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Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu

Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu

2015 · Jagran · Sep 2015

The film, however, does make you laugh out loud in parts — at some points, because it is genuinely funny, but mostly in sheer exasperation at the absurdity of it all.

4.0
TRM 4.5
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We Are Your Friends

We Are Your Friends

2015 · Jagran · Sep 2015

While the bass pulsates with electric fervor the dramatics just fizzles into a lot of confusion. Character dynamics are unremarkable while performances just don't have the bite to get you involved. And the Bro-coterie angle( Cole's friends who tag along) is quite tiresome to say the least. Wes Bentley and Emily Ratajkowski make their presence felt, though!

Kaun Kitne Paani Mein

Kaun Kitne Paani Mein

2015 · Jagran · Aug 2015

A subject of this kind could have easily fallen into the danger of appearing dry and boring, but thanks to a good sprinkling of humour, a screenplay full of life (by Deepak Venkateshan) and some decent performances, this one is definitely watchable. Shukla deserves a special mention for his crackling and memorable performance as a decadent but desperate 'Kshatriya' who has fallen on bad times.

I Am Kalam

I Am Kalam

2011 · Jagran · Jul 2015

With a child protagonist, 'I Am Kalam' gives an important message particularly to the adult audience on how every child has a basic right to education and live his dream.

8.0
TRM 6.4
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Piku

Piku

2015 · Jagran · May 2015

Do watch this one, more so, if you are a Bengali. I bet you won't stop smiling for most of the two plus hour duration.

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Avengers: Age of Ultron

2015 · Jagran · Apr 2015

For the average Joe, 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' is exactly what he needs – a bombastic helping of action, mayhem, prancing superheroes, flashy one liners, and even a romantic track to boot.

6.0
TRM 6.6
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Mr. X

Mr. X

2015 · Jagran · Apr 2015

Bhatt's recent outings have been in the genre of supernatural and 3D horror. This time, in his tech endeavour to create an invisible man, he appears to have overlooked the storyline. Wish he had paid attention to other details as well.

Ab Tak Chhappan 2

Ab Tak Chhappan 2

2015 · Jagran · Mar 2015

This might be a director's attempt at making it all look artistic and 'hatke', but what it ends up doing is showing us sights like the not-so-pretty thighs of a dhoti wearing politician. among other unmentionable things. Avoid. If feeling nostalgic, watch the original again.

Shamitabh

Shamitabh

2015 · Jagran · Feb 2015

R Balki has presented the story in a very unconventional way. As the film is set up at the backdrop of film industry, the presence of celebs like Rekha, Anurag Basu, Karan Johar, Raj Kumar Hirani, Mahesh Bhatt, Gauri Shinde and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra gave the film a magnificent look.

Baby

Baby

2015 · Jagran · Jan 2015

Helming, navigating and controlling this bridled exposition on anarchy is Akshay Kumar with his career's best performance. His interpretation of an unsung hero's stubborn determination to rescue the world from chaos, is mature and restrained, even when pitched against veteran actors with a formidable history of one-upmanship.

Alone

Alone

2015 · Jagran · Jan 2015

'Alone' is one of the finest and slickest horror films ever shot in India. It will help get the genre the credibility it deserves. Bipasha claims that the film is very scary and no one should go alone to watch it.

Ugly

Ugly

2014 · Jagran · Dec 2014

'Ugly' is a beautiful portrayal of the squalidity that swamps the human soul. The characters are ruthless, dark, desperate and dangerous, more to themselves than others. This is a thriller which leaves us with a sense of utter futility about the quality of life that we lead.

PK

PK

2014 · Jagran · Dec 2014

Rajkumar Hirani has succeeded in giving social message and dealing with the critical issue of religion with such innocence and humour. The blend of humour, drama and emotions has worked well for the 'PK', making it the most successful film of the year.

Ungli

Ungli

2014 · Jagran · Nov 2014

The film has social relevance, it raises the prominent problem of corruption, where the common man is not able to raise his voice against corrupt powers and suffers the injustice. The film somehow is successful in delivering the message of fighting for the injustice done to common man.

