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April 28, 2006

This Gangster packs a punch!
Slick, no-nonsense stuff with characters that genuinely move you. Gangster works.

Mistress of Spices: So bad, it hurts
There's nothing about this film that can save it. Certainly not Aishwarya Rai.

Darna Interesting Hai
Darna Zaroori Hai is an intriguing concept that's worth a watch.

April 27, 2006

An unnecessary Pink Panther
The Steve Martin version of the film is best left avoided.

April 21, 2006

This Ice Age leaves you cold
The new film is only, exclusively, disappointingly, for kids.

Pyare Mohan: Could have been better
Fardeen Khan and Viveik Oberoi are no Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra.

April 19, 2006

Fanaa music: Disappointing
Jatin-Lalit's music does not do justice to the expectations from Fanaa.

April 14, 2006

Basic Instinct 2 is interesting
The movie, however, hits Indian screens with all love-making scenes chopped.

HDKG: Predictably sweet
The Raj Kanwar film is cliche-driven yet fun, and the actors do well.

April 07, 2006

Can Salman's charm save Saaawan?
Saaawan is a waste of time.

Banaras: a daft disappointment
Urmila Matondkar's latest film doesn't deserve a recommendation.

Shaadi Se Pehle: Timepass!
Don't rate Mallika's performance in this, just watch her!

April 04, 2006

Music review: Pyare Mohan is dull

Couple of decent melodies, but not entertaining enough to hold the listener by the collar, oops, ear.

April 03, 2006

Thandege Thakka Maga: Nice remake
This remake of a Tamil film has taken the good bits of the original.

Chintamani Kola Case: Worth a watch
Suresh Gopi's latest is watchable, as long as you don't nurse high hopes.

V For Vendetta prevails
The screen adaptation of Alan Moore's seminal graphic novel is a must-watch.

March 29, 2006

Aryan's music is very cool
If the movie is even an average hit, it will launch Anand Raj Anand's career in a big way.

March 27, 2006

Hatavadi: For Ravichandran fans and more
The star will manage to attract a lot more fans with this, his latest effort.

Madhuchandralekha: Saved by Urvashi
Proof that not all tried-and-tested pairings from the past can work.

Music review: Gangster is groovy
Music director Pritam churns out some neat tunes.

March 24, 2006

Casanova: Been there, seen that
Casanova could have been a really good film, but it is just too obvious.

Weekend Watch
Five films to spice up your weekend.

March 23, 2006

Karan Johar's next to release in August
Karan Johar on KANK and more at the ongoing FICCI-FRAMES event.

Being Cyrus is a unique attempt
Homi Adajania's directorial debut is impressive.

March 20, 2006

Reshammiya gets spiritual for Banaras
Pankuj Parashar's interesting choice of music director for his film Banaras.

Mercury Pookal disappoints
Mercury Pookal, an inane films marked by glitches.

Pattiyal: A neat entertainer
Pattiyal by Vishnuvardhan is an entertainer.

March 17, 2006

What made Kader Khan say yes to this?
Umar is a terrible excuse for a film.

Ashoka: For Shivaraj Kumar fans
Ashoka is good if you want to see another side of Shivaraj Kumar.

Weekend Watch
rediff.com offers five great ways to unwind this weekend.

March 14, 2006

Vargam: Worth the price of a ticket
Vargam is worth watching on the big screen, at least once.

March 10, 2006

Jigyaasa: Avoid at all costs!
Hrishita Bhatt's new film is a bad attempt at a Page 3 redux.

Weekend Watch: 40 Year Old Virgin
Watch 40 Year Old Virgin this weekend.

Malamaal: Simply pathetic!
Priyadarshan's new film is a sore disappointment.

March 07, 2006

Gopi: Even Murali fails to save it
The film is a remake of the Telugu hit Muraari, but fails to match the original.

Malamaal Weekly: Unimaginative music
The score for Priyadarshan's latest film is largely average.

March 05, 2006

Brokeback Mountain is just breathtaking
Ang Lee crafts a beautiful tragedy, one of the finest love stories in recent years.

March 03, 2006

Munich: ambitious but fatally flawed
Spielberg is at the top of his form when it comes to his craft. The same cannot be said for his art.

Teesri Aankh: Terrible is an understatement
There is only one way to enjoy the film -- watch it as a comedy.

Suntaragaali: For Darshan fans
Want Darshan in a whole new avatar? You may find it here, if only in parts.

Mr Clooney goes to Washington
George Clooney's fine film is a much-needed look at recent history.

Weekend Watch
Three Hindi blockbusters and two English favourites to brighten up your weekend.

March 01, 2006

Shaadi Se Pehle: Catchy music
Surprisingly, music director Himesh Reshammiya does not sing on this album!