two kinds of audiences for this film --- those who know Byomkesh and those who don’t. Dibakar has a revelation for both. That’s one case neatly solved.
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What lingers with you is the sense of being riveted, shocked, surprised and thrilled by this amazing piece of story-telling by director Jaideep Chopra.
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...superbly crafted film that underlines the linkage of life, sports and society.
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Director Shonali Bose deserves a round of applause just for taking on an intense and sensitive issue of frustrations and helplessness attached to the unfulfilled sexual desires of a disabled person.
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...much of Befikre is loaded with a carefree spirit. It is joyful and it will make you smile.
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Catch it if real cinema is what you crave.
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The film delivers on its promise, and keeps you guessing until the end. It's a delicious thriller - don't miss it.
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...makes a point and poignantly at that.
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...is a game changer not only for the horror genre but for Hindi cinema overall. Watch the film for its unique concept, spooky visuals and some superb acting.
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If you are a moviegoer who derives pleasure from loud comedies with over-the-top humor that defy logic at every opportunity, I am sure, you will relish this wacky slapstick.
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The film is every cinematic cliché and so much more. It is every crime movie you have already seen but so much more.
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This isn't the most rousing romance (second-half lacks 'rom'), but has its feel-good moments.
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...is exhausting. You won’t have much energy left when it’s done. But this roller-coaster ride should be experienced.
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...is a defining film for Motwane who has become braver in using small spaces and silence. It’s the beginning of a style that we must see in his next films.
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...a solid content-driven story with three actors who carry it on their shoulders with strong performances and an insightful chemistry with elan, inspite of its pitfalls.
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The loud colours, the flamboyant storytelling and characters who have no respect for the law of the land have all been seen before. This film is still fun to watch.
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It is an experimental rom-com that should not be missed.
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...gripping fare...
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...Imtiaz Ali’s most honest, personal film and, hopefully, the beginning of a chapter in his career that will be dictated more by craft and intention and less by commerce and entertainment.
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...is a true-blue mystery thriller alright. Bollywood directors don't much attempt the genre and it's high time they did so...
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If you enjoy slapstick comedy that defies logic and have enjoyed Welcome, then Welcome Back is surely a paisa vasool entertainer for you.
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Mining riveting yet balanced drama from a real-life murder case lost in a tangled web of fact, fiction, hearsay and insinuations could not have been easy. But not a wee bit of the effort shows.
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A rare Indian film which has the feel of European and other Asian cinemas, and yet is firmly grounded in the realities of Mumbai.
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A daring film with a brand new approach, it's impulsive and engaging with skilful direction and power-packed performances as its strong points.
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...the high points of the film sweep its shortcomings under the rug.
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An intriguing experiment which I would recommend you watch, even if you might not like it as much as I did.
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The inspiring but terribly tragic...
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English Vinglish is that rare thing - a Hindi film that creates a heroine out of a homemaker.
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It offers what the audience desires: Entertainment!
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Watch the film not just for the tricky theme it tackles, but also for the way it does so.
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...is a nice package of great dialogues, amazing visuals, efficient direction, superlative performances, exciting action and tension-filled drama.
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Mehta and writer-editor Asrani pull off a rare feat here. They not only choose the right film to adapt-based solely on its theme and universal topicality-but build upon the original, without being overambitious.
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The film is too long and needs a taut edit. It has flaws too, but doesn't fail to entertain.
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The devil surely is in Tiwari’s sharp dialogues that ensure the film is consistently breezy and even in the sentimental scenes, the message is dropped without sounding too preachy. That said, the film tends to sag a bit in the second half before managing to redeem itself before the climax.
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...packs a full-ton, and deserves full marks!
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...a film that, while striving to be admirably dry, proves at times to be achingly dull. The film's go-nowhere pace seems to be a conscious decision but its highest, most telling moments come through scintillating lines of dialogue (take a bow, Mayank Tewari) and actorly flourishes from a great ensemble.
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This one scores high on the emotional quotient.
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...is a film that will make you laugh and even shock you more than a few times, but it will never bore you. Go for it if you like your movies dark and twisted with a heavy dose of humour.
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If you’re in the mood for romance, you should stroll into the cinema nearby and indulge in the adventure, this movie road-maps for you.
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...the portrayal Aligarh offers is refreshing and respectful. But it’s much too multifaceted, at times for its own good, to be acknowledged for just that.
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Tightly done action sequences, lots of glamour and one liners that cater to the classes and the masses is what makes Race 2 worth a watch.
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One can always fault the film for minor flaws here and there. But one cannot deny that Kaalakaandi remains a thoroughly entertaining creation.
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...is that little gem which needs recognition.
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...is a heartwarming ode to motherhood and makes it lovable because age is not a comeback factor but a conviction is.
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Those expecting the clever Neeraj Pandey twists will probably be left wanting more. But ‘Aiyaary’ has measured performances that resound louder than its bombastic score, and they alone make it a worthwhile watch.
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...is an unnerving movie that plays skillfully on the fear of the unknown.
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...is a delightful treat to those who are fond of horror flicks. And stop complaining that Bollywood doesn't produce good horror films!
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A delicious tragicomic love story; you must sample this.
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...has its fair share of intimacy and thrill, which has been the primary reason for the success of the series.
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...here is one straight from the heart. It has a message, in these days of tensions over language and religion, one which needs to be heard. Go watch.
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...is a moving, consistently engaging portrait of an artist as a weathering, weathered man.
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...the twist is indeed worth the time because it's not 100% predictable. If nothing else Farhan Akhtar's ace performance is something you will relish for quite a while.
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Richa Chadda’s powerful act as the iron-willed lady of UP covers most of the flaws and urges you to cast your vote for her. It’s worth your ‘vote’ (read time at the theatre near you).
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...is purely for the entertainment hungry souls of Bollywood who love action and are fascinated by Bollywood dons and cops bole toh on screen bhai log or police.
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In the first half, it is an interesting, intense, introspective love story, where you empathise with the characters. In the second half, the love story gets diluted to make way for gobbledygook political ideology that is an irritant.
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...is well paced, nuanced and to the point. Watch it for the sake of good cinema.
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...is quite unlike any recent Hindi film. The complex narratives, laced with humour and satire, keep us enthralled while also presenting the deeper issues of life.
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Any film that does not demonize, that talks of peace and brotherhood, in these dark, cynical times, is to be lauded. Mulk is Anubhav Sinha’s best film, and it concerns us all. It makes me want to cheer. Out loud.
