Half Girlfriend (2017)


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Cast and Crew
Directed by : Mohit Suri
Produced by : Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, Mohit Suri, Chetan Bhagat
Written by : Tushar Hiranandani, Ishita Moitra Udhwani (Dialogues)
Screenplay by : Tushar Hiranandani, Ishita Moitra Udhwani
Story by : Chetan Bhagat, Based on Half Girlfriend by Chetan Bhagat
Starring : Arjun Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Rhea Chakraborty
Music by : Mithoon, Tanishk Bagchi, Rishi Rich, Farhan Saeed, Ami Mishra, Rahul Mishra (Songs), Raju Singh (Background score)
Cinematography : Vishnu Rao
Edited by : Devendra Murdeshwar

All You Need to Know
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half_Girlfriend_(film)

I.M.C.F Review
Not many would agree to this but in my opinion... Chetan Bhagat is a good writer with respect to novels, but not a great script provider for movies. Of course, his novels are Cinematic, but how many of them were seriously successful as movies?

Well, keeping other movies aside, this movie is a sheer disappointment. Right from the first frame, seemed very cinematic and no way natural or realistic. Most of the scenes looked like they must be there to give a cinematic effect or to keep the movie running. This film strictly had no emotions, no proper base for romance, the love story seemed like a lust story because of the lack of depth in their relationship.

Madhav (Arjun) starts off the film as a guy with a goal but all he does is to run behind Riya (Shraddha) and live with a sad face for most of his life. Didn't seem like a love failure. Seemed like he was sad he could not get himself laid. And coming back to his goal... never seemed to be focused on his goal. Does something with Bill Gates and all... but it only seemed foolish and stupid on screen. Studied in a good university in Delhi and never managed to learn English. Gave a stupid speech and impressed Bill Gates himself? Wow... a new level of B'wood BS! And the point of 'Half Girlfriend' or the Basketball, never made any sense. Is there love among them or what? Does she like him or what? Seemed like she loves him then what's the point of Half Girlfriend? Well, they tried to justify it, but in a stupid way.

Well, I don't want to describe any more of this stupid film. Just ignore it and save some time.

I.M.C.F Rating : 62/100
Direction : 5 : Not a single scene to be appreciated of.
Production Values : 7
Story/Plot : 5 : Most boring routine story
Cast Performances : 5 : As dull as the plot of the film is
Music : 8
Cinematography : 7 : Couldn't help elevate the dullness of the film
Choreography/Action Sequences : 7
Screenplay/Editing : 6
Dialogues : 6
Awe Moment(s): 6 : Hmm... maybe the climax.

Ratings and Reviews From Popular Websites
4.1/10 - IMDb

Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017)


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Cast and Crew
Directed by : Shashank Khaitan || Prev Films: Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014)
Produced by : Hiroo Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta
Written by : Shashank Khaitan
Starring : Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Gauahar Khan, Mohit Marwah, Aakanksha Singh
Music by Songs : Amaal Mallik, Tanishk Bagchi, Akhil Sachdeva
Background Score : John Stewart Eduri
Cinematography : Neha Parti Matiyani
Edited by : Manan Sagar

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I.M.C.F Review
A light heart'ed romantic drama with more emotions and comic scenes, in contrast to the trend of action films. We cannot yet compare it with other Karan Johar classics, but is still a pretty decent flick. Varun and Alia have been exceptionally well portrayed and the supporting cast has been too good too.

Story seems to be pretty routine, but Director took utter care, to make it look different. Well, the point where the love story starts from a Marriage proposal is a bit new for sure, but still seems like a pretty obvious love story. But comic scenes have been an advantage though. They make the film run at peace and keeps the audience entertained.

The second part of the film starts off with some aggression and the transition from aggression to romance has been done very professionally and maturely! It is one part of the film, which deserves a certain mention and applause too.

The climax is pretty predictable, but has been done in the right way. Its a great entertainer, in all! With beautiful songs and scenic locations, we can definitely count this movie to be in the race of Best film for 2017!  

