Namrata Thakker
Rediff·Bollywood Life
Most Divergent Takes
- Jalebi (2018)1.0 vs TRM 4.3-3.3
- MSG: The Warrior Lion Heart (2016)1.0 vs TRM 3.9-2.9
- Ranbanka (2015)2.0 vs TRM 4.4-2.4
- Nil Battey Sannata (2016)9.0 vs TRM 6.8+2.2
- Humshakals (2014)5.0 vs TRM 2.8+2.2
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2018 · Rediff · Nov 2018
It's good to see Johnny Depp and Jude Law in J K Rowling's magical world...
Jalebi
2018 · Rediff · Oct 2018
The Bhatts are known for creating romantic chartbusters even if their movies don't pass muster. Do yourself a favour: Skip this Jalebi.
Venom
2018 · Rediff · Oct 2018
Venom deserves a sequel and hopefully the producers will redeem themselves with that film.
Coffee with D
2017 · Rediff · Jan 2017
If you have got absolutely nothing to do this weekend, you could consider watching this film. Honestly, though, I would prefer watching Sunil Grover on The Kapil Sharma Show instead.
Haraamkhor
2017 · Rediff · Jan 2017
Haraamkhor may not appeal to the regular Bollywood audience but if you're a Nawazuddin Siddiqui fan and love watching performance-oriented films, this shouldn't be missed at all...
Fuddu
2016 · Rediff · Oct 2016
Fuddu may not be a great film but it's better than all those Bollywood movies which make oodles of money but have no story.
MSG: The Warrior Lion Heart
2016 · Rediff · Oct 2016
In a nutshell, Sher Dil is basically all superheroes combined. Sadly, the character is so magnanimous that no film can do justice to it.
Raaz Reboot
2016 · Rediff · Sep 2016
Raaz Reboot has the same old stuff that we have seen a zillions times. So unless you love watching horror films that make you laugh, stay away from this one!
UNindian
2016 · Rediff · Aug 2016
The film isn't void of typical Bollywood clichés either but the endearing romance between Lee and Chatterjee makes UnIndian a decent watch.
Jason Bourne
2016 · Rediff · Aug 2016
Matt Damon could have made a stronger comeback with the Bourne series but if you're a Bourne fan, watching watching Jason Bourne once won't hurt much.
Great Grand Masti
2016 · Rediff · Jul 2016
As if the cringe-worthy story wasn't enough, the makers have added random songs in the film, making it a difficult watch. In a nutshell, Great Grand Masti is neither great nor grand, and it doesn't have any masti elements either.
The Legend of Tarzan
2016 · Rediff · Jul 2016
Samuel L Jackson and Margot Robbie are average. You'll forget their performances once you walk out of the theatre. The VFX is a letdown as well. If you have got absolutely nothing to do this weekend, you can kill time watching The Legend of Tarzan. But then, there are always better things to do.
Dhanak
2016 · Rediff · Jun 2016
To have a movie revolve around just two characters is hard but Kukunoor does it and how! He proves yet again why he is a filmmaker to reckon with. In the recent years, I can't remember watching a film with a big smile on my face throughout. You'll probably feel the same after watching Dhanak.
Do Lafzon Ki Kahani
2016 · Rediff · Jun 2016
Give this film a miss and thank me later. As for Deepak Tijori, I guess he will have to wait a little longer before he tastes success as a filmmaker.
Phobia
2016 · Rediff · May 2016
Kripalani does a fine job as director and gives us a compelling narrative which may not appease to the regular Bollywood audience. But if you love the thrills and heebie-jeebies, then Phobia is for YOU!
1920 London
2016 · Rediff · May 2016
Sharman Joshi has been trying to experiment with different kinds of films but his strategy doesn't seem to be working. He is a terrific actor but needs to very cautious while choosing scripts. But if Sharman wasn't in the film, 1920 London would have been a very painful ride.