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While the story is pretty formulaic (a bunch of street musicians making it big by winning against all odds), the execution and supporting performances are heartfelt.
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And this is how you make a remake!
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...director Navdeep Singh gives Anushka Sharma a chance to drive solo on the Bollywood highway. And she drives her way through obstacles with amazing commitment.
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Though it has its share of flaws and is nowhere in the league of its predecessors named earlier, it does manage to strike quite a few chords.
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...is 'laden' with many humourous moments. It is by far the funniest film in recent times.
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Anusha Rizvi is an astonishing addition to the repertoire of directorial forces that matter.
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...is like the hot chicken broth for the senses, the kind of food you know will soothe you, warm you up inside and more importantly, won't mess with your digestive system.
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A mild Pirates of the Caribbean hangover aside, this is prime Diwali blockbuster material — a story of relationships, betrayal, adventure and courage, of underdogs and their unlikely triumphs.
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...is witty, emotional, mundane and most importantly, entertaining.
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Director Vikramaditya Motwane gives Bollywood a fantastic albeit loopholed survival thriller in Trapped.
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...is a well-made historical with the right scale, emotional quotient and battle sequences as its highpoint. Also, Kangana Ranaut's performance is the icing on the cake.
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...Thackeray’s legacy when it comes to Mumbai and Maharashtra politics can’t be denied. He became a god for millions and this biopic comes close to introducing us to his persona. That said, he was more than the sum of images that the present film invokes and maybe we won’t ever get the true picture...
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...is boastfully sleazy, extremely courageous and sassily gritty. The movie deserves to be watched and encouraged.
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It’s heart-warming, funny and enjoyable. And it touches a chord.
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...a full family entertainment flick.
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The best part about the film is how relevant it is to our current scenario. Sure the ‘good over evil’ plotline has been done to death, especially in the animated movie genre, but this film by Shilpa Ranade, couldn’t have had better timing.
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...symbolizes the fearless new Indian cinema that shatters the clichés and conventional formulas, something which Anurag Kashyap has come to be acknowledged for.
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...black comedy at its best!
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...is the emblematic representation of that connection we seek in these disconnected times. It speaks to us, but not as much in words as in the moments that warm our hearts.
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The film maturely handles a few touchy topics like divorce, live-ins and age-inappropriate romance, without getting too overbearing. Thankfully, director Akiv Ali wraps it up with a slightly unpredictable climax minus the melodrama.
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...powerful, intriguing and makes you empathize with their frugal living conditions, their desperate attempt to break the cycle of poverty and gender inequality.
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...is gourmet - probably not to the liking of fast-food lovers, but still worth developing a taste for.
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The industry is always hungry for more talent and it’s good to know it has found two performers in Meezaan and Sharmin.
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Citylights' performances glow.
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...has absolute clarity about the political stance it is taking and makes no awkward attempts to seem balanced just for the heck of it.
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...is romantic but not in the quintessential way and that's what makes it stand out.
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...director Raja Krishna Menon takes on this challenge of turning a story known to all into a compelling watch and pens a nail-biting plot that will keep you fearful, hopeful and yet, unsure and uncomfortable.
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The lightness is uplifting without undermining the melancholy of the reality it's recounting through the eyes and spirit of a life cut short. The upshot is a pocketful of smiles, a whole lot of tears and an all-important reminder that the glass is half full.
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As much as the story hinges on the final revelation – one that’s supposed to jolt you – the journey itself isn’t too bad either. It demands an investment of time and patience, surely, but the pay-off is rewarding.
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...is a joy ride that lives up to its title.
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If you are looking for some good entertainment this weekend, this one could be a delightful watch.
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...is not just for kids, but for grownups as well. A story of grit and determination, it works not just as an entertainer, but also advocates a message rather strongly.
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Apart from the well organized fight sequences, the movie is a step ahead from the original in offering pure thrills uninterrupted by any songs.
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It is to Shah Rukh Khan's credit for taking on a fairly risky subject...
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Whether you’re a cricket fan or not, Azhar will keep you glued to the seat.
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...if you are looking high-octane action scenes, sleek visuals, melodious music and if you love masala movies, then BANG BANG should definitely be your pick for this extended weekend.
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For Kalki and Naseer's effortless performances, this movie deserves to be watched.
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...is different from the crowd and has something new to offer. The satire unassumingly takes you on a tragicomedy journey that is incredibly believable.
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Writer Althea Kaushal and director Arjun Mukherjee have cleverly used this feature to fashion an absorbing new genre: The lower middle-class thriller.
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Watch it for its tragi-comic story, as also for Sanjay Mishra’s superlative acting.
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...is a simple, meaningful and an inspiring film that stays with you.
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Two hours of pure entertainment.
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Both Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor are on equal footing in the film. Apart from showcasing genuine chemistry in their scenes together, each gets a chance to bring to light individual brilliance.
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Plummeting to the depths of darkness and rising beyond unconditional love, the film shows us myriad shades of love – both delightful and devastating. How many stories do that?
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This should do to Dhanush what Saagar did for Kamal Haasan and what Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa did for Shah Rukh Khan. India will fall in love, again.
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We’ve rarely seen women on screen who are so uninhibited about their life, sexuality and desires. In that respect, ‘Veere Di Wedding’ is a brave effort indeed.
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...proves to be that turning point in the super-hero genre that Hindi cinema had been waiting for ever since Amitabh Bachchan donned the cape and leather trousers to play Toofan for Manmohan Desai.
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If these filmmakers go on to make features, then we are in for some good times.
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...focusses on some hard-hitting and burning issues, while also highlighting the crucial role that the media and various other channels of information play in disseminating the right news and facts to its citizens.
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It's not quite popcorn & cola stuff but if you are forever hungering for cinema of a different taste, check this one out.
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...is thrilling and gripping for the most part, even though it does lose steam in its final act.
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...is a delightful slice of life from that new pet haunt of filmmakers, Old Delhi.
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...there's never a dull moment in Sahni's penetrating jibes and whimsical trifling, which strives to convey a simple but underrated philosophy in the most fun way possible -- marry because you want to, not because you must.
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Watch it for the sake of encouraging thoughtful, relevant and truly scorching content!
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But for all its wonderful and creative touches, Pataakha still feels like a story that stretches a short concept, for a little too long.
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Chaitanya Tamhane’s elegantly assembled and immensely powerful debut packs together observation, humanism, intelligence and beauty.
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A brilliant satire.
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Watch Andhadhun for it’s zig zag storyline and spot on acting by the entire cast. It's one of those mysteries which you'll like to go back to despite knowing the ending...
