Manjari Saxena
Gulf News
Most Divergent Takes
- Ok Jaanu (2017)3.0 vs TRM 5.1-2.1
- Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016)8.0 vs TRM 5.9+2.1
- Phantom (2015)7.0 vs TRM 5.2+1.8
- All Is Well (2015)2.0 vs TRM 3.7-1.7
- Bajirao Mastani (2015)5.0 vs TRM 6.5-1.5
Ok Jaanu
2017 · Gulf News · Jan 2017
Despite good performances, Shaad Ali's directorial and Mani Ratnam's love story fail to keep the viewer spellbound
Inferno
2016 · Gulf News · Oct 2016
The film is worth one watch in the cinema if you are a Brown or Hanks fan. But not if you are looking for something that better challenges your intellect.
Freaky Ali
2016 · Gulf News · Sep 2016
It's really not worth paying money to watch Freaky Ali in the theatre. Wait for the world television premiere. And then too, watch only if you are a big fan of Siddiqui's.
Raman Raghav 2.0
2016 · Gulf News · Jun 2016
At times it can feel as if you are being bludgeoned. But Kashyap's thriller will keep you glued to your seat in spite of an expected end. Both Kaushal and Dhulipala come up with brilliant performances, but it is truly Siddiqui who steals the show.
Bajirao Mastani
2015 · Gulf News · Dec 2015
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest offering is not much more than a visual spectacle...
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
2015 · Gulf News · Nov 2015
The onus of the success of this film is on Khan. It is only "prem" (love) for this man that can bring the people into the theatres.
Welcome Back
2015 · Gulf News · Sep 2015
Simply leave your brains at home – definitely don't try understanding the climax – and go have a few laughs this weekend.
Phantom
2015 · Gulf News · Aug 2015
Even though the protagonists fall in love, the good thing about the film is that it avoids degenerating into a romance with unnecessary displays of love and meaningless songs — though Arijit Singh's Saware at the end of the film is a good listen. Even the one wedding song was made an essential part of the mission. The action and thrills stay right through to the end.
All Is Well
2015 · Gulf News · Aug 2015
The only good thing about the film is it ends in two hours (phew!). All is not well with All Is Well. Watch it at your own risk. Better still, wait for one of the bigger channels to announce the world TV premiere.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
2015 · Gulf News · Jul 2015
It has superstar Salman Khan. It has melodrama. It has song and dance. It has a pretty lead actress. It features two topics of discussion that are favourites with the Indian audience: religion and cross-border tension. And it has a cute little thing that, without saying a single word, will make you laugh and cry.
Dil Dhadakne Do
2015 · Gulf News · Jun 2015
The dialogues are punchy and do raise laughter most of the time. But as far as the story goes, the dysfunctional Mehras sail up to a predictable conclusion. It was slightly disappointing that Akhtar would succumb to a typical Bollywood dramatic climax. And even though it does not drag, the film could have picked up pace overall.
Kick
2014 · Gulf News · Jul 2014
Kick maybe Sajid Nadiadwala's directorial debut and the remake of a Telugu film, but like all Khan movies, this is set to break box office records as trade pundits are predicting going beyond the Rs300 million mark.
Fugly
2014 · Gulf News · Jun 2014
It's very rare that I go into a theatre without the least expectations and come out smiling. Fugly is one of those rare moments. Jimmy Shergill shines, while others please in this socially relevant film.
Filmistaan
2014 · Gulf News · Jun 2014
The film is refreshing and delivers a message of harmony and friendship through laughter and films instead of drawn-out preachy or melodramatic dialogues, proving that we do have some really talented newcomers in the industry. All we need to do is bring them forth. Don't miss it
Youngistaan
2014 · Gulf News · Mar 2014
Youngistaan is a utopian story, at least in today's context. But if you aren't really busy this weekend, you can consider heading to this Utopia.