Shalu Dhyani
Bollyspice
Most Divergent Takes
- Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi (2012)3.0 vs TRM 5.3-2.3
- Ek Tha Tiger (2012)4.0 vs TRM 6.1-2.1
- Happy New Year (2014)7.0 vs TRM 5.4+1.6
- Teri Meri Kahaani (2012)6.0 vs TRM 4.5+1.5
- Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015)8.0 vs TRM 6.7+1.3
Piku
2015 · Bollyspice · May 2015
Piku falls short of being a masterpiece due to too much focus on motion and not enough on emotion. Nevertheless it is a cute little film that deserves a watch. Go for it!
Dum Laga Ke Haisha
2015 · Bollyspice · Mar 2015
The only disappointing thing in Dum Laga Ke Haisha is its rushed ending. After Prem and Sandhya resolved their differences, we needed to see the blossoming of their relationship. The falling in love moment comes too abruptly and leaves one asking for more. However, it is easy to overlook such flaws when the film entertains so thoroughly. And this little gem doesn't just entertain, it warms the cockles of your heart. Don't miss it!
PK
2014 · Bollyspice · Dec 2014
PK is not a bad film at all. In fact it is a good film. However 'good' is not what one expects from Rajkumar Hirani. When one walks into a cinema hall expecting brilliance and gets only good, there is bound to be disappointment. However, there is no denying that Hirani's weakest film is still better than 95 percent of the films released this year. Don't miss it but do keep your expectations low.
Happy New Year
2014 · Bollyspice · Oct 2014
Farah Khan is back with a bang! If her earlier films haven't appealed to you, stay away. If they have, go have a rollicking time this festive season.
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
2014 · Bollyspice · Jul 2014
Good writing and good performances can bring alive even the most jaded of plots. Watch Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania without expecting any novelty in terms of storyline. You may just go 'awww' at a few places!
Ek Villain
2014 · Bollyspice · Jun 2014
There is only so much good actors can do when the screenplay is all over the place. Riteish Deshmukh's performance deserved a better film. Hope he gets it soon. It would be appalling to see him go back to films like Grand Masti and Humshakals after this.
Raanjhanaa
2013 · Bollyspice · Jun 2013
Ranjhanaa is not perfect but it is heart-touching and very entertaining. And it is that unique thing – a love story that men will like more than women. Must watch!
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011 · Bollyspice · Nov 2012
My final take – it is difficult to rate a movie like Love Breakups Zindagi, which isn't good enough to be called a 'must-see' nor bad enough to be called a 'must-not-see'.
Ek Tha Tiger
2012 · Bollyspice · Nov 2012
Ek Tha Tiger is a film that had everything going for it – two biggest stars, high production values, immense hype, but once again the lack of a good script brought a potentially good film down. This Tiger doesn't quite manage to roar.
Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi
2012 · Bollyspice · Nov 2012
Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi had its heart in the right place but the execution left a lot to be desired. Watch it if you must for Boman's sweet charm.
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum
2012 · Bollyspice · Nov 2012
Sex comedy is a genre not much used in Bollywood and the novelty factor works in favour of Kya Super Kool Hain Hum. While the film goes the whole hog in terms of shamelessness and is delightfully unapologetic about it, what disappoints is that it limits itself to a series of puns and gags when it had the potential to be much more. A one-time watch for its sheer outrageousness.
Bol Bachchan
2012 · Bollyspice · Nov 2012
Bol Bachchan falls a bit short of delivering what it promised. A few excellent scenes, a few good scenes and a quite a lot of boring scenes is how I would describe the film. It doesn't have the laugh-a-minute quality of Shetty's earlier comedies but is still a decent time pass flick to be enjoyed with family or friends. Keep your expectations low and you may end up having a good time.
Teri Meri Kahaani
2012 · Bollyspice · Nov 2012
There is a high probability that all three stories will not appeal to everybody. You may connect with one or two of them but it is unlikely that you will connect with all three. This is what holds back the film from being 'highly recommended' and puts it in the category of 'one time watch'. However, it is a not a bad one time watch at all.
Players
2012 · Bollyspice · Nov 2012
The names Abbas-Mustan evoke images of racy thrillers with twists-n-turns, dashing heroes, sexy femme fatales and good music. Their movies may lack logic at times but they rarely lack in entertainment. So it was with expectations of getting thoroughly entertained that I sat down to watch their latest offering, Players, starring Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, Sonam Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Neil Nitin, Mukesh, Vinod Khanna, Johnny Lever, Omi Vaidya and Sikander.