The intent is good and we get the message, but shoddy execution fails to elicit a response or provoke sympathy for convicts who may want to change their lives for the better. A topic as significant and intense as this should have been handled better.

The film sends out a good message to youngsters like ‘family comes first’, ‘respect your elders’, etc. It has its share of sweet moments, but overall, as a rom-com, it fails to leave a mark.

Unlike most films made on youngsters, Sixteen is refreshingly real and extremely relevant in modern times. Thankfully, there are no standard teenage-film cliches like youngsters taking to drugs or other addictions, misbehaviour, rebellious attitude towards parents, etc.

Bollywood’s fixation for formulaic cop films with south sensibility continues and if you don’t have an issue with it, you certainly won’t mind watching Policegiri.

If you find old-school masala action films entertaining, Enemmy may appeal to you.

The film tries too hard to cater to the young generation and their dilemmas. The narrative keeps beating around the bush for way too long.

As the film ends, you wonder if the filmmaker justifies adultery, prostitution and exploitation of women in general, including the casting couch. You also wonder if there is an underlying message in the film, which hints that a woman needs to sleep around to get ahead in life! The lewdness in dialogues and scenes puts you off.

The film has some poignant moments, especially when the old father fears humiliation if they’re caught and Puttan speaking his heart out on how inflation affects the middle class. We however wish there was no love track that involves Gopal. The film also becomes a tad theatrical and preachy in portions. Performance-wise, the film stays flawless.

Govinda fans must rejoice, for the film which was stalled for almost a decade has finally seen the light of day. Priyanka Chopra apparently signed the film as a 20-year-old. Almost 10 years after the film was made, she still promoted it and that’s noteworthy, since her garish makeup and outfits of the 90’s make her look anything but glamourous! The major problem is however the film’s delay. Because of the decade-gap,you feel like you’re watching the film on a Hindi movie channel in your house!

The film tries too hard to be tragic. There was no need for the story to be so melodramatic.