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It is a wonderful telling of a true story that is poignant and inspiring as well as a reflection of the state of sports in the country.
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...a lovely tale which will touch your heart even if it does so by talking about bowel troubles.
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A decent thriller. If only there were a couple edge-on-seat plot points.
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The clapworthy dialogue, the raw appeal, the undercurrent of emotions and of course, the dhaai kilo ka haath should appeal to those who relish desi fares, especially the single screen audience.
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Witty, funny and also emotional, Vicky Donor is forward-thinking, progressive commercial cinema which vastly enlightens and hugely entertains!
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...the film is as massy as they come. The punch dialogue, slow motion action, quirky dance moves -- it's all there and more. And Ranveer takes to this new avatar like fish to water.
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...a sweet and nostalgic film...
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...may not have an innovative plot but it's a definite crowd pleaser.
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A Salman Khan film is an amusement ride, don't take it too seriously! Watch it with his fans and you will know what I mean!
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When was the last time you enjoyed a film for its gripping plot, its compelling story? Drishyam, with its refreshingly original screenplay and its many moments of tension, is just that.
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...mixed feelings because of the execution, and because it's a perfect history lesson. A must-know story with dull narration.
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Whether one takes it as a straightforward thriller, or one internalizes the wounds of an unforgettable act of terror, Phantom is a must watch for everyone.
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...has an appealing plot, which has been handled with dexterity and most importantly, it has characters that instantly make a place for themselves in your heart.
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...a must watch...
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This film is not a light watch – it’s a poignant tale that leaves you thinking about the half-widows and half-orphans, and many such untold stories.
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Kabir Khan gets most things right. Tubelight is about love, trust, magic and belief. It's like a tonic for weary souls. You will find yourself interacting with the film and characters.
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...wish that a film, given its conscience-awakening plot, was more hard-hitting!
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...conveys a serious message this festive season - God is to be found in human beings. And, rather like Hindi films of an earlier age, it does so in a light and unusual way.
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Prakash Kovelamudi deserves applause for pushing the envelope with a quirky thriller that goes beyond the basic realms of a whodunnit, and makes people think and absorb. It treads into a zone Bollywood rarely ventures into.
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...rises above its minor problems to deliver plenty laughs. It’s one of the year’s most enjoyable films.
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...a very affecting, powerful film.
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Any film that makes us think and re-think our own responses for days after having watched it is obviously a good film.
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The essence of this story is 'Main Kar Sakti Hai', and with such a refined and affable actress as Vidya Balan in the lead, it is lovingly captured in 'Tumhari Sulu' making it an entertaining watch for the whole family.
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...is one of the better music-based films in the last couple of years, and will make for a quite a movie experience.
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...is a case of great humanitarianism on screen but not an example of great filmmaking on screen.
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It is designed to provoke contemplation and action, a mission that it achieves without any serious slips. Watch it because it is an important film that offers an essential takeaway.
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The directors have shown patience with the subjects. They seem to have forgotten the presence of camera around them and the result is electric.
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There may be nothing original about the story, yet Murder 2 has enough to give the masses a mast time.
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Maneesh Sharma helps dust that Shah Rukh out from under the debris of the last few years. And Khan puts his best foot forward for his fans.
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...is the best Hindi film I’ve seen this year.
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Like Raajneeti, this one has a broad sweep.
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...smartly directed movie that is a family drama pretending to be a romcom.
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...is superlative with a message for the society.
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The film however scores not so much for the story alone, as in its telling.
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...a simple story told simply.
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...is your film if you like your humour with a dash of black.
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The film is more of an eye opener as it gives a hard and critical look at the education system in contemporary India.
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Be prepared to get out of your comfort zone though. It's the duty of artist to familiarise the unfamiliar and that's what Majidi has done here.
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...is a wild, wacky shot in the dark. It could have been a disaster had the brains behind it did not know what they were up against. That certainly isn't the case. The film's self-awareness borders on the staggering.
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Wit, warmth and wisdom coalesce beautifully in this genteel yet incisive film about a dysfunctional and unfailingly relatable family.
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...is an entertaining, thoughtful, well-acted female bonding flick, as unconventional as the three women whose stories it tells.
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Don't expect time-pass entertainment. Think beyond run-of-the-mill and see how Ekta Kapoor re-invents herself as the producer of contemporary Indian cinema's first full-blown experimental film.
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...the magic of cinema returns, and this uniquely delightful & funny horror popcorn does bring the magic of big screen back and it does with a different rare scream.
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...is a great film with its emotions in place.
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Just for Farhan Akhtar alone, this film deserves a resounding applause. Nay, a deafening applause.
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Unsurprisingly, this one effectively carves him as a victim of circumstance, an addict of compulsion and as someone who was wronged by media reports and the public at large. But it also evens it out by presenting the actor as an unreliable boyfriend, a failure-of-a-son and a washed up actor who was notoriously unprofessional.
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Aparna Sen has taken a difficult subject and created a lyrical, rooted film, full of tender moments, whimsy and pathos.
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This film has some amazing moments and a lot of credit goes to the director and his actors.
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The film has a cracking first half which just zooms by. The second half lags a bit but only because the director is trying to tie all the strands together. But overall, the impact doesn't waver and that's what counts in the long run...
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...is one of the most realistic stories to come from Bollywood. It's keeps things simple, never resorting to any gimmicks to keep its audience feeling good.
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...a young and vibrant love story with tremendous appeal for the yuppies.
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Don't miss it. Even if just to go back to the magical world of nostalgia created so beautifully and earnestly by Banerjee and cinematographer Nikos Andritsakis.
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...may not be perfect but it gets some things perfectly right. I left the theatre in appreciation of the sheer craft on display.
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...has everything that makes it a perfect fit in Vishal Bhardwaj’s oeuvre: literary adaptation, feisty women, rustic hinterland, unapologetic use of dialect and free-flowing gaalis. Yet, the film doesn’t feel contrived or formulaic.
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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.
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...a brave film. Its gripping story, exceptional execution and bravura performances continue to reverberate much after the screening is over.
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Its beautiful how something so simple, and for a change, something so positive can turn out to be a no-brainer comedy -- as opposed to the crass, racist, misogynistic and homophobic tone found in the usual fare that appears Friday after Friday in the name of entertainment.
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...is a pure win. It has a solid plot, a strong sense of time and place and rhythm, and a message that is delivered without sanctimony.
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Two films for the price of one - an entertaining, star-centric potboiler, plus a delicately textured relationship drama.