Happy Ending

Happy Ending

2014 · Jagran · Nov 2014

Despite being a bona fide romantic comedy, the film goes beyond it. The movie is a mix of humour, a double fun dose of Govinda and Saif. While Govinda enthrals the audience by delivering funny dialogues with a dead pan face, Saif Ali Khan creates humour with his usual quirkiness.

Kill Dil

Kill Dil

2014 · Jagran · Nov 2014

KILL/DIL is a masala film which will bring back memories of cinema of 90s. Foreseeable but worth a watch.

The Shaukeens

The Shaukeens

2014 · Jagran · Nov 2014

Cameos by Abhishek Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Suniel Shetty are few other highlights of the film. The camaraderie between the 3 seasoned actors makes the film a must watch!

Super Nani

Super Nani

2014 · Jagran · Oct 2014

The film is made with lot of heart and emotions. The movie's biggest weakness is its predictability and over melodrama. Anupam Kher tickles funny bone as a filmmaker. Randhir Kapoor as Rekha's on screen husband has few good scenes. Debutant Shweta Kumar is good. Watch this film if you are a fan of Rekha or Sharman Joshi.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

2014 · Jagran · Oct 2014

The film is stupendous', 'whopper blockbuster' and 'Full on dhamaka'. Shah Rukh Khan who plays Charlie, a street fighter in the film can be seen throwing punches and performing aerial flips in the movie.

Sonali Cable

Sonali Cable

2014 · Jagran · Oct 2014

Passion, righteousness and friendship form the soul of 'Sonali Cable'. The film is an entertaining drama about a local cable internet service provider.

Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami

Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami

2014 · Jagran · Oct 2014

The film has a message told in an entertaining and satirical manner. It is a film about the confrontation between a father and son, the kind that we see in our day-to-day life. It is not a preachy film, it is a commercial film with its message wrapped in the garb of entertainment.

Bang Bang!

Bang Bang!

2014 · Jagran · Oct 2014

Bang Bang drives the audience crazy and certainly gives goosebumps. Hrithik is also seen grooving a la his dance idol, the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, while Katrina tries to give him tough competition with her sizzling moves.

Haider

Haider

2014 · Jagran · Oct 2014

Helmed by the brilliant story teller Vishal Bharadwaj, 'Haider' comes with an unforgettable climax.

3AM

3AM

2014 · Jagran · Sep 2014

'3 AM' has nothing new to offer. Although the film has some good songs to its credits. Rannvijay is back to doing what he does best – Rocking a reality show, but this time, a faux one that explores the country's most haunted places.

Khoobsurat

Khoobsurat

2014 · Jagran · Sep 2014

If you wish to watch a light hearted time pass film, then this one would not be a bad choice.

Daawat-e-Ishq

Daawat-e-Ishq

2014 · Jagran · Sep 2014

Daawat-e-Ishq with its fragrance will take you to seventies; however the spirit of the movie is youthful and contemporary. Garnished with Aditya and Parineeti's impressive performance the movie can be summed up as a dish made up using an old recipe with a modern fusion.

Finding Fanny

Finding Fanny

2014 · Jagran · Sep 2014

While typical Bollywood 'masala' films are trying to chase the 100 crore club, this off-beat movie Finding Fanny makes an attempt to highlight human emotions in a much more realistic and philosophical manner. Although some of the jokes and sharp dialogues were lost in translation and that's a tragedy, but don't stop yourself from watching Finding Fanny. You will surely feel like a breath of fresh air.

Creature

Creature

2014 · Jagran · Sep 2014

Creature 3D shows efforts of our Indian indigenous technicians but unfortunately don't possess the flair, which such flicks require.

Raja Natwarlal

Raja Natwarlal

2014 · Jagran · Aug 2014

Serial Kisser Emraan Hashmi's films may not do well at the Box Office every time but the songs of his films are always super hit. However, the songs of Raja Natwarlal have fared averagely amongst the audiences but dialogues are strong and funny. So here we can conclude that the film is entertaining and can be seen atleast once.

Mad About Dance

Mad About Dance

2014 · Jagran · Aug 2014

Helmed by Saahil Prem 'Mad About Dance' is a new bottle with an old cap, as we are familiar with stories of the protagonists striving to win a championship on global platform and managing to win.

Mardaani

Mardaani

2014 · Jagran · Aug 2014

Rani Mukerji gives the Singhams and Dabanggs a tough competition as she cracks the whip in this Pradeep Sarkar film that entertains in a 'filmi' way. If you are a Rani Mukerji's fan, then you cannot miss out this one.

