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'I Don't Luv U' review: The heart is not in the theme

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:55:28 +0530

Ruslaan does the emotional scenes far more fluently than the campus flirt act. That's the problem here.

'Aurangzeb' review: The cruel persuasion of power

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:14:08 +0530

Rishi Kapoor is the surprise package of 'Aurangzeb'. This is another hair-raising performance from him.

'Aurangzeb' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:58:01 +0530

'Aurangzeb' revolves around a family which is infamous for their involvement in land scams.

Karan Johar's 'Gippi': Tweet Review

Fri, 10 May 2013 01:42:00 +0530

The Hindi film industry hasn't given many films which deal with the issues of teenagers in the past.

'Go Goa Gone' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:57:52 +0530

'Go Goa Gone' is publicised as a zombie-comedy film which has a special appearance by Saif Ali Khan.

'Shootout At Wadala' Tweet Review: The film doesn't hold you for long

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:51:38 +0530

Playing the role of 70s infamous gangster Manya Surve, John Abraham will be seen in a new avatar in Sanjay Gupta's 'Shootout At Wadala'.

'Bombay Talkies' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:57:53 +0530

It is an important day for cine goers in India. The medium which we all have revered turns 100 and country's four prominent filmmaker come together to pay an unique tribute to cinema.

'Aashiqui 2' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:45:29 +0530

Directed by Mohit Suri, 'Aashiqui 2'features Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles.

'Lessons In Forgetting' review: It's a tale of redemption

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:32:24 +0530

'Lessons In Forgetting' is a story of a father's attempt to find a closure to his daughter's comatose condition.

'Ek Thi Daayan' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:54:43 +0530

Last 4-5 years have seen the emergence of filmmakers who are ready to bring innovation to the horror genre. The latest to join the list is Kannan Iyer whose ambitious project 'Ek Thi Daayan' is ready to influence the audience's mind.

'Commando' review: Ruthless action rules the roost

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:59:44 +0530

'Commando - A One Man Army' is meant for the people who have been watching action films even in the past.

Tweet Review: Vidyut Jamwal's action-thriller 'Commando'

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:26:22 +0530

'Commando' is the story of an Indian Army officer, who during a training session gets inside Chinese Border by mistake.

'Nautanki Saala' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:11:22 +0530

Ayushmann Khurrana, who had a dream debut in 'Vicky Donor', would be hoping for another successful and acclaimed film in 'Nautanki Saala'.

'Rise of the Zombie' review: Monotony kills the novelty

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:38:38 +0530

'Rise of the Zombie' has the potential to appear monotonous as things become repetitive in the second half.

Sai Paranjpye's 'Chashme Buddoor': Tweet Review

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:13:48 +0530

'Chashme Buddoor' revolves around three close friends and their common love interest Neha.

Tweet Review: Luke Kenny's 'Rise of the Zombie'

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:24:33 +0530

Ramsay Brothers contributed a lot in establishing horror as a sough after genre in the Hindi film industry, and they experimented with different versions of ghosts in their film. Though zombies were also a part of their films in different forms but they never based an entire film on the zombies only.

'Chashme Baddoor' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:15:29 +0530

Buddy films always strike a chord among cine goers. And Sai Paranjpye's 1981 'Chashme Buddoor' had all the right ingredients to make it to classic's list. Light hearted comedy, innocence of the lead pair made the film an unforgettable one.

'Himmatwala' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:57:13 +0530

Sajid Khan's 'Himmatwala' is a remake of K Raghavendra Rao's film of the same name. The first edition had Jeetendra and Sridevi in the lead roles.

'Sona Spa' review: You can't be indifferent to this story

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:05:48 +0530

The performances by largely unknown theatre actors add a compelling edge to the drama of transferred dreams.

'Rangrezz' review: It's a mean and violent story

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 10:18:12 +0530

Full marks to the action director for cutting to the chase without negotiating a single faltering step in the way the drama unfolds.

'Aatma' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:19:27 +0530

Directed by Supern Verma, 'Aatma' stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bipasha Basu and Doyel Dhawan in the lead roles. The film is about a doting father who wants to live with his daughter even after his death.