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What Shetty does really well though is adding the commercial bells and whistles complete with song-dance, maar-dhaad and emotionally-charged sequences that are critical to a film driven by sheer star power.
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...works like magical pop art...
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...an outstanding revenge drama.
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...a terrific entertainer...
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...the film has achingly pleasurable performances from the cast and the brilliant sound design.
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There can be no greater measure of the effectiveness of a film than that the dreams of its characters become ours, their heartbreaks become our heartbreaks, their joys our very own. That is the kind of film sweet little Masaan is.
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The biggest challenge for director Zoya Akhtar was to ensure her eponymous slum rapper’s journey doesn’t exaggerate his sufferings and stereotype his marginalised existence for impact. On that front, she scores and even nails the emotional peaks and crushing lows.
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...Ritesh Batra treats us to another delightful film.
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...a slapstick comedy that offers paisa-vasool entertainment.
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Shrivastava's film is a plea for women to not give up on their dreams and their voices silenced in the patriarchal society. That she does it without being preachy and in an engaging mode makes her film even better.
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A rare film that treats its audience as intelligent enough to understand the nuances of the subject that it deals with.
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As a director Vijay Raaz, is not in search of solutions to the age-old cross-border conflicts. There is a deliberate staginess to the proceedings, a pronounced verbosity that never gets cumbersome, because, like I said, the writing has a distinct and distinctive 'quoting' edge without getting show-offy.
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...treat to savour for one and all.
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A gripping thriller anchored by Bachchan and Akhtar’s compelling compatibility.
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...the film has so much soul, specially in the climax, it makes up for any shortcomings in story and vision.
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...is relatable and relevant. Watch it for its uncomplicated screenplay, gripping narrative and some stellar performances that leave you in stitches.
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...honest and hard-hitting...
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...remains audacious throughout, carried along by the top-notch acting and the plethora of surprises that the writers keep throwing at their characters and the viewers.
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...is predictable in parts, the journey is an enjoyable one.
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It has a heart and brains.
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...the film is consistently enjoyable.
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...a disturbing yet delectable film.
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Eventually London Dreams is all about the joy of watching Salman and Ajay's chemistry. Their star power makes up for all the flaws. Both have put their heart and soul into the film, delivering powerhouse, career defining performances.
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A bold and honest attempt...
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..connects the present age hindi films to the glorious lineage of romantic comedies of hindi cinema made in the era of 60s.
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It's fun and funny, modest and yet quite nutty.
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Writer-director Neeraj Pandey makes a taut, suspenseful thriller weaving in intermittent humour.
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...an intense, effervescent and eventually melancholic film.
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Sure they have their blips and flaws, but Bombay Talkies made me want to stand up and break out into spontaneous applause on multiple occasion.
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...a thorough crowd-pleaser.
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...a poignantly charming and uplifting tale of life.
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...encompasses romance and myriad emotions most wonderfully, besides bravura performances and a popular musical score from the maestro.
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...more than a scathing satire, it is best to take it on face value as an entertainer that is all heart revolving around real people who you want to root for, which is really what counts. Hirani leaves the best of 2014 for the last.
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It’s a consistently engaging film that makes its way to your heart even though the head frequently resists.
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Director Imitiaz Ali manages to retain a personal, auteur's touch in a genre vastly commercial, mainstream. This is a rare feat.
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This is a dark, desperate, sinister, gutsy and gripping thriller which may not tilt you to the edge of the seat. But you do want to know who killed the teenaged girl Ayesha Mahajan.
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Parmeet Sethi makes an impressive debut as a writer and directs the film with as much finesse and panache. Unlike Yash Raj’s earlier con flick Bunty aur Babli (to which this one was compared) where the hoodwinks were hurried, the conning here is very credibly and comprehensively crafted and doesn’t insult your intelligence.
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Prakash Jha is a deft juggler. He has so many balls up in the air all at once and he maneuvers them all with enviable skill and dexterity. This is a film designed to impress. And it does so successfully for most parts. Raajneeti is a war cry you can't ignore.
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...is never less than compelling. It is from start to finish a thoroughly absorbing film.
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It’s a film that makes you cry, makes you laugh and makes you fall in love.
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It will linger on your mind for a long time to come.
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...a fun watch...
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This one's worth it for the 'howlarity' of it all. And Shahid in his element.
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...a strong emotional core and a subtle wit which is never compromised with, and a main character who is humanly flawed yet extraordinarily favourable.
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...is a feel good and colourful film laced with some lovely moments and chartbuster music as its USP.
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No praise is enough Irrfan's rendition of Paan Singh Tomar.
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A film jis mein emotion bhi hai d-rrrama bhi hai t-rrragedy bhi hai and comedy and action too - and all in good portions.
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An issue with Indian horrors has been lack of imagination. A treasure chest that offers a gateway into a goddess’ womb, a cursed undead whose heart beats even while the body has disintegrated and several such constructs cover this concern. Writers Mitesh Shah, Adesh Prasad, Anand Gandhi and Rahi Anil Barve (also the director), deserve due credit.
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...an absolute must watch.
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Despite all its flaws, watch it for the one-woman-show of Kangana Ranaut.
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...out and out fun, filled with masala sequences.
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...this movie does make an attempt to touch your heart and wake you up to certain harsh realities of life.
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This film hits all the right spots. With Anar, Swara Bhaskar gets a role worthy of her. Debut director Avinash Das is a filmmaker to watch out for. And, it is a ladies-oriented film. We simply cannot help cheering.
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...is the surprise of the season. It is stunning in thought, spellbinding in plot and utterly gripping in the way the story of a small-town dancer-singer’s adventures in lecher-land unfolds.
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...a coherent, emotionally satisfying script; Salman underplaying his supersized image; a heroine with spunk; drama that actually moves you; and tears!
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...isn't for everyone, but if you're truly a cinephile, you should have no difficulty in finding merit in this layered, moody piece.
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Even the cynic will watch it with a wide smile, minus too many cringes.
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Watch this life affirming film about death because the cast is great, the humor is omnipresent and you will come away with your heart in your hand and tears in your eyes.
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...a directorial winner. While it entertains, it also springs forth another director worth looking out to. It is a film which gets you to root for the protagonist. And you know you have winner when a film makes you feel such.
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...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.
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...is a fun ride that never gets too preachy or uncomfortable for the family audience.
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Searing, epic & tragic!
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This subtly satirical documentary is engaging and entertaining.
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He (Imtiaz Ali) creates a love triangle that references Archie's comics, the 1980s television show Three's Company and the oeuvre of Aditya Chopra-Karan Johar (foreign locales, decadent Western lifestyle, superior Indian values) and yet feels new.
