On the face of it, "Bank Chor" is a perfect robbery-cum-hostage drama, but the plot unravels in a convoluted manner, "taking the stupidity to the next level" and this makes the entire viewing process a tedious affair. Narrated in a non-linear manner, the writing is clever, but strained in an attempt to sound intelligent. The sub-plots are half-baked and underdeveloped, making the entire chronicle seem complexed and forced.
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"Mostly Sunny" is not a fluff job. It is neither a cop-out nor an insider's job. But somewhere in-between. It doesn't focus on the sleazy, leery side of Sunny's life to generate a heated titillation. Seen in a harsh but non-judgmental light
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It's a box office clash that has been widely spoken about -- but there are high chances that "Kaabil" and "Raees", releasing on Friday, will do exceedingly well as they are both eminently watchable films.
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Star or no star, big screen or the computer screen -- it was film and digital content backed by good and compelling story-lines that drew the audience's attention in 2016, when formulaic sequels and even some ambitious dramas failed to make it big. While some small-budget films generated unexpected results, some star-driven movies didn't excite the audience and, instead, growing takers of online viewing added a new dimension to film watching.
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A sequel to the 2008 film, "Rock On!!", which was about the coming together of a band called Magic, this one is more than the reinforcement of the band.
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After the huge drama and controversy over Udta Punjab certification, my only fear was the movie turning out to be a damp squib. But with the Ishqiya fame Abhishek Choubey writing as well as directing, and Phantom Films in charge of production, the movie missing the mark was unlikely. And theyβve hit the bullβs eye with this one.
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