Rohit Khilnani
India Today·Rediff·TheQuint
Most Divergent Takes
- Revolver Rani (2014)2.0 vs TRM 5.6-3.6
- The Wolf of Wall Street (2014)10.0 vs TRM 6.7+3.3
- Bhoot Returns (2012)7.0 vs TRM 3.7+3.3
- Roy (2015)1.0 vs TRM 4.2-3.2
- Highway (2014)3.0 vs TRM 6.2-3.2
X-Men: Apocalypse
2016 · TheQuint · May 2016
Compared to the energetic Days Of Future Past, this is awful! The flashbacks and the repetition of scenes get to you after a point of time. Visually, it's very good but come on! For good visuals, I could just stare at the superhero screensaver on my laptop and not spend my time and money in the theatre. Even for X-Men fans, this is a one-time watch!
Hunterrr
2015 · India Today · Mar 2015
The concept seems interesting but when it's not backed by a good story it looks like the makers just are resorting to witless humor to get some eyeballs. Hunterrr seems nothing but another forced adult comedy!
NH10
2015 · India Today · Mar 2015
If you like action and revenge dramas this is great one! But if you can't watch blood and torture then there is no way you can watch this. NH10 is a power packed revenge drama!
Coffee Bloom
2015 · India Today · Mar 2015
What's important is that debut director Manu Warrier delivers what the promos promised and that doesn't happen too often. If you are up for a good relaxed weekend viewing then Coffee Bloom should be your pick.
Ab Tak Chhappan 2
2015 · India Today · Feb 2015
...is a pointless film. It's a film that shouldn't have been made in the first place. It misfires!
Dum Laga Ke Haisha
2015 · India Today · Feb 2015
DLKH is very well written and well shot as well. It also has the right amount of humor to keep you entertained. Both Ayushmann Khurana and Bhumi Pednekar have performed extremely well. Music of the film could have been better and the film could have been slightly more pacy. Nevertheless what's important is that Dum Laga Ke Haisha is different and it will make you smile.
Whiplash
2015 · India Today · Feb 2015
Since the story comes from the filmmakers personal experiences it strikes the right chord. An absolute must watch film!
Badlapur
2015 · India Today · Feb 2015
This film has some amazing moments and a lot of credit goes to the director and his actors. Raghvan gives them an open field to perform and show their best skills, the magic is obviously in the writing. If you enjoy thrillers then you shouldn't miss Badlapur, you get the watch the best of Varun and Nawaz.
Roy
2015 · India Today · Feb 2015
I'm told releasing a film is not easy. One has to have a good story, get the cast in place, and convince a producer to back it and then get a studio to release it. After all kinds of checkpoints it's appalling that this film has made it to the theatres.
MSG: The Messenger of God
2015 · India Today · Feb 2015
Fans of Guruji couldn't have asked for more. They will laugh with him and others will enjoy in their own way as they laugh at him!
Shamitabh
2015 · India Today · Feb 2015
R Balki holds the story together and keeps you entertained through this two hours and twenty minute film. The concept itself is quite different and works very well. Using Bachchan's popular voice seems like a brilliant idea.
Rahasya
2015 · India Today · Jan 2015
If you enjoy murder mysteries then you must watch Rahasya. It's a well-made film.
Foxcatcher
2015 · India Today · Jan 2015
Foxcatcher is a fabulous story of the American dream gone wrong.
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
2015 · India Today · Jan 2015
Birdman is unexpectedly funny and a thoroughly entertaining film.
Baby
2015 · India Today · Jan 2015
At 2 hours and 40 minutes Baby is too long to entertain and since it's full of flaws it seems much longer.
American Sniper
2015 · India Today · Jan 2015
Eastwood creates enough drama and tension, which makes American Sniper a terrific film! Clint Eastwood is at his best so American Sniper shouldn't be missed.
The Imitation Game
2015 · India Today · Jan 2015
If you need one good reason to watch The Imitation Game then watch it for an award winning performance by Benedict Cumberbatch!
