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Divya Pal

Divya Pal

IBNLive·Reuters

20Reviews
5.1Avg from 17 scored
2Publications

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Soorma

Soorma

2018 · IBNLive · Jul 2018

Considering the fact that Singh – an Arjuna awardee - created a world record for the drag flick, led the Indian national hockey team, and have 2012 Summer Olympics to his credit, the hockey matches shot for Soorma lack the power of international games. Since most of the viewers have watched Chak De! India and are aware of its impact, you are bound to miss the frenzy. Soorma has good intentions but not sufficient emotional heft.

4.0
TRM 5.6
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Sanju

Sanju

2018 · IBNLive · Jun 2018

Sanju isn't a family drama, Hirani offers wholesome entertainment to the viewers. He doesn't use songs, dialogues to excite the audience or draw them to cinema halls. Nothing appears out of nowhere, just flows with the film.

Race 3

Race 3

2018 · IBNLive · Jun 2018

Don't expect the film to work with non-Salman movie goers because it's amateurishly written, and clearly weighed down by bad direction, pretentious dialogues and poor performances.

Veere Di Wedding

Veere Di Wedding

2018 · IBNLive · Jun 2018

At two hours and fifteen minutes, Veere Di Wedding is an engaging film which is let down by its flaws. It is a film that could have been so much more.

Simran

Simran

2017 · IBNLive · Sep 2017

Simran is undoubtedly entertaining, but it is more of a presentation of the acting prowess of the incredible genre-crossing actor Kangana Ranaut.

6.0
TRM 5.4
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Poster Boys

Poster Boys

2017 · IBNLive · Sep 2017

Honestly, this is a film that is totally oblivious as to how irksome it can get.

3.0
TRM 5.2
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Shubh Mangal Saavdhan

Shubh Mangal Saavdhan

2017 · IBNLive · Sep 2017

A little close to two hours, barely any moments wasted on superfluous aspects, and an absolute dearth of pointless songs – there's a lot that you'd appreciate in Shubh Mangal Saavdhan.

6.0
TRM 5.9
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Dunkirk

Dunkirk

2017 · IBNLive · Jul 2017

Dunkirk isn't a war film that is made with the objective to flatter viewers with its epicness. But Nolan has indeed been successful in making a different war movie that elicits not just fears, but thoughts as well.

8.0
TRM 7.3
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Hindi Medium

Hindi Medium

2017 · IBNLive · May 2017

While the film is compelling in showing that India's enormous push for English is often interpreted as an instant solution to all problems – including academic achievement, better employment opportunities and economic success, it isn't just an accusation on Indian education system. It raises several concerns, but misses it just when it is required the most. Despite its flaws, the film is still relevant and successfully touches upon a relevant issue.

6.0
TRM 6.3
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Lion

Lion

2017 · IBNLive · Feb 2017

Garth Davis' Lion isn't just an emotional film which will tear you up inside, but also a heartwarming mother-son tale that offers a compelling, refreshing take on the trite idea of never being able to reunite with families. Go ahead and watch it.

8.0
TRM 7.2
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Rangoon

Rangoon

2017 · Reuters · Feb 2017

Rangoon is not Vishal Bhardwaj's best directorial venture, but it deserves a one-time watch.

7.0
TRM 6.0
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31st October

31st October

2016 · IBNLive · Oct 2016

While the film manages to capture the unabated violence convincingly, and the efforts that stranded Sikh families to save their lives and a few Hindu families extending help, the impact doesn't come across too strongly. So you might find the sequences of violence and barbarity leaving you a bit disturbed, but it gets forgotten with the next sequence that follows.

4.0
TRM 4.1
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Island City

Island City

2016 · IBNLive · Sep 2016

Barring a few glitches, the film is watchable, courtesy the cast that performs proficiently. ...the real star of Island City is Ruchika Oberoi who proves that cinema is truly a director's medium.

6.0
TRM 6.1
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UNindian

UNindian

2016 · IBNLive · Aug 2016

Writer Thusha Sathi should have paid more attention to the plot. Apart from clashes of culture UnIndian doesn't have much going on. If you think of it, after spending over 90 minutes, all you'd remember of the film is a clichéd cross-over film. Watch it if you are a true blue Brett Lee fan.

5.0
TRM 5.1
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The Last Witch Hunter

The Last Witch Hunter

2015 · IBNLive · Oct 2015

If I had to use just one word to describe the movie, it would be disappointment. Not once will the viewers find it gripping, enthralling and engaging. If you don't automatically fathom the sequence of events, it's almost certainly not for you.

2.0
TRM 4.3
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Hate Story 2

Hate Story 2

2014 · IBNLive · Jul 2014

...might survive, courtesy the huge fan following of TV actors Surveen Chawla and Jay Bhanushali, but what a disappointing thriller they'll have to endure.

2.0
TRM 4.4
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Godzilla

Godzilla

2014 · IBNLive · May 2014

If you are an ardent fan of Godzilla, you wouldn't mind dropping everything to see him roar and annihilate his foes.

6.0
TRM 6.2
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Kya Dilli Kya Lahore

Kya Dilli Kya Lahore

2014 · IBNLive · May 2014

At close to two hours, 'Kya Dilli Kya Lahore' is slow paced and might not interest those who want lots of action and love roller coaster ride through the story.

6.0
TRM 5.5
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