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It is harrowing but imperative viewing.
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This is a brisk, enjoyable film...
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The film is all about its characters, frankly, and the hoops they're made to jump. In them you'll likely find traces and memories of your own youth.
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...connects us to the basic element of the cinematic experience.It is all about the heart and the heartland.
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...if you don't find the IPL chilling and thrilling then get 'Haunted'.
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It’s a delectable biryani masterfully prepared, and full of subtle flavours and heart.
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By no means is Talaash the end of your search for the perfect whodunit. But there is so much going for this compelling, slow-burning, well-acted tale set in the dark, grimy underbelly of Mumbai that you can barely take your eye off the screen.
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This is a lark, a goofy film where you know what's going to happen but where you enjoy watching it unfold.
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Tanuja Chandra ensures the proceedings are swift and plants turns in strategic points in the film which lift the mood just when things begin to look south.
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...delves into a significant chapter in history and is a war drama that lauds the unshakeable bravery, courage and the strong principles of the Marathas.
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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.
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...convincing and compelling...
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Director Ali Abbas Zafar who got Khan to ditch his effortless stardom and sink into the mind and body of a Haryanvi wrestler in Sultan, is sharp and effective in assembling this war thriller, while also packing in sufficient masala for the Indian palette.
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...one of the best films of the year, it's different and it's very special.
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It is both funny and flashy, but its many flourishes are delivered in measures that religiously avoid excess.
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What keeps you hooked is Shah Rukh Khan. He pumps vitality into the narrative. It might get silly but it doesn’t get dull.
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No matter what and how small the faults in the film, it deserves an audience. To experience a film that is so mesmerising that it will stay with you forever, even if it is in bits and pieces.
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It’s edgy, gripping and dark, mostly because of the actors and partly due to the milieu.
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...is funny, brave, smart and thoughtful...
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...falls a bit short of being a masterpiece, but it's still a stunning visual treat while it lasts.
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The plot sustains viewers' interest because it explains almost every aspect of drug trade in Punjab.
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If hardcore action is your thing, give Force a shot. It lands quite the solid punch.
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Besides, Omerta’s pace is so unrelenting and Rao’s acting so immersive that it is impossible to turn away from the screen for a single moment of the film’s compact 97 minutes and 37 seconds. To call it gripping might be an understatement.
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...unites every true Indian and makes their heart feel with pride and respect and that’s the biggest triumph of this well intended movie.
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...a kewl rom-com, if you like young, child-like fun. It's easy-going, well-edited and breezy-paced.
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The repulsion you feel towards Ugly is what makes it a good film. A thriller that makes you uncomfortable from within.
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...needs to be appreciated for what it sets out to do – stirring the common man out of apathy by channelising our anger. It doesn’t entirely succeed, but Vikramaditya Motwane’s take on the superhero genre is worth a look.
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...combines the bone-dry quality of a chiselled short story and the stark directness of a minimalist tragedy to deliver a taut, gripping film about the hell that a big city can be behind the bright neon lights and the living room glass cabinets stacked with flashy dolls.
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...is sewn together with strong performances and moments that tell a convincing story.
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Laila is a compelling heroine and is winningly performed by Koechlin with solid backing from Gupta and Revathy.
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...is the personal exploration of one man’s demons and the inevitability of him living with them forever no matter what he achieves. Rigorously detailed as a period film, Tumbbad has resonance with class structures that exist today.
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The film is so intensely stylized, it misses emotional pull.
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Director Shoojit Sircar is back with a bold, first-of-its-kind concept that's taboo. He makes this sperm of an idea swim all the way. He intelligently uses comedy to break mindsets, without embarrassing moments or awkward lines. The film entertains, without preaching sexual moralities or social service.
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It could have been a smarter film, but it is a mostly fun Rajinikanth ride, with solid 3D and great Atmos sound...
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...is the pitch perfect lesson in relevant feminism.
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...is that rare kind of film that borrows from the Westerns, as much as it does from Indian cinema and even Urdu literature. It’s a curious mix — the best of the West and the East, the old and the new, the classy and the cheap — done seamlessly and effortlessly.
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...carries equanimity of sorts in the “life is what it is” kind of a way with simplicity and flair in equal measure.
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There’s much to like about Mutki Bhawan. It brings to us themes which are either ignored or dealt with in our cinema with mawkishness and heavy sentimentality.
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...is a fun and moving entertainer that will surely resonate with the youth and multiplex-frequenting urban audiences.
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...offers a potent blend of dacoit drama, karmic lesson and caste politics with some realistic action thrown in for good measure. The performances alone are worth the price of the ticket.
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...has a strength and conviction about it that is unmistakable.
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...the movie feels too verbose and claustrophobic because a major portion is set inside just one room. But, if you take a deep breath and let that feeling pass, you may just find yourself "digging deep" into the proceedings.
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Watch it for its pious effort and superlative performance by Irrfan, Saba and Deepak that is laced by humour and quirky fun.
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...is well-intentioned with several powerful moments...
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Director Vikas Bahl has crafted one of the better coming-of-age tales in recent times.
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It's poignant and powerful and I suggest, you take time out to watch this truly gripping fare.
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...but going by the promos, don't expect it to be an intense drama of women's misery. The film touches upon serious issues but with a humorous flair. This tale of women's equality and liberation is a mirror of real India.
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It’s accessible and entertaining; that rare film about empowerment that delivers plenty laughs.
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A movie tackling a sensitive and an untouched subject matter, it will find its share of advocates and adversaries, but the social message the movie conveys comes across loud and clear and that's one of the prime reasons why OMG Oh My God! becomes a deserving watch.
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Sridevi sets the standard to what a comeback film should actually be like.
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Defying movie bazaar norms, Chittagong co-written and directed by the NASA scientist Bedabrata Pain, is an example of technical style yoked to solid content.
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It’s just that the film is far more convincing as an art installation about a mental condition than as a whodunit, whydunit or did anyone indeed dunit in the first place!
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...creates its chills primarily tapping into the dark side of the mind, which makes it an unusual Bollywood film.
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...boasts of great visuals and chart buster music...
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The film drives home the point of women empowerment, celebrates the bonhomie among women wholeheartedly, and attempts at every point to hit the bull’s eye.
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...brisk, funny and refreshing.
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For its visual style, sheer energy, and the trip that it is, Shaitan is recommended viewing.
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The witty dialogue, targeting everything from our current political situation, to our myths to Bollywood stars keep you in the splits.
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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.