'All I Want Is Everything' review: It's a lengthy film

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:45:44 +0530

The graph of the film is on an even keel. There are no major conflicts between the three protagonists.

'3G' review: Why should ghosts have all the fun?

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:01:23 +0530

The characters break into a song when they are required the least, it obstructs the story from touching heights.

'Mere Dad Ki Maruti' Tweet Review

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:41:00 +0530

After the success of Shoojit Sircar's 'Vicky Donor', a debut director has now set her film in the backdrop of a Punjabi wedding.

Tweet Review: Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sonal Chauhan's '3G'

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:39:28 +0530

Neil Nitin Mukesh had a dream start in Bollywood with 'Johnny Gaddaar' (2007) but his career graph didn't touch the expected heights despite giving satisfactory performances.

'Jolly LLB' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:02:10 +0530

When a film has Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani in it, expectations are bound to be high. The supremely talented actors were part of the Munnabhai series and along with Sanjay Dutt, made the series the most enjoyable films of recent times. Munnabhai explored the goodness that exists within us and how one doesn't realize the pleasures one gets from simple things in life.

'Snitch' review: It's a lengthy and dull drama

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 05:16:41 +0530

As for the acting, Johnson does not steal the show from anyone since there is no character strong enough to combat him.

'21 and Over' review: It's a debauchery worth remembering

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 10:34:10 +0530

The film '21 & Over' has the sensibilities of the west, but at its core, it carries sentimental messages of friendship. It's about three friends bonding, very much akin to Abhishek Kapoora's desi film 'Kai Po Che!'.

'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:43:21 +0530

Tigmanshu Dhulia has become a man to watch out for after 'Paan Singh Tomar' and 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. While the first one brought out the sensible side of the Dhulia, the second film presented him in a gritty role. However, the winds of change had started to blow after 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster' only.

'I, Me Aur Main' Tweet Review

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:54:43 +0530

The romantic drama revolves around Ishan, a self-centered music producer who stays with his girlfriend Anushka.

'The Attacks of 26/11' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:21:07 +0530

The film is a good watch this weekend. You will get to see the old Ram Gopal Varma in many scenes.

Zila Ghaziabad review: Tries hard to be 'Dabangg 3'

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:19:38 +0530

If Salman Khan made a power-packed entry in 'Dabangg' with his innumerable punches and gun shots, his counterpart Sanjay Dutt tries too hard to do the Chulbul Pandey act in action-thriller 'Zila Ghaziabad'.

'Zila Ghaziabad' Tweet Review: Watch it for power-packed action

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:22:55 +0530

Based on a true story, 'Zila Ghaziabad' is about a gang war between two powerful Gujjar rival gangs that took place in the 90s in Ghaziabad.

'Kai Po Che' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:04:02 +0530

No film, with rank newcomers in its lead, has garnered so much interest in recent times like 'Kai Po Che!' has. And yet, not having an established star in the film has worked in its favour by giving it a freshness that is detached from from typical hindi films.

'Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story' Review: What a bore!

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:10:55 +0530

Vivek Oberoi, who made a roaring debut in Bollywood with his gangster act in Ram Gopal Varma's 'Company', is back in the shoes of a goon in his recently released film 'Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story'. But his new film neither has great performances nor a good story.

'Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story' Tweet Review: Watch it only if you are a Vivek Oberoi fan

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:40:28 +0530

This Valentine's weekend Vivek Oberoi is set to be back on the silver screen to repeat his 'Saathiya' act in his upcoming film 'Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story'.

'Murder 3' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:01:05 +0530

The Bhatts are back with their popular franchise 'Murder'. When the first of the series came out in 2004 with complete no-starrers (It had lesser known actors like Emraan Hashmi, Mallika Sherawat and Ashmit Patel) no one expected the erotic thriller to do well. But to everyone's surprise, the film went on to become one of the biggest hits of that year and subsequently led to Murder 2 and now Murder 3.

'ABCD - Anybody Can Dance' Tweet Review

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:58:11 +0530

Choreographer-turned-director Remo D'Souza swears by dancing and the director's second venture 'Anybody Can Dance' revolves around his first love - dance.

'Special 26' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:00:35 +0530

Neeraj Pandey has featured a mainstream star Akshay Kumar along-with some acting powerhouses such as Manoj Bajpayee and Anupam Kher in 'Special 26'.