Big Eyes
2015 · India Today · Jan 2015
Big Eyes is inspired by one of the most fascinating stories ever and Tim Burton does absolute justice to it. Watch it!
Tevar
2015 · India Today · Jan 2015
Amit Sharma's remake of the Telugu hit Okkadu (2003) comes too late to Bollywood. Times have changed and so have Bollywood movies. The era of small town politicians and goon films is almost over. Sadly the year starts with a disappointing film. The good thing however is that the quality of films can only go up from here.
Ugly
2014 · India Today · Dec 2014
It may not be the best film to watch around Christmas but it's one hell of movie that shouldn't be missed. Anurag Kashyap is at his best once again. Ugly is dark and hard-hitting like his critically acclaimed film Black Friday (2007).
PK
2014 · India Today · Dec 2014
PK is an absolute must watch film and watch it before your friends tell you all the surprise elements in detail.
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014 · India Today · Dec 2014
With this Peter Jackson's 6 film middle earth series reaches the finale...there couldn't have been an end better than this!
Sulemani Keeda
2014 · India Today · Dec 2014
...cinephiles are likely to appreciate the attempt to show how hard it is for outsiders to break into an industry which is still driven by nepotism and commerce. Despite the film's flaws, Masurkar shows promise as a filmmaker drawing from what seem like his own experiences as a filmmaker. It will be interesting to see what he comes up with next.
Exodus: Gods and Kings
2014 · India Today · Dec 2014
This is Ridley Scott's version of the age old story and even though it's two and a half hours long, it's simply awesome!
Action Jackson
2014 · India Today · Dec 2014
Action Jackson is just action scenes and random songs put together to fill 145 minutes of screen time. This film is beyond repair.
Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain
2014 · India Today · Dec 2014
Filmmaker Ravi Kumar has captured everything that this drama needed. The feel of Bhopal in the 80s, the slum life, the joy of a man who lands a job at the plant and the disaster, everything if managed well. However the quality of production could have been better. Bhopal - A Prayer for Rain is a story that needed to be told.
Ungli
2014 · India Today · Nov 2014
The intention may have been good but the plot is silly and way to unrealistic! It's kind of clear that some of it was possibly salvaged in post production but quite a bit was beyond repair. So Ungli releases with all the loopholes at a theatre near you.
Penguins of Madagascar
2014 · India Today · Nov 2014
The penguins are cute, animation and 3D is great! And the running time is just 92 minutes but since the film doesn't touch the right cord it doesn't seem worth the time.
Happy Ending
2014 · India Today · Nov 2014
Romcom seems like an easy genre to execute but clearly is not everyone's cup of tea. With a good budget and good looking actor it's easy to make a good looking film but it's tough to make an entertaining one. Happy Ending is a decent one-time watch.
Kill Dil
2014 · India Today · Nov 2014
Even after all the little flaws Kill Dil is a good watch! Two hours of pure entertainment.
Rang Rasiya
2014 · India Today · Nov 2014
Rang Rasiya is not a perfect film and not for everyone but for those who would like to know more about one of the best painters ever, this one will be worth your time.
The Shaukeens
2014 · India Today · Nov 2014
This film has no soul and no character. It's time waste, paisa waste!
Happy New Year
2014 · India Today · Oct 2014
Visually Happy New Year looks great but why wouldn't a film with a big banner, a talented filmmaker like Farah Khan, a good cast and great locations? That's never the challenge. The challenge is to entertain and Happy New Year falls short in entertaining, it's long length of over three hours being the weakest point. There is no doubt that Farah Khan knows the craft well but she is yet to give an entertainer like Om Shanti Om.
Sex Tape
2014 · India Today · Oct 2014
There are some funny moments but just some! Once the film starts, almost everything is predictable. The acting is over the top because the film turns out to be so silly. There is little the actors can do to save this film. Sex Tape is neither funny and nor is it sexy!
