Mansha Rastogi reviews
52 reviews of Indian films, average rating 1.9/5.
Despite being an age-old cinema, Akshay Kumar's Boss will find its takers among the ones who have been making films like Chennai Express record-breaking hits. The movie for the others will prove to be highly mediocre.
Read the full review... has brilliance written all over it. One of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's finest. Yes, there are flaws but it isn't said for no reason that imperfections make a thing more real.
Read the full review...had the scope to bring about some content in the current crop of massy entertainers and could cater to the intelligentsia but Tigmanshu Dhulia's inept attempt ruins all such chances. Quite a downer!
Read the full reviewTo sum it up, Enemmy could've worked well with the masses if it was the '80s era. In the present times thanks to the many films one has seen in similar genre, it fails to thrill.
Read the full reviewIshk Actually is actually that bad a film that you would either want to run to the exit or make use of the air conditioned theater and sleep your way through it. Best avoided.
Read the full reviewRajjo has many shortcomings making is an easy skip. Filmmaker Vishwas Patil not only fails to extract performance from an actress like Kangana but also fails miserably in putting together a film which can be watched.
Read the full review...its difficult to fall in love with Karle Pyaar Karle for the simple reason that it's a badly made film with no redeeming factor. Stay away.
Read the full reviewThroughout the film Viki Kartoos keeps reiterating his mantra that being smart is enough for him in his field, only if the makers could stick to the story in a similar fashion we would've had a far better film than Diskiyaoon.
Read the full reviewDarr @ At The Mall in short is a cliched horror film with extremely lengthy run time which bores you to the core. Easily avoidable.
Read the full reviewTo sum it up, Shorts may certainly not be a film for the commoners but even for cine-buffs the film has its minor highs and major lows.
Read the full reviewWith a sketchy narrative, unimaginative screenplay and apology of performances, Sharaafat Gayi Tel Lene barely has any merits to shout out for a pleasant watch at the theaters.
Read the full reviewTo sum it up, Lakshmi is a story that's disturbing, shocking but a courageous effort. Watch this movie for stellar performances.
Read the full reviewPyaar Ka Punchnama works only in parts. Would manage to entice only those people who have vendetta against women
Read the full reviewI Am Kalam is that little gem which needs recognition. If it takes a star to promote a great film (read Salman Khan producing Chillar Party purely for its brilliance), I Am Kalam definitely deserves one too.
Read the full reviewShahid is not just gritty and gripping but also a highly inspirational and emotionally stirring. One of the must watch films of the year.
Read the full review...if stripped of all tripe treatment had the scope to be a thoroughly entertaining film but falls short and ends up disappointing the audience.
Read the full review...scores top marks for the visuals but takes serious beatings in the story and hence ends up disappointing you.
Read the full review... comes 15 years after Satya is one of the worst works from the stable of RGV ki Factory. The movie is clearly not a worthy successor of its predecessor.
Read the full review...is a complete single screen film for Sunny Deol fans who are yearning to see him back in action. For the others it's just another masala entertainer.
Read the full review...the weakest offering from Dharma Productions in the longest time and is an easy skip lest you are Imran or Kareena fans.
Read the full review...one of the weakest works of Prabhu Dheva and a highly banal and boring action-romance.
Read the full review...s a disappointing case of a lost opportunity. The film is replete with chaos and unfunny squirmy sequences so it's best you stay away from it.
Read the full review...falls just a step short of being flawless and that's only because of the Tarantino-esq climax. But in the rest of the portions, the film, as promised, "Dedh" (One and a half) times the fun of the original.
Read the full reviewWith no plot, horrid screenplay and horrendous performances, Yaariyan, in short, is the example that movie-making is not everybody's business. Stay away
Read the full reviewWith no plot, horrid screenplay and horrendous performances, Yaariyan, in short, is the example that movie-making is not everybody's business. Stay away
Read the full reviewGunday is entertaining despite being a masala fair. This old wine in a saucy new bottle works!
