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Chhichhore
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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When the film cuts to the present, the characters who seemed likeable a few scenes ago turn insipid and boring.
Posted Sep 06, 2019
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Mission Mangal
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Most of its shortcomings are overshadowed by the camaraderie shared by the cast.
Posted Aug 30, 2019
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Saaho
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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At 179 minutes, "Saaho" drags on and on.
Posted Aug 30, 2019
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Batla House
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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The director's unwillingness to question the ethical practices of the Indian police makes "Batla House" a one-sided story.
Posted Aug 30, 2019
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Jabariya Jodi
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Chopra and Malhotra are stilted and ineffective, and their chemistry is non-existent.
Posted Aug 09, 2019
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Khandaani Shafakhana
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Seasoned actors like Nadira Babbar and Annu Kapoor ham it up as the plot unravels beyond all help. Unlike Baby's patients, Khandaani Shafakhana shows no signs of recovery.
Posted Aug 02, 2019
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Arjun Patiala
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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It is fitting that the director and producer are fast asleep by the end of the film - Arjun Patiala does little to keep its viewers awake during its 106 minutes.
Posted Jul 26, 2019
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Judgemental Hai Kya
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Kovelamudi stuffs his scenes with absurdist elements and dark humour, but the script is too shallow to support these devices.
Posted Jul 26, 2019
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Super 30
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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There is a great film to be made on the Indian middle-class and lower middle-class obsession with an IIT education..."Super 30" isn't equal to the task.
Posted Jul 12, 2019
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Article 15
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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This is a worthy cause, but the film falters with what amounts to an outsider's view of a problem that is so internal and deep that it can be cleaned only from the inside.
Posted Jun 28, 2019
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Kabir Singh
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Kabir Singh would have been a better film had it knocked its protagonist off his pedestal and examined him for the flawed person that he is.
Posted Jun 24, 2019
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Game Over
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Part slasher film, part psychological thriller, Game Over is an unsatisfying watch because Saravanan never quite picks a side.
Posted Jun 17, 2019
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Bharat
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Bharat is too long, too overdrawn and too maudlin for it to evoke any genuine emotion.
Posted Jun 07, 2019
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India's Most Wanted
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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A deadpan Kapoor is ineffective as a master spy on a mission of a lifetime, putting in an one-tone, monotonous performance as Prabhat that weighs down an already sagging film.
Posted May 24, 2019
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PM Narendra Modi
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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There is an interesting film yet to be made that would examine his rise and what led to it. This is not that film.
Posted May 24, 2019
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De De Pyaar De
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Tabu is the only breath of fresh air here; she is unaffected and natural as can be. It is only when she is on screen that the film is infused with life.
Posted May 17, 2019
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Student of the Year 2
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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A stony-faced Tara Sutaria comes off as too self-conscious in her attempt to play Mia. It is Ananya Pandey who stands out among what is otherwise a mediocre cast.
Posted May 11, 2019
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Romeo Akbar Walter
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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At 144 minutes, the film is 40 minutes too long and wastes too much time on sappy side-plots like Romeo's relationship with his mother and his yearning for his motherland.
Posted Apr 05, 2019
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Notebook
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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It is a pity that Kakkar's heavy-handed approach weighs down what could have been a light, easy watch.
Posted Mar 29, 2019
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Junglee
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Junglee...is too much in love with its leading man for it to have any meaningful impact.
Posted Mar 29, 2019
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Kesari
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Much like the battle in this period war drama, Singh stretches proceedings interminably.
Posted Mar 22, 2019
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The Man Who Feels No Pain
(2018)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Campy, cheesy and hilarious - a truly funny Hindi film after a long time.
Posted Mar 20, 2019
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Photograph
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Batra's latest offering doesn't quite hit the sweet spot.
Posted Mar 16, 2019
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Sonchiraiya
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Director Chaubey tries to get into the dynamics of the group and their equations with each other, but his and Sudip Sharma's script is too heavy-handed.
Posted Mar 01, 2019
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Khatta Meetha
(2010)
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Vipul Tripathi
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The actors and their characters are funny but too one-dimensional and obvious like the digitally-created elephant in this movie. But it's still a Priyadarshan film - incredible as usual with even a few deaths thrown in.
Posted Mar 01, 2019
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Kai Po Che!
(2013)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Don't miss Kai Po Che - it's a warm film that speaks much about friendship in the troubled times we live in.