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
2014 · India Today · Oct 2014
Neither is Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami unbearable, nor is it a good film by any standards; it's somewhere in between... ...If your idea of going for a film is to get entertained and have a good time, then this is not something you would want invest your time in.
Bang Bang!
2014 · India Today · Oct 2014
If your idea of a fun film is watching two good looking stars running around senselessly for two hours and thirty minutes then go and watch Bang Bang. The makers have put in a lot of money. Is it wasted or well spent, only time will tell. I would suggest you save your hard earned money and watch Bang Bang on TV someday soon.
Haider
2014 · India Today · Oct 2014
I will definitely recommend Haider, it's a sure shot winner! Vishal Bhardwaj impresses once again! The only problem with Haider is it's length of 2 hours and 40 minutes, it could have been much shorter with as much impact. Music by Vishal Bhardwaj is right for the film but not great, like it been in the past.
Khoobsurat
2014 · India Today · Sep 2014
Looks like Khoobsurat is for the multiplex audience but I'm not sure if today's generation will enjoy a dull show like this one.
Finding Fanny
2014 · India Today · Sep 2014
Finding Fanny is for a very niche audience...To pull this off and make it entertaining is not easy, but it's clear he is an extremely talented filmmaker. If you are up for watching something different then go and watch Finding Fanny, you won't be disappointed.
Creature
2014 · India Today · Sep 2014
I guess when it's Vikram Bhatt, always expect the unexpected! I have absolutely no reason to recommend this one.
Mary Kom
2014 · India Today · Sep 2014
Mary Kom's story is a great one and we all know that. The film falls short in doing justice to Magnificent Mary. Mary Kom is strictly average
Raja Natwarlal
2014 · India Today · Aug 2014
Raja Natwarlal is a below average product. The filmmaker made sure he does almost everything that Hashmi's fans love. Serial kisser is kissing his leading lady so you see him doing what he does best. He is given some funny punch lines for the frontbenchers. He fights and even takes revenge for his friend's murder.
Mardaani
2014 · India Today · Aug 2014
Mardaani is not a usual Yashraj film but a good one to switch tracks and attempt something different. Filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar deserves a pat on his back for this one. He not just gets the best performances out of his cast but keeps his focus right making Mardaani a great watch. Book your tickets for Mardaani and watch Rani Mukherji in action. She will blow your mind!
Singham Returns
2014 · India Today · Aug 2014
The dream team of Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgn delivers a good entertainer. It's for fans of brand Singham and I'm sure they are all out there in large numbers.
Entertainment
2014 · India Today · Aug 2014
Don't go by the title, it's sure called Entertainment but only if that was enough!
22 Jump Street
2014 · India Today · Aug 2014
Don't walk out without watching the end credits. A lot of imagination has gone into it and it's worth staying back for. 22 Jump Street is worth every penny spent!
Lucy
2014 · India Today · Aug 2014
...whether this fallacy makes sense or not, it doesn't matter. It just makes for an interesting film plot which filmmaker Luc Besson exploits and successfully delivers through this entertaining film.
Kick
2014 · India Today · Jul 2014
For Salman Khan fans, it's a great show but for others it's going to be an average affair.
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
2014 · India Today · Jul 2014
Predictable in most parts, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania entertains you from the first frame to the last one. It's a refreshing film.
Bobby Jasoos
2014 · India Today · Jul 2014
The idea of Bobby Jasoos is good but the execution is not! The script is full of loopholes and is very predictable. Just when you feel the film is getting too long, there is a love song which is unnecessary. Music by Shantanu Moitra is strictly average. Bobby Jasoos could have been a winner but it lost track somewhere in between!
Lekar Hum Deewana Dil
2014 · India Today · Jul 2014
Director Arif Ali, the brother of Imtiaz Ali fails to entertain through this stale formula with appalling direction.
Ek Villain
2014 · India Today · Jun 2014
Even after a lot of flaws Ek Villain is a decent watch but it could have been much better!
