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| May 09, 2008 | | Jimmy is a disaster
In this day and age when debutants are well-groomed, trained in action, dance, and most importantly, dialogue, diction and acting, it's shocking that Mimoh Chakraborty looks so terribly unprepared.
Bhoothnath cries too much
In sum, Bhoothnath is more than a bit of a drag, despite the lead players trying hard to make it stick. The rest are just okay: Satish Shah makes white-bread sandwiches look yummy, Rajpal Yadav appears to be playing himself, a simpering Shah Rukh Khan looks like he's just bid Knight Riders players Brandon McCullum and Ricky Ponting goodbye, but it is Juhi Chawla whose performance ends up as the most laboured.
Speed Racer : Go Speed Go
If you have kids, or can manage to feel as awestruck as one, this film, starring Emile Hirsch, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Christina Ricci and directed by Andy & Larry Wachowski, is for you.
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| May 02, 2008 | | For Arshad Warsi fans only
After his daring and successful attempt with Julie, director Deepak Shivdasani makes a comeback after four years with Mr White And Mr Black, starring Arshad Warsi and Suniel Shetty.
Stay away from Anamika
Anamika borrows heavy inspiration from Daphne du Maurier's novel, Rebecca, which was brilliantly adapted into a Oscar-winning mystery by Alfred Hitchcock and hauntingly interpreted under Biren Nag's direction in the Waheeda Rehman-Biswajeet B/W classic, Kohra.
Forbidden Kingdom packs in great action
The Forbidden Kingdom is true to sub headline that says - the battle of eternity is the fantasy of a lifetime. The film can be perceived in two ways – either as a fantasy or as a reality.
Tuzya Mazyat could have been better
Sachin Khedekar's new Marathi film, Tuzya Mazyat, doesn't quite follow the usual storytelling method. And this is one of the main reasons why it has failed to create an impact.
Go watch Iron Man
Check into your neighbourhood multiplex and watch the first offering from this year's American 'summer season.' If Iron Man is a hint of things to come, beating the summer heat might not be so tiresome after all.
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| April 28, 2008 | | SRK's classroom is fun!
The concept is super. The questions truly excite. And the program does qualify to educate. It's a great interactive experience -- for kids and adults alike. But quizzing alone doesn't make a show a hit. What Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain needs to work on is its wit, spontaneity and reality while blending enlightenment with entertainment.
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| April 25, 2008 | | The Tashan The Timepass
As said, Tashan works in fits and starts. There are some genuinely creative moments, a few fantastic lines of dialogue, and some shots that make you go wow. And while the film starts off blissfully cheeky, it gets more and more serious as it goes along, suddenly mistaking itself for a ridiculous action film.
Tashan is a stylish spectacle
Tashan is a lavishly-told fairy tale of three con-men, which emphasises on swagger not purpose and settles for style over substance. But if you aren't looking for the latter, Tashan is all-revelry.
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| April 18, 2008 | | Marathi Satte Pe Satta disappoints
Actor-filmmaker Sachin directs his new Marathi film Amhi Satpute. It is said that Amhi Satpute is inspired from the 1982, Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini starrer Satte Pe Satta. Sachin played the role of Big B's youngest brother in Satte Pe Satta, whereas in the new film, he plays the eldest of the Satpute clan.
A well-intentioned drama
Tanuja Chandra's English film, with some Punjabi, echoes the irony and aftermath behind/of unfair prejudices as well the importance of letting go.
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| April 14, 2008 | | Bhootnath offers dull music
Ravi Chopra's new film, Bhootnath, also, revolves around a pint-sized brat and his unlikely friendship with a grubby ghost, Bhootnath. The peppy duo of Vishal-Shekhar score the soundtrack against Javed Akhtar's competent lyrics. Alas, the composers fail to pass on their brand of enthusiasm on its music.
