Zed Plus3.5/5
2014 · Hindi · Glamsham
Whilst filming a political satire it’s very easy to go overboard in trying hard to send your message across as well as pull in the laughs.
Martin D Souza reviews
61 reviews of Indian films, average rating 2.9/5.
61reviews
2.85/5average rating
5highest: New York
0.5lowest: Tere Mere Phere
24Under 2.25
42.25 to 2.9
113 to 3.9
214 and up
Ya Rab2/5
2014 · Hindi · Glamsham
YA RAB is an interesting movie with an intelligent, intense and important message but poor presentation. Had the story-telling been on the lines of A WEDNESDAY or AAMIR, this film, I dare say, would have been an absolute stunner.
2014 · Hindi · Glamsham
If at all the movie is tolerable, even though it gets boring in the second half, it is thanks to Arshad Warsi’s comic timing.
Issaq1/5
2013 · Hindi · Glamsham
ISSAQ is being touted as the Indian adaption of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. At least Manish Tiwary has been honest here in revealing the source of his story line.
Jolly LLB4/5
2013 · Hindi · Glamsham
JOLLY L.L.B. is one of those movies that sock you right where it hurts!
2013 · Hindi · Glamsham
Part I was a thriller, a magnificent plot essayed brilliantly by all actors and Tigmanshu had given no chance for the audience to squirm in their seats. It was brilliance from ‘Take One’.
2013 · Hindi · Glamsham
The film helps one understand the complete crumbling of intelligence and the state of our policemen on beat, most with just laathis.
Kai Po Che!4.5/5
2013 · Hindi · Glamsham
Adapted from Chetan Bhagat’s novel ‘The Three Mistakes Of My Life’, KAI PO CHE pulls you into its content from scene one. If the direction is spot-on, the casting is pure thrill; not a character out of place.
Special 263/5
2013 · Hindi · Glamsham
To take a real-life incident and give it a ‘reel twist’ that is captivating calls for a ‘genius streak’. For this delightful twist in the tale itself, Neeraj Pandey the writer deserves a round of applause.
2013 · Hindi · Glamsham
First time director Avinash Kumar Singh gets his screenplay to perfection in depicting the plight of our so-called forward thinking youngsters. At the end of the day, we all have our lives to live.
Akaash Vani3/5
2013 · Hindi · Glamsham
This is what makes Akaash Vani engrossing. There are countless young couples in love not knowing how to break the news to their parents and there are countless parents who think only they know which boy is best for their daughter.
Dabangg 24/5
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
You get what you expect, stylized, and digitalized action (Anal Arasu) with Chulbul Pandey (Salman Khan) beating the baddies to pulp. All in all, this is one entertainer. Don’t go looking for flaws, just enjoy, DABANGG style.
B.A. Pass4.5/5
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
This is raw, unadulterated passion displayed with the confidence of a master story-teller. But the surprising part here is that this is Bahl’s maiden venture. And that is difficult to believe. B.A.
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
First-time director Bela Sehgal does well with an off-beat script, but casting is a big let down.
Ek Tha Tiger5/5
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
What works for the film big time apart from Salman Khan is the action. It’s slick and woven well into the script. It pushes the story forward unlike the song which jerks it backwards (by many miles).
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
Kashyap relies on humour to push the plot when it gets stuck with too much of cartridges being expelled from a gun.
Jism 2No rating
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
Big wind, loud thunder, no rain. ‘Jism too’ is all that and much less! Just having ‘assets’ thrust at the viewer from posters and a scantily clad woman on hoardings is not going to make a movie.
Bol Bachchan1/5
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
BOL BACHCHAN in Mumbai lingo literally means one telling a tall tale. While the concept in itself is good, the way it has been thrust onto the viewer is juvenile.
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
Indian animation has come of age with Arnab Choudhury’s ARJUN THE WARRIOR PRINCE. This one is epic in all aspects. It catapults creativity to an all-time high.This film has been in the making since 2008 by UTV Toons.
Ishaqzaade3/5
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
This is dangerous Ishq! A violent love story set is a small town named Almore, somewhere in Uttarakhand, between the kids of two warring politicians belonging to different communities.
Hate Story2/5
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
There is no novelty in the story. It is the usual vendetta saga.