Edge of Tomorrow
2014 · India Today · Jun 2014
No doubt Tom Curise is an ageing star but he can still give the younger lot a run for their money. For Tom Cruise fans this is a must watch!
Maleficent
2014 · India Today · May 2014
Go and watch the magnificent Maleficent on the big screen! It will transport you to another world and trust me you wouldn't want to come back.
CityLights
2014 · India Today · May 2014
CityLights is a very important film, it gives us a reality check. Mumbai is known to be the city of dreams but it does have a big share of shattered dreams too. It's a good one but from the team of Shahid and with Mahesh Bhatt backing the project, we expected more.
Hawaa Hawaai
2014 · India Today · May 2014
It's a film that will touch your heart but it could have been much better had the focus been just the story. Looks like the emphasis is sometimes only on making you feel bad for the subject which, should come naturally and not be so in your face.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
2014 · India Today · May 2014
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is a superhero film yet also brings out a unique a love story! This time there is just as much love as the high-octane superhero action. The onscreen chemistry between Anrdrew Garfield and the gorgeous Emma Stone is delightful.
Revolver Rani
2014 · India Today · Apr 2014
Forget about cashing in on Kangana success they couldn't even make a decent film!
2 States
2014 · India Today · Apr 2014
Two States is a well-packaged product with great posters and promos but the film is disappointing. The problem is that the movie is too long and moves at a very slow pace. Long conversations make it even more boring.
Bhoothnath Returns
2014 · India Today · Apr 2014
There is no doubt that Bhoothnath will entertain cine-goers.. It's entertainment .. Bachchan style!
Main Tera Hero
2014 · India Today · Apr 2014
I wouldn't recommend that you spend money on multiplex tickets for Main Tera Hero, even if you like mindless comedies this could be a decent DVD watch.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
2014 · India Today · Apr 2014
The chases and attacks are magnificent. The special effects make the film what it is, a magical experience. The Winter Soldier is an action-packed entertainer, indeed a must watch!
Noah
2014 · India Today · Mar 2014
Noah is a very ambitious project and a good one. If you enjoy good cinema then watch Noah. It's definitely a movie one would like to watch and then discuss with friends for hours. Noah stays with you long after you leave the theatre.
Youngistaan
2014 · India Today · Mar 2014
The production quality of Youngistaan is great and that's one of the biggest aspects in making Youngistaan watchable. Bhatt's favourite Jeet Ganguly and some other music directors have given some melodious tracks that definately add value. The target audience of Youngistaan is the youth and for them this will be an enjoyable ride.
Ankhon Dekhi
2014 · India Today · Mar 2014
Sometimes the best films are made out of simple stories and Aankhon Dekhi does that too. It touches your heart and makes you smile.
Bewakoofiyaan
2014 · India Today · Mar 2014
What you see on the hoardings and trailers is what you get in Bewakoofiyaan. There is nothing more to it. Wait for the DVD of this film because at the theatres this won't be worth the money.
Nebraska
2014 · India Today · Feb 2014
The film teaches you a lot about relationships and in the most sensitive way. Nebraska has moments that will make you smile and cry. It's a beautiful film that makes you think of your relationship with your parents. I am going to watch Nebraska once again. I suggest you watch it once if not twice. Story telling can't get better than this.
Dallas Buyers Club
2014 · India Today · Feb 2014
Dallas Buyers Club is definitely worth watching, it's a powerful film! Almost everything is just perfect in Dallas Buyers Club. A superb script by Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack and touchingly sensitive direction by Jean-Marc Vallee, not to mention he never shifts focus from his subject.
Gulabi Gang
2014 · India Today · Feb 2014
The purpose of making this documentary is surely to create awareness. The makers have done their job well. Now it's up to us to spread the word and recommend this film. Whatever you may be doing this weekend, take out sometime to watch Gulabi Gang. Watch it, because it's important!
