Superfluous songs, poor characterization, sloppy editing and shoddy writing are just a few of the problems with O Teri. We think reading the investigation files on the many wrongdoings of the officials of CWG’s organising committee including the controversial sports administrator Suresh Kalmadi will be more entertaining than watching O Teri.

As temperaments rise, shootouts become common and the body count increases, Dishkiyaoon becomes more cumbersome to watch. There is nothing “poetic”, as Lakwa likes to say, about the proceedings.

Ultimately, Ankhon Dekhi’s biggest strength lies in the subtlety of its emotions. This is a profound film but it never comes across as preachy.

Kukunoor opts for a documentary-style approach which offers little new insight about the plight of the women thrown into prostitution. The film slips in the second half when Lakshmi takes the perpetrators to court and doesn’t buck under the pressure as she shares details about her ordeal. While the film avoids mawkish courtroom theatrics, the scenes are so listless and shoddily put together that they wear viewers out than draw a strong emotional response.

For a film which is billing itself as India’s first horrex (horror and sex) genre film, Ragini MMS 2 is hardly a spine-chilling tale. Ironically, the sequel to the 2011 film, which had genuine scream-inducing scenes, works better at tickling the funny bone.

A romantic-comedy, the unfortunately titled Bewakoofiyaan offers a jaded romance and few laughs. Asthana’s debut, Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge, had endearing characters, sizeable humour quotient and a decent soundtrack. All are missing in Bewakoofiyaan.

But Total Siyappa, an adaptation of the Spanish film Seres Queridos (2004), is a comedy which doesn’t want to say anything meaningful. It isn’t concerned about digging deep into what sparks the preconceived notions the citizens of the neighbouring countries hold against each other or exploring the relationship of the modern-day Veer and Zara given their different backgrounds. Even the romance isn’t well established.

The film turns into an unfunny comedy of errors. One misfortune after another befalls Aman who finds his day getting worse as he is humiliated and insulted by Asha’s family. There is no consistency in the plot either. One moment Aman feels guilty for accidentally killing his prospective father-in-law and moments later he is joyously dancing with his girlfriend’s sister.

It helps that in the midst of all the intense action and drama, Gunday doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s unpretentious in its aim to appease at all costs and be an entertainer with doses of action, drama, romance, humour and yes, bromance.

Hasee Toh Phasee is a refreshing, much-needed entry in the contemporary romcom genre, which has lately seen a series of uninspiring films. It’s largely to do with the presence of an unseen pairing with great chemistry – Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra – and Mathew and writer Harshvardhan Kulkarni’s perky take on love.