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Hardcore Anurag Kashyap fans may be a bit disappointed with its happy ending and moreover, less of blood bath unlike his films. Though Mukkabaaz is not as dark as his genre, the overall treatment is edgy and thrilling alongside the universal appeal.
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...enormously entertaining.
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...an engaging film. Sure it’s end could’ve been much better. Sure this isn’t Pandey’s best. But this is still one of the best films you’ll watch this year.
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...its narrative stretched by way too many background songs, and an inevitable sense of repetition and wallowing in the protagonist’s misery. Yet it might be Kashyap’s most accessible film since Gangs of Wasseypur, and his only crime here may be one of overreaching.
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The theme manoeuvring through Traffic is of empathy and second chance. It is sometimes subtle, other times shoved in your face.
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...a lovely, emotive film...
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...a charming little film that'll leave you wiser and happier.
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The film begins well with a power-packed action scene, and dives straight into the drama. What it does lack is a tighter edit and dialogues that could elevate the narrative.
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Director Farah Khan offers a fully masaledaar entertainer yet again and as is her style, serves it with a side dish of dollops of delightful self-deprecating humour.
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Watch Raid because despite the corruption around us, we still believe we can win the war against black money hoarders. Also, watch it for Ajay Devgn’s intensity.
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Anurag Kashyap is back where he belongs and there is nothing remotely velvety in the director's felicitous return to his creative comfort zone.
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The second half does get somewhat repetitive, with the film refusing to move out of the gambling dens and the climax gets somewhat hurried. But majorly, the film holds as a taut thriller that keeps you glued for most of the screen time.
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For director Anurag Kashyap, this film falls into a comfort zone that he thrives on with devilish delight.
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Like she did in Talvar, Gulzar assembles and marshals an expert ensemble. It’s a pleasure watching a detail-oriented director like her collaborate with an actor like Bhatt, who has a knack of making the tiniest gestures count.
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Kudos to Irrfan and Nishikant Kamat for daring to make this poignant, provocative and politically incorrect piece of cinema, that makes its point unabashedly.
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Unflinching and unapologetic, Love Sex Aur Dhoka has an unsettling, off-the-rails quality that gives it a razor sharp edge.
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...despite its multiple flaws, Rustom can be watched for Akshay Kumar, whose action/comic brilliance often overshadows his acting prowess.
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It's like sitting by the river at night, watching the sun set. Watch it and weep.
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At a time when audience seems to have reached a saturation point of sorts as far as sports biopics are concerned, Shaad Ali somehow manages to reinstate people's faith in the genre by staying away from genre's cliches.
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...a magnificently mounted film.
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...is a unique concoction of humour and horror that floors you completely.
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...Anurag Kashyap’s spin on modern love has a lot of heart and depth. The film especially deserves a watch for trying to do something different to what we commonly see in romantic cinema. It’s a story well acted and well told.
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The film looks like a rom com, smells like a rom com, behaves like a rom com. Fortunately, it's not.
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...stays with you for a long, long time.
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This is a film by a true romantic, who is brimming with crazy passion. If you share that with him, watch it.
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...deserves a definite watch for its light-hearted take to a social subject of sperm donation and is highly entertaining.
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The film has all the ingredients that makes for a prefect viewing – good story, witty dialogue, funky music and excellent acting.
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The film works primarily because it is paced like a high momentum thriller.
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...manages to enthrall you with its sheer scale and grandeur.
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...a delightful film. It has a grand plot, lots of interesting characters, and an epic canvas.
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The last film felt more organic, this one throws everything at the screen, and it’s hard not to submit.
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Don't strain your brain applying reason to this laugh-riot - but do buy more popcorn for that extra half-hour.
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...a heart-rending tale that ought to be told.
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...can be watched for its wholesome entertainment value, hard hitting drama and engaging narrative.
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...is first-rate, crowd-pleasing, unadulterated entertainment that comes without the disclaimer to leave one’s brains home.
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...isn't a particularly bright caper. It's about seeking nirmal anand whose playful ingenuity is held together by a bag of unending tricks that lend the trip wind in its wings and cheer in its will.
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The heart of the film is in the performances by the entire cast.
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Kiran Rao's directorial debut is immersing, throbbing and full of life. Don't expect a commercial entertainer, this isn't one.
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...a combination of farcical, funny and depressing. How many movies can you say that for?
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A propaganda or not, this one's watchable only for Akshay Kumar and his ability to hold it together.
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...stands tall on the shoulders of two courageous women, Gauri Shindi and Sridevi who deliver one of the finest films of 2012.
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...is a hard film to make and marks must be given to Jha for sticking his neck out. Staying true to the subject, he gives us an insight into uncomfortable truths happening in our backyard.
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A delicious mix of quirky humor, gruesome violence, and surprising sensitivity...
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...is of a hue that sets it apart from Bose's earlier films, but the director is acutely conscious of the colours she is working with here and uses the shades to deliver a pathos-filled but warm-hearted picture that does not lose sight of its primary purpose. Unmissable.
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...is a classy, satisfying, magnificently inventive package. It heralds the birth of a filmmaker who clearly has the makings of a path-breaker, if he already isn't one.
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...is not for purists, but for lovers of hardcore masala films completely. If zany amusement, wacky humor and over the top entertainers is what you enjoy, this one's for you.
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...watch the film for the real-life drama, as well as for its affirmative message towards women empowerment.
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Once again at the centre of an embarrassing problem, a nagging lie and potential heartbreak is Ayushmann Khurrana. And the actor channels everybody from SRK to Bobby Deol to Kamal Sadanah to play out a relevant issues of a real man and the idols we all create and emulate and fail to live up to.
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Honestly, it's just good to watch a film with memorable comedy again. Heaven knows its been a while.
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...is a smartly mounted psychological thriller that benefits from its brilliant screenplay and apt direction that conveys a state of mind after a devastating loss, betrayal.
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...is a bitter pill to swallow, and one that is designed to compel us to look within.
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...funny, dark, yet bright, a shimmering ride...
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It shows us the shapes unrequited love can take. It is this twitchy feeling that makes this screwball comedy special.
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...unpredictable and cleverly crafted...
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...is satisfying and fun — both words you don’t get to use often with Hindi horror films.
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...well-made film for people who like to watch serious, meaningful films. RGV is in his element after a long time and finally delivers an engrossing film.
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Bombay Talkies, with four separate stories, is a special effort to mark a tribute to Indian cinema. While all four are refreshing and interesting, there's that niggling feeling they could have been much better.
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...a cracker of a film.