Vicky Donor3/5
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
The story per say may not have healthy males rushing to donate sperm. But it does drive home a point. Shoojit Sircar takes you on a madcap ride with a solid dose of sanity thrown in.
Bittoo Boss2/5
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
BITTOO BOSS is interesting in the first few reels. The energy thrown in by debutant actor Pulkit Samrat, who plays the protagonist, is noteworthy.
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
CHAAR DIN KI CHANDNI shows a lot of promise as a good comedy film early on, but totters in between.Somehow, director Samir Karnik manages to hold the film together and does come up with some hilarious scenes that will leave you…
Kahaani4.5/5
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
KAHAANI is a thriller which you just cannot miss. Sujoy Ghosh goes about unraveling the mystery of Vidya Bagchi’s (Vidya Balan) missing husband with such neat detailing that the trump card he reveals in the end is like a swift…
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
Aditi and Ali manage to hook you from their first scene together onwards. Don’t go by the star tag, these are stars of the future. Especially Aditi.Their on-screen chemistry can be felt. Their falling in love is almost magical.
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
Director Mandeep Kumar sets up believable situations, which keeps the film constantly moving. In the process, he extracts some fine performances from the two lead actors as well as the supporting cast.
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
STAYING ALIVE is one such film that brings you to the reality of what life really is.
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
STAYING ALIVE is one such film that brings you to the reality of what life really is.
Sadda Adda2/5
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
SADDA ADDA is a movie with the right intention. You could call it a poor cousin of 3 IDIOTS.The movie should strike the right chord with audience from within the college community and those who have just begun their professional…
Ghost1/5
2012 · Hindi · Glamsham
This GHOST is a nuisance. The directors needs to learn the ABC of scripting before venturing into a horror story. What he does know is to keep the lighting low and make scary background sounds.
2011 · Hindi · Glamsham
Here, first time director Pawan Gill in a film produced by Aman Gill and the lead actor being Sunny Gill, bungles big time. He has two fresh faces but gives them a half-baked story to make a meal of.
2011 · Hindi · Glamsham
LOVE, BREAKUPS, ZINDAGI is a story that is close to everyone’s heart, no matter what age you are at. It has as its central theme relationship complications, which are not new to anyone.
Tere Mere Phere0.5/5
2011 · Hindi · Glamsham
There’s a lot of screeching and a whole lot of screaming. Not to mention bad acting. There’s a story, but no plot. For the record, this is Deepa Sahi’s directorial debut.TERE MERE PHERE leaves you in a spin!.
2011 · Hindi · Glamsham
The film had lots of promise, especially after a rousing first half. It’s one thing to get a few laughs, quite another to have the audience in continuous splits.
Mausam2/5
2011 · Hindi · Glamsham
I feel, Pankaj Kapoor has tried to mix in too many turbulent elements of the past, intersperse them and in the process has ended up burning his fingers.
2011 · Hindi · Glamsham
JAANA PEHCHANA is a sequel to ANKHIYON KE JHAROKHON SE, Rajshri production’s 1978 hit. The screenplay is shoddy, the plot, though interesting, never moves beyond a point and the end is amateurish.
2011 · Hindi · Glamsham
JAANA PEHCHANA is a sequel to ANKHIYON KE JHAROKHON SE, Rajshri production’s 1978 hit. The screenplay is shoddy, the plot, though interesting, never moves beyond a point and the end is amateurish.
2011 · Hindi · Glamsham
MERE BROTHER KI DULHAN oscillates between mundane to sad after showing an initial spark of brilliance. So much time wasted in the ‘I love you’ nonsense that in the last scene, you feel sorry for the dads of the boy and girl.
2011 · Hindi · Glamsham
Dark.Disturbing.Distressing.Kudos to Anurag Kashyap for handling such a volatile subject with deadpan honesty.What Anurag Kashyap tried to experiment with in NO SMOKING, he has succeeded with THAT GIRL IN YELLOW BOOTS.
Ishqiya4/5
2010 · Hindi · Glamsham
The dialogues are witty, corny and peppy and at times even bounce over your head. This because the film has stayed true to its rustic setting in the interiors of Uttar Pradesh.
Veer2.5/5
2010 · Hindi · Glamsham
Set in the 19th century, this period drama is no classic epic, but it has the trappings to keep you glued to your seat.
