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August 31, 2011
Reviews: Bodyguard is not Salman-y enough!
Salman Khan's lastest outing Bodyguard is devoid of fanciful thrills and does not offer anything unique. Bol is superlative with a message for the society
The film takes you in the real world of Pakistan and deals with a serious and sensitive subject.
August 26, 2011
Review: Shabri fails to draw enough drama or dread
The film is set in slums and Mumbai's dark belly. Salman to fly to US for nerve disorder treatment
Salman reportedly has Trigeminal Neuralgia, a nerve disorder that causes intense pain in the face. Review: Conan The Barbarian is an awful rehash
The film is second-class entertainment with zero compassion and sympathy towards its inhabitants and its audience.
August 19, 2011
Review: Spy Kids 4 is tiresome and gimmicky
The film falls into the category of hype over heft. Review: Not A Love Story is made in bad taste
Despite average performances from Mahie Gill and Deepak Dobriyal the treatment of the film amounts to nothing spectacular. Review: Sahi Dhande Galat Bande fails in execution
it's a small-minded attempt at tackling an issue that either the director has read only sparingly or has not understood with all its complexities. Review: Chatur Singh Two Star is so bad it's good
The film makes The Pink Panther seem like the Godfather of slapstick.
August 16, 2011
Review: KBC 5 has nothing new except a lizard
The gamshow stays just as it was.
August 12, 2011
Review: Captain America is predictable
It's impossibly difficult to make a great film about a superhero who uses a country's name as his own. Review: Phhir has predictable suspense
Leave your brains home, and watch this film. Review: Winnie the Pooh is a must watch
The film is a humble reminder of simpler times where every selfless act is rewarded with a giant pot of honey. Review: Aarakshan lacks focus
Director Prakash Jha moves away from the central plot of reservation, perhaps inadvertently Review: Aarakshan doesn't deserve the hype
The film is less about reservations and more about education. Review: Aarakshan is disappointing
Prakash Jha is at his most confused self in presenting Aarakshan to us.
August 05, 2011
Review: Rise of the Planet of Apes is awesome
The film has some breathtaking visuals. Review: I Am Kalam is a winner
The National Award-winning actor Harsh inhabits the world of Chhotu effortlessly. Review: Chala Mussaddi... is best avoided
The film fails to recreate the magic of Office Office.
July 29, 2011
Review: Bodyguard music is average
The soundtrack has nothing great to write home. Review: Bubblegum is sweet
The film refrains from becoming a victim of Bollywood's fast and fabricated version of teenage crisis. Review: Cowboys & Aliens disappoints as a Western
The film is a coldly detached saga of men in ruthless duel with a power that can never be realistically defeated, Review: The Lion King has never been better
The film goes far beyond the confines of just being a cartoon, and attains a much higher epic status. Review: The Tree Of Life is a brave vision
Director Terrence Malick's long absences from moviemaking validate the fact that he's been working even when he's not actually working. Review: The Smurfs is cliched and magicless
The film leaves little for it to be recommended.
July 22, 2011
Review: Singham is for Ajay Devgn fans only
The fights in Singham are long, painful and yet fun to watch. Review: Singham is a tiresome film
Watch the film only if you're an Ajay Devgn fan.
July 15, 2011
Raja Sen reviews Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
ZNMD doesn't earn our laughs, says Raja Sen. Review: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is fresh
The film's main triumph is that the characters are real and life-like.
July 14, 2011
Review: Don 2 looks seriously slick
The Don 2 trailer looks pretty darned sharp
July 12, 2011
Review: Go watch the last Harry Potter movie!
Deathly Hallows is a lavish film with lots of winning elements.
July 08, 2011
Review : Murder 2 isn't worth it without Mallika
Murder 2 is flat, boring and not worth talking about. Review: Chillar Party is enjoyable
The makers successfully recreate a poignant and touching tale about the bonds children forge among themselves.
July 01, 2011
Review: Larry Crown lacks surprises
The characters in the film are not very complex and they lack surprises. Raja Sen reviews Delhi Belly
The film has a tight plot but most of the English in this film seems laboured and unnatural. Review: Bbuddah Hoga Tera Baap is uber cool
Amitabh Bachchan is in such fine fettle that it's hard to not look past the circumstances and fall for his grin.
June 30, 2011
Review: Delhi Belly won't get laughs from everyone
The film is a slick, madly crazy production that is mostly funny.
