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May, 2009
Angels & Demons 6/10
2009-05-17 19:43

After the blockbuster 'Davinci Code', Tom Hanks reprises his role as Prof.Robert Langdon in Ron Howards 'Angels & Demons'. Fans of the book may point out the inconsistencies but it nevertheless makes for an intriguing watch. Clues tracing abducted cardinals, going back to the murder of the pope are very well interspersed with the research of antimatter and the Large Hardon Collider.
0.3
99 5/10
2009-05-15 18:45

The new breed of multiplex movies never ceases to entertain and 99 is no different. Shot in a timeline of 1999 against the backdrop of match fixing the movie follows the fortunes of two bumbling henchmen to a mumbai based don/bookie. Plenty of gags without being slapstick and some very witty lines make it a pleasurable watch. Surprisingly laid back performance by Cyrus Broacha and Kunal Khemu is bearable for once. If only the brilliant Mahesh Manjerakar had more lines!
0.3
Star Trek 7/10
2009-05-10 19:31

Hop on a voyage aboard the U.S.S.Enterprise with Capt.Kirk and his team. They are back to boldly go where no man has gone before and back they are! Fighting Romulans, saving the vulcan planet, preventing red matter and traveling through time, they do it all. Pulsating effects and a tightly held script ensures no lags in the excitement. Must watch and on an IMAX screen if possible!
0.3
X-Men Origins: Wolverine 5/10
2009-05-02 22:24

The most charismatic mutant returns, and this time he is in every frame. The origin of wolverine and his adamantium claws is neatly documented with tins of action sequences. Watchable for the scenes like where he leaps from a bike to clip the blades of a helicopter. May seem dragged in parts that may not go too well with fans, but a decent fare in the end.
0.3
April, 2009
Fast & Furious 4/10
2009-04-04 19:24

Bad boy Diesel is back to the F&F franchise! After missing him in a rather painful sojourn in Tokyo, the fast cars, nitro engines, hot women, burnt roads and smell of rubber are back this summer. The movie doesn't promise logic but if you want chases, drugs and revenge this is one joyful ride.
0.3
December, 2008
Oh my God 4/10
2008-12-10 22:15

It's very rare that the viewer begins to say the very words in the title half way through a movie. This one makes you d that as you begin to wonder what exactly were the cast smoking when they signed the film. A guy finds a suitcase full of stash and then goes crazy that he realizes that money ain't everything. Could be much better..
0.3
November, 2008
Yuvvraaj 3/10
2008-11-25 21:41

If our memory serves us right, then a lot of Subhash Ghai’s films have featured evil extended family members while the protagonist possesses a heart of gold and ties to bind the family towards the end. Yuvraaj is yet another moral science lesson where the ‘bhola‘ big brother makes his siblings realize that blood runs thicker and the collectively fight their evil uncle’s stake to claim the family wealth. This film will be remembered for ending Katrina Kaif’s successful streak at the box office and last heard she was trying to track Mr.Ghai down. when you have dialogs like ‘Woh hardcore anti-family man hai‘ and ‘Kyun, bhloe aadmiyoon ki shaadi nahi hoti kya?‘ you know that the film is heading only one way, and that’s downward. A musical farce where a couple of A.R.Rahmans fantastic tunes were wasted should be enough reason for the Showman to retire.
0.3
Quantum of Solace 6/10
2008-11-15 20:53

Bond is back but he's not saving the world. Instead he is mourning the death of his girl friend and fighting for ground water in Bolivia. Not to be confused that Bond doesn't work for Mi6 but Greenpeace instead. However it is Bond and therefore anything goes.
0.3
Vaaranam Aayiram 7/10
2008-11-14 22:11

They don't make movies like this everyday, and when they do they tend to stick around for long. Gautam Menon gets Surya to give the performance of a career in one of the most memorable movies of 2008. Surya tries to move away from a masala hero to a performance oriented one in this tribute to fathers all over.
0.3
Dostana 6/10
2008-11-14 22:06

When man loves man, women feel left out. That is what exactly happens in Tarun Mansukhanai's Dostana as Priyanka Chopra is ignored totally by the chemistry between Abhishek and John Abraham. Karan Johar sure knows how to pull the right strings and he weilds his magic again in this laugh riot.
0.3
EMI 4/10
2008-11-10 12:54

The Munnabhai hangover continues, with the mawali with a heart of gold returns as a recovery agent. It's quite common for banks to hire gundas to recover from credit card defaulters who in turn harass and embarrass people. Well it's just another excuse to fit in six stories and a host of stars, which again falls flat.
0.3
Heroes 4/10
2008-11-10 11:37

The most amazing fact about director Samir Karnik is his ability to rope in the big names for horrendous projects. This time you have a star studded ensemble who with great difficulty manage to take the movie down. The problem with sub-pots is that there isnt enough scope for the characters and this is what happens here. In the midst of half baked roles, the central theme and message is lost.
0.3
Golmaal Returns 4/10
2008-11-10 11:26

