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April 05, 2013
Review: The new Chashme Baddoor is awful
According to Sukanya Verma, it's an unnecessary remake.
Review: Sai Paranjpye's Chashme Buddoor is special
The original Chashme Buddoor is the best Hindi film you'll see this year!
Review: Jurassic Park 3D still grips you tight
Jurassic Park was a monumental achievement. Remarkably enough, the 3D version remains as towering 20 years later.
March 29, 2013
Review: Himmatwala is strictly for one-time laughs
Himmatwala may not be funny but is surely laughable and hence watchable.
March 27, 2013
Review: G I Joe: Retaliation; Chills and Thrills galore
The sophisticated action will have twelve-year olds gasping in their seats while the adult audience will be instantly transported to their childhood, says Preeti Arora
March 22, 2013
Who says Bipasha can't act?
The Bengali babe makes a transition from bimbette to Mum Incredible in Aatma. Raju Nihalani reviews the horror film.
Salaam Bombay review: 25 Years on, still brilliant!
Twenty five years on since its release, the Mira Nair film has aged well.
Review: Django Unchained is brutal, powerful
Django Unchained is far better a script than it is a film.
Review: Sona Spa is no Inception
Sona Spa makes for one confused piece of work, leaving one's cinematic sensibilities feeling similarly.
Review: Olympus Has Fallen is ambitious but banal
The film could have done with better writing.
Review: Rangrezz is a powerful social drama
The film works despite being saddled with a rather cliched plot.
Review: Aatma offers some genuine scares
The film comes across as an attempt to bring some credibility to the horror genre.
March 15, 2013
Review: Mere Dad Ki Maruti is fresh and fun
Mere Dad Ki Maruti throws up a debutant director with promise and actors who deserve to be in more films, writes Raja Sen.
Review: Jolly LLB is too predictable to be fun
Jolly LLB is funny in parts but preachiness and the need to flaunt the film's sincerity and heart get in the way, writes Raja Sen.
Review: 3G only offers cheap thrills
According to Ankur Pathak, the film doesn't make much sense.
March 08, 2013
Review: Oz isn't magical enough
Oz the Great and Powerful starts out decently only to collapse into a crazy hotchpotch of CGI-magic, B-grade horror, syrupy Disneyphilia and warped women's, er witches, lib.
Review: Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns in grand style
Tigmanshu Dhulia's Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns is better, sharper and more assured than the prequel, writes Raja Sen.
March 04, 2013
Brilliant: Cop who first quizzed Kasab on 26/11 film
The Maria/Patekar character is shown as the first police officer to interrogate Kasab after his capture. Mahale was not happy with this scene. "I was the first to question Kasab," Mahale said. "I asked him, 'Kitne aadmi the?'"
March 01, 2013
Review: Bloody Isshq is bloody insane
The film is as bad as its title.
Review: I Me Aur Main leaves a lot to be desired
The film has its moments but falters badly with its plot.
Review: The Attacks of 26/11 gave me a headache
RGV'S version of 26/11 was truly more gory than even the real events that occurred.
February 24, 2013
DVD Review: Frankenweenie is a gripping movie
Frankenweenie scores because of its well-paced story.
February 22, 2013
Review: A Good Day to Die Hard is an unforgivable mess
Die Hard 5 is a dastardly spectacle that deserves to be lost in the dungeons of oblivion.
Review: Die Hard 5 looks forced
A Good Day to Die Hard is eminently watchable, but the stupendously weak script lets it down.
Review: Zila Ghaziabad is assembly-line garbage
Zila Ghaziabad's seemingly unapologetic disregard for authenticity, amon gother things, makes it substandard fare.
Review: Silver Linings Playbook is delightful
The merit of Silver Linings Playbook has got a lot to do with how much the director is personally invested in the film and his sense of what constitutes comedy.
Review: Kai Po Che is a very fine film
Kai Po Che works because of its earnest and very talented cast.
February 21, 2013
Review: Kai Po Che totally works
Abhishek Kapoor's clarity of vision makes Kai Po Che -- the adaptation of a mediocre novel -- so irresistible.
February 15, 2013
Review: Murder 3 has some badly-acted thrills
The curious twist in the creepy drama saves Murder 3 from being a complete misfire.
