Aseem Chhabra
Rediff
Most Divergent Takes
- Labour of Love (2015)10.0 vs TRM 6.2+3.8
- Highway (2014)4.0 vs TRM 6.2-2.2
- Lootera (2013)9.0 vs TRM 6.9+2.1
- Befikre (2016)7.0 vs TRM 5.0+2.0
- The Jungle Book (2016)9.0 vs TRM 7.2+1.8
Disciples
2026 · Rediff
The Disciple is a mature and a finely crafted follow-up to Tamhane's celebrated first film, Court. It is a mesmerising film, the sounds of musical instruments -- the veena, esraj, tabla and voices of classical singers creating an immersive experience into the world of North Indian classical music.
The Post
2018 · Rediff · Jan 2018
So often, the narrative is left on the side, as we watch Streep's Graham reflecting on her life, marriage and family, passion for the newspaper, thinking aloud, arguing with men -- all of them junior to her, and even being conflicted about her decisions. All of this makes for a good film, but not brilliant cinema.
A Death in the Gunj
2017 · Rediff · Dec 2017
It is deeply engaging and like comfort food its memory and taste will stay with the viewers long after the credits role.
The Big Sick
2017 · Rediff · Jun 2017
The Big Sick is packed with delicious details, moments and scenes that makes the film stand apart as a smart rom-com...
Befikre
2016 · Rediff · Dec 2016
Aditya Chopra's film reminds us that a well-shot Bollywood romantic film can be so entertaining even when it does not offer anything new...
Parched
2016 · Rediff · Sep 2016
While Parched might remind some viewers of Thelma & Louise, the film is rooted in India. The theme of women being mistreated in traditional and even modern societies may be universal, but Parched remains Indian in its tone, ethos, and the very distinct and disturbing male-female dynamics.
Chauthi Koot
2015 · Rediff · Aug 2016
Lovers of good cinema should not miss this opportunity to watch one of the best Indian films of 2016.
Raman Raghav 2.0
2016 · Rediff · Jun 2016
Kaushal displays a lot of brave acting, including a terrific confrontation scene with his father (Vipin Sharma in a brief appearance). There is real good cinema in that scene towards the end of the film, and also a reminder that Kashyap has a lot of talent. He just needs to stop making films that are very similar.
The Jungle Book
2016 · Rediff · Apr 2016
The characters drawn for the 2016 live action film have an edge that was not present in the 1967 animated film...
Talvar
2015 · Rediff · Oct 2015
Talvar is a very well made film -- despite its length and some brief scenes that could have been edited out. But it is also a very uncomfortable film to watch, and that is what makes it so good. A good film should be able to get into our skin, challenge us, shake us up and Talvar does all of that.
Labour of Love
2015 · Rediff · Jul 2015
It is a must watch film, a once in the lifetime kind of work that should be supported by film lovers and experienced on the big screen.
Bombay Velvet
2015 · Rediff · May 2015
Bombay Velvet spends too much time on period details and loses focus...is marred by weak storytelling
The Grand Budapest Hotel
2014 · Rediff · Jul 2014
We are blessed, that in this age of crass, commercial filmmaking, there is a special corner reserved for Anderson to inhabit this wonderful, magical life. And we thank him from the bottom of our hearts for letting us experience his dreams in full colour and grandeur.
Highway
2014 · Rediff · Feb 2014
It is rare that a Hindi language film delivers so much promise in the first half. And so it is extremely disappointing when the director and his script lead us on a journey that eventually fizzles out, collapses and dies in front of our eyes
Ship of Theseus
2013 · Rediff · Dec 2013
Ship of Theseus will never join the 100 crore-club. It was not made with that intention. But it has a right to stand on its own. I know there is an audience out there hungry for good new cinema. Ship of Theseus is the film they have been waiting for.
Lootera
2013 · Rediff · Jul 2013
Motwane's Lootera (a very fine follow-up to his outstanding Udaan) is lovely film, a blessing for fans of Bollywood who seek real, relatable characters, a meaningful story, a narrative that takes them on a romantic journey, filled with a lot of joy and balanced with some much needed sense of heartache.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
2013 · Rediff · Jul 2013
It is very rare to see a Bollywood actor this committed to his/ her role, to totally become someone else. I wish I could find any other reason to recommend Mehra's three-plus hour film that attempts to be an epic, but is really thin in plot and goes in so many different directions before it finally solves the so-called mystery: Why would Milkha Singh not run in Pakistan?
Don 2
2011 · Rediff · Nov 2012
Khan's charming presence aside, Don 2 is packed with uninspired performances by a large supporting cast. First in the line-up is Chopra as Roma, an Interpol officer located in Kuala Lumpur. She is attractive looking, with her big pouting lips, but most of the time Chopra acts like a school girl putting her hands on her forehead in exasperation saying "Damn it," or a character out of an Enid Blyton book, collecting clues to solve the Mystery of the Missing Don!
Paan Singh Tomar
2010 · Rediff · Nov 2012
It is a beautiful, moving moment in the film. But the simple scene holds together because of Khan's performance, one of the best in his long career and comparable with his heartbreaking roles in The Namesake and the HBO series In Treatment.