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M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
4/10

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story2016

Well, I'm not a cricket fan but I'm being liberal here. The Untold Stories has nothing much to flash lights on Dhoni's character. A biopic on a famous Indian cricketer M.S. Dhoni. The Untold Stories are not enough to complete his biopic. The cricket background is good, credit goes to Neeraj Pandey for this but as a whole I can say, not a satisfied biopic of a sport person. Anupam Kher played his role of a typical Indian father who is always concerned for wellbeing of his son M.S. Dhoni. Loved his performance. The leading man, Rajput is good as well playing Dhoni. Average.

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Mohenjo Daro
2/10

Mohenjo Daro2016

A typical bollywood film. Nothing new and most importantly Mahenjodaro could not brought us a real picture of the place. Weak story, very much common yet predictable. Costume designing is good rest are very poor.

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Rustom
1/10

Rustom2016

Very poor direction and writing. I was thinking that it would be a serious movie but the whole movie appears as a comedy show and the court scenes developed the comic scenes.. some unnecessary scenes are added for the #deshprem purpose. If you are a movie buff you better watch a comedy movie again..

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Udta Punjab
7/10

Udta Punjab2016

This movie comes with something new.. unlike, traditional movies Udta Panjab exploited the serious and contemporary issue of drug addiction through beautiful storyline.. Good direction. Shahid played his role of a mad or drug addict musician, it was perfect.I didn't expect Alia Bhat what she did in the movie.. she is different, well, I must say she performed better than her own. Good film. Must watch.

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Veerappan
6/10

Veerappan2016

Cinemetography is good. But too much lighting. Performances are weak but watchable..

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Rocky Handsome
2/10

Rocky Handsome2016

Exhaustive. Weak direction.. too much flashback.. this film only make you tired.. and thrust for the end..

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Carol
6/10

Carol2016

"Carol" is okay, not more than that. It is quite slow and that's why I think it's a bit boring..

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English Vinglish
8/10

English Vinglish2012

English Vinglish is not about learning English. It's about dominance and humiliation towards the typical Indian housewife who is always after happiness of her family and her family doesn't care but neglects all the time. A feminist work with a great message. Sari is not the symbol of suppression or witless woman.. it's about guts over fear.. "Radha, mujhe pyar ki jarurot nahi hai, jarurat hai to sirf thori ijjat ki" express all the sufferings of Sashi.. I appreciate Gauri Sinde for her outstanding debut.. Good story good direction. Sri Devi? Well, I was surprised to see such excellent performance.. wow! Really a good movie.. One more thing, Language is not important for communication but comfort or interest to communicate.

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Water
9/10

Water2005

You need to watch all elements trilogy.. "earth" "water" "fire".. okey about water I can say, revolutionary work. If you want to know the historical atmosphere of Indian society.. It is a historical servay of Indian widow's conditions... go for it.. really..

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Wazir
8/10

Wazir2016

Brand New concept.... I don't know why negative reactions coming from the critics and audience... You need to dive into the storyline to understand it fully.... Panditji's psychological sufferings and duality are outstanding portrayal.. you need to look into the tragic situations of the two major characters and the game played by them; chess or life revenge game made the climax more curious.. the final touch is the revelation of the mystery and the game played by Omkar Nath.... in one word "outstanding".... Mukesh's performance is really awesome.... a psycho duality of Panditji... All did well... good direction.. rapid or dynamic movie....you must watch if you are looking for mystery thriller... but I confess, it deals with drama... good to watch movie..

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Margarita, with a Straw
6/10

Margarita, with a Straw2015

Modern tragedy. Good, Kalki made it more vivid and clear. Her acting is outstanding. Good to watch movie. Faminine world of abnormal women are captured with their desire to walk with the people in general- is the issue of the film. Good one.

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Begin Again
7/10

Begin Again2014

Damn powerful guts make them artist, wellknown to the world. Entertaining. Fine work. Good to watch.

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Kaminey
7/10

Kaminey2009

A good to watch movie. Both the character he played are superb. Good climax, good plot. Fuperb...

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Queen
8/10

Queen2014

The guts she holds is superb. Good entertainer and yeah revolutionary.