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| April 11, 2008 | | It rhymes with Lazy Bore
You can watch the film without cringing, and indulgently smile at where what is going wrong and, figuring out how the real joke might have sounded as intended, chuckle a bit. And honestly, this isn't a film we're trying to make sense of, or nitpicking about plot detail: make it loony, for god's sake, go wild but try and make it funny, instead of hoping Irrfan's and Rajpal's faces do the trick.
Ajay Devgan does well in U Me Aur Hum
Devgan decidedly has some way to go as a director, especially visually. There is no consistency to the basic style of the film as split-screens and transitions happen at will, as do suddenly stylised establishing shots. Yet look at the content: this is a sensitively handled film, using actors with well-herded restraint. And if a director can make you tear up with this much sincerity, he must be on the right track.
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| April 04, 2008 | | Plenty of steamy scenes and sexy girls in Bhram
After the thriller Race, comes another suspense film, Bhram. Only this film does not brag of a stellar cast like Race. Despite that, Bhram holds its own. Bhram is Pawan Kaul's second directorial venture after his first thriller, Sssshh..., and stars Dino Morea, Milind Soman, Sheetal Menon and Simone Singh.
Khuda Ke Liye : Bold and worth a watch
Khuda Ke Liye is a film with a serious subject, and worth a watch, especially if you are interested in what Islam has to say on various issues. If not, stay away. The film deserves three stars mostly because it tackles a bold and controversial theme that attacks Islamic fundametalism in a subtle way, and that too, in Pakistan.
A Few Hindoo'd Men
Rob Reiner's superbly written A Few Good Men gets a Bollywood treatment. That is what Samar Khan's Shaurya -- a watered-down, over-dramatised version of Reiner's 1992 film is all about.
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| April 02, 2008 | | Tashan 's music is fashionably showy
Going with the screwball theme of Tashan, musical duo Vishal-Shekhar generate an album that is fashionably showy and meticulously over-the-top. Either you will hate its guts. Or love it for the same.
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| March 28, 2008 | | Once, Twice, Three times a dud
Ashwini Dheer and his gang decided to play the old mistaken-identity game, and placed three diverse characters together in the same hotel and waited for obvious chaos to ensue. Unfortunately, beyond a weak two-para summation of the premise, not much else seems to have been written -- which is why the pained gags set up in the first few scenes by narrator Irrfan Khan continue to play out, again and again, right to the very climax.
Love Songs is a pleasant watch
The pace is slow but the brilliant performances by the lead cast makes up for it. Shahana Chatterjee and Jaya Bachchan deserve special mention. The only exception is Mallika Sarabhai, whose loud performance is unimpressive. The film's music is average, which is a shame since music is an important aspect of the story -- Shahana plays a club singer. Besides, Usha Uthup's powerful voice doesn't match Shahana's fragile frame.
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| March 21, 2008 | | Too many twists spoil this Race
Watch it if you must; it's not objectionably bad. But there really is nothing at all good about this Race either. Heck, even the horses seem sleepy.
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| March 07, 2008 | | Black & White is a relevant watch
This is a film of urgency, make no mistake, and both protagonist and screenplay talk only as much as is required. As for the director himself, he doesn't even make the obligatory cameo. It is the sentiment that plays hero.
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| March 06, 2008 | | Krazzy 4 music is a drag
While the promos featuring a snazzy SRK sure look impressive, the music isn't exactly in the catchy league of Roshan's work in earlier films like Khudgarz, Kishen Kanhaiya, Karan Arjun, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai or Koi...Mil Gaya.
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| February 14, 2008 | | Jodhaa Akbar is okay, but overlong
Ashutosh Gowariker's new film has a nice romance, but the history seems to get in the way.
Jodhaa Akbar is a spectacular watch
With an appealing story of two unlikely people falling in love after their politically arranged marriage, the film is filled with several intriguing plots and out-of-the-world songs.
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| February 08, 2008 | | Superstar is an average film
Kunal Khemu is the only highlight of Rohit Jugraj's new film.
