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Most Divergent Takes
- Tanhaji (2020)8.0 vs TRM 5.4+2.6
- Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010)8.0 vs TRM 5.5+2.5
- Guzaarish (2010)8.0 vs TRM 5.6+2.4
- Raajneeti (2010)8.0 vs TRM 5.6+2.4
- Badmaash Company (2010)7.0 vs TRM 4.8+2.2
Chinna Chinna Aasai
2026 · Times Of India
It is a slow-moving film that often leaves behind a feeling that there was potential for even greater impact.
Malang
2020 · Times Of India · Feb 2020
Director Mohit Suri maintains a steady grip on the narrative for most parts. In this film, none of his characters are unidimensional, which makes them interesting. The film begins well with a power-packed action scene, and dives straight into the drama. What it does lack is a tighter edit and dialogues that could elevate the narrative. Though there are two interesting twists in the plot, they aren't as big a surprise as they should have been, which take away from its thrill quotient. The music proves to be one of its strong points, especially the title track, which stays with you even after you leave the theatre.
Tanhaji
2020 · Times Of India · Jan 2020
'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' scores on various counts — superior performances, powerful action, visual impact, and most of all, it unfolds a story from the pages of history that deserved to be told, with just this kind of intensity, passion and vigour.
Dabangg 3
2019 · Times Of India · Dec 2019
'Dabangg 3' shows Salman in his element – throwing deadly blows at the villains amidst all the smoke, dust and fire, while you can hear chants of Hudd Hudd Dabangg in the background. And those certainly will be paisa-vasool moments for Salman Khan's fans.
Article 15
2019 · Times Of India · Jun 2019
'Article 15' is not a light watch, but it is definitely relevant, compelling and a film that will spark conversation.
Game Over
2019 · Times Of India · Jun 2019
There are many layers to the film – both psychological and 'spirit'ual – and these moments are what make this film interesting.
Nakkash
2019 · Times Of India · May 2019
In a nutshell, this drama on social issues ticks all the boxes of a progressive and offbeat movie, and despite its inconsiderable flaws, one should give this 'art film' a try!
Rangeela Raja
2019 · Times Of India · Apr 2019
Perhaps in a different era and with a tighter script, 'Rangeela Raja' would have been able to entertain the single screen audience. But, in the current scenario, this tale of a philandering prince feels a little too jaded.
No Fathers in Kashmir
2019 · Times Of India · Apr 2019
This film is not a light watch – it's a poignant tale that leaves you thinking about the half-widows and half-orphans, and many such untold stories.
Game Night
2018 · Times Of India · Feb 2018
The filmmaker duo John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein employ the same irreverence they used when they co-wrote 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and deliver a ludicrous laugh-riot with 'Game Night'. So go ahead and revel in the craziness of this film as it takes you for a sweet, silly ride.
Julie 2
2017 · Times Of India · Nov 2017
Even though the story is set in current times, the narrative plays out like a 90s masala flick. The dialogues must have been written to induce wolf-whistles but are cringeworthy to say the least. The dance numbers are also reminiscent of the by-gone era.
My Little Pony: The Movie
2017 · Times Of India · Nov 2017
This one's primarily aimed at kids though, so adults can skip it unless, of course, you're accompanying your little ones. Giddy up!
Pinneyum
2016 · Times Of India · Apr 2017
Dileep and Kavya Madhavan present subtle performances and can be considered the only saving factors of the film. Nedumudi Venu, Vijayaraghavan and Indrans also do their parts well. However, with regard to the two teenage actors in the movie, the less said, the better. There is nothing incomprehensible to a lay viewer in Pinneyum, but the intensity and sub-texts one looks forward to is also missing.
Logan
2017 · Times Of India · Mar 2017
You don't have to be a comic superhero fan to enjoy this movie — watch it for the outstanding performances by Jackman, Stewart and Keen. This one's a gripping finale to Wolverine's indomitable journey.
Himmatwala
2013 · Times Of India · Sep 2016
This one might impress the wannabe Himmatwalas out there. But it'll take more than himmat to go back to the gawdiest era of all. Rest, as they say, is history. Repeated!
Bachna Ae Haseeno
2008 · Times Of India · Nov 2015
The promise that Ranbir Kapoor displayed in Saawariya, his debut venture, has been duly fulfilled in this breezy, urbane tale of love and longing, set against a come-of-age backdrop of 21st century twenty-something Indians. Here is a crackling bunch of gals and guys who mirror the mores and manners of modern India, even as they re-live the traditional Bollywood fable of ishq-vishq, pyar-mohabbat.
Dor
2006 · Times Of India · Nov 2015
Apart from the unusual plot, it is the performances which leave you breathless. Shreyas proves that Iqbal was no accident and Gul gives one of the most convincing portrayals of her career. But it is Ayesha Takia who simply blows your breath away. Her journey from joyous subjugation — where she is content to dance before her husband and be at the beck and call of her in-laws — to silent emancipation is absolutely endearing.
Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai
2010 · Times Of India · Nov 2015
Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai offers you both substance and soul, even as it dabbles with a slice of reality. Don't miss it.
Shootout at Lokhandwala
2007 · Times Of India · Nov 2015
The pace is relentless, the performances are memorable (Tusshar too finds his groove), the tenor is dramatic, yet realistic and the violence hits hard and proper. Go, get your thrills.
Guzaarish
2010 · Times Of India · Nov 2015
A film like Guzaarish isn't made for the box office. It's made for the gratification of the senses. And that it does, in ample measure.
Love Aaj Kal
2009 · Times Of India · Nov 2015
...this time, the effervescence and adrenalin rush of impetuous love, resonant in the romance of Geet and Aditya in Jab We Met, has been replaced by a more serious and realistic take on modern love. The film literally holds up a mirror to the commitment phobia of the young, successful professionals who keep changing their status from `committed' to `single' on the sundry social networking sites. Much to the chagrin of their dads and mums who fail to understand this emotional dilettantism and keep badgering them with love-of-a-lifetime cliches.
Raajneeti
2010 · Times Of India · Oct 2015
Take time out for a serious and compelling celluloid experience. Don't miss Raajneeti.
Pyaar Ka Punchnama
2011 · Times Of India · Oct 2015
The film had promise and does have a few funny sequences. But by and large, it's a case of promises unfulfilled.
Love Sex aur Dhokha
2010 · Times Of India · Jul 2015
Don't expect time-pass entertainment. Think beyond run-of-the-mill and see how Ekta Kapoor re-invents herself as the producer of contemporary Indian cinema's first full-blown experimental film.
Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
2008 · Times Of India · Jul 2015
...another delectable tale about a superchor who transforms stealing into a fine art. Cineastes may have problems with the morally ambiguous tenor of the story which transforms Lucky, a lad who lives on the wild side of the law, into a lovable character.
Kaaka Muttai
2015 · Times Of India · Jun 2015
Yes, there is difficulty and sorrow in their lives, but there is also an abundant amount of ingenuity, endless optimism, and indefatigable spirit and this is what makes these characters memorable and helps the film soar.
Wake Up Sid
2009 · Times Of India · Jun 2015
In the end, Wake Up Sid becomes a sort of template of how GenNow navigate their lives: deal with their own little rebellions, find meaning to their own definitions of independence and handle their own set of mistakes. It feels good when the two friends finally meet in driving rain under the grey skies by the sea. Refreshing and heart-warming, Wake Up Sid really puts you in the mood for love.
Billu
2009 · Times Of India · May 2015
The film may not have done well in its Tamil version (Kuselan), but Priyadarshan has suitably peppered it with some heart-tugging moments to make it a moving ode to friendship and ordinariness. Of course, Irrfan manages to invest the ordinary with kingly glow, even as Shah Rukh lends the glamour quotient with his filmy naach-gaana.
Badmaash Company
2010 · Times Of India · May 2015
Badmaash Company may not be as buoyant as Bunty aur Babli, the original badmash couple in recent cinema, but it does make for some merry viewing.
Chak De! India
2007 · Times Of India · Mar 2015
Great performances by a bunch of unknowns, a gritty pace and a marvellous restraint make Chakde India an unbridled ode to patriotism without any hysterical chest-beating. And yes, for all you SRK fans and bashers, this time the verdict gotta be unanimous: Chakde Shah Rukh! Can you better this?
Patas
2015 · Times Of India · Jan 2015
Although Pataas isn't the first action drama about a cop, it has all the right ingredients which would appease the masses. It's a 'vindhu bhojanam' in the truest sense.
I Hate Luv Storys
2010 · Times Of India · Dec 2014
Thematically, I Hate Luv Storys, is extremely simplistic, uni-layered and terribly predictable.
Tere Bin Laden
2010 · Times Of India · Nov 2014
The actors are having a ball, that's evident. The scriptwriter ( Abhishek Sharma) is just loving it: making digs on America's war against terror. And the viewers are in for some breezy fun. Savour the satire.
Mardaani
2014 · Times Of India · Aug 2014
This movie could have continuous recall had the pace been racier. And if you could also buy into the emotional tracks between Shivani and her husband, her niece or her ward. Also, Rani is the only member of the cast with star value. The rest of the actors, including the English-speaking young goon, are inconsequential.
Chal Bhaag
2014 · Times Of India · Jun 2014
Deepak Dobriyal is wasted and so is a good concept.
Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji
2011 · Times Of India · Nov 2012
Nevertheless, there's enough mood and attitude in the film to make for a pleasant viewing. And there's Mohit Chauhan too. Check out his melodious ditty, Abhi kuch dino se, which forms the leitmotif of the film. Very hummable.