Race 2: After a two and a half hour marathon, when you finally see the finish line, it’s a race to reach the cinema exit! ...
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REVIEW: ‘Inkaar’ – Sluggish And Disappointing
The biggest letdown is that Inkaar never takes a side and becomes a love story rather than a powerful, relevant drama. The climax feels like a cop-out....
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REVIEW: ‘Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola’ A Mad, Trippy Satire
This black comedy 'Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola' may not be palatable to all, but if you are willing to go with the flow, you might just be surprised at the fun you will...
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REVIEW: ‘Rajdhani Express’ – Leander Paes Should Stick To Sports
In 'Rajdhani Express', Leander Paes' acting skills are so questionable that you would be forgiven for thinking his tennis racket can emote better....
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REVIEW: Arbaaz Khan’s ‘Dabangg 2’ Doesnt Live Up To Abhinav Kashyap’s ‘Dabangg’
For someone who enjoyed Abhinav Kashyap’s Dabangg, the sequel 'Dabangg 2' is a disappointment, mostly because it offers nothing new. ...
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Udita Jhunjhunwala’s Review: ‘Khiladi 786’ – Ridiculous And Tiresome
'Khiladi 786' is a cookie cutter version of numerous garish, loud, ensemble cast comic action dramas produced by Bollywood in the last two years....
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REVIEW: Talaash – Imbued With An Emotional Layer, Sure To Move you
Talaash follows the supernatural thriller formula meticulously, repackages it and imbues it with an emotional layer that will surely move you....
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REVIEW: ‘Breaking Dawn – Part 2’ Envelops You In The Promise Of ‘Forever’
If after reading Stephanie's Meyer's books you wished vampires and werewolves really existed, then you'll never want 'Breaking Dawn Part 2' to end. The film compellingly envelops you in its magic, love and the...
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REVIEW: ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ – Nostalgia, Sentiment, Hope
Forgive the old-fashioned foibles, focus on the prettiness of 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' - and decide you would rather like than dislike it....
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SONG REVIEW: Jab Tak Hai Jaan – ‘Heer’ A Soul Stirring Number
‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ is Yash Chopra’s swan song; the last curtain call before his unfortunate and untimely demise in October. The legendary filmmaker’s labour of love is all set for release on Diwali,...
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REVIEW: ‘Skyfall’ Leaves You Rather Breathless
'Skyfall' lives up to the Bond mandate of sweeping you along on crazy adventures across the globe, into MI6 headquarters and out to the streets of London, leaving you rather breathless....
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Udita Jhunjhunwala’s Review: Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
'Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana' is like a filling dish but one you are unlikely to remember the taste of for long....
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REVIEW: ‘Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana’ Needs More Spice
"Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana" is a Punjabi tadka film. The milieu, the dialogues and humour is so akin to the region and its people....
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MUSIC REVIEW: ‘Talaash’ Will Make Way Into Your Playlist
Ram Sampath, who entertained music lovers with the quirky and peppy numbers in "Delhi Belly", has composed for "Talaash" five original tracks and one remix, with the lyrics being penned by Javed Akhtar....
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REVIEW: ‘Ajab Gazabb Love’ Nothing To Write Home About
If you are having a boring weekend with nothing better to do and if "Ajab Gazabb Love" is your only option, only then go for it....
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REVIEW: ‘Rush’, Watch Emraan Hashmi Speaking More, Kissing Less
"Rush" has the bone though not enough meat to make for a juicy fare on the excesses of television journalism. Emraan as the backbone of plot performs decently....
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REVIEW: ‘Iron Man 3’ Trailer – The Cocky Billionaire Goes Dark And Edgy
Tony Stark fans have reason to rejoice again, the latest trailer of Marvel Comics’ franchise, Iron Man 3, has been released....
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REVIEW: ‘Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana’ – Soundtrack
The wit of 'Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana' gets across through its experimental and amusing music composed by the talented Amit Trivedi, with seven original tracks penned by Shellee....
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REVIEW: ‘Chakravyuh’ – Could Cinema Change Mindsets?
Director Prakash Jha imposes a sense of ongoing drama and impending catastrophe which keeps the audiences’ heartbeats racing dangerously....
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REVIEW: ‘Student Of The Year’ – It’s Fluffy, Yet Substantial
After love your parents message, Karan Johar now talks about loving your friends in his latest film "Student Of The Year" (SOTY)....