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The vibrant, recognizable human tableau that unfolds in the background gives Raanjhanaa a distinctive feel.
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...is remarkable in the way it experiments with the digicam to create a novel, audacious narrative.
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Director Amole Gupte initially shows signs of not getting too over awed by Saina Nehwal, not shying away from showing some chinks in her armour. But he doesn't follow through with his examination all the way.
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Watch the film if you aren’t averse to experiencing a modern take on a classic. You might come away surprised.
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Put on your patience caps for three hours, and try it. There’s enough bang for the bucks here.
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...not only marks the return of a storyteller who tells it like it is, without the comfort of shortcuts. It's also a macroscopic look at people who populate the fringes. Their silent protests are seldom heard in cinema.
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Sexually charged drama with ‘real’ punch.
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It's everything that's fun about a conjob - the core idea, the wool-over-the-eyes, the joke at the victim's expense. Everyone gets their just desserts and surprisingly all ends well.
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Sriram Raghavan turns the genre of revenge on its head. It’s as thrilling as it is introspective. There’s no good, bad or ugly. You see how ugly good can get, how bad can have some good too.
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...recommended, especially for the politically naive.
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The film has its flaws but it is successful in capturing the disgruntled, restless and enraged mood of the country, and in fact the world.
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...plays an unwavering hand in demonstrating that dread can be unbridled fun when it serves a larger thematic purpose. Go watch this spine-tingling film. It is completely madcap but there is method in its manic madness.
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...NH10 rests on the able shoulders of Anushka, who doesn’t hit a false note.
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It makes brave pronouncements on artistic freedom, religious violence and abject nationalism without losing sight of its investigative rigour— the film illustrates; it does not preach. Such mindfulness is often absent in our cinema, a medium so susceptible to rage, but Manto stands apart as a poignant exception.
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The film is overwritten, over acted, overcharged but also super fun.
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...offers no masala or romantic escapades but neither does it bog you down with preachy monologues and gyan on how kids should be responsible towards their parents. This is the kind of entertainers Bollywood should aim at.
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...the most audacious love story of the year.
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It’s clean indie fun at its best.
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...is extremely satiating and delightfully risque.
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This is the great debut that has come seven years into Sonakshi’s career. And for that, you must go meet Noor at theatre.
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...is ambitious indeed; showing promise of brilliance in parts, but not bullet-proof to flaws.
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It's a flight of fancy that I recommend you do not miss.
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...does go yawn and yawn towards it concluding section. Never mind. It has more spine and sinew than anything else seen in recent months. Make that years.
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It's different, it's sincere, it's inconclusive, it's abstract in its own way. It's intriguing and it leaves you dissatisfied.
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...the sequel is even more hilarious than the previous one - so much so that you are most likely to ignore the ‘anti-women’ part of it all together.
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...a film that entertains, makes you laugh, and gives you food for thought. Truth be told, the film is worthwhile for Kangna Ranaut’s performance alone.
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One of the few films that is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.
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...might be rough around the edges and might have its fair share of flaws with regard to storytelling, but it is indeed a film to be watched.
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Gauri Shinde captures even the mundane things of life and weaves a great plot around it.
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Though the plot is for the most-part predictable, Makkhi still offers situations that are truly gleeful to the young and the old alike.
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...is a fun, frothy film that pits superstitions versus strategy and self-belief versus luck. And delightfully uses India’s cricket craze to deliver a thoroughly enjoyable, entertaining film.
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The picture wants you to craft change, but it first wants you to give up on your fantasies of quick and easy change.
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This is a film that's very much like the cold coffee our protagonists enjoy. Enjoyable, cool and good while it lasts.
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Kudos to Bhandarkar for taking an ekdum different take on the notorious Indian jail.
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Sensitively directed, realistically shot, Katiyabaaz will make you value the most basic thing your city provides you with, that you often take for granted - bijli.
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...a well thought out concept executed in a clinical manner.
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...grand film that'll have you thinking back to it often.
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A powerful retelling of a regrettable event in history.
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In essence, the sequel follows the basic pattern of the first film - only the twists this time are more imaginative, the story more complex and thrills smarter.
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...a breath of fresh air - a wonderful gift to audiences on the 100th birthday of Indian cinema.
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...goes much beyond what one expected of it and actually manages to kind of temporarily transport you to a magical place where hopes don't die and the most impossible of wishes come true.
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For loads of smiles, laughs and a few tears, watch Gippi.
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...a film calling in all admirers and connoisseurs of intelligent thrillers. Amidst several missed calls, blank calls, wrong numbers and cross connections (read tacky thrillers), this call from a new number (read debutante director Vijay Lalwani) is worth attending.
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It is a film that makes you laugh, makes you think and the leaves you with a smile.
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...is predictable, no two questions about it. But it's powered by a riveting central performance that makes you overlook so many of its problems.
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...is an interesting thriller brilliantly narrated by Meghna Gulzar that makes for mature viewing.
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...starts unsurely, mildly irritates while casually displaying a wasted life amidst drugs, alcohol and sex and then grips you into a story that makes you want good things to happen to a person you didn't like much or worse, were indifferent to.
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...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...
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Debutante director Abhishek Dogra has competently extracted superb performances from the entire starcast. The unpredictable climax of the film works to the advantage too.
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The film has its heart in the right place. But Sinha's overexcitement to put forth his message gets the better of him. The courtroom drama tends to get a little too theatrical, but without any discernible damage.
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...an intelligent film which has all the ingredients of a sleeper hit.
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...pulsates with life, a realistic feel and a sense of danger at every turn.
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The subtext is heavy, but not heavy-handed. The film swings intently between humour and exposition: there’s depth to be explored, but also fun to be had.
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It may not be the most polished product but it is a gem nonetheless, a funny movie with the right amount of weirdness and outrageous ideas.
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...you can sit back and laugh aloud at the crass jokes this film throws up at regular intervals.
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Debut director Shakun Batra gives us a film with a reasonably immersing story dipped in fun moments.
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...a wicked comedy with an out-of-the-box concept that offers laughter unlimited.
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...an entertainer all the way.
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Stirred well, Maragarita leaves a heady feeling.
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Welcome back Sujoy Ghosh. We thought you were a one film wonder and had consigned you to oblivion after the disaster of Aladin. But Kahaani, a fast, fun, fearless thriller has made up for it.
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There is also a noticeable dip in the second half, and the farcical ending isn’t entirely satisfying. But there’s enough magic here to leave you with a smile.
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This is unarguably Kukunoor’s most sensitive and moving work since Iqbal.
