Madhureeta Mukherjee reviews
92 reviews of Indian films, average rating 2.8/5.
This film is all about a bunch of people going bananas, yet, it doesn't leave you in splits. But if you care for a few giggles, go watch it.
Read the full reviewWhile this is far from the best films of the year, if you shamelessly love Ranbir, go for it. You might not like this if don't have an appetite for typical Bollywood formula films.
Read the full reviewKahaani Movie Review: Critics Rating: 4.5 stars, click to give your Rating/Review, The story totally grips you and leaves you at a dramatic high.
Read the full reviewThis one has all the toppings of a ‘Bhatt shocker’ – drama, emotion, tragedy and some s**. Once again they push the bedroom threshold – a semi-erotic, steamy scene between two women – every man’s turn-on fantasy.
Read the full reviewDebutant director Babul had an interesting premise to start with, but after the first half, the script is more scattered than sorted.
Read the full reviewDirector Shoojit Sircar is back with a bold, first-of-its-kind concept that’s taboo. He makes this sperm of an idea swim all the way. He intelligently uses comedy to break mindsets, without embarrassing moments or awkward lines.
Read the full reviewIt’s gut-wrenching, it’s ‘Made in India’, unadulterated, 100% desi maal. Hardly sasta, but tikau. Nothing imported. The story pulsates in the heartland of India.
Read the full reviewThe writing (Mapuskar and Vidhu Vinod Chopra) is refreshing, Raju Hirani gives the dialogues his trademark spin, and the film unfolds with sheer subtlety and simplicity.
Read the full reviewThis one's a gang bang. Sorry, make that a gang bang-bang; because that's how this story explodes - with bullets, blasts and bust-ups. Throw in gallons of blood, body-counts and 'boom-boom', true Bihari ishtyle.
Read the full reviewHowever, this germ of an idea remains that, a germ. Never really sprouting into an idea, sirji. What is obvious is the complete lack of it. Making this an almost unbearable watch.
Read the full reviewDirector, Anurag Kashyap’s culmination to this gang-saga is as bloody as the first (if not more); yet it’s an easier watch.
Read the full reviewWith all the Cyruses, Ferozes, Perizaads, salli botis, dikras, dikris – this one is full of stereotypical bawa-isms, hilarious in parts; sweet as lagan-nu-custard in some, and mostly endearing.
Read the full reviewAdapted from Mohan Sikka’s short story, ‘Railway Aunty’, it’s about the doom and desperation of an impoverished life and the extremes one can go to redeem themselves of an ignominious existence.
Read the full review:Even Alice wouldn’t be able to brave this wonderland. Of deep mysteries, shattering myths, daayans, horrifying beliefs, dusty roads, parched lands and dried ponds.
Read the full reviewWith a bit of truth, a bit of lies, part spoof, part-real, Saurabh Shukla spins this romcom with witty one-liners, few hilarious scenes, good comic timing, a lot energy (sometimes excessive).
Read the full reviewEverything that has to go wrong will go wrong, but not if you brave it with a broad smiley. So 'mute' the high decibel chaos and deafening melodrama around and tune into Barfi ki duniya; which is simple, sweet and SILENT!
Read the full reviewOur suggestion? Skip it. And save yourself from becoming a bakra.
Read the full reviewKismet, Love, Paisa, Dilli Movie Review: Critics Rating: 2 stars, click to give your Rating/Review, If you are sex (comedy)-starved, this one won’t do much for your appetite.
Read the full reviewWe did leave with one horrifying thought though - of this Bhoot returning (in a third instalment).
Read the full reviewFrom top to basumm Rani is truly Wonderum! As Meenaxi. Prithviraj is simply Eroticumm!
One plate Chicken Khurana coming up. Everyone's welcome to dig in. Pure vegetarians, hard-core non-veggies and others. Because, this dish is more a slice of life, than a chicken drumstick, really.
Read the full reviewLike Jassi says, "Kabhi toh hasliya karo", this one makes you laugh - in parts!
Read the full reviewKhiladi 786 Movie Review: Critics Rating: 3 stars, click to give your Rating/Review, For those looking for some logic-less laughtime, groovy tunes topped with some todh-podh – this one
Read the full reviewFor a story that stays focused on the lead couple, and a game-show on an island, Aditya Datt has done a good job of entertaining, serving some suspense (intriguing, if not nail-biting) and dishing it out with some hard reality…
Read the full reviewIn this tailor-made role, Sarita Joshi shows all the warmth, compassion and disposition that Gangoobai’s character demands.