Highway
2014 · India Today · Feb 2014
Alia Bhatt fits perfectly in this role but doesn't have much scope to perform. Even Randeep Hooda is not bad either but has little to do. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra is bang on, it's unusual and works very well here! Rahman's music does set the mood of the film and cinematographer Anil Mehta captures beautiful locations but even all this can't save this film! Avoid this Highway, it will lead you nowhere!
Gunday
2014 · India Today · Feb 2014
Gunday is an entertaining film. It's old wine in a new bottle and it tastes awesome! Not sure if it's a perfect film to watch on Valentines Day but let me assure you that you won't regret paying for the ticket of this film. It's packed with action, emotions, friendship, drama and some terrific performances.
Her
2014 · India Today · Feb 2014
Though you know this may be almost impossible in the real world but director Spike Jonze creates magic in front of your eyes and what may seem unbelievable when someone narrates it to you is soon believable when you are inside the cinema hall. Her is a lovely film which you just shouldn't miss!
Hasee Toh Phasee
2014 · India Today · Feb 2014
A lot of films that are made with the claim of being romantic comedies turn out to be disappointing but this one delivers. It's a good rom-com which is rare in Bollywood. What better timing than releasing it around Valentine's Day.
Lone Survivor
2014 · India Today · Feb 2014
Not many may like the fact that Afghan villagers are the heroes here but this film says the story as it is. Berg does a marvelous job. His team of muscle men Mark Wahlberg, Tylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster and Eric Bana make the film look real. Lone Survivor is pulled out of the real world and it's unforgettable!
One By Two
2014 · India Today · Jan 2014
As if the writing, direction and acting was not bad enough, the film lurches out one gross scene after another-from Abhay Deol's nonstop farts to his burps, you have to witness it all in this mundane film. The search for the first contender of the 'Worst Films of 2014 list' ends right here.
12 Years a Slave
2014 · India Today · Jan 2014
12 Years a Slave is one of the best movies ever made on American slavery. British director Steve McQueen has succeeded in bringing on celluloid the pain of slavery in every single scene of the film. It's an adaptation of the 1853 memoir by Solomon Northup. Must I add that it's very brave of Brad Pitt to produce this one.
Jai Ho
2014 · India Today · Jan 2014
A Salman Khan film is an amusement ride, don't take it too seriously! Watch it with his fans and you will know what I mean!
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
2014 · India Today · Jan 2014
Contrary to Mandela's life that had enough drama, the film fails to capture any of it...making it boring at times. It works because of the real life story of Mandela. An iconic world figure deserves a much better biopic! Here they don't call it a 'long walk' for no reason, the film is 140 minutes long and that is very long for this genre.
American Hustle
2014 · India Today · Jan 2014
I suggest you spend your hard earned money on these con men and you won't feel cheated!
Inside Llewyn Davis
2014 · India Today · Jan 2014
It's dark and not commercial. It's bitter and sweet. It's everything you expect from Coen Brothers. Every department has contributed with all their heart. The screenplay, costumes and cinematography are very well done, making it easy for you to get transported to the early sixties.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
2014 · India Today · Jan 2014
The film is very well shot and has a tricky screenplay. The problem though is that Stiller doesn't transport smoothly from real life to fantasy, making it slow and boring.
The Wolf of Wall Street
2014 · India Today · Jan 2014
Leonardo DiCaprio keeps the energy levels high and delivers one of the best performances of his career. He makes Jorgan Belfort as shameless and arrogant as Scorsese must have imagined. And you can make out that Martin Scorsese has had too much fun making this unapologetic film. It's the start of 2014 and what a start it is! Go and watch this wild ride!
Dhoom 3
2013 · India Today · Dec 2013
Dhoom 3 is another visual treat where you get to see a fancy foreign city, cool bikes, police cars and good stunts but that's about it. The Dhoom series theme music when clubbed with the action stunts in the latest installment provides some entertainment because what you end up watching is not all that bad. But if you are looking for any logic, you are watching the wrong film.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013 · India Today · Dec 2013
Peter Jackson's second film in the Hobbit series is a grand show and also a very well planned one. You can just sit back and watch the unbelievable experience in 3D, on the big screen. I have seen the film once and I don't mind watching it again. I suggest you book your tickets now!
