Samrudhi Gosh
India Today
Most Divergent Takes
- Thackeray (2019)2.0 vs TRM 4.9-2.9
- Student of the Year 2 (2019)2.0 vs TRM 4.1-2.1
- The Accidental Prime Minister (2019)2.0 vs TRM 4.1-2.1
- The Tashkent Files (2019)2.0 vs TRM 3.8-1.8
- Commando 2: The Black Money Trail (2017)6.0 vs TRM 4.3+1.7
Super 30
2019 · India Today · Jul 2019
Despite the rousing tale and fine performances, the film is bogged down by the lengthy run-time and needless doses of drama.
Student of the Year 2
2019 · India Today · May 2019
Unless you are an ardent admirer of Tiger Shroff's flying kicks, stay away from Student Of The Year 2
The Tashkent Files
2019 · India Today · Apr 2019
The Tashkent Files is bogged down by the chaotic screenplay and blaring background music. Nuance and subtlety are kissed goodbye soon after the opening credits roll. Vivek Agnihotri's target is obvious, as is the fact that the film and its conveniently-timed release is "Lok Sabha chunaav ke liye ek zabardast mudda". Skip The Tashkent Files at ease.
Luka Chuppi
2019 · India Today · Mar 2019
Luka Chuppi, starring Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon, will not blow your mind, but is a good watch if you are looking for something fun this weekend...
Thackeray
2019 · India Today · Jan 2019
ith a run-time of 2 hours and 19 minutes, Thackeray, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Bal Thackeray, feels like a political sermon that goes on too long, says our review.
The Accidental Prime Minister
2019 · India Today · Jan 2019
Vijay Ratnakar Gutte's The Accidental Prime Minister is so unsubtle in its disdain for the Nehru-Gandhi family and the Congress, that it could almost pass off as a creation of the social media cell of the ruling party.
Simmba
2018 · India Today · Dec 2018
No one does masala films like Rohit Shetty. But when he decides to infuse a moral lecture into the mix, that is where a film falters. Simmba suffers from the same curse.
Stree
2018 · India Today · Aug 2018
Stree has its flaws, but is one of the better horror comedies to come out of the Bollywood stable in recent times. Watch the film for its satire and stellar performances.
Dhadak
2018 · India Today · Jul 2018
With everything so glossed up, the climax does not hit you as hard as the original, even though it is literally delivered with a thud. If you are satisfied with a pale, insipid version of Sairat, go watch Dhadak.
Sanju
2018 · India Today · Jun 2018
It is not child's play to make a biopic, particularly on someone whose life has been splashed all over the tabloids, in excruciating detail. Given the kind of biopics we have seen in commercial mainstream Bollywood so far, Sanju has definitely raised the bar. Watch Sanju for Ranbir Kapoor, Rajkumar Hirani, the laughs, the tears... in a nutshell, everything.
Hichki
2018 · India Today · Mar 2018
Rani Mukerji is delightful as the enthusiastic teacher with a never-say-die spirit. Hichki rests on her shoulders and she does not let it falter. Her playful camaraderie with her brother (Hussain Dalal in a charming role) is genuine and one of the more enjoyable parts of the film.
Raid
2018 · India Today · Mar 2018
Although the identity of the informer remains a mystery till the end, it is no secret how Raid will end. But the rivetting battle between Ajay Devgn and Saurabh Shukla makes the journey to the finish worth your while.
Julie 2
2017 · India Today · Nov 2017
Even seasoned actors like Rati Agnihotri and Pankaj Tripathi are off their mark with their loud acting in Julie 2. Ravi Kishan is the silver lining; he looks effortless as the South superstar, Ravi Kumar. Do yourselves a favour, give Julie 2 a miss.
Ittefaq
2017 · India Today · Nov 2017
There is a slight touch of humour at the expense of the Mumbai police, that is quite enjoyable. But it is the mystery at the centre of the story that is the true winner of the film.
A Gentleman
2017 · India Today · Aug 2017
Flaws aside, A Gentleman makes for an entertaining watch. If a not-too-serious, masala film is your ideal weekend watch, then this film does not disappoint.
Bareilly Ki Barfi
2017 · India Today · Aug 2017
After Nil Battey Sannata, director Ashwini Iyer Tiwari brings us another engaging watch. There is no dull moment in the film. Light and fluffy, Bareilly Ki Barfi is no heavy seven-course meal, but it is quite the delicious dessert.
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
2017 · India Today · Aug 2017
What works for the film is the hinterland humour. In an elaborate sequence, Akshay Kumar's character gets married to a buffalo to get rid of his "manglik dosh". It is the laughs which take away your unease about the length of the two-and-a-half-hour-long film.
Spider-Man: Homecoming
2017 · India Today · Jul 2017
If you're looking for your usual superhero origin story, Spider-Man: Homecoming is not the film for you. But if you don't mind a refreshingly funny reboot that wanders into the high school comedy zone, director Jon Watts delivers a film worth your while.
Bank Chor
2017 · India Today · Jun 2017
Director Bumpy does not yet have the finesse to make a smooth transition from one genre to another. What you get as a result, is a bumpy ride.
Wonder Woman
2017 · India Today · Jun 2017
Wonder Woman is the perfect balance of humour, romance and action. When the Amazon princess meets a man for the first time, she is filled with curiosity.
Hindi Medium
2017 · India Today · May 2017
Hindi Medium may use over-dramatised events to make its message hit home, but in spite of its hiccups, the film is not bogged down because of the performances and the humour.
Sarkar 3
2017 · India Today · May 2017
The first half is engaging enough, but loses its way post the interval. There are loose ends which are never tied, and by the time the climax comes, you have pretty much figured out how it is going to end. Although a maverick filmmaker, RGV has had several hits and misses in his career. The (hopefully) last film of the Sarkar trilogy, unfortunately, is one of the misses.
Naam Shabana
2017 · India Today · Mar 2017
While in Baby, the climax is almost nail-biting, Naam Shabana makes it all too easy to get rid of the bad guy. If you want to watch Naam Shabana, do; just make sure you don't go in with the expectation of watching a riveting action-thriller like Baby.
Commando 2: The Black Money Trail
2017 · India Today · Mar 2017
Commando 2 does not explore a novel theme - it's the classic good vs evil - but the high-voltage action makes this an entertaining one for fans of the genre.