'Listen Amaya' Review: It shows how love knows no age

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:58:17 +0530

There is something enormously heartwarming about a mother-daughter film where the two actresses playing the roles look naturally comfortable together. For debutant director Avinash Kumar Singh, casting Deepti Naval and Swara Bhaskar in key roles, is half the battle won.

'Mai' Review: It teaches you to value elders

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 04:46:34 +0530

But Ashaji melts all our misgivings. Her innate warmth connects well with the audience. This is one mother we would all like to bring home.

'David' Tweet Review: Neil Nitin Mukesh, Vikram are the stars of the film

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 04:23:10 +0530

After giving the audiences a taste of a dark thriller in 'Shaitan', Bejoy Nambiar is ready with his second film 'David'.

'Vishwaroop' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:04:40 +0530

Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroop' is based in New York and deals with war, politics and terrorism.

'Akaash Vani' Tweet Review: Luv Ranjan returns

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:09:46 +0530

But will 'Akaash Vani' live up to the expectations? Will it be able to repeat PKP's success story? Shomini Sen of IBNLive is inside the theatre to find out.

'Race 2' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:59:20 +0530

Rohit Vats of IBNLive is inside the theatre to live tweet the experience of 'Race 2'.

'Broken City' Review: Broken image of a complex city

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 01:40:48 +0530

Wahlberg, who has also co-produced the film, plays his part within his comfort zone with practiced determination.

'Inkaar' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:15:15 +0530

'Inkaar' deals with a very relevant issue of present times, sexual harassment at work place.

'Mumbai Mirror' Review: Stunt scenes save the day

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:04:40 +0530

There are some well-executed action scenes where Sachiin gets to do some exceedingly difficult stunts.

'Matru Ki Bijlee..' Tweet Review: 1st day, 1st show

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:02:36 +0530

Vishal Bhardwaj is one director who takes inspiration from the world literature but tries to dilute it down to suit the Indian mindset. The critically acclaimed director has returned with 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola'. The film stars Imran Khan, Anushka Sharma and Pankaj Kapur in the lead roles.

'Rajdhani Express' Review: This train goes nowhere

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 10:16:00 +0530

'Rajdhani Express' deals with a mentally fragile guy who is running away from a dreaded Delhi man.

'The Last Act' Review: Experiments work in the film

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 10:26:44 +0530

Anurag Kashyap deserves a thumbs-up for his unique concept and the twist towards the end of the story.

'10 ml Love' Review: This love potion tastes sweet

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 11:52:25 +0530

The director has gone for a story that had the potential of going wayward but he manages to make it entertaining.

'Khiladi 786' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:12:45 +0530

This is Akshay Kumar's eighth film in the 'Khiladi' franchise, the longest running series in Bollywood.

'Talaash' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:56:36 +0530

Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji play the lead roles in director Reema Kagti's 'Talaash'.

'Bom' Review: Should the cannabis be banned?

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 02:21:52 +0530

The hills, clouds and songs contribute to the theme which brings forth the confusions of a democracy.

'Son of Sardaar': Tweet Review

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:33:00 +0530

'Son of Sardaar' is a remake of a Telugu film 'Maryada Ramanna' and has Ajay Devgn, Sonakshi Sinha and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles.

'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:49:49 +0530

Yash Chopra's last directorial venture 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' stars Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma in lead roles.

'It's Rocking - Dard-E-Disco' Review: Avoidable

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:29:14 +0530

Devoid of any story, 'It's Rocking: Dard-E-Disco' has nothing to offer you, in fact it's a test of patience.

'It's Rocking- Dard-E-Disco': Tweet Review

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:01:53 +0530

Bappi Lahiri, Akshay Kapoor, Rituparna Sengupta, Sneha Ullal, Asrani and Shakti Kapoor are in the star cast of the film.

'1920 - Evil Returns' Review: The ghost goes bonkers

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 08:39:58 +0530

'1920: Evil Returns' has some 'horror' moments in the second half, provided you sustain the tyranny till then.

'Rush' Review: The mediocre business of media

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:34:08 +0530

Not many news editors would sing and dance in a bar after getting drunk like Samar Grover of 'Rush'.