Review: Zero Dark Thirty offers up a superheroine
Zero Dark Thirty works as an action movie, writes Raja Sen.
Review: Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story is a confused tale
Vivek Oberoi does well in this film but he cannot save it.
February 08, 2013
Review: ABCD is the Dabangg of dance!
ABCD (Any Body Can Dance) is a must watch not only for dance lovers but also for those who like good cinema, writes Prasanna D Zore.
Review: Lincoln is a deserving Oscar frontrunner
Steven Spielberg's Lincoln boasts of a stellar cast led by two-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day Lewis in the titular character, writes Vipin Vijayan.
Review: Special Chabbis is an exciting con caper
Special Chabbis is one of the finest films of the year so far, writes Sukanya Verma.
February 01, 2013
Review: Mohanlal's Lokpal is a big letdown
Even Mohanlal could not save the film with his performance.
Review: Listen Amaya is a film with a heart
Watch Listen Amaya for Farooque Shaikh and Deepti Naval.
Review: David is well-acted but underwhelming
A shorter, snappier David with a little less rambling and randomness may have led to a better payoff, writes Sukanya Verma
Review: Asha Bhosle is earnest in Mai
The veteran singer puts in a good acting debut.
Review: Vishwaroop disappoints big time
Vishwaroopam is flawed and a big disappointment from Kamal Haasan, writes Prasanna D Zore.
Review: Midnight's Children is magical, a must watch
Midnight's Children is a must watch for people who've yearned to experience Salman Rushdie's iconic storytelling in a more accessible format.
January 27, 2013
Review: Vishwaroopam is NO threat to Muslims
On Friday afternoon, as he sat in a freezing cold New Jersey theater watching Kamal Haasan's latest film Vishwaroopam, a two and a half hour long international terrorism thriller and an expensive production for Indian standards, Aseem Chhabra kept trying to figure out one thing. Why did the film offend some Muslim organisations and why has it been banned in Tamil Nadu?
January 25, 2013
Review: Race 2 is worth a watch
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.
January 18, 2013
Review: Mumbai Mirror is criminally unoriginal
Ankur Pathak feels Sachiin Joshi starrer Mumbai Mirror is one mishap of a film.
Review: Les Miserables is EPIC FAIL!
This is a monstrosity of a film, a pompous and bloated farce that uneasily straddles the line between spoof and drama, writes Raja Sen.
Review: Inkaar trivialises sexual harassment
On several occasions, the film bears resemblance to a Bhandarkar creation, when churning out crudeness in particular.
January 11, 2013
Review: Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola is confusing
Aseem Chhabra feels Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola starts off on a promising note but falters towards the end.
Review: Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola is absurdly great
Raja Sen feels the film has enough substance to warrant repeated viewings, even though it takes a while to get into its groove.
January 04, 2013
Review: Table No 21 is a game well played
Ankur Pathak feels Table No 21 should be watched for the reactive social commentary that it is, and should not be misconceived as a vigilante film.
Review: Rajdhani Express is a train wreck
Anukur Pathak feels Rajdhani Express doens't have a plot but pretends to be a racy thriller.
December 21, 2012
Review: Dabangg 2 looks all too familiar
Within 15 minutes of the film, the novelty wears off.
Review: Dabangg 2 is better than the first
Raja Sen feels that Dabangg 2 is less unwatchable.
December 20, 2012
Review: You will love the Matru Ki... soundtrack
Raja Sen feels Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola is a short album but boasts of top-shelf songs.
December 14, 2012
Review: The Hobbit is visually mesmerising
Sukanya Verma feels The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a visually mesmerising.
Review: Cigarette Ki Tarah is like music video gone wrong
Cigarette Ki Tarah is so bad, it doesn't deserve any stars!
December 07, 2012
Review: Hotel Transylvania isn't worth checking outHotel Transylvania is atrociously unfunny. Review: 10 ml Love is silly but sweet
Raja Sen feels 10 Ml Love has enough to offer for a good time.
Review: Khiladi 786 is unfunny, unclever
Shubir Rishi feels Khiladi 786 is a wannabe funny movie, an assault on our collective intellect.