Singham Returns

Singham Returns

2014 · Jagran · Aug 2014

Rohit Shetty's cleverest moment comes when his hero after having witnessed the most expensive SUVs turn to ashes, has a humble, kind of apologetic tiny personal car, thus subtly highlighting his clean conscience. The rest of the film is not so subtle.

Entertainment

Entertainment

2014 · Jagran · Aug 2014

It is full of humour and a fun oriented film. The movie can be a refreshing change for the audience. Krushna Abhishek, who is performing as a friend of Akshay, has done justice to his part. His dialogues are super hilarious and funny.

Kick

Kick

2014 · Jagran · Jul 2014

It's a Salman Khan film. Along with the regular Salman factor, 'Kick' has almost all the quintessential pack of masala punches and interesting amalgamation of action, drama, romance, comedy that it becomes a must watch, especially for Dabangg Khan's fans.

Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania

Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania

2014 · Jagran · Jul 2014

The movie goers may find the ending weird but Varun-Alia's chemistry would nullify the minor glitches in the flick. Watch 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya' for wonderful performances, smart screenplay and just a good love story.

Bobby Jasoos

Bobby Jasoos

2014 · Jagran · Jul 2014

Though the film belongs to Vidya, Ali makes his own space with pride, confidence and his acting skills. There are no item numbers, cheap thrills and the usual trappings of a wannabe blockbuster. It just has Vidya and that should be the reason enough for cine-buffs to go and watch the film.

Lekar Hum Deewana Dil

Lekar Hum Deewana Dil

2014 · Jagran · Jul 2014

The film proceeds at a very slow pace and fails to entertain the audience. There are unnecessary twists and turns that make the audience wonder where the plot is going. The director probably tried to play safe with the old idea of a young couple eloping in love but failed to create on-screen chemistry.

Ek Villain

Ek Villain

2014 · Jagran · Jun 2014

Mohit Suri has continued the spark of 'Aashiqui 2' in the romantic thriller 'Ek Villain'. In her role of a vivacious girl, Shraddha has once again kept her girl-next-door image of 'Aashiqui 2'. Sidharth, who had a lover-boy image in his earlier films 'Student of the Year' and 'Hasee Toh Phasee', is commendable in his new avatar of a grungy, dark and intense man.

Humshakals

Humshakals

2014 · Jagran · Jun 2014

If you want to test your patience then there cannot be a bigger examination than this two and half hour of mindless comedy, (read 'tragedy').

Samrat & Co.

Samrat & Co.

2014 · Jagran · Apr 2014

The climax of the story has many missing links, which may disappoint the movie goers. Year's first detective film 'Samrat and Co.' is a half-baked attempt!

Revolver Rani

Revolver Rani

2014 · Jagran · Apr 2014

Revolver Rani is a very authentic satire, littered with dead bodies, love and humour. The film's plot keeps the audience engaged. The film proves to be a must watch for Kangana's exceptional performance as a rebellious political goon.

2 States

2 States

2014 · Jagran · Apr 2014

Those, who have read Chetan Bhagat's '2 States', may not find much in the movie but the director deserves a big applause for depicting the story in a fresh manner which will keep the audience stick by their seats for sure. Varman has smartly used flash back for narrating the movie which gives it an edge.

Main Tera Hero

Main Tera Hero

2014 · Jagran · Apr 2014

If you try to find something new in this movie, don't waste your time as it is a typical David Dhawan style film. Like every Dhawan movie, Main Tera Hero is also a comedy one. Most of the scenes of this movie are reminiscent of previous Dhawan flicks despite new actors.

Youngistaan

Youngistaan

2014 · Jagran · Mar 2014

Without an iota of doubt, the movie is quite fresh and new. The director has a firm believe on his concept and has received good success in maintaining the interest of the viewers till the end.

O Teri

O Teri

2014 · Jagran · Mar 2014

If you judge the film critically, it may have some flaws. But none the less 'O Teri' is a 'paisa wasool' entertainer.