Mithya works
Mithya is an unpredictable ride, a rare film that authentically extracts most of its pleasure from all that you don't know just yet.
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| February 07, 2008 | | Race has rocking music
Two rocking numbers, four run-of-the-mill songs and a whole bunch of eclectic remixes is the best Race has to offer.
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| February 01, 2008 | | Rama Rama is one lousy film
Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama gives us a shameful version of marital dilemmas with zilch support from the story department. All we get is some bad marital advice from Rajpal Yadav.
American Gangster , a fun watch
Thematically, it is a very interesting conflict: a gangster villain who works in a scrupulously ethical manner, contrasted opposite a staunchly idealistic cop who just happens to be a womaniser with a failed-marriage behind him.
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| January 25, 2008 | | Rambo -kanth is getting old
Rambo is invincible, sure. The film, however, is not.
Sunday has comedy but no thrills
Contrary to Rohit Shetty's hit comedy, Golmaal which was consistently funny, Sunday entertains as long as it tries to be funny but isn't sly enough to find a mention in the archive of whodunits.
Black & White : A forgettable album
Overall Black & White works forgettably, like the just-mentioned Jagjit Singh song: it makes you seek succour in Karz or Taal.
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| January 11, 2008 | | Anthony is total timepass
Director E Niwas's film has the simplicity and comedy of Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, as well as cool chase scenes we saw in Ram Gopal Varma's Satya.
Santoshi's back with Halla Bol
Raj Kumar Santoshi is back in hard-hitting form with his latest film.
New Treasure , less fun
National Treasure: Book Of Secrets plays out like a repeat ride on an exciting rollercoaster. It is still fun the second time around but with nowhere near the excitement and mystery that accompany a 'first time'.
Cronenberg astonishes with Eastern Promises
Eastern Promises, David Cronenberg's latest film, depending on which way you look at it, is either a horrifyingly cool exposition of the uncaring value system in a modern day mafia family or a devastating thriller with internalised ramifications for all us 'ordinary' people.
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| December 28, 2007 | | Hanuman: Animated homage to OSO ?
While adults may question director Anurag Kashyap's take on mythology or disapprove of Gods conversing in Hinglish, kids might find the action entertaining.
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| December 21, 2007 | | Welcome packs in a lot of masala
The extraordinary camaraderie between the actors, completely consumed by the foolhardiness that surrounds them, that tickles the bone. And hard.
Watch Bee Movie!
In these dying days of another year, when a lot of the hard work has been done, this might be just the sort of pressure-free entertainment that could be good for you.
Aamir's Taare is a nice watch
Taare Zameen Par is an impressive debut indeed for filmmaker Aamir Khan, and showcases a brilliant performance by the young Darsheel Safary.
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| December 14, 2007 | | Strangers achieves a rare feat
Watch Strangers to relish the independent update on a revered classic.
Enter 1408 at your own peril
Finally, a solid horror film from the US. John Cusack is in very taut form, playing the role in just the right key, and he makes the film work.
I Am Legend is believable
Will Smith's next film feels familiar, as the message of man messing with nature without fully considering the implications inherent in that messing about is a resonant one.
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| December 07, 2007 | | Kalloori is realistic
Kalloori is an extremely candid look at life in a campus -- realistic, interesting and at the same time touching.
Some decent Kahaaniyan
More often than not, Sanjay Gupta and his team of directors, make this collection work.
Nice one, Sudhir bhai Mishra
Khoya Khoya Chand does its best to transport you to the golden era of Bollywood, among archaic lights, melodramatic sets, divas and classic automobiles.
Hitman : Watch it if you're bored
If you're looking for thrills, chills and spills, this is not the place for you. You would be better served by renting a Bourne flick or even a Michael Bay one on DVD.
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| November 23, 2007 | | Beowulf : Spectacular animation
Beowulf is not meant for kids. But it's a film watch the watch.
Iss Goal ko chuck de
John Abraham's football film is a tremendous disappointment. Goal is a complete drag, and a case in point against thoughtless derivative sports films.