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Tamasha
8/10

Tamasha2015

Critics sucks, especially those who rate it with 5 star or less. Don't know what they want. Okey, traditional mindset will never accept it. There is various issue that the film reflected. 1st, contemporary modern man's conflict about how to treat life, follow passion or family background. Suffer or enjoy? Such ideas are very much contemporary and reflective. Imtiaz Ali made a comperision between Indian mythology to depict the modern conflict vividly, he is successful in it. Both the script and direction simply outstanding. Who is saying it doesn't have a story? One may not understand but it contains a strong story but non- leniar. Corsica is the centre and the story revolves around it. Okey, about music no one should ask a question. Outstanding A.R. Rahman. Superb. Inspirational movie, good to watch. Youth must watch it.

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Badlapur
7/10

Badlapur2015

Barun was like a muted tv, stupid expression, acting. Very weak. But Siddique holds it to the level of my impression.

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New York
6/10

New York2009

Reflecting the contemporary issue of terrorism this film depicts the conflict of racism. Love story is also admirable.

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Manjhi: The Mountain Man
9/10

Manjhi: The Mountain Man2015

Let's put the other issues aside. Acting is TAMAM. Good story containing a good messege. Will power, depiction of the time are simply fine. Don't know why the critics giving minimum points! 8 for Siddique.

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The Great Gatsby
7/10

The Great Gatsby2013

Okey. Fine love story. Superb acting but the action is slow and pale, may be the direction is the reason. But still good one.

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Lootera
8/10

Lootera2013

Superb love story. Acting performence is outstanding. A good film to watch. Story is also praiseworthy.

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Dil Dhadakne Do
6/10

Dil Dhadakne Do2015

Nice portrait. The conflict within the family is nicely depicted. But, conventional... not much new idea is added. Expected a lot but got few.

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Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
8/10

Tanu Weds Manu: Returns2015

All cradits goes to Kangana's acting performence. She maintains both the character she played. Slight trace of faminism is there but we con nlt consider it as a faminist film. However, good to watch.

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A Wednesday!
10/10

A Wednesday!2008

One of the great movies that bollywood indusrty has ever produced. Everything is praiseworthy. I don't know why any critic left it untouched. This is the film which influenced hollywood film "the common man". I am proud of this film. Very very good to watch if you want to know common man's sufferings and the bond of muted love. If someone try to cause harm to it, common man will reply you in a differnt way that you never expected.

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Her
7/10

Her2014

The concept is superb. Technological power gaming with the protagonist. Complex for the masala lovers. But yeah, it is emotionally boring. Slow progress of action. Still the acting performence holds it. Glld to watch.

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Whiplash
8/10

Whiplash2015

Beat it. Very good to watch. You should not miss such great piece of work....

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Bajrangi Bhaijaan
5/10

Bajrangi Bhaijaan2015

Conventional, the story doesn't match woth reality.. comic ideas are also not so strong. But one thing i must adimt that this film could emotionaly involve the audience otherwise not strong depiction. Salman's new turn is good, kareena stands because of an importence of heroine. Siddique was fine. And yeah Harshali's developed the film through her natural acting and expression. 5 point for Siddique and Harshali.

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3 Idiots
8/10

3 Idiots2009

Good story. This film brought various new ideas to the audience. Watchworthy. Giving 8 for the whole plot, characterization, and performence.

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PK
7/10

PK2014

Yeah, unconventional. Comic element exoping the evil of the indian society goes outstanding.. nice movie, good acting.. good story... but still one time watch film.

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Life of Pi
8/10

Life of Pi2012

Artistic effort. The film exposes the idea of belief about the existence of god. Good story. Good acting performences.

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No One Killed Jessica
7/10

No One Killed Jessica2011

Okey, I really admire Vidya's acting performence.

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The Lunchbox
8/10

The Lunchbox2013

Mature love story. Unconventional. overall, outstanding. Great acting performence. Superb.

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Interstellar
10/10

Interstellar2014

Great movie. I was sitting at the edge. This movie gives pleasure and yeah it will make yu curious. Great story, fine balance between science fiction and emotion i.e., family bond; great visual effect made it awesome

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