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REVIEW: ‘Delhi Safari’ – Indian Animation Is Finally Coming Of Age
Director Nikhil Advani and the team of animators has put time, energy, passion and 3D technology into ensuring that 'Delhi Safari' is of a standard thus far not seen in India....
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REVIEW: Jab Tak Hai Jaan – Soundtrack
The music of 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' rides high on romantic flavour and tries to capture different emotions surrounding love with resounding success...
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REVIEW: ‘Taken 2’ Takes You To Unchartered Territories
If there is any saving grace in "Taken 2", which is mostly more of the same elements in the first, it is once again Neeson -- at 60 he packs in a punch even...
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REVIEW: ‘Son Of Sardaar’ – Soundtrack
The soundtrack of Ajay Devgn-starrer "Son of Sardaar" boasts of eleven tracks including eight original songs that have been composed by Sajid-Wajid, Himesh Reshammiya and Sandeep Chowta....
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REVIEW: Aiyyaa – Rani Mukerji Keeps You Engaged With Her Unabashed Performance
Thankfully Rani Mukerji keeps you engaged with her unabashed performance in 'Aiyyaa'....
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REVIEW: Bhoot Returns – Low Budget Lazy Filmmaking With Sloppy 3D
Disappointing that for the ‘follow up’ to his hit Bhoot, in Bhoot Returns the director does not stretch himself creatively, technically or cinematically....
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REVIEW: Looper – Deserves Repeat Viewing From True Sci-Fi Fans
From ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’ to ‘Inception’, ‘50-50’ and now ‘Looper’, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt has come such a long way....
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REVIEW: ‘English Vinglish’ – Sridevi’s Fitting Comeback ‘Movie Shovie’!
There has been resounding anticipation around Sridevi’s return to movies, and with English Vinglish she makes a fitting comeback....
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REVIEW: ‘Killing Them Softly’ – Brad Pitt Delivers That Punch Line
If you enjoyed ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford’ (2007) directed by Andrew Dominik, it is possible you might like ‘Killing Them Softly’....
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REVIEW: Rani Mukerji’s ‘Aiyyaa’ Boasts Of Funny Soundtrack
Last seen in "No One Killed Jessica", Rani Mukerji is returning to silver screen with quirky romantic-comedy "Aiyyaa" opposite southern star Prithviraj....
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REVIEW: ‘Ishkq In Paris’ – Soundtrack
Inspired by the romantic classic "Before Sunrise", "Ishkq in Paris" is being touted as actress Preity Zinta's comeback film, after she took a break from silver screen to focus on her IPL cricket team....
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REVIEW: ‘Oh My God’ – Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar’s Truly Divine Comedy
OMG is indeed about a man who decides to go to court and make god accountable when his shop is destroyed by an earthquake....
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REVIEW: Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
An interesting film, and far superior to the prolific Priyadarshan's other recent comedies like "De Dana Dan", "Khatta Meetha" and "Malamaal Weekly", a prequel to KDM....
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REVIEW: ‘Heroine’ – Kareena Kapoor More Than Delivers
Heroine’s main USP – Kareena Kapoor, more than delivers. She sinks her teeth deep into the complex character of Mahi, dominating every frame of the film, and looking like a million dollars through all...
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REVIEW: ‘English Vinglish’ Soundtrack – Simple, Sober
Evergreen beauty Sridevi is returning to the silver screen after a hiatus of 15 years with "English Vinglish". Its soundtrack covers six tracks, created by new-age master composer Amit Trivedi, with lyrics penned by...
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REVIEW: Barfi!
Barfi! Will make you laugh, it will touch a chord; it will make you long for Darjeeling and for an unadulterated, selfless friendship; and it will send you home with a smile on your...
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REVIEW: ‘Student Of The Year’ – Soundtrack
With a youthful setting, the film's soundtrack by duo Vishal-Shekhar, who has doled out seven tracks, gels well with the theme....
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REVIEW: Raaz 3 (3D) – Waste Of 3D Technology
Raaz 3 is a waste of 3D technology and unnecessarily demands the use of uncomfortable glasses. Mostly you find yourself fidgeting and glancing at your watch willing the torture would end – not for...
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REVIEW: To Rome with Love
There is no way a Woody Allen fan would miss this. So enjoy, and hope that the next city he travels to proves to be his muse -- like New York and Paris were....
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REVIEW: ‘Joker’ – A Disaster With Nil Entertainment Value
On the whole, Joker is a disaster what with almost nil entertainment value in it. It will go down in box-office history as a colossal waste of time, money and efforts....
