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14 reviews of Hindi and Telugu films, average rating 2.5/5.
Director Nagesh Kukunoors delightful new film Dhanak rests on the idea that if you want something badly enough, the whole universe conspires to make it happen.Im going with an easy three out of five for Dhanak.
Read the full reviewThe film is hard-hitting and uncomfortable to watch, and mixes dark humor to a tale about the dirty drug and political nexus in Punjab. Im going with three-and-a-half out of five for Abhishek Chaubeys Udta Punjab.
Read the full reviewKashyaps film is not an easy watch. Nevertheless, his exploration into the mind of a killer, who, by his own admission, kills for no reason other than the fact that he wants to, is deeply fascinating.
Read the full reviewChauranga, directed by debutant Bikas Mishra, holds a mirror to the ugly reality of the caste systemthe violence and exploitation of the poor and the marginalized in a feudal society.
Read the full reviewPyaar Ka Punchnama 2, co-writer and director Luv Ranjan has essentially remade his own previous film. Whats interesting, however, is that its considerably funnier and slightly less misogynistic than 2011s Pyaar Ka Punchnama.
Read the full reviewBrothers, despite its contrivances, leaves you choked more than once. How can it not, with all that unabashed emotional manipulation?
Read the full reviewthe film revolves around a young man who tries to get his ex-wife married off so that he can tie the knot with his girlfriend.
Read the full reviewDespite some bumps in its final act, Margarita with a Straw strikes just the right tone.
Read the full reviewEmraan Hashmi is a young man who can turn invisible at will. Just think of all the cheeky possibilities that premise could throw up.
Read the full reviewThe first half hour of “Shamitabh” works as an affectionate postcard to the movies as Balki communicates our hero’s unending fascination for films through striking sequences.
Read the full reviewThere’s not a lot of praise one can heap on ‘Kill Dil’ except to say that it’s not an unwatchable film. The first hour goes by briskly, and you’ll even find yourself smiling along. If that’s enough for you, give it a shot.
Read the full reviewMuch of the second half is evidently inspired from Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, but there is none of that films sparkling wit at display here.
Read the full reviewMardaani is not a perfect film, but it’s better than many of the blockbusters Bollywood churns out regularly. It’s a well-made commercial Hindi film – reasonably short and minus songs – that’s trying to say something.
Read the full reviewDirected by debutant Shashank Khaitan, the film wears its obsession with ‘DDLJ’ like a badge of honor, and offers a cheeky spin on that enduring love story.’Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’ comes peppered with smart dialogue, and…
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