• The film works at some levels. The absolutely cool story idea and Balki’s tongue firmly in cheek look at the buzzing world of Bollywood are the plus points of the film. The scene leading to the ‘Piddley’ song sequence as well as the song itself are the best indications of a well executed satire.

  • Even though records say otherwise, one wants to believe in Vibhu Puri’s fairytale-like story of an Indian being the first to envision and fashion a ‘machine’ that we can fly. With such a background, this had the potential of being a moving, patriotic film.

  • This premise could have worked wonders, if the director confidently showed the protagonist as the stone hearted, badass woman who cheated men for the pure thrill of it. That Dolly would have been far more convincing than this strange mish mash of a conwoman and Sati Savitri.

  • The best thing about this film is its short duration. Otherwise, it is just a huge disappointment.

  • ‘Tevar’ starts with a handicap. This remake of a 2003 Telugu film, ‘Okkudu’, has a jaded, well-worn story that’s been repeated several times over.
    Watch it if you miss those old ’80s masala no-brainers, or if you are an Arjun Kapoor fan.

  • Kabaddi fans might get a little disappointed as you see more melodrama and less of the sport in the second half.

  • The second half is far more gripping and keeps you involved as you witness thousands of our helpless countrymen battling for survival during that dreadful night. We have all heard of the tragedy but watching it unspooling in front of your eyes is bound to disturb you — and also highlights the apathy of the government towards the safety of its citizens.

  • It is sure disappointing that a film which gives you hopes of being an intelligent, witty satire, ends up being as predictable and soppy as the film it intended to make fun of.

  • Wish there was more subtlety of desire and less in-your-face lust and sex. However, Mehta deserves huge credit for tackling a subject of this kind — the sensitive issue of petty politics curbing freedom of art and expression has been dogging us for centuries and continues to do so.

  • No idea why the still-so-charming Rekha took up this role — to think she did something similar, but of course, not such a regressive film, ‘Khoon Bhari Maang’ back in the 80s. If you love Rekha, watch her earlier films instead and choose to ignore this one as a terrible mistake.

Viewing item 41 to 50 (of 91 items)