'Chakravyuh' Review: Focus is on grandeur

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:23:44 +0530

'Chakravyuh' is for the people who believe that things go just fine if your stock exchange functions smoothly.

'Ajab Gazabb Love' Review: It's not so lovable

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:36:30 +0530

'Ajab Gazabb Love' has some hilarious moments but on the whole, the plot is on an even keel.

'Chakravyuh' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:36:32 +0530

The film stars Arjun Rampal, Abhay Deol, Manoj Bajpayee, Esha Gupta and Om Puri in prominent roles.

'Janleva 555' Review: It's a mish-mash of genres

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:47:57 +0530

'Janleva 555' is like a slow poison that slowly consumes you, leaving you feeling wasted and annoyed.

'Student Of The Year' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:09:52 +0530

Directed by Karan Johar, the film stars Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Siddharth Malhotra in lead roles.

Chittagong: Tweet Review

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:08:20 +0530

The film has been produced by Anurag Kashyap while Bedabrata Pain has wielded the megaphone for 'Chittagong'.

Bhoot Returns: Tweet Review

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:54:59 +0530

'Bhoot Returns' stars Manisha Koirala, JD Chakravarthy, Madhu Shalini and Alayana Sharma in pivotal roles.

'Aiyyaa' Tweet Review: First day, first show

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:09:46 +0530

Rani Mukerji and Prithviraj Sukumaran's highly talked about film 'Aiyyaa' is a romantic comedy.

Tweet Review: 'Kismet Love Paisa Dilli'

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:05:38 +0530

Vivek Oberoi has played a 23 year old college going boy in 'KLPD' whose life changes on a crazy night.

Tweet Review: 'English Vinglish', 1st day, 1st show

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:10:14 +0530

The film has been co-produced by director Gauri Shinde's husband R Balki, who has directed films like 'Cheeni Kum' and 'Paa' in past.

'Pairon Talle' review: Metaphors work for the film

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:31:06 +0530

'Pairon Talle' is a brave attempt which ventures into the lives of embryonic upper-middle class of Delhi.

Review: 'Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal' lacks pace, humour

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 03:27:59 +0530

Shreyas tries hard but the director's intention of showing too many things in a limited period mars his chances.

Tweet Review: 'Oh My God', first day, first show

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:40:44 +0530

Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal starrer 'Oh My God' is based on a popular Gujrati play 'Kanji Virrudh Kanji'.

Tweet Review: 'Heroine', first day, first show

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:22:29 +0530

Kareena Kapoor starrer 'Heroine' has its moments, but it tries to show too many things at the same time.

Tweet Review: 'Barfi!', first day, first show

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:43:10 +0530

Anurag Basu should be praised for the careful and sensible handling of a touching topic.

Review: 'Jalpari' is a social statement

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:42:48 +0530

The flaws do not eclipse the film's efforts to tell a story about the absence of equal opportunities for girls.

Review: 'I M 24' is not senseless, but repetitive

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:29:39 +0530

Directed by Saurabh Shukla, 'I M 24' is an average film, which could have been better with a little more fine-tuning.

Tweet Review: 'Joker', first day, first show

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:29:55 +0530

Said to be Akshay's 100th film, 'Joker' features a village called Paglapur that doesn't have any mention on map.

Review: 'From Sydney with Love' is very cheesy

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:51:37 +0530

The makers don't wish to develop a new love theorem and remains within the comfort zone.

Review: 'Delhi in a Day' is fresh in its approach

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 02:13:11 +0530

Director Prashant Nair's 'Delhi in a Day' is a new take on India's mystical spirituality and class structure.

Tweet Review: Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:04:23 +0530

Boman Irani and Farah Khan play the lead roles in director Bela Sehgal's 'Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi'.

Tweet Review: 'Ek Tha Tiger', 1st day, 1st show

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:07:32 +0530

Salman is playing a secret agent in the film who falls in love with Zoya, played by Katrina Kaif.

Tweet Review: 'Gangs of Wasseypur 2'

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:43:19 +0530

As expected, Anurag Kashyap's 'Gangs of Wasseypur 2' is more gripping than the first part.

