Review of London Dreams

On the whole, London Dreams suffers on account of an un­convin­cing post-interval portion. Given its high cost of production (over Rs. 60 crore), it will entail heavy losses to its producers. Even its theatrical distributors will not have reason to smile although the prices for theatrical distribution rights aren’t unduly high in some cases.
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Review of Aladin

On the whole, Aladin is a flop show which even a hundred genies put together can’t change the fate of. Considering its huge budget (of almost Rs. 30-35 crore), it will translate into huge losses for all those associated with the film.
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Review of Whiteout (English)

Greed can transform a haven into an abattoir and civilized citizens into murderers. In Warner Bros. Pictures’ Whiteout (A), something of immense value has been discovered at the South Pole.
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Review of This Is It (English; Documentary)

I’ll always remember R.D. Burman’s last performance; in my hometown. We gave him such a rousing applause that he probably fought hard to hold back the tears. In a way, his inner feelings of loneliness at the time were, perhaps, much like that of Michael Jackson in his final days. The King is gone, and Columbia Pictures’ This Is It is the closest we’ll ever get to be a part of his emotional farewell concert.
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U.K. and U.S Box-Office (October 16 – 18 Weekend)

Issue dated Oct 25 – 31, 2009

Review of Love Ka Tadka

On the whole, Love Ka Tadka will not get the love of the audience and will have it very tough at the box-office. And this, not just becau­se of poor face value.
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Review of Bal Ganesh 2 (Animation)

On the whole, Bal Ganesh 2 is a poor show all the way and will not meet with success. Shemaroo Entertainment and Astute Media Vision’s Bal Ganesh 2 (animation) is the sequel to Bal Ganesh and is about the childhood escapa­des of Lord Ganesh.
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Review of Fruit & Nut

On the whole, Fruit & Nut is not the kind of film the usual cinema-going audience can appreciate. Its weird English title, absence of hero and poor promotion will only add to its tale of woes. It will, therefore, remain a non-starter.
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Review of Julie & Julia (English)

On the whole, Nora Ephron’s biographical comedy is light, inspirational and filled with fun moments. But there isn’t much in it for the Indian  womenfolk.
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Review of G-Force (English)

On the whole, Hoyt Yeatman’s comic caper is quite a thriller, but its appeal for the Indian audience would be limited. There doesn’t seem to be a limit to what animals can be taught to do. In Walt Disney Pictures’ G-Force, an FBI agent turns his intelligent pets, inclu­ding four guinea pigs, a hamster, a mole, and a fly, into highly-trained espionage agents.
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