November 30, 2012
Raja Sen reviews Aamir Khan's Talaash
The film is well made and strongly acted but is not as enjoyable to watch as it deserved to be.
Review: Talaash tells a fascinating story
Sukanya Verma feels that Talaash is a riveting combination of sentiment and suspense.
Review: Aamir Khan's Talaash works
Aseem Chhabra feels Talaash is an intelligent film but falters towards the end.
November 28, 2012
Review: Spidey DVD is good, just not Amazing
The Amazing Spider-Man DVD leaves you wanting for more.
November 23, 2012
Review: Drama is entertaining
Kannada film Drama could have done better without the cliches it highlights.
Review: Breaking Dawn 2 is for Twihards ONLY!
Unless you're a hardcore Twihard, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 2 feels unbearably sluggish.
Review: Life Of Pi is a visual treat
The film works well but could do with a shorter running time.
November 14, 2012
Review: Jab Tak Hai Jaan never gets tedious or dull 
Despite certain flaws the film is watchable.
November 13, 2012
Review: Thuppaki is dull
Pavithra Srinivasan says Thuppakki is not worth watching.
Review: Jab Tak Hai Jaan is all about Shah Rukh Khan
Raja Sen reviews Jab Tak Hai Jaan.
Review: Son of Sardaar is agonising at best
Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt's latest movie has very little to offer except perhaps a headache that could well ruin your festive spirit.
Review: Jab Tak Hai Jaan's breezy romance has weak story
Jab Tak Hai Jaan is nothing more than lovely fluff that could have been shorter, snappier but is definitely worth watching once for the man whose name appears against the bright blue sky Mr Yash Chopra.
Review: Son of Sardaar is an opportunity wasted
Son of Sardaar has a lot for the masses but it lacks a good story.
November 08, 2012
Review: Stolen is an average action movie
Nicholas Cage returns with Stolen, a predictable action thriller.
November 02, 2012
Review: 1920: Evil Returns is not scary at all
1920: Evil Returns is yet another needless horror film.
Review: Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro: The Five-Star Classic
The cult classic film re-releases today.
Review: Chicken Khurana is one tasty dish!
It's not every day that Bollywood churns out a tasty dish with the right ingredients. We suggest you taste it!
November 01, 2012
Review: Skyfall is the best Bond film in decades
Skyfall is fabulously refreshing.
October 27, 2012
Review: Talaash music is assorted, enigmatic!
Every song in Talaash belongs to a unique genre and fosters the enigma of the film's suspense drama.
October 26, 2012
Review: Ajab Gazabb Love is outdated
Ajab Gazabb Love is reminiscent of the bad films of the bad 1990s.
Review: Emraan Hashmi's Rush doesn't get it right
Why can't filmmakers, who make movies on the media, get their basic facts right, asks Rohit Khilnani, in his review of Rush.
October 24, 2012
Review: Dhenikaina Ready is fun
Vishnu Manchu comes back after a short hiatus with Dhenikaina Ready, a fun Telugu film packaged with all the entertaining staples for a family outing, says Shobha Warrier
Review: Chakravyuh is just your average action flick
Chakravyuh maintains an aggressive cinematic tone with sufficient stock of blood and action to dole, but is nothing more than an average action flick in the garb of relevant cinema, writes Sukanya Verma
October 23, 2012
Student Review: Don't miss Student Of The Year
Sanjari Shah, 18, says Student Of The Year doesn't have a single dull moment.
October 22, 2012
Gokula Krishna old-fashioned sentiment is its downfall
Gokula Krishna deals with a topic that is slightly outdated in the context of Indian society today, says Srikanth Srinivasa.
Prithviraj is superb in Ayalum Njanum Thammil
Prithviraj has given his career's best performance in Ayalum Njanum Thammil , says Paresh C Palicha.
Go see Student Of The Year NOW!
Kshamaya Daniel, 12-and-dying-to-be-13, is a young lady with strong opinions. According to her, Student Of The Year is both 'fantastic' and 'unpredictable'.
October 20, 2012
Student Review: Alia Bhatt is super cute in SOTY!
Karan Johar's latest film Student Of The Year shows the life of students. So what do the country's students think about it? Yash Joshi, 16, from Pune, gives us his verdict.