2010 · Hindi · Glamsham
Lotus, Jasmine, Jigar, Bozo, Bonsai and Shimmer. These are no names of racehorses. These are names of characters in the film DULHA MIL GAYA.
2010 · Hindi · Glamsham
Everything in this movie happens in the first 10 and the last 15 minutes.What really went wrong is that the script had no meat.
3 Idiots4/5
2009 · Hindi · Glamsham
Take a bow Mr Hirani. 3 IDIOTS is a fantastic film, one that every parent, teacher and most importantly students will dig into. Like the jaadu ki jhappi in Munnabhai MBBS, ‘All Is Well’, will soon be a craze across the nation.
2009 · Hindi · Glamsham
Shimit Amin returns, this time with business as the field of play. Yet again, he delivers a product with finesse.
Paa4/5
2009 · Hindi · Glamsham
Let’s give a standing ovation to the man who dominated the 80s and 90s and continues to surprise with his talent and willingness to subject himself to roles that require make-up for a complete change in appearance.
Kurbaan2/5
2009 · Hindi · Glamsham
KURBAAN is NEW YORK. But with a different set of actors. KURBAAN is also SHOOT ON SIGHT, again with different actors.
Tum Mile2.5/5
2009 · Hindi · Glamsham
The story, like all Bhatt films is heavy on romance and the uneasy pain of loving and leaving. Given the backdrop of the deluge, director Kunal Deshmukh makes a valiant attempt of recreating the last moments of TITANIC.
2009 · Hindi · Glamsham
In the first half, the script is hugely disappointing. There are instances of circumstances that make your jaw drop in disbelief. Thankfully, post interval the pieces are picked up and the script gets tighter.
What’s Your Raashee?1.5/5
2009 · Hindi · Glamsham
The premise is silly, the plot frivolous and the execution lacks direction. It appears as though Gowariker has let go of the reins and is not aware of what is happening. The movie breaks the three-hour barrier.
Kaminey4.5/5
2009 · Hindi · Glamsham
Vishal Bhardwaj has lined himself up for some serious awards this coming year. Also, with KAMINEY, he has given Shahid Kapur his best role till date.
Love Aaj Kal3/5
2009 · Hindi · Glamsham
Imtiaz Ali has spun a two-layered tale of love and has Saif Ali Khan portraying love in today’s time (Aaj) and love two decades ago (Kal). In both roles, Saif is super convincing.
Sankat City4/5
2009 · Hindi · Glamsham
This one is a phataka! Director Pankaj Advani, who is also the writer of SANKAT CITY takes you on a roller coaster ride in and around the metropolis of Mumbai.
New York5/5
2009 · Hindi · Glamsham
New York for Oscars. Definitely. Take a bow Kabir Khan. Your work is excellent. Kabir, who says, he was in the US two days before 9/11 and saw first-hand the chaos that followed was stirred enough to work on this film.
8×10 Tasveer2.5/5
2009 · Hindi · Glamsham
Nagesh Kukunoor gives this flick a super Hollywood feel and manages to pull off a slick thriller. But I have a problem with the end, which escalates, or should I say degenerates to a climax of a typical Bollywood masala film.
Barah Aana2/5
2009 · Hindi · Glamham
While the first half of the film is thoroughly enjoyable, the second half slides rapidly.
Billu4/5
2009 · Hindi · Glamsham
You can snip off the ‘barber’ from Billu, but you cannot take off Billu from Barber. In other words, you can get Irrfan Khan to alienate himself from his persona, but you cannot get the actor to get away from his character!
2009 · Hindi · Glamsham
It’s touching at times and at times, a spoof. It drags, as well as amuses.For an audience fed with a daily diet on the working of the film industry through articles and interviews and ‘scoops’ from ‘sources’ not only in film…
2008 · Hindi · Glamsham
Anushka, once again, take a bow. Aditya Chopra, you too. This one is an ordinary love story told in an extraordinary manner.
A Wednesday!4/5
2008 · Hindi · Glamsham
A WEDNESDAY is a thriller, it’s an educational film and it’s also an eye-opener. Director Neeraj Pandey has taken terrorism as the theme and has given it a whole new twist that is mind-boggling to say the least.
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