It may not entirely live up to the lofty expectations one has of a Rajkumar Hirani film, but PK is still very much a Hirani film. It is a feel-good, family entertainer with a charismatic lead. It is well-meaning and amusing film, occasionally brimming with great ideas.

Action Jackson is a vicious assault to the senses…Move over Humshakals and O Teri. The award for the worst film of the year goes to Action Jackson.

Inspired by real events and characters, Kumar has said that he hopes to inform the newer generation about the tragedy. Unfortunately, this is not the film that does justice to it.

Ungli has a lofty, well-meaning premise which is presented wearily, with dialogue writer Milap Milan Zaveri, the crew member most responsible for the mishap.

Happy Ending is barely ‘hatke’…Endings, says Yudi, are hard as he explains why there is a stack of unfinished manuscripts on his shelf. The makers also struggle to reach their own version of a happy ending.

With its dialogues and incessant bullets and songs, Kill Dil tries to make a lot of noise. But the film’s plain vanilla with little drama/thrill to keep you hooked.

Mawkish, preachy and contrived, Super Nani is a tiring watch.

Roar makes little sense…A friend summed it up best. “The audience will need tiger balm after seeing Roar.”

While Fury never lulls, it also doesn’t surprise as a war drama, its emotional range rather limited. Nonetheless, the film is a hard reminder that with war leaves many scars, both seen and unseen.

The film, at best, seems like Shah Rukh paying a tribute to himself. He paraphrases dialogues of his earlier films. With his ten-pack abs, bronzed face and blond streaks, he goes for an image makeover. He is no longer the quintessential romantic hero but a patriot, a devoted son, a fighter and a leader. For Charlie’s entry, a few of litres of water are wasted. In another entry, nearing the climax, a silhouette of Khan with his arms extended, is set against the backdrop of the Indian flag with chants of “We Want Charlie”. Shah Rukh, you see, is as big as the nation. Ultimately, his film is big on scale and small on ideas.