Review: 'Krishna Aur Kans' remains an average film

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:30:35 +0530

'Krishna Aur Kans' finds a way out for showcasing an item song featuring none other than Putna.

Review: Warm 'Shuttlecock Boys' explores hope

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:11:07 +0530

The film straddles the city's areas of opportunities and blends the desolate struggles of its people.

Review: 'Aalaap' is a juvenile propaganda film

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 07:01:40 +0530

What does surprise is that the filmmaking is as juvenile, simplistic, illogical and outright dumb as its ideology.

Tweet Review: 'Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum'

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:42:54 +0530

Tusshar Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, Sarah Jane Dias and Neha Sharma play the lead roles in the film.

Tweet Review: The Dark Knight Rises

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:06:25 +0530

Directed by Christopher Nolan, 'The Dark Knight Rises' stars Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Morgan Freeman and Tom Hardy in the lead roles.

Tweet Review: Saif Ali Khan, Deepika's 'Cocktail'

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:51:01 +0530

The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty in the lead roles.

Tweet Review: 'Bol Bachchan', 1st day, 1st show

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:14:54 +0530

Said to be based on Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 'Gol Maal', the film also features Amitabh Bachchan in a song.

Tweet Review: 'Teri Meri Kahaani'

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:56:05 +0530

Directed by Kunal Kohli, Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra play the lead roles in the film.

Tweet Review: 'Gangs of Wasseypur'

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:32:32 +0530

Manoj Bajpayee, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nawazuddin Siddique, Remma Sen and Tigmanshu Dhulia are in the star cast of the film.

Review: 'Kshay', small film with a big message

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 04:27:34 +0530

Digital filmmaking has opened up a whole universe of opportunity for people with cinematic aspirations.

Tweet Review: Ferrari Ki Sawaari, 1st day, 1st show

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:51:12 +0530

The star cast of 'Ferrari Ki Sawaari' includes Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani and child actor Ritvik Sahore.

Tweet Review: 'Shanghai', first day, first show

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:39:34 +0530

Emraan Hashmi, Abhay Deol, Kalki Koechlin and Prosenjit Chatterjee starrer 'Shanghai' hits the screens on June 8, 2012.

Tweet Review: 'Rowdy Rathore', first day, first show

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:02:49 +0530

Akshay Kumar is returning to action films with director Prabhu Deva's 'Rowdy Rathore'. The film features Sonakshi Sinha as Akshay's love interest.

Review: 'Yeh Khula Aasmaan' is heartwarming

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:57:15 +0530

More mellow than melodrama, 'Yeh Khula Aasmaan' revels in postures of pristine idyllism associated with non-metropolitan life.

Review: 'Mr Bhatti On Chutti' is a test of patience

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:33:56 +0530

It's just a compilation of shots where some casual people think they can act. 'Mr Bhatti On Chutti' is a test of patience.

Tweet Review: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Fri, 18 May 2012 04:52:58 +0530

The film revolves around seven British retirees who come to India to stay in the newly restored Marigold Hotel.

Review: Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan

Fri, 18 May 2012 01:28:53 +0530

Director Rajiv Chilaka has included action, adventure, time travel and magic in the film to woo young audiences.

Tweet Review: 'Department', first day, first show

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:39:50 +0530

Ram Gopal Varma's 'Department' deals with the encounter specialists of Mumbai Police who put everything on stake for the city's protection.

Tweet review: Karisma Kapoor's 'Dangerous Ishhq'

Fri, 11 May 2012 03:45:10 +0530

Performance wise only Jimmy Shergill has done justice to his role. Other actors are either loud or clueless.

Tweet Review: 'Ishaqzaade', first day, first show

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:23:39 +0530

The director Habib Faisal touches a sensitive topic in 'Ishaqzaade'. Sensible treatment saves the day for him.

Review: 'Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi' has a confused script

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:18:28 +0530

Abundance of good actors can make a director confused about giving the proper space and time to every character. Director Rakesh Mehta's 'Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi' suffers from the same problem.

Retro Review: 'Border' is just a good war film

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:53:08 +0530

'Border' is based on the real life events happened at the Longewala post of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971.

Review: Where is the erotica in 'Hate Story'?