Read the full reviewTo sum it up, Highway is tantalizingly delicious and a journey you would want to embark on. Must watch.
Read the full reviewTo sum it up, Shaadi Ke Side Effects is a great rom-com gone bad. The movie still is a great watch only and only for its first half.
Read the full review...is a half baked attempt to present a gritty action drama. A movie which wastes potential of two brilliant actresses.
Read the full review...is a half baked attempt to present a gritty action drama. A movie which wastes potential of two brilliant actresses.
Read the full review...is a lesson in knowing that merely seeking inspiration from international films isn't enough one still has to work on the script to make it palatable. A complete waste of a good plot.
Read the full review... is one of the finest films this year that with all its simplicity strikes a chord with the mass. The movie deserves not one but repeated watch.
Read the full reviewDespite a half-baked script with cliched masala, Ragini MMS 2 is worth a watch purely for Sunny Leone's performance.
Read the full reviewIn short, Aankhon Dekhi is a gem that touches your heart, moves you, makes you smile and leaves you with some food for thought.
Read the full review...tries too hard to be funny and fit the bill of a commercial caper. Sadly, it falls short by miles.
Read the full reviewO Teri from its title is self explanatory of the expression you'd have whilst watching it. We suggest you lay off the film.
Read the full reviewAfter years one has seen a film complete with all elements of a commercial caper and yet not tripe or boring. A thoroughly entertaining film, Main Tera Hero is a must watch.
Read the full review...is not as witty or humorous as it appears from its trailers. A film that could be entertaining all the way had it not lost its plot.
Read the full review...is a wasted opportunity to encash the popularity of a book. Despite the cast, the budgets and brand in place, the film fails to make a mark purely due to faulty execution. Not a funny or entertaining rom-com this one.
Read the full reviewRajshri Banner should stick to what best they are known for - family dramas. Their effort to make the shift falls flat on its face. Best avoided.
Read the full reviewSai Kabir tries really hard to turn crude to class however, despite having all elements he ends up with a sluggish and half-baked plot. Watch it only for the exceptional performance of Kangana Ranaut.
Read the full review...the once upon a time Showman of the film industry Subhash Ghai falters completely in putting together a great show in Kaanchi. Watch it only if you have absolutely nothing else to do.
Read the full review...despite having actors like Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaffrey and Soha Ali Khan Mr Joe B Carvalho fails miserably and is devoid of any reason for one to watch this film. Best avoided.
Read the full reviewEkkees Topon Ki Salaami could have been a flawless film had it been meted out with crisp and intelligent execution. The film however, still deserves to be watched.
Read the full reviewBang Bang is an amalgam of exotic locations, power-packed action and good looking actors. If that's enough good for you, if you are still looking for the story hit the next screen and watch Haider.
Read the full reviewAn inane plot, poor execution and forced acting all makes for a bad film. Tamanchey misses the shot. Easily Avoidable.
Read the full reviewTo sum it up, with a successful story at hand, Alone could've been a real scare-fest had the makers invested in the script and screenplay writers.
Read the full reviewDolly Ki Doli isn't great but isn't all the bad either. The story works mostly for the social satire that it is on the national obsession - Marriage. Should you watch the film? Yes, for the idea and some entertaining performances.
Read the full reviewLost in Translation is what best describes Hawaizaada best. What started off as a biopic turns into a sobbing love tale that you wouldn't want to watch. Read up on the scientist instead.
Read the full review...the once upon a time Showman of the film industry Subhash Ghai falters completely in putting together a great show in Kaanchi. Watch it only if you have absolutely nothing else to do.
Read the full review...stands true to the filmmaker's attempt at this film. It's nothing but a half baked, empty film with gigantic proportions of cheesiness!
Read the full review...stands true to the filmmaker's attempt at this film. It's nothing but a half baked, empty film with gigantic proportions of cheesiness!
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