June 29, 2011
Review: Transformers 3 plays out like a video game
The movie showcases some of the worst acting in recent years.
June 25, 2011
Review: 180 is a cliche
Pavithra Srinivasan feels that 180 is one of the most stylish films of the year, but the plot extremely predictable.
June 24, 2011
Review: Cars 2 promises to entertain
Cars 2 is more than just quality animation, and it's more than just a film. Review: Double Dhamaal, but half the gags
Inder Kumar fails to add any freshness to the plot.
June 20, 2011
Just Dance worships at the altar of Hrithik
The new dance reality show just can't get enough of the 'God of Dance.'
June 17, 2011
Review: Avan Ivan fails in execution
But the film does have, at its heart, a nice storyline with plenty of comic elements. Review: Bhindi Bazaar has a failing formula
The film is very unimpressive. Review: Green Lantern is a huge let-down
There's nothing innovative in Green Lantern that you may not have seen in films of similar genre. Review: Always Kabhi Kabhi is as bad as its name
The only thing authentically high-school about this film is how amateurishly it comes together. Review: Bheja Fry 2 is hollow and brain-numbing
Misidentifying the film's seductive wrapping to contain a bustling firecracker would be inviting dissatisfaction.
June 10, 2011
Review: West is West is endearingly relatable
The main triumph of this seriocomedy is its writing. Review: Zindagi Na Milegi... music is delightful
The film offers an unaffected and chilled-out collectionof melodies. Review: X-Men is First Class!
This is a film you should watch even if you aren't a comic book person at all. Review: Shaitan is more SprayTan than Satan
Bejoy Nambiar may have directed the film but it has Anurag Kashyap's pawprints all over its treatment.
June 06, 2011
Akshay Kumar doesn't impress in KKK 4
The action-based reality series is in dire need of a crisp interface and Akshay Kumar in his true element.
June 03, 2011
Review: Hanna keeps you hooked
The film is a classic fairytale that goes on as a spy-action odyssey. Raja Sen reviews Ready
The film is so bad, it belongs to an entire different league of idiocy. Review: Ready entertains in bits
The film is a Salman vehicle that showcases the best of the actor one has seen over the last twenty years.
May 30, 2011
SheetalBhabhi.com is ridiculous
The film is a shoddy attempt at conveying any kind of message, or anything sensible.
May 27, 2011
Kucch Luv Jaisaa is not compelling enough
Preeti Arora says Kucch Luv Jaisa is entertaining but lacks the punch. Review: Kung Fu Panda 2 is pure awesomeness!
The sequel confirms its utterly lovable hero's enduring popularity The Hangover 2 is beset with old gags
Zach Galifianakis leads from the front, despite being treated like an add-on.
May 23, 2011
Review: Tree Of Life is too self-indulgent
Yet, one cannot dismiss this Brad Pitt starrer. Review: Raghuvinte Swantham Rasiya is a bad film
Director Vinayan's latest offering pulls Malayalam cinema to a new low.
May 20, 2011
Review: Pyaar Ka Punchnama could have been better
The film descends into a running commentary on why relationships with women are impossible. Review: 404 is a must watch for horror fans
Implicit violence woven into terse dialogues helps maintain the pace of the film. Review: Pirates is just not savvy
The film disappoints because of its complete lack of ambition.
May 13, 2011
Review: Shagird is let down by its leading man
The film is a cop drama. Review: Love you... Mr Kalakaar is unimpressive
The Rajshri fans who thrive on old world love stories might just enjoy this. Review: Priest is not about vampires alone
The movie is set on a huge landscape, allowing it the space that epics usually operate upon. Review: Ragini MMS is terrifyingly real
The film is immensely watcable for the cold fright it inspires. Review: Stanley Ka Dabba is a marvellous debut
Amol Gupte brings a fabulous treat to our quality-hungry cinematic stomachs.
May 06, 2011
Review: 100 Percent Love is a cute love story
The lead actors have electrifying chemistry. Review: Luv Ka The End is engaging, fun
The film is an enthusiastic outing. Review: Manikyakkallu is mediocre fare
The story flows predictably without any heart-tugging moments. Review: Beastly battles its own demons
The film could use some spells itself to come out as convincing. Review: Fast Five has no plot but is enjoyable
The film is tight, uses its material well and is slick in the way it's shot Review: Haunted is extremely torturous
The film fails at reviving the age old haunted-house premise, bringing nothing new to the platter.
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