Read the full reviewChor Police anyone? We’ve all played the game. But here comes a new twisted tale to show us that there ain’t nothing like a good cop or bad cop. A cop is a cop.
Read the full reviewHeists, hot-babes, roulette, raging cars, gizmos and gags – Director duo, Abbas-Mustan have thrown in everything with pompous grandeur, save for a riveting plot that shocks or stuns.
Read the full reviewThe film swiftly transitions between eras, dramatically changing in colour, content, emotion and drama. It suffers at story-level – the first half builds intrigue and enthusiasm, but turns blase soon after.
Read the full reviewInspired by a real incident, Neeraj Pandey cuts to the chor-police chase and weaves an intelligent, mind-racing thriller, keeping you tightly strapped to your seats.
Read the full reviewWith India’s first 3D Dance film, Remo puts his best foot forward. The film lacks dramatic-density, but the minute dance breaks in, all hell breaks loose. This isn’t a ‘step-up’ from anything you’ve seen before.
Read the full reviewVinnil Markan’s ‘feel-good’ goofy ‘gangsta’ story is told with simplicity and modesty.
Read the full reviewWith more mystery than grisly murders, debutant Vishesh Bhatt works around a story (a remake of a Spanish thriller) that’s ‘fleshy’ enough (minus the s** and eroticism of a ‘Murderesque’ series) creating an eerie setting, with…
Read the full reviewZila Ghaziabad Movie Review: Critics Rating: 1.5 stars, click to give your Rating/Review, Save yourself a trip to ‘ZG’. Visit a re-run of ‘GodZILLA’ instead!
Read the full reviewIt’s evidently researched; yet, we’re left as observers, watching the rampage rip the soul of the city.
Read the full reviewTigmanshu Dhulia has created an intriguing world with rajas fighting for their kingship; politicians watching porn, gangsters sleeping with the enemy, and women unapologetic about adultery in the ballroom and bedroom.
Read the full reviewIn this remake, Sajid Khan’s passion for the 80s kitsch is entertaining to begin with, but gets suffocating after a point. While few scenes (grand and outlandish) win ceetees, the rest try too hard to get any reaction.
Read the full reviewSusi Ganesh has attempted to ‘Bollywoodize’ his first Hindi film (remake of Tamil film Thiruttu Payale). Desperately throwing in Munnis, Sheilas & Jalebi bais – of Kenyan origin.
Read the full reviewThe story is refreshing; the theater-like treatment (sets, props, costumes) is dramatically different.
Read the full reviewAashiqui 2 Movie Review: Critics Rating: 3.5 stars, click to give your Rating/Review, This could be good soup for the lovers’ soul – with a dash of old-world flavour.
Read the full reviewSonam Nair’s ‘coming of puberty’ film handles simple issues sensitively, though it doesn’t delve too deep. The subtlety appeals, but we wish there was more drama packed in the second half, with a better climax.
Read the full reviewThis one’s no campus-rumpus or high-school pump-ups – with designer gals, prom nights, tight jeans and fancy dreams. In fact, the four young protagonists stay pretty much out-of-class, out-of-money and out of ladki-luck too.
Read the full reviewCompilation of five short films helmed by five different directors.To cut it short, this one (co-produced by Anurag Kashyap) is for lovers of pure art-house cinema. ‘Shor’ (Neeraj) and ‘Mehfuz’ (Rohit) stand out in this ensemble.
Read the full reviewHe ran his first race for ek glass doodh. And he never stopped. Untiringly. He ran because it was his religion. ‘BMB’ traces his scarred childhood, brutalized by India’s Partition; followed by penury and petty crimes.
Read the full reviewThe film (remake of Prabhudheva’s debut directorial Telugu film) isn’t ripe with any newness – in story or direction.
Read the full reviewManeesh Sharma's 'SDR' has a 'Band Bajaa Baraat' blend, but the essence lies in the conversational chemistry between the characters, some beautifully captured moments and slice-of-life scenes.
Read the full review'Warning', heavily inspired from Hollywood film 'Open Water 2' with all its highs and lows is a new effort at a waterworld story, but fails to safely swim ashore even with a life-vest.
Read the full reviewThis seems like Kashyap’s test-drive with Ranbir, with average direction, un-moving music, and a screenplay that is unoriginal and so low on horsepower that it deflates before he revs the reel.