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein
2013 · India Today · Nov 2013
This is Punit's second attempt at a rom-com and he gets a few things right and a few wrong, making Gori Tere Pyaar Mein an average entertainer.
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela
2013 · India Today · Nov 2013
It's well hyped and still surpasses all expectations. For me Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram Leela is a masterpiece!
Krrish 3
2013 · India Today · Oct 2013
The makers made sure that it sends a positive message, 'there is a superhero is in all of us'. Krrish 3 is a worthy addition to the franchise.
Escape Plan
2013 · India Today · Oct 2013
It's strictly for Sly and Arnie's fans! Escape Plan is a good DVD watch!
Shahid
2013 · India Today · Oct 2013
Clearly Hansal Mehta has put in his best and has managed to touch the right chord with the viewer. This is his best work so far! Shahid will take you by surprise. Book your tickets now because a film like this is rare! It's a must watch!
Boss
2013 · India Today · Oct 2013
At around 2 hours and 25 minutes, Boss is way too long. There are very few scenes that are actually funny in this supposed entertainer.
About Time
2013 · India Today · Oct 2013
About Time is not the perfect romantic film but if you have the appetite for Curtis kind-of romantic films, you will enjoy this one.
Fire in the Blood
2013 · India Today · Oct 2013
It's well shot, well edited and has the right music to set the mood. "Fire in the Blood" is an important film; it's a story that needed to be told to the world. Dialogues like, "People are dying and the medicines are in my briefcase." makes you angry, very angry!
Diana
2013 · India Today · Oct 2013
Naomi Watts does her bit but falls short in portraying someone as strong and popular as Diana. All credit goes to the hair and makeup department who give her the perfect look. Diana is not a bad film but the problem is the Princess of Wales deserves a lot better.
Gravity
2013 · India Today · Oct 2013
Technically this film is a masterpiece. It uses the 3D format in the way it's meant to be used. Alfonso Cuaron takes you far, far away from earth and succeeds in bringing to the screen exactly what he imagined. He makes sure the film flows naturally and all that the actors need to do is convey the message through their characters.
Besharam
2013 · India Today · Oct 2013
I can't decide what's worse, Lalit Pandit's music or Abhinav Kashap's direction. Mr Kashyap, you got the Kapoor clan in attendance and your lead actor did his bit.. is that enough? Skip this Besharam film!
Grand Masti
2013 · India Today · Sep 2013
When a film makes you uncomfortable and gives you that awkward feeling which only a porn film can give, if you end up watching one in a crowd, then of course it's not entertaining.
Life of Pi
2012 · Rediff · Dec 2012
Life of Pi is a one of its kind visual experience.
Delhi Safari
2012 · Rediff · Nov 2012
The animation team at Krayon Pictures and the writers Nikhil Advani, Suresh Nair and Girish Dhamija deserve a pat on their backs for the sincere attempt they put in making Delhi Safari a fun film.
Son of Sardaar
2012 · Rediff · Nov 2012
Son of Sardaar has a lot for the masses but it lacks a good story. With all the other ingredients in place it feels like Son of Sardaar is a good opportunity wasted.
1920: Evil Returns
2012 · Rediff · Nov 2012
1920 Evil Returns is yet another needless horror film. It's cold and bland.
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
2012 · Rediff · Nov 2012
It's not every day that Bollywood churns out a tasty dish with the right ingredients. We suggest you taste it!
Rush
2012 · Rediff · Nov 2012
The shooting style in a lot of scenes and even the songs with spot lights on actors gives the feel of the 1980s cinema. We cannot recommend Rush.
Bhoot Returns
2012 · Rediff · Nov 2012
Watch Bhoot Returns if you are a fan of horror flicks, the 3D experience will do justice to your money.