How much you enjoy ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ depends entirely on how much you’ve missed the typical Karan Johar formula. ‘Wake Up Sid’ director Ayan Mukerji takes us on a familiar journey through holiday romances, family conundrums, and big fat Indian weddings.

‘Ishkq in Paris’ is a misguided, overwrought affair that feels way longer than its 96 minutes. I’m going with one-and-a-half out of five. Watch it if you can muster the courage.

With all its shortcomings, you have to admit ‘The Hangover Part III’ contains more of a plot than the earlier films. There may be fewer surprises and not so many laugh-out-loud moments, but its twist-filled storyline ensures that you’re seldom bored.

If you’re willing to suspend disbelief, and even embrace the illogical, you’ll be rewarded with a film that doesn’t bore you even for a minute.

Ultimately, this could have been a sweet, unusual tale about the triumph of a nerd, yet it’s let down by its affected tone. I’m going with two out of five for Gippi. Alas, many of the film’s better ideas are lost in execution.

There’s no denying that ‘Bombay Talkies’ is a breath of fresh air – a wonderful gift to audiences on the 100th birthday of Indian cinema. I’m going with three and half out of five for ‘Bombay Talkies’. Through four consummate storytellers, we’re reminded just how much the movies mean to us.

‘Shootout at Wadala’ revels in its violence, yet sadly all the bloodshed leaves you unaffected and cold. I’m going with two out of five.

Simplistic, yet funny in generous doses and even occasionally moving, ‘The Croods’ has enough to entertain young audiences. I’m going with three out of five and a recommendation to take the kids.

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Sippy never brings the lightness of touch needed to pull off this kind of film. Like the title suggests, it’s all empty theatrics. And wait, the film also has the unique distinction of capturing one of the longest on-screen smooches in a long time.. shot in such excruciating close-up that you might throw up your lunch.