October 19, 2012
Review: Ben Affleck's Argo is a masterpiece
Argo tells a staggeringly peculiar story, and tells it with violent tension and extreme cleverness.
Review: Premium Rush is a very fast ride
Raja Sen thinks Premium Rush is a very tight film.
Review: SOTY is no KKHH but it's a fun watch
Director Karan Johar makes the film look good!
October 18, 2012
Review: Delhi Safari is a fun film
Rohit Khilnani feels Delhi Safari is a must-watch.
October 12, 2012
Review: Makkhi is a technical stunner
Makkhi is a visual delight.
Review: Taken 2 is explosive entertainment
The film is often preposterous and at times sluggish but makes for a great watch.
Review: Rahman disappoints in Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Something is sorely amiss in the songs of Jab Tak Hai Jaan. It has its moments of technique and finesse but not the soul that soars or stirs.
Review: Looper is one of the year's best films
The brilliant Looper is one for the ages.
Review: Bhoot Returns isn't as good as Bhoot
Rohit Khilnani says Bhoot Returns has quite a few nail-biting moments but ends abruptly.
Review: Chittagong is an honest film
Raja Sen feels Chittagong is an important film despite its shortcomings.
Review: Aiyyaa, what a letdown!
There is no way to find fault with leading lady Rani Mukerji but she is shockingly let down by the storyline.
October 08, 2012
Review: Bigg Boss 6 starts with a bang!
Salman Khan returns as the full-time host of the show and introduces the very interesting mix of celebrity participants of this season.
October 05, 2012
Review: Killing Them Softly kills us sleepily
Raja Sen thinks Killing Them Softly shows off sparks of potential but doesn't work.
Review: KLPD is a ride best avoided
KLPD (Kismet Love Paisa Dilli) is Ek Chalis Ki Last Local set in New Delhi, writes Rohit Khilnani.
Review: English Vinglish is a winner all the way
Sridevi excels as the devastatingly unassuming Shashi in her comeback film English Vinglish, writes Raja Sen.
September 28, 2012
Review: Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal is a boring mess
Ankur Pathak feels Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal is a boring film!
Review: OMG-Oh My God is brave and absorbing
Oh My God is a brave and absorbing blend of satire, fable and fantasy that brings our attention to the misuse and commercialisation of religion, writes Sukanya Verma.
September 21, 2012
Review: Heroine is an unbelievably trashy film
Kareena Kapoor impresses in Heroine, but is let down by the film itself.
Review: Dredd 3D is a stunning, predictable mess
Dredd 3D is excessive and glossy and uninspired, writes Raja Sen.
Review: Heroine never rises above the superficial
There's nothing innovative about Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine, writes Sukanya Verma.
Review: Fire In Babylon is explosive stuff
The sports documentary is riveting, writes Raja Sen.
September 17, 2012
Review: Barfi! makes us BELIEVE
Anurag Basu's Barfi! is like finding bliss in cinema, writes Sukanya Verma.
September 14, 2012
Review: Manjunatha BA LLB is watchable
The film works despite too many characters.
Review: Barfi! is magical but deeply flawed
Anurag Basu's Barfi! is a well-crafted script with an intriguing back-and-forth narrative but it all goes south towards the end, writes Raja Sen.
September 13, 2012
Review: Moonrise Kingdom is thrilling
Of all Wes Anderson films, Moonrise Kingdom is one of the best and much dreamier stuff, writes Raja Sen.
September 10, 2012
More jingoism, less singing in Sur Kshetra
Sur Kshetra is designed in a manner likely to create animosity and bad blood.
Review: KBC 6 has lost some of its fizz
The show that opened with it's first series weekend episodes of its sixth season, makes little effort to introduce new elements in the show.
September 07, 2012
Review: No Entry: Pudhe Dhokha Aahey is a must-watch
After a long time, a Marathi film has all the ingredients to match a Bollywood entertainer. So what, if it's ripped off dialogue-by-dialogue, scene-by-scene from the Salman Khan starrer No Entry.
Review: Raaz 3 offers only sleaze, no chills
Bipasha Basu's latest film is very mediocre.
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