Anand Vaishnav reviews
29 reviews of Indian films, average rating 2.3/5.
On the whole Ghajini is not a boring film by any stretch of imagination and packs in enough punch through its running time. But the massive buildup does not translate into an exceptional cinematic experience.
Read the full reviewIf there is one reason why Ek-The Power of One is not a supreme disaster – it’s Nana Patekar. He plays a perverted CBI inspector who sleeps with every woman he bumps into as a part of his ‘investigation’.
Read the full reviewHaving watched several delayed movies in the recent months, one discovers that there is a certain pattern to all of them. Most of them are abound with technical glitches.
Read the full reviewHaving watched several delayed movies in the recent months, one discovers that there is a certain pattern to all of them. Most of them are abound with technical glitches.
Read the full review8×10 Tasveer suffers big-time on accounts of its pace. Race was also packed with forced twists – but it moved at such a brisk pace that the viewer had little time to think. This movie is painfully slow for all its 120 minutes.
Read the full reviewIt would be unfair to write off Kambakkht Ishq as a disappointment. Problem is, there’s just nothing new in it.
Read the full reviewIt would be unfair to write off Kambakkht Ishq as a disappointment. Problem is, there’s just nothing new in it.
Read the full reviewIndeed Kashmir has a multitude of issues that need to be resolved.
Read the full reviewIt’s fairly easy to write off a film like this. The plot is another predictable attempt at recreating the success of No Entry. And quite frankly most of the jokes are very silly.
Read the full reviews it a ghost? Is it a snake? No, it is Agyaat-The Unknown. Looks like the writers took the title too seriously. Because everything about this movie, from the plot to purpose leaves you guessing.
Read the full reviewThere are three reasons why you must catch Love Aaj Kal ASAP dialogues, performances and music. Imtiaz Ali’s tale of love, then and now is a light hearted and refreshing watch.
Read the full reviewUnfortunately the screenplay of this film is written in such a ridiculous fashion that the thriller ends up becoming an unintentional comedy.
Read the full reviewShortkut unfortunately presents a far from convincing picture of the movie business. Most of the characters and situations end up looking over-the-top and caricaturish.
Read the full reviewAt its heart Chintuji is a simple tale about good values. At one level Chintuji is also a comment on the celebrity culture in India, where people idolise their stars blindly. But what makes it special is the writing.
Read the full reviewWhat makes Fox marginally engaging is Arjun Rampal and Sagarika Ghtage’s chemistry. The two somehow manage to rise above the dull proceedings. Rampal is enjoying acting these days so even his wooden expressions actually work.
Read the full reviewMost of Dil Bole Hadippa relies on the confidence of the lead pair.
Read the full reviewThis one has no middle ground. You will either love Wake Up Sid or just hate it. A section of the viewers are likely to complain about the lack of a coherent plot and its leisurely pace.
Read the full reviewDavid Dhawan tries the Anees Bazmee approach of packing in lots of characters in one location and creating a chain of confusion. But Dhawan’s execution never reaches the crazy heights to ensure sustained laughter.
Read the full reviewAcid Factory has some breathtaking action. But it’s the basic flaws in the script that rob it off the desired thrills. For its action and some of Irrfan’s well-improvised scenes, Acid Factory makes it to the watchable category.
Read the full reviewDe Dana Dan follows the 3Cs of a Priyadarshan comedy cash, confusion and lots of chases. Faithfully obeying his own template, the director could might as well have made this film in his sleep.
Read the full reviewThere is a consistent feeling of intrigue while you watch Kurbaan. Almost like a time bomb waiting to go off.
Read the full reviewThe basic problem with Tum Mile lies with its much-too-long flashback. Now this was never meant to be a disaster adventure film.
Read the full reviewAs a plot, Paa is inherently Bollywood with subtle influences of Shekhar Kapoor’s Masoom, Mahesh Bhatt’s Kaash and Aamir Khan‘s Taare Zameen Par.
Read the full reviewRadio has no story. It’s bunch of haphazardly put together scenes involving some equally confused characters. Adding to the adversity is the director’s fixation for dividing his film into non-linear chapters, a la Tarantino.
Read the full reviewRocket Singh Salesman Of The Year is a worthy successor to Munnabhai MBBS and Khosla Ka Ghosla. The characters are straight out-of-life, consisting of a bunch of normal people faced with an extraordinary situation.
Read the full reviewHirani’s clumsy screenplay dilutes the genuinely thought provoking underlying message about following your dreams.
Read the full reviewStarring some of Bollywood’s most reliable funny men, Daddy Cool is endurable upto the interval. Half way through the film you feel it’s like any other mundane comedy that’s okay while it lasts.
Read the full reviewSujoy Ghosh certainly had honest intentions. But couldnt come up with a coherent plot.
Read the full reviewLondon Dreams is not your regular male bonding film. The friendship is a little more complex. Vipul takes his own time to establish the plot, giving equal attention to both his leading men.
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