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REVIEW: IM 24
IM 24 has some sparkling moments of reflected glory, as a bald and bland writer Rajat Kapoor takes lessons in spunky living and convincing bullshitting from his flamboyant flatmate. What ‘lies’ underneath is a...
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REVIEW: Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid
It’s not easy to take a social issue and make it entertaining for both parents and (older) children, but Panda achieves this with conviction....
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REVIEW: Shark Night 3D – Overstretched, Funny Little Film
The big screen doesn't seem to get enough of limbs underwater being ripped apart by fiery creatures from the deep. There was the despicable "Piranha 3DD" a few months back and now there's "Shark...
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Subhash K Jha’s Review: Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid
Jalpari should immediately be granted tax exemption and made accessible to every Indian who loves his daughter and to every womb breaker who ever thought of snuffing an unborn life out....
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REVIEW: ‘The Expendables 2’
Watch it because when the said action stars were at their peak, no one could bring them together....
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Subhash K Jha’s Review: Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi
Luckily the film goes beyond inner-wear and seeks a place in heart. The director emerges with some truly heartwarming moments between Boman and Farah. Unki love story to nikal padi. ...
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REVIEW: Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi
The most refreshing thing about Bela Bhansali Sehgal’s debut film Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi is that it is a romantic story about too normal, middle-aged, lonely people looking for love. ...
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Udita Jhunjhunwala’s Review: ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ Has No Roar
This Tiger has no roar. It’s just a bit of a bore....
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REVIEW: ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ – Salman Khan’s Best Film In Ages
Brilliantly scripted and deftly directed it’s Salman Khan’s best film in ages....
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REVIEW: ‘English Vinglish’ Trailer
Faced with language problems in a foreign country, the trailer showcases Sridevi’s character’s journey to learning the language to win the respect of her husband and family....
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REVIEW: The Bourne Legacy
'The Bourne Legacy' - interesting reboot, but not exciting enough....
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REVIEW: Gangs of Wasseypur 2
Overall the length and content are a big deterrent but the style and attention to detail give you enough material to hope for a fitting dénouement....
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REVIEW: Salman Khan’s TIGER Song!
THE TIGER SONG: The number is beaty, catchy, and makes you smile....
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REVIEW: Jism 2
Sunny Leone makes a reasonable debut in a jumbled film - Jism 2. ...
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REVIEW: ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ – Soundtrack
The soundtrack of "Ek Tha Tiger" offers the listener the romantic and action flavour of the movie. This one's definitely an entertaining affair with an array of sounds for music lovers....
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REVIEW: Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum
If you find jokes about fair skin being better than dark skin - racist and latent homophobia abhorrent - then 'Kyaa Super Kool Hain hum' will not only leave you numb, but offended....
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REVIEW: ‘Heroine’ – Trailer
If the promos are anything to go by, then Kareena Kapoor is going to possibly deliver the best performance of her career....
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REVIEW: Ice Age 4: Continental Drift 3D
Some franchises should pack away their drawing boards and gracefully melt away....
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Review: The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises, is a layered, complex, emotional and action-packed event. Even after 2 hours and 45 minutes you find you want more....
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Review: Gattu
Director Rajan Khosa and producers Children Film Society of India bring a delightful small film with a big heart to the big screen. Gattu is a young boy who works in his uncle’s recycling...
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Review: Cocktail
For this sophomore effort, Homi Adajania (Being Cyrus) helms a romantic comedy-drama written by Imtiaz Ali. Cocktail, a modern love triangle where characters sleep with each other after a drunken night and share toothbrushes with...
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Review: Bol Bachchan
For fans of the Devgn-Shetty brand of films, 'Bol Bachchan' will provide 'time-pass'. For the rest, be prepared for a sensory assault – its loud, bright, noisy and mindless....
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Review: Maximum
Throughout the film you keep asking what the hell is going on and why?...
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Review: The Amazing Spider-Man
By the end you will hope that Spidey will be back with a sequel, because we’ve certainly not had enough of Andrew Garfield....
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Review: Theatrical Trailer of Salman Khan’s ‘Ek Tha Tiger’
MUMBAI: It’s official. Eid’s upcoming bollywood feast ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ looks like it could be the best thing this year. After enchanting over 3.5 lakh viewers on its first teaser trailer, the official...
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Review: Teri Meri Kahaani
Predictable, but beautifully told, ‘Teri Meri Kahaani’ is for die-hard romantics....
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Review: Gangs of Wasseypur
Gangs of Wasseypur is a technical tour de force: Anurag Kashyap's most confident and accomplished work to date. ...
