Top Rated Films
Sonia Chopra's Film Reviews
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Bhansali’s love story doesn?t move you the way it is intended to. It’s unique, but not necessarily special. That pretty much sums up the film as well.
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Debut writer-director Abhishek Sharma gives the audience a fresh, wicked comedy, that’s unapologetically defiant. Now either you can frown at the political incorrectness of it all, or laugh along with the audacious humour.
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For the cheeky comedy that often laughs at itself and largely for Imran Khan, this is a likely weekend treat, served sizzling hot.
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Debut writer-director Parmeet Sethi (veteran actor most famous for playing the groom in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge) has made a crime fairytale with little plausibility and lots of gloss. Watch it if you must see sprawling mansions, overnight riches and glam clothes. And if you don’t mind if it all doesn’t make sense.
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So you have a film comprising elements its title aptly pronounces. Savour these stories told in a distinct edgy, kitschy style. Don’t miss..
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3 Idiots is a film that appears borrowed from too many sources and the haphazardness shows. Editor-director Rajkumar Hirani can’t seem to shake Munnabhai out of his system and appears to have replaced the actor and the setting, while retaining the core formula. Unfortunately, 3 Idiots lacks the effortless simplicity, sweetness and honesty of the Munnabhai films. Though a bit too calculated and designed, 3 Idiots is still an ok option for the significant message, interesting cast and scattered breezy moments.
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Some might fear Paa would be a depressing, melodramatic film or a shadow of 2005’s heavily emotional Black. It’s not, and neither does it have any link to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button…R Balki outdoes himself with a film that’s intelligent, entertaining and visually arresting.
It’s indeed a pleasure presenting four stars to a film after years. You don’t want to miss this one.
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Unlike Khuda Ke Liye where you could sense the filmmaker’s urge to put forward a point, Kurbaan is a `terrorist flick’, where the Kareena-Saif chemistry will be better liked and talked about than the film’s content. Sample Kurbaan if you can forgive the director’s `filmy’ take on terrorism and can enjoy the thrilling moments and superb performances nevertheless.
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Fans of Andaz Apna Apna, and there are plenty, are hugely excited about Santoshi?s return to comedy. It’s difficult, however, comparing AAA with APKGK as both follow different schools of humour ? Andaz… was all about ridiculous situations, mixed identities and witty lines while Ajab… involves goofier, physical comedy.
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Dil Bole Hadippa! is nothing without Rani Mukherjee. Excelling in every sphere from her fab dance act as a man, or her comic timing, or convincing us of her character’s commitment to the game, Mukherjee is astounding. Add to that her new look complete with a trimmed down figure, dazzling eyes and a never-ending smile. Shahid Kapoor as the no-nonsense captain is delightful as well, and the two lead actors share a mischievous, crackling equation.