Read the full reviewEven if you’re acquitted, the right to live a life in fairness and dignity is permanently adjourned. Case closed!
Read the full reviewThis one isn’t so deadly that we can’t decode, or so simple that we just download and ESC (read: escape). So, risk it and hit ENTER! Varma allows his characters to flourish in wit and humour.
Read the full reviewWith a visually riveting and emotionally engaging story, intriguing characters, sweeping VFX (unseen thus far on Indian celluloid) Rakesh Roshan’s ambitious dream lives up.
Read the full reviewSatya 2′ (unlinked sequel), thrives on randomness and implausible ideas. The supporting cast is too weak, and the unforgettable bhaichara, the potbellied Kallu maamas and boisterous Bhikus (of Satya fame) are sorely missed.
Read the full reviewVishwas Patil probably had a heart-wrenching story, but he’s unable he exploit his cast well, or narrate a tale that’s coherent, consistent or engaging. Randomness rules! Events unfold – forced and futile.
Read the full reviewVishwas Patil probably had a heart-wrenching story, but he’s unable he exploit his cast well, or narrate a tale that’s coherent, consistent or engaging. Randomness rules! Events unfold – forced and futile.
Read the full reviewVishwas Patil probably had a heart-wrenching story, but he’s unable he exploit his cast well, or narrate a tale that’s coherent, consistent or engaging. Randomness rules! Events unfold – forced and futile.
Read the full reviewPunit’s ‘GTPM’, is a sweet, breezy romcom with likeable characters presented in glossy, lavish, true Karan Johar (producer) style.
Read the full reviewWhile ‘R…Rajkumar’ entertains at some levels, it suffers from utter plainness and predictability. The raw action is impressive (Ravi Varma), the songs (Pritam) and the choreography are routine attractions.
Read the full reviewThe story has twists and turns, but no surprises. It packs in too much variety of thought bubbles (parties, patriotism, racial discrimination) in this boarding school drama.
Read the full reviewDocumentary filmmaker Ahluwalia has shot this film in a docu-drama style, with retro-arty feel, taking you into a blast from the past. But the plot unfolds at a lethargic pace, with long-drawn scenes filled in with few dialogues.
Read the full reviewJai Ho’- A remake of Telugu film ‘Stalin’ (inspired by Hollywood film ‘Pay It Forward’) resonates with the current mood of the country. Sparking an optimistic hope of a Utopian world.
Read the full reviewDebutante Devika’s concept might look good on paper, but onscreen it dissipates like diarrhoea. Strung with a few laughable scenes, it scrambles around with too many plots crafted like episodic sitcoms.
Read the full reviewThe director strikes a fine balance between humour and emotion in this slice-of-marriage story. The first half takes a while to catch up, but the dialogues (Arshad Sayed) provide ample laughs, while giving wisdom for wedded bliss.
Read the full reviewE. Niwas’ story (adaptation of Spanish rom-com ‘Seres Queridos’) shows flashes of madness peppered with some ‘LOL’ dialogues, but the screenplay (Neeraj Pandey) is insipid and loses its comedy metre too often to entertain…
Read the full reviewNupur Ashthana’s rom-com has its moments; the coolest scenes are with Sehgal and his to-be son-in-law.
Read the full reviewKukunoor’s ‘Lakshmi’, based on a harrowing true story, is a thought-provoking, disturbing film told with heartbreaking detail and a narrative that is so raw and ruthlessly realistic, it often becomes repulsive.
Read the full reviewKukunoor’s ‘Lakshmi’, based on a harrowing true story, is a thought-provoking, disturbing film told with heartbreaking detail and a narrative that is so raw and ruthlessly realistic, it often becomes repulsive.
Read the full review‘Youngistaan’ at the core is an interesting idea, far-fetched, but refreshing. The love-story develops tenderly, but the political backdrop and ensuing drama is not crafted with clarity.
Read the full review‘DTD’ is disturbing, thought-provoking and humorously tragic. It deals with our society’s paradoxical concepts of religious identity and humanity.
Read the full reviewSai Kabir’s skill lies in his satirical story-telling and style, not so much the plot. The crux is simple – power, politics and revenge. It’s a combo of cool and crass – the kind of stuff pulp fiction is made of.