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...a huge entertainer in a small package.
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The film is totally paisa vasool and makes for a complete family entertainer. It's production took a lot of time but the wait has been worth it...
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...Pia Sukanya is a welcome addition to the quirky list of Bollywood helmers who have a vision and the capacity to say something what they believe in.
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The movie upholds the power of will, determination and confidence that can make you scale the highest peak, it's a small little motivating gem recommended for those who look for some meaning in their life and cinema.
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There’s a question that recurs through Sonchiriya: what is a dacoit’s dharma? At one point an answer is given: to protect one’s people and caste, to live and pass away in the ravines, to die from a bullet. A fatalistic response, and a bracingly nihilistic film.
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...places the various facets of the unrest on the table and does not overplay its hand. The impact of the quality writing, the steady cinematography and the sharp editing is enhanced significantly by a cast of actors who strike the right notes all the way.
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...a wild, wacky, madcap entertainer that has the unmistakable stamp of the master of entertainers -- David Dhawan.
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I spy with my little eye an experiment that works for the most part.
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It is a film to be celebrated. Take a bow, producer Prakash Jha, director Alankrita Srivastava, and the entire cast and crew. And now excuse me while I go looking for my deepest, reddest lipstick.
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Unusual, but definitely worth watching, it is mature, open-minded and thought-provoking.
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...a charming and clever concoction.
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...is loaded with a lot more than just gunpower. You'll enjoy biting this bullet.
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Kudos to director Umesh Shukla and his entire cast and crew and those behind the scenes for illustrating the pointlessness of all religious beliefs and driving the message straight to the heart.
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Thank god for Manjunath, who is not a man but a metaphor for that rapidly evaporating cult of idealism that we thought died with Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
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An expertly-crafted heartbreaker, this tragic tale has a riveting plot, power-packed narrative, soulful music and arresting performances to haunt you much after the screening has concluded.
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You may not like this movie if bubble-gum romances, picture-perfect worlds and candy-floss clouds are not your idea of a movie-going experience.
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...immensely likeable film.
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Even though the target audience is kids, Advani doesn't talk down to them. This is one of those rare instances of a children's film - animated or not - that respects its audience.
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...total paisa vasool.
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Perhaps the novel’s novel ‘filmy’ quality that amazing marriage of fact & fiction, faith and conviction, dream and reality seemed perfect for a big screen adaptation or a tv series or say a digital series if we see what’s happening around on prime digital platforms.
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...strikes that delicate and hard-to-achieve balance between realism and entertainment. Very very nice, Mr Sarkar.
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...is intense and incisive in its observation of human inadequacies but is always entertaining.
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Despite some major grouses with the film, I’ve come away from the theatre admiring Mary Kom and being a little in love with Onler. Mission accomplished, Omung Kumar.
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Despite it's minor flaws Traffic is a film that deserves attention and an audience. It's a fantastic story of human spirit.
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This film is an example of how a children's film can regale with solid storytelling, at the same time creating space for undercurrent comment.
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...this wholesome family film is a must watch for the way it is told, for being real and for the emotional chord it strikes with you from the very beginning.
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...a sensitive, unusual story.
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Rarely are grace and profanity cited in the same breath. Debutant filmmaker Abhishek Chaubey's Ishqiya, however, is a privileged exception.
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...a strong, entertaining whodunit, so lovely in its sadness and so thoroughly engaging in its observations on old age, escapism, persistence, love and revenge.
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This is not the kind of fare you might expect to set your pulses racing, but that is precisely what it achieves in its closing scenes. Raid is not regular Bollywood. What it is though is thoroughly entertaining.
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...a twisted and delectably uproarious take on the shortcuts the youth of today indulge in.
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Well acted, well narrated and with loads of great music (Midival Punditz), Soundtrack is cinema with a soul.
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It’s a sort of flick you ideally discover without burdens of expectation: a caveat you must bear in mind, in case you were planning on rushing off to cinemas right away. Where any Bollywood movie without a gyrating, lip-synching hero perceives itself as ‘different’, this one, from an audience’s point of view, is truly an experiment.
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...the director’s biggest feat is the idea, its effortless translation and its politics.
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...a feel good tale about India’s poster girl for Badminton. Saina, the film could have been more memorable, but it doesn’t fall short of inspiring the youth.
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...this one deserves to be watched for its riveting take on love, longing and loneliness.
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may be the first film to literally bridge the divide between the (perceived) sensibilities of the multiplex audience and those that frequent single screens.
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This zomcom ( horror comedy) is a cracker of fun that dares to tickle your funny bones at one time and shakes you with genuine scares in the next moment and in the end leaves you with an haunting enlightenment that echoes with a chorus.
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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.
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...is well-meaning enough to impress that point on you, only if it had the pause and depth that made you take the thought home.
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...is a simple tale told beautifully with strong emphasis on emotions.
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...has enough for a sit-down-and-watch.
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...is a cute one-time watch with your family
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...a must watch this season as it brings back the memories of the legendary directors Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Basu Chatterjee and likes.
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...a film where you can enjoy the imagery, the intensity, performances and chemistry, and forgive the excesses.
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...full of awesome action sequences, drama, and romance, but more importantly, it has a good story to tell. Surely your money's worth.
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Bauaa Singh is a severely flawed character made irresistible by his pluck, and it’s remarkable how much Khan brings to the part. And he remains the best lover in the business.
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...has a thrilling and a gripping narrative which instills patriotism without getting jingoistic.
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...is a rucksack full of radioactive social issues handled cautiously with bedazzled Dharma gloves. But ‘handled’ is the operative word here.
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...an overearnest, oversimplified, preposterously sweet and frequently schlocky film, which shouldn’t work because of how predictable and soppy it is. Yet, because of a finely picked supporting cast, some sharp lines of dialogue and, most crucially, because of its overall heart, it works, and works well.
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Like most Salman Khan films, this one too rests solely on his undeniable superstardom.
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...poignant, amazing and simply 'magical'.
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There’s none of that ‘leave your brains at the door, just go have fun’ condescension, and there’s no star-pandering. Rajamouli takes the genre seriously – he doesn’t pander to the audience either.
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Leaves you worried from within. Worried for the country, worried for humanity. Yes, that means it is a film you must watch at least once, even if you don't rush to the theater.
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A warm yet emotionally violent story that sweeps you off your feet, but for a few scenes that go amiss.
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There’s no forced humour or slapstick, just weird thoughts and weirder execution. The film is made in a certain space and once you surrender yourself to it, it’s an outrageous journey that you won’t regret taking.