Nihit Bhave
Times Of India
Most Divergent Takes
- The Salesman (2016)9.0 vs TRM 6.6+2.4
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)7.0 vs TRM 4.7+2.3
- Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)8.0 vs TRM 6.0+2.0
- Noor (2017)7.0 vs TRM 5.1+1.9
- Ok Jaanu (2017)7.0 vs TRM 5.1+1.9
A Death in the Gunj
2017 · Times Of India · Dec 2017
A Death In The Gunj will make you drop your jaw several times, except for the one time you'd really want it to: the climax.
A Gentleman
2017 · Times Of India · Aug 2017
The film would have been a perfect entertainer had it held its cards closer to its chest. However, it still has plenty bang for your buck.
Annabelle: Creation
2017 · Times Of India · Aug 2017
Having watched the previous films will help, but the movie is a legitimate standalone chiller. If there were a Horror For Dummies guidebook, Annabelle: Creation would make for a good chapter in it.
Indu Sarkar
2017 · Times Of India · Jul 2017
With Indu Sarkar, Bhandarkar drops most gimmicks and turns the page. But he is still far from Page 3
Lipstick Under My Burkha
2017 · Times Of India · Jul 2017
Lipstick… may not drastically change things for women, but it'll certainly smudge a few boundary lines.
Jagga Jasoos
2017 · Times Of India · Jul 2017
Parts of Jagga Jasoos are greater than their sum. But there's no reason you shouldn't head to a theatre and investigate for yourself.
Guest Iin London
2017 · Times Of India · Jul 2017
The funniest thing about this comedy is just how angry it can make you. Guest iin London, like its titular protagonist, is a burden no one should have to bear.
Transformers: The Last Knight
2017 · Times Of India · Jun 2017
...it's the movie-equivalent of the string of 10,000 non-stop firecrackers that annoying kids burst outside your window in Diwali.
Bank Chor
2017 · Times Of India · Jun 2017
...it is too reminiscent of bank-heist movies of the past; there are even clear shoutouts to the Dhoom franchise. A better plan of action and a few dry runs with the script would have ensured a product to bank on.
Raabta
2017 · Times Of India · Jun 2017
If sparks flew more organically, it would have been easier to make a connection with this epic tale of love.
Behen Hogi Teri
2017 · Times Of India · Jun 2017
The writing shows potential, to be honest. Moments like a romantic track playing over a funeral and a drunken rant about the Rahuls and Rajs of Bollywood give you hope. Had the writers taken a dig at patriarchy and given the female characters some spunk, this would have been hilarious.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
2017 · Times Of India · May 2017
Go on this final voyage. The seas might get a bit rough but the pirates won't rob you off a good time.
Meri Pyaari Bindu
2017 · Times Of India · May 2017
Meri Pyaari Bindu will appeal to the romantic in you, but watching the movie will be a battle between the brain and the heart. Your brain and the movie's heart, that is.
Noor
2017 · Times Of India · Apr 2017
This is the great debut that has come seven years into Sonakshi's career. And for that, you must go meet Noor at theatre.
Mukti Bhawan
2017 · Times Of India · Apr 2017
The plot is too skimpy and with its languid pacing, the movie eventually seems a bit indulgent. The filmmaker's exposure to slow, contemplative festival films becomes apparent. But the unassuming characters and the humour make it a delightful watch. If in-your-face Bollywood blockbusters have bored you to death, Mukti Bhawan is your salvation.
The Boss Baby
2017 · Times Of India · Mar 2017
Give it a shot, the storytelling isn't strong enough to make you weep like a baby, but it will occasionally make you giggle like one.
The Salesman
2016 · Times Of India · Mar 2017
This Iranian drama is chock-full of intrigue and has a lot of parallels with Indian sensibilities. There are a lot of reasons to watch it, least of all the fact that it is this year's Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film.
Phillauri
2017 · Times Of India · Mar 2017
It seems as though Phillauri could have gone in a lot of directions, but it took the road usually travelled.
Badrinath Ki Dulhania
2017 · Times Of India · Mar 2017
RSVP Yes to this wedding; it's grand, with good music, great people and delicious food for thought.
John Wick: Chapter 2
2017 · Times Of India · Feb 2017
It might not do much to your brain, but it'll certainly set your heart racing. If you're in the mood for blood, Wick is your pick.
Kung Fu Yoga
2017 · Times Of India · Feb 2017
If you're going for the Kung Fu, chances are you'll end up in a meditative state instead.
Raees
2017 · Times Of India · Jan 2017
The movie can feel a bit long, but if you're going for a great Shah Rukh performance and some good ol' popcorn-entertainment, it might just 'raees' to the occasion.
The Bye Bye Man
2017 · Times Of India · Jan 2017
If you're in the mood to get scared this weekend, you'd have better luck surfing the news channels.
Ok Jaanu
2017 · Times Of India · Jan 2017
If you haven't seen the original though, you're sure to walk out of the theatre with a warm-fuzzy feeling.
Passengers
2017 · Times Of India · Jan 2017
It's a great-looking film with an original idea. Watch it for its stars but it won't have an astronomical impact on you.
Wajah Tum Ho
2016 · Times Of India · Dec 2016
Three of the four songs are recreations of older hits and pop-up dutifully when there's a lull in the screenplay. The background score refuses to die down and accompanies you throughout the movie. There is no justifiable reason to recommend this one.
Befikre
2016 · Times Of India · Dec 2016
If you care for some laughs, some YRF nostalgia and are, well, promiscuous with your choice of romcoms, you could take a chance with this one.
Deepwater Horizon
2016 · Times Of India · Dec 2016
As an informative piece on the catastrophe at the Deepwater Horizon, the movie just doesn't dig deep enough. But as a visually rich disaster movie, it passes the test.
Nerve
2016 · Times Of India · Dec 2016
...if you're the kind of person that opens their eyes to Facebook and Twitter every morning, Nerve may be the wake up call you need.
Moana
2016 · Times Of India · Dec 2016
Moana literally means 'the ocean' and as the heroine conquers her namesake, she also conquers your heart. You won't regret setting sail and voyaging with her.
Force 2
2016 · Times Of India · Nov 2016
'Force 2' is a decent entertainer for the thrill-seekers, the action won't disappoint. Go ahead and may the force be with you!
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
2016 · Times Of India · Oct 2016
On the downside, there's a bizarre twist in the last 15 minutes that could have been replaced with a scene or two of good conversation, but if you have an appetite for melodrama, you might just like it. That said, you usually come away from a Karan Johar movie dreaming of singing sweet tunes in the Alps; but ADHM makes you realize just how cold it is, up there. Go watch it for a relatable portrayal of modern-day relationships.
31st October
2016 · Times Of India · Oct 2016
To its credit, the movie is only 102 minutes long, and you can see a sense of honesty in it. But the final product is underwhelming and looks like a small-scale remake of the Hollywood film franchise, The Purge (innocent people running scared on the streets, dodging murderous mobs).
Beiimaan Love
2016 · Times Of India · Oct 2016
The characters are inconsistent, the lines are handpicked from a Dialogue For Dummies guide and there's a general lack of attention to detail.