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Nights in RodantheThe script is stale, the narrative tardy. What works is the chemistry of Diane Lane and Richard Gere which has already been displayed in two films, "The Unfaithful" and "The Cotton Club".
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 28-Nov-2008 19:24
Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
The highlight of the film are its performances, it's elegant humour and its authentic backdrop. Obviously, Dibakar knows Delhi, complete with its underbelly and recreates the class divide with great artistry.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 27-Nov-2008 19:07
Yuvvraaj
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai returns with "Yuvvraaj", a grandiose film that has lots to boast about, even though it falters here and there in terms of script and narrative.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 21-Nov-2008 19:16
The Secret of The Grain
Watch out for some excellent performances and a refreshing new look at 'family dramas.'
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 21-Nov-2008 19:01
Yuga Yugagale Saagali
The film subjects the audience to the same-old college love story.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 21-Nov-2008 18:46
Dasavatharam
Experiments aren't always successful. Like
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 21-Nov-2008 18:31
Anuranan
The film is a mature study of adult interpersonal relationships as it traces the growing bond between Rahul Bose and Raima Sen who are married to Rituparno Sengupta and Rajat Kapoor respectively.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 21-Nov-2008 18:16
Mantra
The central plot revolves around Mantra (Charmi), an orphan struggling to find buyers for the bungalow her father left behind.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 21-Nov-2008 18:01
Deshdrohi
He calls himself an ?uttar bharatiya' (north Indian) and keeps crying himself hoarse about the second class treatment meted out to him and his fellow uttar bharatiyas by the political class of Maharashtra.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 14-Nov-2008 19:24
Eagle Eye
All sound and fury, signifying nothing new! That's the trouble with this new flick on terrorism, where once again America is in danger, with the President and his entire cabinet being the target of attack.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 14-Nov-2008 19:09
Dostana
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 14-Nov-2008 13:26
Eagle Eye
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 14-Nov-2008 13:11
1920
Indian filmmakers seem to have mastered almost all the genres by now, yet horror still remains the untamed giant.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 13-Sep-2008 01:04
The Last Lear
The Last Lear is a sad example of how adaptation can sometimes scuttle a good script and transform a landmark theatrical experience into flawed cinema.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12-Sep-2008 19:19
Righteous Kill
The magical chemistry is still there as the two veterans play NYPD cops who are trying to nab a psycopath; but age does seem to be catching up with two of Hollywood's greatest.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12-Sep-2008 19:04
Bachna Ae Haseeno
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 15-Aug-2008 13:19
Money Hai To Honey Hai
It's a silly story, from start to finish, with a cranky old millionaire (Prem Chopra) selecting six losers as his legal heirs, before hitting the bucket.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Jul-2008 19:13
The Other Boleyn Girl
It's a drama of love, passion and desertion set against the backdrop of the Tudor period, where a brooding King Henry V111 (Eric Bana) is desperate to have a male heir for the throne of England.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12-Jul-2008 01:19
Offshore
If there's one definitive message Offshore sends out, it's that the call centre industry is ripe with stories that are waiting to be tapped.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 21-Dec-2007 19:14
Strangers
Indian filmmakers are finally realising that movie-making is much more than good boy-meets-good-girl stories.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 21-Dec-2007 18:59
I am Legend
New York's tale of woe goes on and on. This time, the world's most talked about city hits the headlines when a deadly virus wipes out the entire population, leaving just two survivors.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 20-Dec-2007 13:19
Mumbai Salsa
The film tries to hold a mirror on almost everything modern: mutating moral values, one night stands, lesbianism, teen abortions, male chauvinism versus newage feminism.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 19-Dec-2007 19:17
Appachhi
Appacchi is a typical Kashinath movie with witty dialogues but this one's only for adults.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 15-Dec-2007 01:13
Lava Kusha
There is no excuse for the experienced Saipraksh to churn out a film which has no relevance to these times.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 15-Dec-2007 00:43
Will short-stories genre work?
New Age Bollywood finds a new idiom: the short story genre which manages to work well for the new age audience who likes everything in short doses.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 13-Dec-2007 19:04
Khoya Khoya Chand
Director Sudhir Mishra tries to re-capture on celluloid: the age of Guru Dutt, Sahir, Madhubala, Waheeda and Raj Kapoor.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 13-Dec-2007 13:14
Operation Ankusha
Director H Vasudeva Rao has selected a good suspense story for his maiden venture, but botches it up with a poor script and immature narration.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 08-Dec-2007 13:07
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
Goal is actually a case of Dhan Dhana Dhan deja vu, where everything that you've ever seen in any and every sport film finds a dekko.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 07:13
Elizabeth, The Golden Age
But unlike Shekhar Kapur's first film, this one is laboured and has nothing new to offer, other than a power-packed performance by Cate Blanchett who plays the eponymous role with gusto and verve.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 06:58
Beowulf
The ancient English epic poem about a hero comes to life in a state-of-the-art film which is absolutely new, novel and different in terms of technique.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 06:43
Stardust
Here's a quixotic pariyon ki kahani for adults, laced with delicious fantasy, dreamy landscapes and an allegorical tenor that makes Stardust a watchable parable on love and life in materialistic times.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 06:28
Mercury Man
The Thai superhero is hardly a match to Hollywood's homegrown hunks, even though, like them, he seems to be blessed with some kind of kinetic superpowers that have him leapfrogging through space with a series of gravity-defying stunts.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 06:13
Dhol
The losers hit the limelight once again. After the recent hits like Heyy Babyy and Dhamaal, you have the all boys' band of drifters calling the shots yet another time.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 05:58
Loins of Punjab
A fond and indulgent tribute to NRI-ied India and apna Bollywood and Tellywood, this film comes straight from the Loin's heart.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 05:43
The Bourne Ultimatum
This third film in the Bourne trilogy is a relentless action stunner which doesn't let you sit back for a moment. Go, get your thrills.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 05:28
Buddha Mar Gaya
With such a battery of veterans trying to tickle your funny bone, you thought you might literally die laughing.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 05:13
Chakde India
Chakde's Kabir Khan remains one of Shah Rukh's finest performances: measured, straight from the heart and minus all mannerisms.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 04:58
Kaafila
Wonder where this kaafila is heading? For, it definitely seems to have lost its way.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 04:43
Savi Savi Nenapu
Slow pace of narration, unnecessary flashbacks and a dull script have marred the film.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 04:28
The Blue Umbrella
Vishal Bhardwaj, the director, describes it as a 'children's film for adults'.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 04:13
The Bong Connection
What makes the film a document of its times is its gentle satire and its encapsulation of the mindset of today?s youth.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 03:58
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
The film may not be as enticing as the Goblet of Fire, but nevertheless, it sets the tone for the Final Encounter.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 03:43
Shadows of Time
It?s a love story which spawns a lifetime and goes through the usual gamut of heartbreak, clandestine joy and separation.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 03:28
Rang de Basanti
In the film, both the 1930s? British India and the India of today run parallel and intersect with each other at crucial points.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 03:13
Rocky
Zayed?s sweet. But somehow, his solo act doesn?t seem to sell.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 02:58
Uns
Here's another film which promotes the sanctity of marriage. Extra-marital affairs aren't
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 05-Dec-2007 02:43