Kumar Shyam
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The National (UAE)
Movies reviews only
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Saina (2021) |
While it may be plain vanilla for some, the film may well be a luxury treat for others. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Mar 26, 2021
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Panipat - The Great Betrayal (2019) |
If you keep the history books aside and ignore his flaws, the depiction of the undisputed valour of Marathas such as him is brought up nicely in Panipat. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Dec 13, 2019
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Midway (2019) |
If you're a fan of war films, it's an entertaining watch, with notable performances from Skrein, Quaid, Evans and Harrelson in particular. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Nov 08, 2019
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Ujda Chaman (2019) |
Ujda Chaman, with Sunny Singh in the lead, is set in the heart of the polluted Indian capital city of New Delhi, but the film comes like a whiff of fresh air. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Nov 06, 2019
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Saand Ki Aankh (2019) |
The powerful dialogue, the heart-wrenching scenes among the female characters and the wonderful depictions of the grandmothers getting to grips with modern life add so much to the film... - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Nov 02, 2019
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Laal Kaptaan (2019) |
With a feast of three big movies lined up for release on Diwali, the money saved on going to see Laal Kaptaan may well be better spent watching them instead. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Oct 22, 2019
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Section 375 (2019) |
Simply put, it is a must-watch. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Sep 24, 2019
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Saaho (2019) |
Saaho promised to be a spectacle, and it exceeds expectation. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Sep 06, 2019
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Super 30 (2019) |
Like any biopic, the cinematic liberty masks some aspects of Anand Kumar, but there is no doubting a noble cause where education for all in India is still a work in progress despite the achievements of many Indians on the global stage. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Jul 12, 2019
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Article 15 (2019) |
Apart from the crisp screenplay and witty dialogue, cinematography too gets a thumbs up. A major portion of the film is shot out in the open and kudos to cinematographer Ewan Mulligan for the excellent camerawork in natural light. - Filmfare
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| Posted Jun 28, 2019
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Article 15 (2019) |
Anubhav Sinha's Article 15 is a hard-hitting film that tackles the caste discrimination that is rampant in India - and, as this story shows, fatally so at times. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Jun 28, 2019
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Bharat (2019) |
This true and rugged representation of life restores the balance somewhat in this film where logic vanishes into thin air. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Jun 10, 2019
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Student of the Year 2 (2019) |
The script and the climax make it an overall dud. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted May 17, 2019
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De De Pyaar De (2019) |
It tackles a tough topic, but does so with a sense of humour, and that's why we'd recommend it. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted May 17, 2019
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Kesari (2019) |
The brave and bloody Battle of Sargarhi will remain in the history books, but Kesari is unlikely to join it there. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Mar 22, 2019
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Badla (2019) |
Badla is a mystery thriller that is being sold as a tense watch, but in all honesty, the suspense is tepid. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Mar 11, 2019
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Gully Boy (2019) |
Zoya Akhtar's film features some splendid performances and is an instant classic. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Feb 15, 2019
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Solar Eclipse: Depth of Darkness (2018) |
The Gandhi Murder is a must-watch film for history buffs, especially for those interested in the Partition of India. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Feb 07, 2019
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Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) |
When talent is matched with mediocrity in a project, talent can only take it so far. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Jan 31, 2019
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2.0 (2018) |
2.0 is a very clever spectacle not to be missed for its sheer audacity and scale. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Nov 30, 2018
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Pihu (1970) |
I'm not one to be lenient to films, but I will say it - this movie is a must-watch. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Nov 19, 2018
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5 Weddings (2018) |
The plot writing and the development of the two main characters in the film are weak. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Oct 31, 2018
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Andhadhun (2018) |
As the chain of events unfold, the wit is very nicely interspersed with hard-hitting moments of greed and deceit providing a shock-and-awe effect that leaves you wondering how vulnerable can a common man be. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Oct 05, 2018
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Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018) |
No one is expecting the artist in Singh to deliver a masterpiece with every creation but the direction is very sloppy by any standard and certainly not expected from the director with some decent experience. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Sep 21, 2018
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Pad Man (2018) |
The first step for his audience is to acknowledge and shed inhibitions...That itself makes it a worthy cause to watch it, purely for the social message. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Sep 07, 2018
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Paltan (2018) |
Some scenes are so blurry and unimpressive, it looks almost as if they were shot on a smartphone. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Sep 06, 2018
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Stree (2018) |
With Stree, everything clicks into place nicely, with the film riffing as a desi version of Jonathan Glazer's Under the Skin. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Aug 31, 2018
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Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi (2018) |
The second half comes alive in this situational comedy through a solid new female lead backed by a great cast effort that leaves you entertained and smiling as you step out of the theatre. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Aug 29, 2018
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Satyameva Jayate (2018) |
It's a movie that falls flat after an explosive start. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Aug 16, 2018
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Fanney Khan (2018) |
This one is just a big hole in the movie-goer's pocket, though. The only real boon is being able to watch Kapoor and Rai together for the first time since Taal in 1999. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Aug 02, 2018
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Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 (2018) |
The ending makes you wonder if Dhulia got impatient and focused too much of his thinking looking at the fourth part of the series. It also led to us thinking that maybe he should have stuck to his part as a writer and let someone else give the direction. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Jul 26, 2018
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Soorma (2018) |
There is good dosage of brotherly love, some hopeless acting from seemingly stern coaches and administration officials but compensated with good music and songs. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Jul 13, 2018
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Race 3 (2018) |
A big disappointment has been D'Souza, who did not play to his strengths where he could, while Salman overplayed his. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Jun 15, 2018
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Kaala (2018) |
The 1.5 stars for this movie is only for Nana Patekar's effort. For the rest of the movie, we recommend loads of popcorn to keep you distracted, or a black eye mask so that you can nod off. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Jun 08, 2018
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Raid (2018) |
The film's real hero is the script writer. Ritesh Shah has made sure the dialogue breezes over the pouring over reams of paper while revolving around dusty offices, cowsheds and a mucky well. - The National (UAE)
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| Posted Mar 16, 2018
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