Krissh

In Krissh Hrithik is required to make the transition from a simpleton in the village with super-powers to a masked crusader in Bangkok. He brings to the film's fantasy element a kind of innocence underlined by a subtle swagger that furnishes the duality of the masked character the musk of masculinity and vulnerability. His initial romantic sequences in a designer-dhoti with Priyanka Chopra are endearing. The two make a believable pair. However Priyanka is unnaturally subdued, the fire doused by the overall dynamics of the goings-on.

Hrithik's scenes with his screen-grandmom Rekha exude warmth, though it's hard to accept Rekha as a grand-mom.

Naseeruddin Shah as Hrithik's opponent is so cool you wish there was more of him. Priyanka Chopra's character represents the reluctant forces of cut-throat ambition that threaten all the heroic innocence of the supernaturally blessed hero.

 

PHIR HERA PHERI

Comedy is the flavor of the season. And sequels are rare in India. So if a dream merchant decides to make a sequel to an immensely popular laughathon, you fasten your seat belts and wait with bated breath for reels to unfold on the screen.

PHIR HERA PHERI is the sequel to HERA PHERI involving the famous trio -- Raju [Akshay Kumar], Shyam [Suneil Shetty] and Baburao [Paresh Rawal]. Only thing, the film has not been directed by Priyadarshan [who directed HERA PHERI], but Neeraj Vora, who has penned a number of Priyadarshan movies............more



FANAA

The industry has been thirsting for a good film that works at the box-office as well. With a majority of Hindi films sinking faster than Titanic, all hopes are pinned on the first big release this summer: FANAA. Quite naturally, the expectations are humungous and there're two vital reasons for it: Yash Raj and the principal star cast.

A Yash Raj film is special. The illustrious banner has cemented its position as the Numero Uno production house by churning out memorable films and successfully transporting us to a world of make-believe in those three hours, over the years. ...............more






'36 China Town' - Lacks the punch

Abbas Mustan have always been the kings of suspense thrillers, and have given the audiences films like Soldier, Ajnabee, Humraaz, Tarzaan and Aitraaz, all of which have been exciting and have done well commercially. 36 China Town too is no exception, as it falls into the genre of a murder mystery. The film is set in Goa, where 36 China Town is the address of one of the characters.
It is clear now why Subhash Ghai wanted to keep the climax of ‘36 China Town’ a secret before the movie’s release. The suspense is such a downer that it would have earned bad publicity for the movie..............more






Darna Zaroori Hai

'Pyare Mohan' - Mundane

Pyare Mohan lacks heart, soul and everything besides having such a talented director of MASTI and Fardeen Khan who did a good job in NO ENTRY and ofcourse Boman irani who is always dependable

Barring a few sequences, the humour in ‘Pyare Mohan’ is pretty mundane.
Given the movie’s basic story idea, ‘Pyare Mohan’ could have been an interesting flick. Two friends – one blind and the other deaf – go about their lives with fun and masti without letting their handicap become a weakness. ...............more

'Humko Deewana Kar Gaye' Mushy

Akshay Kumar's films are becoming classier by the month. There's a certain restrain in his presence here. The way he conveys the pain and hurt of an impossible love, is quite surprising for an actor who until recently was counted among the wooden.
Director Raj Kanwar's recent efforts to polish up his act have yielded tepid results. Dhai Akshar Prem Ke and the boxoffice hit Andaz were louder than the lyrical aspirations of their creator.
Filmmaker Raj Kanwar’s previous movies have bore an indubitable stamp of melodrama and romantic mush. HDKG is no exception. ................more

Saawan

"You'll die this Friday." No, that isn't a trade pundit predicting doomsday for this hopelessly loopy and washed-out take on the vagaries of life. That's just the 'desi' Nostradamus, played by Salman Khan, predicting sure-death for the film's pert heroine (Saloni Aswani).
The film's feverish take on the matters of fate is so hopelessly out of sync with the times, you feel sorry for the perpetrators of this celluloid atrocity.
Poor Salman. He's given the thankless task of shouldering this creative carcass. ............more



Shaadi Se Pehle

The title SHAADI SE PEHLE gave an impression of it being a sex comedy and Mallika's presence just strengthened the belief. But the motion got wiped off immediately after the movie starts rollin'. This ain't no sex comedy, this is an ex-comedy!
Well, read the story first. Ashish Khanna (Akshaye Khanna) and Rani (Ayesha Takia) are very much in love. Ashish suffers from hypertension and one day he misunderstands it for cancer after overhearing his doctor's (Boman Irani) conversation on the phone. Ashish is devastated and then embarks to turn nasty so that Rani starts hating him and does not have to face the suffering of his death. ....................more



Banaras

Starring: Urmila, Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia, Raj Babbar, Ashmit Patel.
Director: Pankuj Parashar

Ashmit Patel has a problem. It's not that he can't act. Director Pankuj Parashar has taken care of that issue admirably, skirting his skills and asking him to smile vacantly at everyone. This is what Bollywood, bred on a diet of melodramatic histrionics, calls 'subtle.'
No, his problem is peculiar. A shy, silent orphan named Soham, he's a bit overwhelmed by the unashamedly frank proposal come his way from the overenthused Shwetambari (Urmila). The randy little rich girl is thrilled about Soham's music classes, and singing is clearly not foremost in her thoughts. But, Soham asks himself, is this right?...................more