Gang of Ghosts

Gang of Ghosts

2014 · Jagran · Mar 2014

he movie is bit on the unusual side, so if you are bored of serious and traditional movies and willing to cater your taste buds with something new this movie might offer you a different platter. Satish Kaushik is known for his comic sense hence has done a decent job. Sharman Joshi has done a good job. Meera Chopra has raised the bar of expectations with her performance.

Ragini MMS 2

Ragini MMS 2

2014 · Jagran · Mar 2014

It seems that director Bhushan Patel had not much to say throughout the shoot except saying 'cut' on time. If the plot of the story is so exciting and Balaji honcho Ekta Kapoor is the producer, it would be better if you take a final call on whether to watch this flick or not because it all depends on your choice and preference.

Lakshmi

Lakshmi

2014 · Jagran · Mar 2014

The strong story plot moves one so much, that minor flaws remain unnoticed. There are few scenes in the film which might shake you to the core and you start relate yourself to Lakshmi's pain. The dialogues of film may make you feel uncomfortable in certain situation. But when it comes to conveying the underlying message, there is no better way.

Bewakoofiyaan

Bewakoofiyaan

2014 · Jagran · Mar 2014

Ayushmann Khurrana who surprised audience with his exceptionally good performance in Vicky Donor, utterly disappoints us in this movie. Like her earlier films Sonam gives a flat performance. Sonam who hogged limelight with her bikini scene in this film, has not done justice with her character at all. Even veteran actor like Rishi Kapoor fails to impress upon audiences with his funny antics. No major releases and long weekend may work in favour of Bewakoofiyaan.

Shaadi Ke Side Effects

Shaadi Ke Side Effects

2014 · Jagran · Feb 2014

Shaadi Ke Side Effects is so humorous and real that you will relate to the plot very easily. And if you are not married, it may appear that this is something you will experience post marriage. Director Saket Chaudhary handles the situations of a married life with great finesse. He connects the sequel to its prequel in a very smooth way.

Highway

Highway

2014 · Jagran · Feb 2014

Highway will not give you an adrenaline rush but a serene feeling that stays with you long after the film is over. This movie would be a good option to enjoy this weekend with your family and friends.

Gunday

Gunday

2014 · Jagran · Feb 2014

The film, which has been directed Ali Abbas Zafar, has a strong hold on the story line and keeps the audiences glued on their seats till the end. This film is definitely an entertainer and a must-watch, which will not bore you.

Hasee Toh Phasee

Hasee Toh Phasee

2014 · Jagran · Feb 2014

Hasee Toh Phasee is indeed a fun movie but sometimes the unwanted twists in the middle of the movie restrict the flow of the storyline. Parineeti steals the show yet again.

One By Two

One By Two

2014 · Jagran · Jan 2014

Though it seems that the story line of the film is bit complicated, the characterization of every protagonist is perfect. The characters of the film are well-suited and realistic.

Jai Ho

Jai Ho

2014 · Jagran · Jan 2014

If you are a connoisseur of serious classic movies, 'Jai Ho' may not be your cup of tea as it is loaded with the special touch of Salman Khan. Though' Jai Ho' doesn't have anything unique, it relates very well with the current social scenario of India.

Miss Lovely

Miss Lovely

2014 · Jagran · Jan 2014

Whatever the flaws may be, the power-packed performance of the actors, especially, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has made the film a worth watch.

Dedh Ishqiya

Dedh Ishqiya

2014 · Jagran · Jan 2014

If you want to have fun this weekend, Dedh Ishqiya would be the ultimate choice. When it comes to acting, Dedh Ishqiya is endowed with some great performances. Like Ishqiya, Naseeruddin Shah as Khalujaan and Arshad Warsi as Babban, again getting into the skin of their characters and showing some extra ordinary performances. Credit must be given to Abhishek Chaubey's direction, good story and strong narration.

Yaariyan

Yaariyan

2014 · Jagran · Jan 2014

Being a small budget movie, the movie features new faces. Though it doesn't have big star cast or lavish locations, Yaariyan has a fresh story. The story takes few twists and turns that are too filmy to believe. Whatever the flaws the move has, it gives a very fresh feeling.

Sholay 3D

Sholay 3D

2014 · Jagran · Jan 2014

Their endeavour of pouring an old wine in a new bottle really deserves kudos. Though the content of the film is the same, the newness in its presentation makes it a good watch.