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| November 09, 2007 | | 'Om Sweet 'Om
Farah Khan's latest film is heavily flawed but still fun.
Om Shanti Om scores and how!
For all the grand entertainment it offers, Om Shanti Om is also a zany study of the 70s film making in terms of style, attitude and values.
SRK's abs win over Ranbir's derriere
Farah Khan's and Shah Rukh's second collaboration following Main Hoon Na, is a gloriously entertaining film from the word go.
Terribly boring!
A film that purports to be a love story is in deep trouble if its lead characters do not connect and are not believable. And that is biggest flaw of Saawariya.
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| November 05, 2007 | | Taare Zameen Par : Songs of innocence
Taare Zameen Par isn't your regular soundtrack about fluttering hearts and sleepless nights. What makes these delicate and whimsical creations special is their underlying innocence.
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| October 29, 2007 | | Bal Ganesh is worth a watch
The animated characters of Lord Ganesha and Mooshak are consistently endearing throughout the film as they go around performing their naughty antics.
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| October 26, 2007 | | What was the director smoking?
Anurag Kashyap's No Smoking does not make any sense. This is self-indulgent filmmaking, and totally ignores the sort of audience that may end up watching it.
A Mighty Heart : Disturbing heartache
The movie is presented primarily from Pearl's widows point-of-view, which means the picture's fortunes rise or fall with the performance of Angelina Jolie, and it's amazing how she does super justice to a woman's pain that is difficult to grasp.
A gun toting barrel of fun
Shoot 'Em Up has no back-story. Instead, what it has is lame-brain wit, wooden acting, regular directing and a loud soundtrack. But it's still awesome!
Jab We Met is a cute love story
The Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapur starrer is a fun and entertaining watch despite some illogic moments. The two lead pair have acted well.
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| October 19, 2007 | | Aaja Nachle 's music should've been better
The verdict on Aaja Nachle is uncomplicated. When someone as special as Madhuri Dixit makes a comeback, you expect nothing short of extraordinary. The soundtrack of Yash Raj's latest musical is fairly decent. Still, extraordinary, it's not.
Rogue Assassin has forced action
Rogue Assassin is forced, flabby and formulaic. This isn't a martial arts movie. They just don't make them anymore. Rogue Assasin is the new age urban-action/martial-arts hybrid.
Speed : Total ripoff of Cellular
Zayed-Urmila's new film is a frame to frame copy of the Hollywood film, Cellular. Only, this one is much, much worse.
The fall of a franchise
There are no jokes, there are no laughs, even the toilet humour stinks and there's barely even a plot. The movie doesn't just rehash every overused, college comedy cliché it takes them and demotes the nonsense to new levels of absurdity.
Rendition : One of the best 9/11 films
Despite being a bit contrived, Rendition, based on an original and tightly drawn screenplay by Kelley Sane, is a poignant, heartwarming and timely film connected to 9/11.
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| October 12, 2007 | | Laaga Chunari Se Bhaag
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag takes us back to a kind of cinema we thought we were done with. Indian cinema threw off the dupatta just a little while ago; let's not shackle it back down.
Too much of history, too little drama
What we get to see in Shekhar Kapur's Elizabeth: The Golden Age is too much of history, too much of music, too many costumes but little drama that pulls at one's heart.
Forget this Bull Bulaiyaa
Priyadarshan's new film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, is not even a patch on the original Malayalam hit, Manichitrathazhu. Avoid at all costs.
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| October 05, 2007 | | Bad News !
One can't help but feel that Breaking News is stage bound and lacks certainty, and doesn't make plausible points in its exaggeratedly loud cynical outbursts.
A waste of Cage, Moore
Overall, though, Next makes a hash of the original material, to no discernible purpose. And in the process, it wastes two high-quality talents (Julianne Moore and Nicholas Cage).