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:42:26 +0530

There comes a point in director Vivek Agnihotri's Hate Story when you are forced to suspend reason and resign yourself to the unbelievable corniness of the lines the lead protagonists mouth.

Review: 'Vicky Donor' is effortlessly entertaining

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:55:34 +0530

Did you know that infertility is the modern day cancer, says the sperm obsessed Dr Chadda. Brad Pitt, Dhoni, Lady Gaga, Aishwarya or Beckham, do you also wish for a tailor-made baby, don't worry as Dr Chadda is here.

Tweet Review: Vicky Donor

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:15:30 +0530

Winner of 'Roadies Season 2' and a popular TV host, Ayushmann makes his Bollywood debut with 'Vicky Donor'.

Review: Jhumroo musical is truly Bollywood!

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:54:24 +0530

Packed with the retro look in psychedelic colours, over-the-top props and bling, 'Jhumroo' the musical tells the story of a simpleton and his tryst with love.

Review: 'Bumboo' lacks lucidity

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:05:06 +0530

'Bumboo' is a film made with good intentions but somehow the makers couldn't transform the original idea onto the celluloid.

Review: 'Diary of a Butterfly' lacks a story

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:07:07 +0530

Directed by Vinod Mukhi, the film stars Udita Goswami, Rati Agnihotri, Harsh Chhaya, Sofia Hayat, Rajeev Singh and others.

Review: 'Will You Marry Me?' is disappointing

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:18:07 +0530

'Will You Marry Me' disappoints big time and the storyteller fails to weave any magic. Overall score can't go beyond 1.5 out of 5.

Review: 'Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya', a feel good film

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:37:57 +0530

The second half is really enjoyable and the cinematography excels at points, especially in songs.

Review: '?' (Question Mark) is scary in parts

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:42:46 +0530

A film without a good publicity hardly gets audiences but the worries increase when it's titled as '?'. Yes, you read it right, a question mark.

Review: 'Married 2 America' is uselessly stretched

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:08:29 +0530

'Married 2 America' is an average fair but it has done a good job by focussing on a real issue.

Review: 'Valentine's Night', nothing could be worse

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:21:39 +0530

The film basically has one idea and that is to make a film with Facebook in the centre, and you won't be able to find another idea in the film.

Review: 'Sadda Adda' is a pleasant surprise

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:57 +0530

One will walk in expecting a sex-comedy of sorts after they take a look at the poster of 'Sadda Adda'. But be prepared to be pleasantly surprised! The movie is a decent amount of fun. Yes, the actors are new and inexperienced, some sequences in the movie are unnecessary - but the situations director and writer Muazzam Beg brings to screen in 'Sadda Adda' - are very real.

Review: 'With Love, Delhi' is juvenile

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:29:06 +0530

Mithun Chakravarty's film 'Gunda' is a cult classic among IITians because it is so full of cliches and stretches them so much that it becomes a delightful watch. After many attempts, IITians have finally made a film - "With Love, Delhi" - that could have matched 'Gunda's' low standards. Sadly, this one is so pretentiously serious that Bollywood would be proud they finally have an 'English' film made by 'intelligent' IITians to match their worst products.

Review: 'Dam999' excellent story, pathetic acting

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:12:11 +0530

Only once in a while, in movies that are being made these days, one can chance upon a story that has immense potential and depth. But then comes the tragic twist - the god awful histrionics washes it all away.

Review: 'Hum Tum Shabana' is a bad attempt

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:37:40 +0530

Coming from a comic guru like Sagar Ballary, who has given comedies like 'Bheja Fry' and 'Bheja Fry 2', 'Hum Tum Shabana' is a total let down. Unlike his previous films, this has various scenes from different comedy films strung together to look like a comic masterpiece.

Review: 'U R My Jaan', old bottle, old wine

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:38:45 +0530

We have heard and seen people changing their lifestyle and ambition for the sake of the real love. 'U R My Jaan' is no stranger in that respect.

Bodyguard vs Yellow Boots on bipolar Friday

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:43:48 +0530

Actor and mass entertainer Salman Khan's Bodyguard, which is a remake of a remake of a remake literally has no new story to tell, but it is bravely jostling for the box office crown on an extended holiday weekend with bold storyteller Anurag Kashyap's unsettling That Girl In The Yellow Boots.