I.M.C.F Rating : 85/100
Direction : 9/10 : Not much of a story, but portrayed so well that, you wont even realize that.
Production Values :8/10 : Karan Johar is one of those Producers in B'Town who has his mark. So, yeah... Well made!
Story/Plot : 7/10 : Not a story that we havent seen before.
Cast Performances : 10/10 : Alia stole the show once again and Varun competed with her, till the very end. Perfecto!
Music : 9/10 : Yet another hit album of B'wood!
Cinematography : 8/10 : Well shot.
Choreography : 9/10 : So well made, that you would want to watch them twice! 'Tamma Tamma' especially is off the charts.
Screenplay/Editing : 9/10 : Whenever the pace of the film gets slow, there comes a comic scene to keep you hooked! Entertaining.
Dialogues : 8/10 : Great!
Awe Moment(s) : 8/10 : The episode in Singapore is a completly perfect strip. Rest were all ok'ish.  

Ratings and Reviews From Popular Websites
6.4/10 - IMDb
7.7/10  - BookMyShow
83%  - Google users

Ok Jaanu (2017)


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Directed by : Shaad Ali || Prev Films : Kill Dil (2014), Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007)
Produced by : Mani Ratnam, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Hiroo Yash Johar
Written by : Gulzar (Dialogues)
Screenplay by : Mani Ratnam
Story by : Mani Ratnam
Based on : O Kadhal Kanmani, By Mani Ratnam
Starring : Aditya Roy Kapur, Shraddha Kapoor
Music by : A. R. Rahman
Cinematography : Ravi K. Chandran
Edited by : A. Sreekar Prasad

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I.M.C.F Review

What will happen if two equally gutsy, free living and notorious people who are against marriage meet? Well the story in this film, happens!

Aditya and Shraddha have been amazing on screen as two individuals with high aspirations, who happen to fall for each other, unknowingly. Their love story had been portrayed very sweet and swift, right from the first frame. Songs by Rahman sir became an added advantage!

Mani Ratnam sir gave us two love stories in a single film, representing one from each generation. Showed us, how love varied from time to time, and how priorities change and how we cannot let go of some people from our lives, no matter what. A decent flick, but yeah we have seen many stories like these, already!

I.M.C.F Rating : 77/100
Direction : 7/10 : I haven't seen the original version, and I have enjoyed this one well.
Production Values : 7/10 : Just like any other Karan Johar film!
Story/Plot : 6/10 : Yeah we have seen some like this. From Mani Ratnam sir, himself!
Cast Performances : 9/10 : Aditya and Shraddha are so sweet, that you will fall for their pair!
Music : 8/10 : Melodious, yet again, remake of those old songs.
Cinematography : 8/10 : Job done well
Choreography : 8/10 : Filmed well. Especially Humma Humma song has been made too well!
Screenplay : 8/10 : You wouldnt feel bored, ever!
Dialogues : 8/10 : Simple and sweet.
Awe Moment(s) : 8/10 : Scene where Aditya and Tara meet in church; Scenes in Ahmedabad and Love/Emotional scenes towards the end!

Ratings and Reviews From Popular Websites
5.7/10 - IMDb
3/5 - Hindusthan Times

Kaabil (2017)


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Directed by : Sanjay Gupta
Produced by : Rakesh Roshan
Written by : Sanjay Masoom, Vijay Kumar Mishra
Starring : Hrithik Roshan, Yami Gautam, Ronit Roy, Rohit Roy
Music by : Rajesh Roshan
Cinematography : Sudeep Chatterjee, Ayananka Bose
Edited by : Akiv Ali

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I.M.C.F Review

A Mind can see, what the eyes won't see and a Heart can feel what the eyes won't. That's the gist of this film and the writers of this film did take some inspiration from the 1989 movie, Blind Fury and the 2014 Korean movie, Broken; but the Director was quite successful in delivering a Master piece in our very own B'wood style. A few B'wood commercial tweaks can be found here and there... but apart from that, its a perfect film. Every scene has a great link, back to somewhere in the film, as a part of perfect screenplay.

A noteworthy mention goes to Hrithik Roshan and Yami Gautam, who were so proficient and perfect at acting that we can consider this film, undoubtedly their best till date with respect to performances. Acting as Blind people is never so easy and especially when the film carries such high emotions... It is not at all easy.

Music is good and rest of the technical team did well too. Of course at the end, it is still a film run by Actors and Screenplay! Rohit and Ronit roy were amazing too, in their negative shaded roles! When you hate or love an actor... you know they are doing well... And that happens to both Protagonists and Antagonists, in this film!

