Hindi Movie Reviews
Special 26 – One of the best heist movies in Indian Cinema. While there has been movies like Players which has been a deliberate attempt to remake Italian Job, Special 26 does it in Indian style… It is based on a true incident and it is a very entertaining drama that will keep you engrossed…. Unfortunately it is out of theaters now… but you can watch on DVD or your DTH home video… Its a must watch!
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Vishwaroopam – Kamal’s mega budget outing lives up to the expectations of the hype around it. Although the plot of the movie is something we had seen numerous times, the backdrop is new and keeps you engaged throughout. It is pleasant to watch some well choreographed stunts. It is also welcome to see that Kamal has dominated in direction and script writing while balancing out his act with other characters as per the story demands. Kamal’s performance is a given but what stands out significantly is Rahul Bose’s performance. Minus some portions where the story moves slowly…Its a must watch!
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Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola – Vishal Bharadwaj has been very successful in tickling the funny bones …. Unlike Kaminey the movie revolves around a social issue… It is a well made satire with talented ensemble casts, brilliant music and engaging screenplay. If you can understand the Haryanvi hindi you would enjoy it even better… I wished the movie had captions as it was difficult to follow the slang in multiple scenes… Despite that … it is a wholesome entertainer that leaves a strong social message with you… Go for it…
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Dabangg 2 – A predictable sequel to Dabangg recreates magic in parts…. It’s very difficult to make sequel of a blockbuster as there is always a confusion on what to retain and what to leave from the previous version… What worked for Arbaaz is retaining the masala cop image of Robin Hood Pandey and his ways of fighting the baddies… But where he struggled is not able to leave back the characters of Pandeyji’s family… They seem to be an excess baggage for the movie… If you have liked Dabangg and are in for a masala movie where logic doesn’t apply… You won’t be disappointed….
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Talaash – Reema Kagti has done a very nice job … Kudos to her and Zoya to not to have carried away with Aamir’s star value but stay on track with the story… The script is very engaging.. With movies having an anticlimax you might either love it or hate it… Depends on how convinced you are with the turn of events… Go with an open mind you would enjoy the movie which has the story as its protagonist rather than its stars…. Anything more I say would be a spoiler 🙂
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OMG – A well made satire script after a long time… It is very compelling and leaves one with a question to answer on blind faith… Taken directly out of the Marathi play this definitely makes an interesting watch… Paresh Rawal has done a great job…
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English Vinglish – a breezy feel good entertainer… Goes through the identity crisis of a home maker… Sridevi has acted very well … She portrays the middle class home maker who has to establish her identity in the family by learning to speak in English… The movie has its moments of laughter, moments of emotion, moments of pride… A good family entertainer…!
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Barfi! – is served with the right mix of ingredients and it melts right in the heart… A very pleasant movie with a simple plot lightened up by the characters and some brilliant narration…
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Ferrari Ki Sawaari – A breezy entertainer, has the stamp of a movie from Vidhu Vinod chopra’s production… All positive innocent characters… Faced with a situation that could be life changing and they give their heart and soul to it… I felt for the concept the movie could have been a bit short… But still a thorough entertainer…
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Shanghai – very gripping investigation drama with political back drop… Though not an out and out commercial entertainer it has the ability to glue the multiplex audience to their seats… The story is the hero where every character is etched well to make it flow…
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Kahaani – complete satisfaction of seeing a Indian thriller after a long time. Kolkatta city during Durga pooja is captured so well and is a vital part in the movie… Vidya Balan continues her performance and has the ability to take the script just by herself… A must watch…
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola – Vishal Bharadwaj has been very successful in tickling the funny bones …. Unlike Kaminey the movie revolves around a social issue… It is a well made satire with talented ensemble casts, brilliant music and engaging screenplay. If you can understand the Haryanvi hindi you would enjoy it even better… I wished the movie had captions as it was difficult to follow the slang in multiple scenes… Despite that … it is a wholesome entertainer that leaves a strong social message with you… Go for it…
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