Review: 'Mummy Punjabi' is no superhero

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:17:44 +0530

The tag line of 'Mummy Punjabi' says - 'Superman Ki Bhi Maa!'; be sufficiently warned - the movie is a dud of superhero caliber. The movie stars - Kirron Kher, Jackie Shroff, Divya Dutta and Kanwaljeet Singh (among the people you might know) - the rest are almost unknown faces.

'Khap' a good attempt, but not engaging

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:14:36 +0530

Issue-based films tend to get themselves into trouble. And we don't mean just the trouble caused by disgruntled parties, political or otherwise. The balance that needs to be struck between headlines and their cinematic interpretation often tends to get lost thereby defeating the noblest of purposes and the best intentions of conscientious filmmakers who look at the cinematic medium as more than just entertainment.

Masand: 'Band Baaja...' is a charming entertainer

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:38:47 +0530

This charming entertainer directed by Maneesh Sharma is set in middle-class Delhi and tells a story of two ordinary characters.

Masand: 'No Problem' is spectacularly stupid

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:11:25 +0530

'No Problem' is a rather ironic title for a film that is offensive on so many levels.

Now Showing: The reviews and Freida chats up

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 02:51:12 +0530

Four movies to catch up this week and Freida Pinto talks about her Hollywood spree with Masand.

Masand: 'Phas Gaye Re Obama' is a smart comedy

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 12:02:22 +0530

Constructed from a terrific script that's strong on plot and packed with crackling dialogue, 'Phas Gaye Re Obama' is consistently engaging.

Masand: 'Rakht Charitra 2' lacks drama

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:29:05 +0530

Unlike the earlier film, which had some plot to speak of, 'Rakht Charitra 2' is an unabashed orgy of gory action.

Masand: 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey' fails to move

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:09:33 +0530

'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey' has the earnestness of a school play, but lacks the cinematic sweep of Gowariker's 'Lagaan'

Masand: 'Action Replayy' is mind-numbingly dull

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 06:25:55 +0530

The one smart joke in the film is a character who sings in both male and female voices, but that's not enough to save this sinking ship of a film.

Masand: 'Golmaal 3' is pedestrian comedy

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 06:12:12 +0530

If you must, watch it for Mithun, who shows us he's still got his mojo!

Masand: 'Maalik Ek' is simplistic but earnest

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:29:25 +0530

Jackie Shroff slips into the robes of Shirdi's famed Sai Baba in "Maalik Ek", a simplistic but earnest film that celebrates the life and teachings of the fakir-saint with magical healing powers.

Masand: 'Daayen Ya Baayen' is quirky and unusual

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:53:02 +0530

A respectable first film by Bela Negi, you may not be disappointed if you have an appetite for the quirky and the unusual.

'I Hate Luv Storys' is boring and predictable

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:30:57 +0530

Imran and Sonam have performed sincerely, but watch it only if mush is your scene

First Cut: 'Housefull' is a laugh riot

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:43:13 +0530

Akki-Ritesh thoroughly entertain the audience with their awesome chemistry

First Cut: 'Chase' is disappointing

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:26:40 +0530

Don't bother chasing this Jag Mundhra film

First Cut: 'City of Gold' is hard-hitting

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:53:02 +0530

The film is recommended for those who like raw and gritty cinema

First Cut: 'Apartment' fails to impress

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:05:45 +0530

The film has nothing new to offer

FIRST CUT: 'Bird Idol', an honest attempt

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:00:01 +0530

But in spite of being projected as a comedy, it does not make you laugh

FIRST CUT: Sukhwinder's 'Kuchh Kariye'

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:23:17 +0530

The singer should strictly stick to what he is good at

First Cut: 'Phoonk 2' is spooky indeed

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:50:28 +0530

Faint-hearted people should rather stay away from this one

First Cut: 'Paathshaala' flunks the test

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:15:22 +0530

After great films on education like 3 Idiots and Taare Zameen Par, this one seems a big letdown

First Cut: 'Jaane Kahan Se... ' is mindless

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:49:27 +0530

The film is an irritating rom-com with nothing new to offer.