I.M.C.F Rating : 85/100
Direction : 9/10 : Almost flawless, apart from a very few scenes where Hero gets a chance by villan even when he had a chance to kill him, etc
Production Values : 8/10 : Good and decent
Story/Plot : 7/10 : A good script, but is quite predictable too.
Cast Performances : 10/10 : Yeah one of those perfect performances!
Music : 7/10 : Ok, I guess
Cinematography : 9/10 : Creative
Action Sequences : 8/10 : Were done well!
Screenplay : 10/10 : Would tie you to the seat, till the very end, though its a bit predictable.
Dialogues : 8/10 : Well written!
Awe Moment(s) : 9/10 : The emotional revenge scenes of Hrithik; His actions and plans to get his revenge delivered!

Ratings and Reviews From Popular Websites
3/5 - Hindustan Times 
4/5 - Times of India

Raees (2017)


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Directed by : Rahul Dholakia
Produced by : Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Gauri Khan
Written by : Rahul Dholakia, Harit Mehta, Ashish Vashi, Niraj Shukla
Starring : Shah Rukh Khan, Mahira Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Music by : Ram Sampath
Cinematography : K.U. Mohanan
Edited by : Deepa Bhatia

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I.M.C.F Review
There is a speculation that this film is based on the criminal life of Abdul Latif, who happens to be an underworld figure in Gujarat and an associate of Dawood Ibrahim.

Well, keeping that aside, this film is a sort of Tom and Jerry drama between a corrupt gangster and a sincere police officer. A battle of different perspectives of being Right! The film is all about an aspiring youngster, doing a business of Alcohol, at a time when importing Alcohol was a crime!

Despite of various attempts from Police... Raees (Shahrukh) becomes unstoppable and grows big. He ventures into Politics, Real Estate and even Smuggling, at a phase of his life to deal with the people and the Government who had been trying to get him under control! In this process, he ends up getting indirectly involved in a Bomb Blast that takes in-numerous innocent lives.

As a result, he becomes a wanted criminal and up on taking his revenge on those who were responsible for the bomb blast and his situation of being wrong... He gets encountered by the Police!

Underline: Evil never triumphs over Good, no matter how intelligent Evil could be!

I.M.C.F Rating : 77/100
Direction : 8/10 : Could deliver, what he wanted to deliver!
Production Values : 7/10 : Just fine, but could have been better though.
Story/Plot : 7/10 : Not quite clear at various points throughout the plot. Got drifted with Politics and Real estates, I felt!
Cast Performances : 8/10 : Yeah good enough, but we have seen better of them all!
Music : 7/10 : Ok, I guess
Cinematography : 8/10 : Fine.
Action Sequences : 8/10 : Were done well!
Screenplay : 7/10 : Wont tie you to the seat!
Dialogues : 8/10 : Good enough!
Awe Moment(s) : 9/10 : The entrance scenes of all three Lead actors are good; And the first scene where kid Raees steals Gandhi Ji's spectacles was good!

Ratings and Reviews From Popular Websites
2.5/5 - The Indian Express
3.5/5 - Times of India

Dangal (2016)


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Directed by : Nitesh Tiwari
Produced by : Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, Siddharth Roy Kapur
Screenplay by : Nitesh Tiwari
Story by : Nitesh Tiwari, Piyush Gupta, Shreyas Jain, Nikhil Meharotra
Starring : Aamir Khan, Sakshi, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Zaira Wasim, Suhani Bhatnagar
Music by : Pritam
Based on : Mahavir Singh Phogat and Family
Edited by : Ballu Saluja

All You Need to Know
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangal_(film)

I.M.C.F Review
One of the finest movies from the Sports genre ever made! Humorous, emotional, inspiring and perfectly made!  
Aamir is Aamir. We have to accept that fact! All the hard work he has put in, can be clearly seen on screen. Coz, we have seen Dhoni's six. Mary Kom's Punch. Milkha's race and Sultan's grapple... but this movie here is certainly a step above them all!

I.M.C.F Rating : 90/100
Direction : 10 : Right from cast selection, every step has been taken care of, very well.
Production Values : 9 : You can see the poorness on screen, and that's perfect.
Story/Plot : 7 : story is quite predictable.
Cast Performances : 10 : Each and every one, lived in their role!
Music : 8 : Wont be on loop, but good.
Cinematography : 8 : Decent.
Action sequences : 9 : Believable!
Screenplay : 10 : Perfect and the best part of the film.
Dialogues : 9 : Not powerful, neither weak.
Awe Moment(s) : 10 : First fight in office; Aamir's fight with elder daughter; National Anthem at the end.

Ratings and Reviews From Popular Websites
9.2/10 - IMDb
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