Don't Go for this one
Weak story line, wooden acting and tasteless songs make Go a no show. Another flop show from Ram Gopal Varma.
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| October 01, 2007 | | That four letter word -- Yawn
That Four Letter Word feels like a home video experiment by independent filmmaker Sudhish Kamath reminiscent of Hyderabad Blues, except that it isn't even mildly entertaining.
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| September 28, 2007 | | Dil Dosti : Brainless college flick
Boys will be boys. Put then in a boys' hostel and you've got endless stories on monkey business, ragging, sexual conquests, addictions, politics in love and love in politics.
Johny Mera Naam remixed
Johnny Gaddaar isn't exactly what you could call a 'great' movie. It's overwritten and over directed for most parts. And yet, against the odds, it works in its own quirky way.
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| September 27, 2007 | | Kareena-Shahid's beautiful love tunes
The music of Kareena-Shahid starrer Jab We Met starts run-of-the-mill but presents a lot of surprises along the way. Pritam's music is worth a listen.
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| September 24, 2007 | | Saawariya soundtrack, a superior product
Saawariya starts off superbly, showcasing the ethereal texture of its strain. Sadly, somewhere towards the end it loses some of its steam. In entirety, however, the soundtrack is a superior product.
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| September 21, 2007 | | Eastern Promises , Oscar potential
The maker of hits like Dead Ringers and Crash is back with Eastern Promises, an excruciatingly violent and engagingly tender film about the bottomless cruelty we humans are capable of.
Loins Of Punjab is hilarious
Loins Of Punjab has great performances and characters, and tries to show the politics of reality shows.
Manorama: A well-executed thriller
Debutant director Navdeep Singh takes the tribute route by basing his first film completely on Roman Polanski's 1974 classic, Chinatown, screenplay by Robert Towne.
An Enjoyable Ultimatum
Bourne is back and better than ever. Check it out and give thanks that a muscular thriller can still come out of Hollywood.
Dhol : Old wine in a new bottle
Dhol is predictable of Priyadarshan films. The film lacks originality and is funny only in parts. Music by Pritam too is impressinve.
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| July 09, 2007 | | Some magic at last!
The fifth Harry Potter film is the best of the lot so far -- but it could have been great.
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| June 08, 2007 | | Thirteenth time's the charm
Steven Soderbergh's latest film is the ultimate guilty pleasure.
Don't get on this Train
Except for Hamshmi's non-stop kissing, there's nothing to write home about this lackluster rip off from the Hollywood film Derailed .
Pankaj Kapoor excels in Dharm
But the film will not draw in the audiences.
You'll fall in love with MP3
MP3 will bring back fond memories of your first love.
Swami is touching
The simple tale of a couple and their struggle will tug at your heart strings.
Red Swast-eek!
The film, in which sexist subjugation is countered with a shiny knife and Swastika art, falls flat on its face whilst trying to provide an estrogen-powered slice of sadistic pie in a perverted male dominated world.
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| February 24, 2007 | | Paperback Rider
Nicolas Cage stars in a comicbook adaptation that's cool, in a slightly 80s kinda way.
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| February 14, 2007 | | Hugh Grant is music to our ears
Do watch the movie for Grant and his hillarious antics.
Eklavya is a must-watch
If the success of Omkara, which wrestled with the themes of betrayal, jealousy, destructive ambition and revenge, is any indication, then Eklavya too should do solid business.
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| January 27, 2007 | | Arrasu: A neat entertainer
Puneet has put in a lot of efforts to deliver a powerful performance as the rich NRI. In the first half, his body language as a rich NRI is perfect. As usual his fight and song sequences are a treat to his fans.
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| January 19, 2007 | | Risk is worth a watch
The plot is cliched, but the film has good performances and a fast pace.
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| January 13, 2007 | | Tamil Guru does not have the real feel
The movie successfully brings out the several facets of the life of Guru. The realism in the evolution of his relationships with people around him shows the distinguished touch of Mani Ratnam.
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