Posted Mar 01, 2019
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Total Dhamaal
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Much like slapstick cartoons, Total Dhamaal does get some laughs. At least we don't have to deal with toilet humour or sexist jokes, and the film's premise is promising.
Posted Feb 22, 2019
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Gully Boy
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Here is an actor at his peak and Akhtar's film is proof of that.
Posted Feb 15, 2019
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Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon
(2015)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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This is misogyny and regression masquerading as comedy, and Sharma seems to be too busy trying to morph into a Hindi film hero to employ his famous comic timing to good effect.
Posted Feb 09, 2019
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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Kapoor Ahuja is the film's weakest link, and the reason why this story falls short.
Posted Feb 02, 2019
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Thackeray
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Given how obsessed we are with politics, we deserve better films about it and the men who shape our nation.
Posted Jan 26, 2019
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Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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The film is only set on making Laxmibai a hero (but we already knew that). A little insight into her mind would have been nice.
Posted Jan 26, 2019
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Uri: The Surgical Strike
(2019)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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As Vihaan, Vicky Kaushal is a big reason why the film works, bringing a vulnerability and strength to his character that makes him the ideal war film hero.
Posted Jan 12, 2019
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Zero
(2018)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Zero has lofty ambitions but when it comes to delivery, it falls too short.
Posted Dec 21, 2018
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Kedarnath
(2018)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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For a film that ebbs and flows, the leads thankfully keep it afloat and steady. Rajput is wonderful as Mansoor, using his eyes and body language to convincingly convey his character's emotions. But the true revelation is Khan.
Posted Dec 07, 2018
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2.0
(2018)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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This film certainly has the look and feel of a big-ticket Hollywood production, and that alone is worth the price of the ticket.
Posted Nov 30, 2018
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Pihu
(1970)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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It feels sadistic and unnecessary.
Posted Nov 16, 2018
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Mohalla Assi
(2015)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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This is an old film, mired in court cases and released almost four years after it was made. But in its treatment and style, it feels even more dated and obsolete.
Posted Nov 16, 2018
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Kapoor & Sons -- Since 1921
(2016)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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In spite of the obvious lack of depth, and the rather predictable problems and solutions, Kapoor and Sons is powered by some great performances...Rajat Kapoor and Ratna Pathak Shah are fiery but it is Fawad Khan who steals the show.
Posted Nov 16, 2018
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Thugs of Hindostan
(2018)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Thugs of Hindostan is a sinking ship, and not even Aamir Khan and his Midas touch can salvage it.
Posted Nov 09, 2018
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Baazaar
(2018)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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The film's only trump cards are its actors. You have to give credit to Saif Ali Khan and Radhika Apte for playing such hollow and badly written roles with such conviction.
Posted Oct 26, 2018
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Namaste England
(2018)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Nothing about Namaste England is redeemable. This is 135 minutes of mediocrity that you would do well to avoid.
Posted Oct 23, 2018
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Badhaai Ho
(2018)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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The second half falters and the comic moments become sporadic, but Akshat Ghildial's screenplay retains its charm.
Posted Oct 19, 2018
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Tumbbad
(2018)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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The true star here is Barve, who takes what could have been a regular horror film and elevates it to another level.
Posted Oct 12, 2018
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Helicopter Eela
(2018)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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A shrill, dated and insipid story of a co-dependent relationship between a mother and her son, the film is as enjoyable as having your mother breathing down your neck all day.
Posted Oct 12, 2018
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Andhadhun
(2018)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Bollywood doesn't make too many thrillers and when it does, they don't always measure up. Andhadhun ticks all the right boxes. This one should be savoured.
Posted Oct 05, 2018
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Loveyatri: The Journey of Love
(2018)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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This film truly belonged to the 80s. It's a shame that Bollywood hasn't moved on when audiences clearly have.
Posted Oct 05, 2018
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Sui Dhaaga: Made in India
(2018)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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The convoluted plot is a drawback, but much like a tapestry, the beauty here lies in the detail, in the small things. And in this respect, Sui Dhaaga is a winner.
Posted Sep 28, 2018
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Pataakha
(2018)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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Much like his protagonists, Bhardwaj doesn't know when to cut it short and walk away.
Posted Sep 28, 2018
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Manto
(2018)
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Shilpa Jamkhandikar
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As Manto, Siddiqui is at the top of his game, embodying his mannerisms and body language, but even he cannot make up for the flaws in the script.
Posted Sep 21, 2018
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