…films like Brothers need a certain amount of drama to accentuate the action. Such action to make sense in a film need an emotional hook too; else it will feel like you are watching a game on TV. But, this combination didn’t work here. All you can recommend it for is the fight sequences when the film is on TV.

Bangistan made me realise the connection between satire and preachiness. Almost all satire has a “holier-than-thou” air about it that the parent-humor sarcasm carries. It is in a way talking down to its target audience. Except, that audience isn’t even listening or will see through both the sarcasm and the lesson.

It is hardly flawless, but it glues you – body and mind alert – to the story. A thing you can only rarely say for a thriller. It is not a visual treat that ought to be watched in the theater, but it is a film which can be appreciated and encouraged for its writing. And of course, no home theater can enhance the thrill like a dark cinema hall

Despite being set in a crematorium and having a sense of morbidity throughout, Masaan isn’t grim. Nor is it gay despite its wit. Masaan carries equanimity of sorts in the “life is what it is” kind of a way with simplicity and flair in equal measure.

The sentiment carries the film rather than the star, for a change. Yet, film too long to do justice to a theater outing.

…while the attempt is to keep the look and feel of the film authentic, a story like this would never have happened in real life. It is not even about the over-simplistic narrative. It is one of those films that asks you not to think too much.

Killa makes you feel you have seen very little, like a lot was left unexplored. This is without even brining in comparisons from films like Balak Palak or Vihir or Shaala or their Hindi second cousin like Udaan. In absolute terms to, Killa falls short after you’ve taken in the initial beauty of its frames.

I could go into a lot more detail about how the film breezes through the inside view of so many little events of our day-to-day lives, but it is something you should experience rather than read.

Yes, go ahead and witness this coming of age of feelings.

ABCD 2 is blatant about how little it cares for the writing. And it’s very clear about its passion for hip hop. So, if you don’t care about the story and are looking for groovy hip hop moves, ABCD 2 is just the right thing for you.

None of the failures above can be blamed on the actors. They all play sad to the best of their abilities. Their only fault might be that they create zero chemistry – of hatred or of love. But, I’d think the actors saw the film as a lost cause scene after scene and just couldn’t muster the juice out.