Read the full reviewKya Dilli? Kya Lahore? Kya ‘baat’! Yes, battle-banter over cross-border firing and a bombardment of dialogues forms the crux of this film, set at a time (1948) when the border lines between India and Pakistan reeked of fresh…
Read the full reviewDebutante director Bassu’s story, mounted on a pretty canvas, with zestful music (Ram Sampath) doesn’t quite make the cut because she unabashedly opts for a ‘comfort fit’ that’s so out of style.
Read the full reviewJaiswal’s premise is different and daring; he bares the hypocrisies of a society that shames, silences and devours s** – all in the same breath (ahh!).
Read the full reviewIn this National Award winning film, Kakkar subtly laces the scars of Indo-Pak hostility with humour and satire, while beautifully making way for all the malice to melt over undivided love for movies.
Read the full reviewMurgadoss’ film (remake of the Tamil ‘Thupakki’) offers an intelligent plot, with blows, blasts and raw bone-cracking action (Greg Powell- of ‘Skyfall’ fame).
Read the full reviewChal Bhaag attempts to shed light on a serious issue like the police’s fake encounters. While the motive and twists in the story are interesting, the comic execution ruins it.
Read the full reviewChal Bhaag attempts to shed light on a serious issue like the police’s fake encounters. While the motive and twists in the story are interesting, the comic execution ruins it.
Read the full reviewThe plot rumbles with action of seismic proportions, shot grandly in signature Shetty style – high-voltage stunts, death-defying combats, men and machines bursting into flames – served bloody, gritty and unadulterated.
Read the full reviewSome dance routines (B-boying, locking, popping, break-dance, free-style – Salah Benlemqawanssa & Supple Nam – Kryptic Movement) will arouse cheers, and the dancers are undeniably impressive during the fiery dance face-offs.
Read the full reviewSome dance routines (B-boying, locking, popping, break-dance, free-style – Salah Benlemqawanssa & Supple Nam – Kryptic Movement) will arouse cheers, and the dancers are undeniably impressive during the fiery dance face-offs.
Read the full reviewThe plot travels from Mumbai to Dharamshala and Cape Town but director Kunal Deshmukh retains firm control.
Read the full reviewThis one rips into the heart of the hinterland once again – with homegrown bullets, gundas and of course, other desi toppings (read: item number!).
Read the full reviewThe story is simple, perched on a lavish canvas – glitzy, glamorous, gorgeous bodies (read: male torso) and with self-deprecating humour which stands out and entertains in parts (a recap of moments from SRK’s own films!).
Read the full reviewAbhishek Sharma’s redux of Basu Chatterji’s ‘Shaukeen’ is contemporized to feed the fetish of the FB generation (yeah, even the oldies click ‘selfies’).
Read the full reviewThe performances are forgettable and flaws scream out loud. The climax tries to shock, but leaves you shaken and wondering - whose zid was this anyway?
Read the full reviewRensil D’Silva’s plot is fast-paced, in spite of the many potholes it slips into. He strings the story like episodes, never allowing the drama to intensify.
Read the full reviewDebutant director Vikramjit’s premise is uncommon; the execution is stylish – with beautifully captured actors and ambience, but it turns into an emotional drama (often too complex) rather than a taut romantic thriller.
Read the full reviewWhile there is nothing in the plot that you haven’t seen before, it is still watchable for the superb performance of Rani. This movie could have continuous recall had the pace been racier.
Read the full reviewThe strength of Shashank’s debut film (tribute to ‘DDLJ’) is the performances and characters, whether it is Humpty-Kavya’s cutesy, charming chemistry or the unbeatable boy-gang bonding with Shonty and Poplu.
Read the full reviewThe film provides the usual creepy cliches – creaking windows, ghostly shadows and bedraggled bhoots. There are a few spooky moments, but fewer leap-out-of-your-seat scenes.
Read the full reviewManish Tiwary’s ‘Issaq’ lacks vibe, soul or depth needed for a classic love story.
Read the full review‘Nasha’ unclothes the tantalizing desires of stud-boy teenagers who are out for their ‘de-virginization’ – or pehla nasha. Amit Saxena’s erotic thriller shows more emotion than eroticism.
Read the full reviewThe theme of ‘Rangrezz’, is more like ‘dosts till death do us part’, with of course, a melange of other issues (love, s**, marriage, mazhab) doing a walk-in, walk-out part through the film.
Read the full reviewIf you’ve watched animated films like ‘Bal Krishna’, ‘Ghatothkach’, ‘Hanuman Returns’, this one’s a far ‘sketch’, on a different canvas altogether.
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