The Man Who Knew Infinity
2016 · Rediff · Apr 2016
Story wise, the makers have done a fine job to keep it to the point. Thanks to Matt Brown for making a film on this mathematician genius who certainly deserves to known in his own country.
Nil Battey Sannata
2016 · Rediff · Apr 2016
Overall, Nil Battey Sannata throws light not only the endearing mother-daughter relationship but also subtly explores issues like poverty and education.
Laal Rang
2016 · Rediff · Apr 2016
Laal Rang does not pack a solid punch because of its choppy storyline. Also, since the film is set in the heartland of Haryana, all the characters speak in Haryanvi, which after a point becomes too much. If you don't listen carefully, you may miss the point.
Love Games
2016 · Rediff · Apr 2016
The first half of the film is all about love games, sexual boredom and intimate scenes. The story takes off in the second half but it misses the mark because of its predictable story, cliched dialogues and all-too-easy screenplay.
Bollywood Diaries
2016 · Rediff · Feb 2016
Bollywood Diaries is a good attempt but fails to pack a solid punch.
Ishq Forever
2016 · Rediff · Feb 2016
If you have seen Chasing Liberty, stay away from its Hindi doppelganger. If you haven't seen the English film, still stay away from latter anyway!
Sanam Teri Kasam
2016 · Rediff · Feb 2016
Apart from the music, Mawra and Harshvardhan's chemistry is the only saving grace...
Chauranga
2016 · Rediff · Jan 2016
...a good attempt at reminding us that India is still bound by caste and gender discrimination but it really does nothing more than that. And that's the biggest problem.
Ranbanka
2015 · Rediff · Nov 2015
Ranbanka is all about bad direction and uninterested actors crying, laughing and screaming.
Alone
2015 · Bollywood Life · Jan 2015
Go and watch Alone if you have nothing else to do this weekend. For those who love horror genre, please stay away from this one.
Tevar
2015 · Bollywood Life · Jan 2015
While the original got registers jingling down South, the Hindi version too isn't bad at all. It's a typical Bollywood masala film which has all the ingredients to entertain you - naach-gaana, romance, action and comedy! So if you're planning to watch Tevar this weekend, it wouldn't be a bad idea. And if you are a Arjun Kapoor fan then I think you shouldn't miss this one at least for him!
Kill Dil
2014 · Bollywood Life · Nov 2014
I went in with too much expectations came out disappointed. So if you're planning to watch this film at all then don't expect anything and maybe you won't regret walking into the theater!
3AM
2014 · Bollywood Life · Sep 2014
...if you get scared easily then watch this film and have fun. And the rest of you, well watch it if you have nothing else to do this weekend!
Finding Fanny
2014 · Bollywood Life · Sep 2014
Very rare a film comes which isn't Hindi, has no melodrama, is off-beat, has established actors and has a simple yet meaningful script. Finding Fanny is one of them. Like me, if you love watching movies no matter what the genre is, then do catch this film. But not with your parents!
Humshakals
2014 · Bollywood Life · Jun 2014
Sajid Khan's new film isn't as funny and entertaining as Housefull or Housefull 2 however it wouldn't hurt if you watch it once. But keep your brains aside and I am sure you'll have fun.
Ragini MMS 2
2014 · Bollywood Life · Mar 2014
We are sure all Sunny Leone fans are going to throng the theatres irrespective of what we say. So this is for the rest of you – if you want to get entertained and aren't looking out for a meaningful cinematic experience, then you can indeed watch this one but not with your family.
Darr @The Mall
2014 · Bollywood Life · Feb 2014
There are plenty of spine chilling moments which will keep you on the edge of your seats. If you have watched Insidious and The Shinning then this film won't scare you a bit. That's what happened to me. But if you don't follow Hollywood horror films then this Jimmy Shergill starrer won't disappoint you.
Jai Ho
2014 · Bollywood Life · Jan 2014
This one is about Salman Khan, all the way. So if want to laugh and be entertained this weekend, go watch Jai Ho!