Masand: 'Leaving Home' touches you

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:25:19 +0530

In Leaving Home: The Life and Music of Indian Ocean, performances by the country's biggest band unspool before you both as concert live acts, and as the four comrades jam at their crumbling old Delhi bungalow. At one point, the members laughingly recall an instance when their tabla player and vocalist Asheem Chakravarty told an audience during a concert: "We are playing so well because you are sitting in front of us. Just think: if there were dogs instead, we never would have played so well."

First Cut: 'Pankh' is confusing

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:12:56 +0530

The start of the film hooks you right away but fails to sustain the effect for long.

First Cut: 'Sadiyaan' is emotionally dragging

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:57:16 +0530

But Rekha, Rishi Kapoor and Hema Malini create magic on screen

First Cut: Tum Milo...saved by Nana-Dimple

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:48:01 +0530

The veteran actors hold the fort in an average film

First Cut: The Great Indian Butterfly

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:04:23 +0530

A must watch for art movie lovers for its different treatment

First Cut: Benegal's 'Well Done Abba' is funny

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:19:29 +0530

Boman Irani and Minissha shine in this one

First Cut: RGV's 'Rann' is gripping

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:17:24 +0530

Of the many films made on the media and its functioning, Rann will go down as one of the best ones. Ram Gopal Varma has brought to life a predictable but powerful script, backed by extremely talented actors and technicians. But the director has taken many cinematic liberties.

First Cut: Siddharth's 'Striker' has good moments

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 06:09:36 +0530

Chandan Arora's Striker is about carrom champ Surya (Siddharth). But it is not about the game alone. It is also about Surya's journey in which the game has played an integral part.

First Cut: 'Click' is spooky

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:36:57 +0530

If you haven't seen the original, the film manages to scare you

First Cut: 'Teen Patti' is stylish but loses track

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 03:52:29 +0530

Leena Yadav's Teen Patti heavily borrows from 2008's Kevin Spacey-starrer 21, which in turn was based on a book, Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas for Millions by Ben Mezrich.

First Cut: 'Karthik Calling Karthik' is touching

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 03:36:36 +0530

In Karthik Calling Karthik (KCK), Farhan Akhtar plays the title role. Karthik is basically a loser, a simple, middle class guy who lacks confidence and is forever bullied in life. He does not like to use mobilephones - for the same reason that Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) in My Name is Khan doesn't use them.

First Cut: 'Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?' is entertaining

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 03:20:11 +0530

Warner Bros production 'Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?' is based on Sharad Joshi's novel Tum Kab Jaoge Atithi. While going to watch this film, do remember that it is not a madhouse comedy like Priyadarshan's or David Dhawan's. It takes you there slowly and subtly, bringing home the message.

First Cut: Watch Abhay in 'Road, Movie'

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:33:16 +0530

This Dev Benegal film is a visual delight

First Cut: 'My Name is Khan' has many messages

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:12:11 +0530

Shah Rukh Khan steals your heart in this film which has many messages. My Name is Khan is unlike any other Karan Johar-directed film.

First Cut: 'Right Yaaa Wrong' is thrilling

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:36:33 +0530

It might seem lifted from a film or a novel, but the fact is, the Sunny Deol-Irrfan Khan film Right Yaaa Wrong does not disappoint.

First Cut: Lahore takes you by surprise

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:15:53 +0530

The film impresses you with its treatment

First Cut: 'LSD' doesn't shock audiences

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:34:29 +0530

Gamer is an out an out action film with no actual base or aim. The film is set in New York, in the near future where mind technology is a popular choice. It begins with Ken Castle (Michael C Hall), the creator of mind technology in the gaming world.

First Cut: Hum Tum... fails to entertain

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:52:51 +0530

Hind film actors, who have had a long run in the industry as successful actors, reach at a point where they think that they should do something different.

First Cut: 'Shaapit' is intriguing

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:43:22 +0530

Minus the cliched dialogues, the film is a good watch

First Cut: 'Mittal vs Mittal' is relevant

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:32:49 +0530

Predictable, but it does touch upon an important issue and brings out the predicament of a woman who is a victim of marital rape.

FIRST CUT: Watching 'Ishqiya' is worth it

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:44:35 +0530

You are bound to fall in love with Khalujaan and Babban