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Review: Shanghai
<span style="text-align: -webkit-left">There are many good reasons to watch this film. </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-left">Shanghai – a worthy addition to Banerjee’s filmography.</span>...
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Review: Rowdy Rathore
In all Rowdy Rathore is fun once you get past the initial dullness. At least it won’t ‘angry’ you....
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Review: Men in Black 3
Brolin injects a little freshness but the most entertaining and visually delightful parts of MIB3 are the retro 60s scenes. Enjoy the nostalgia!...
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Review: Arjun: The Warrior Prince
Rather violent, this movie would appeal to adults more than children, and marks a new chapter in the development of Indian animated films....
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Review: Yeh Khula Aasmaan
Yeh Khula Aasmaan tackles the burning issue of educational pressure and the neglect of ambitious parents faced by teens today. Director-writer Gitanjali Sinha does this through her protagonist Avinaash (Raj Tandon) who lives...
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Review: Love, Wrinkle Free
A sweet story with some genuine laughs....
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Review: Department
It’s often hard to keep track of the plot until you decide it doesn’t really matter to Varma so why should it matter to you....
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REVIEW: Dangerous Ishhq
After Vikram Bhatt unleashed 'Hate Story', he is now back with 'Dangerous Ishhq'. The film stars Karisma Kapoor who's making her comeback, and Rajneesh Duggal in leading roles.
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Review: Ishaqzaade
Though seen as Arjun Kapoor’s launch film, the winner is Parineeti Chopra. Ishaqzaade is your best bet at the movies this weekend....
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Review: Dangerous Ishhq
Karisma Kapoor makes her comeback to the big screen as the lead actress in Vikram Bhatt’s mystery movie. She plays model Sanjana Saxena who finds that past life regression helps her solve the...
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Review: Jannat 2
Jannat 2 could have been a racy thriller. Instead it’s predictable and verbose. Watch it for the performances of Emraan Hashmi and Randeep Hooda – both are confident and consistent....
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Review: Vicky Donor
Vicky Donor is a fun, well made film with a message. Enjoy!...
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Review: Battleship
Film: "Battleship" Cast: Taylor Kitsch, Rihanna, Liam Neeson, Brooklyn DeckerDirector: Peter Berg Rating: *** There are films you watch, expecting nothing more than a decently good time with some basic criteria being fulfilled. "Battleship"...
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Review: Bittoo Boss
Bittoo (Pulkit Samrat) is a videographer in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab. He is the man who makes every bride and groom look like a prince and princess and makes every eligible girl glow, and...
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‘Vicky Donor’: Music Review
Film: "Vicky Donor"; Music Director: Abhishek-Akshay, Donn-Bann, Rochak Kohli and Ayushmann; Lyricist: Kusum Verma, Vijay Maurya, Ayushmann Khurrana, Juhi Chaturvedi and Swanand Kirkire; Singers: Akshay Verma, Aditi Singh Sharma, Clinton Cerejo, Ayushmann Khurrana,...
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Review: ‘Jhumroo’ – truly Kishore Kumar, truly Bollywood
GURGAON: This true-blue Bollywood musical is Kishore Kumar all the way! Packed with the retro look in psychedelic colours, over-the-top props and bling, "Jhumroo" tells the story of a simpleton and his tryst...
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Review: Housefull 2
A comedy of errors based on mistaken identities has already shot itself in the foot by having a running time of over 150 minutes!...
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Review: ‘Titanic 3D’ more magnificent after 15 years
Titanic, the film, as the ship in 1914, has become stuff of legends so it's pointless to recount the obvious. Let's try and see the invisible....
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Review: Blood Money
Unimaginative editing, overwritten scenes, uninspired direction, an over-enthusiastic background score and forgettable songs, only add to the hackneyed story....
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Review: Agent Vinod
If you contain expectations and have not seen too many international spy films, then Agent Vinod is worth a watch....
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Review: Kahaani
From the very first scene of a man in a gas mask testing some lethal chemical on lab rats, Kahaani has you gripped. And when the action shift outdoors onto the crowded, colorful...
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Review: Paan Singh Tomar
Tigmanshu Dhulia reinforces why he is one of our finest contemporary filmmakers as he spells out the intent of the film: paying tribute to the numerous neglected national sports heroes the country...
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Review: London Paris New York
<span style="text-align: left">Seeing a fresh pairing on screen, a few realistic and well acted scenes, the three city locations and the length – its less than 100 minutes!</span>...
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