KMKJHG makes for a decent home video watch. I could definitely check out the shots of Kuku cooking – chopping vegetables and making milkshake – clearly inspired by the opening montage of American TV series Dexter. Else this film holds no promise.

Though not up to the mark, this film has the capability to reach out the largest audience possible – all thanks to the presence of Rajinikanth. And for a country which still calls all animated films cartoon, Kochadaiiyaan could very well bring a change in perception.

Heropanti has its drawbacks but manages to hold the audience in the second half. And more importantly, it does spring two talents to look out for. Tiger, with his innocent looks, should work well with the girls while he could be a valid action star. He may not have his father’s voice but he has his style for sure. It would be up to him to make the right moves from here.

I must say The Xpose is a complete paisa-vasool project. It was one of the rarest of its kind – the so bad that it’s fantastic! I suggest go and watch it alone. You might make some new friends in the theater while laughing hollow at the film. A ticket is after all really inexpensive in comparison to new friendships!

Do not watch Children of War if you are looking for a dose of entertainment. Watch it to understand what could have caused one of the world’s most painful struggles for independence.

You only wish they used as much work on the screenplay. The film, with a close to one-and half hour second half after a relatively shorter first could have been much shorter if worked on with precision. This is where the director loses way and then there is no looking back.

Buy a ticket? No! Definitely not when there are infinitely better films releasing in the same week!

Hawaa Hawaai is an endearing film for sure. It is also a statement. The film speaks for the director’s apparent ease with subjects involving a child. It affirms that writing Taare Zameen Par was not a fluke. And neither was making Stanley ka Dabba. This is one director who knows his emotions. Enjoy this Hawaa Hawaai. Be inspired!

It’s limitations albeit, Manjunath is one film that should be watched. Just to remind us of that one tale of courage if not for its cinematic value. Having said that, director Sandeep Varma should be applauded for making a film that is true to the subject and not sensationalized.

Yeh Hai Bakrapur has a very interesting premise. However it falls short of becoming a really good film. It will make you smile nonetheless at the inane situations that can actually become a reality in the country.

Purani Jeans offers nothing new in terms of a story and is fine example of inept direction. Avoid it. The story of Purani Jeans is at best ‘purani’ (old) and pretty stale. You could revisit Dil Chahta Hai and Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara if you are in a mood for male bonding films. Else there are definitely better films at the theaters this week.