If the first version was tolerable then this was abysmal. If tusshar kapoors mute act didn't make you cringe in your seats then the cross dressing scene with Ajay Devgan's waxed legs surely will. Lets just hope there isn't a part three to this, for baring a few laughs there was nothing worth writing.
0.3
Fashion 4/10
2008-11-03 12:41

Madhur Bhandarkar is an exponent at his own brand of so-called reality cinema. Fashion is no different with an attempt to expose the dirt behind the ramp. Small town girls, getting drawn by the big city, glitz and glamour get sucked into sex, drugs and booze is passe. Priyanka Chopra gets her meatiest role so far while Kangna Ranaut does another psychotic weirdo performance.
0.3
October, 2008
Roadside Romeo 4/10
2008-10-28 12:09

Jugal Hansraj never made it big in movies and his foray into animation hasn't quite started on the right foot. There was nothing that made Romeo standout as an animated movie and could have been made on humans with no difference. However the visuals were well done and it's a good step forward for animated movies in India.
0.3
Karzzz 3/10
2008-10-25 21:38

Along came Himesh, now I apologize if it sounds like a famous movie but I couldn’t resist. A lot of questions could be asked like what were people like Urmila Matondkar, Satish Kaushik thinking when they decided to be part of this venture. It is also baffling to notice how Gulshan Grover agreed to play dumb with a robotic arm or how Danny Denzongpa accepted the cliched role of mouthing movie names for dialogs. We generally never have any high regards for remakes but in this case no matter how hard we try to be soft we still can’t refrain from being caustic. If you try to overlook the atrocious lyrics and the hair extensions you are caught by the loud jarring music that fails miserably. We are not trying to look for logic but hte movie is a monumental insult to intelligence and patience. Sincere request to Himesh, stick to doing whatever you do best for a living and in this case it’s judging reality shows! Dialogs like ‘Bolo Kamini bolo bolo bolo‘ don’t really help, if you know what we mean!
0.3
Hello 3/10
2008-10-25 21:36

We found the promos featuring a shirtless wonder groove ‘hello(pause) hello(pause) hello-hello-hello‘ so enticing that we volunteered to sit through this disaster waiting to be. We were also upset by the looks that we get from the opposite sex on failing to recognize Chetan Bhagat. It’s as good as telling someone you are impotent or even worse, Gay! Our strong resolve to earn brownie points by at least watching the movie adaptation was washed away as it turned out to be one of the most harrowing experiences in recent times. We even tried asking some people if some events really did happen in the book only to conclude that most women are either stupid or just claim to love Chetan Bhagat’s books to show that they are smart. Ladeej you know we love you, whether you can read or not we will continue to wag our tails after you! As for the movie, it was a horrible concoction of all the possible stereotypes of the west and even the smelliest and most distasteful ‘kashayams‘ may seem better.
0.3
Drona 3/10
2008-10-25 21:35

A grumpy looking Abhishek Bachchan with a stubble, a kohl eyed martial arts expert bodyguard Priyanka Chopra, a horse and loads of cash! That was all that director Goldie Behl made sure he had before he made the movie. This can be a spot-the-missing type of question in any children’s quiz, but even they will get the answer in 10 seconds flat. Its surprising how one could forget the plot while making such an extravaganza considered to be one of the most expensive movies of the year. Another tacky adventure film that failed to please even three year olds which was slightly better than Ajooba but not better than Hatim Tai. Though Drona was bigger than Jeetendra’s Hatim Tai in terms of budget and the effects were much better, the latter had a proper storyline and some comic relief by Satish Shah. Kay Kay was hardly convincing as the evil sorcerer and failed to instill any fear when compared to the thunderous presence of Amrish Puri. The clothes and styling were a fashion disaster and the best moments of the movie were in the trailer and nothing beyond that.
0.3
Kidnap 3/10
2008-10-25 21:31

What can you expect from a movie that is so engrossed in the skin show that it refuses to acknowledge the need for a plot. You have a mother-daughter pair whose chemistry is so bad that you are confused as to who is who unless one calls the other by name. Barring one awesomely choreographed chase sequence that may seem inspired from a Bond flick the movie has nothing but skin to talk about. One of the silliest kidnap-ransom movies where the kidnapper lets his hostage shed her clothes and sing a raunchy song in the water and later stab him! Good thing for Imran Khan as this movie works as ‘nazar utharo‘ after his super hit dream debut. Sanjay Dutt looked old and haggard and totally disinterested by the fact that his daughter was kidnapped. Minissha Lamba saved the producers a lot of money by wearing the clothes she wore in 5th Std and teaching us that it’s always better to carry a swimming costume in the trunk of your car so that you can take a dip in the middle of nowhere and get kidnapped! The dialogue ‘Hell is here Raina‘ was understood by crowds only when they saw the movie, too late unfortunately
0.3
Souryam (Telugu) 3/10
2008-10-24 17:56

Another beaten to death formula film of a lone cop fighting a crime lord. Throw in the much needed sister sentiment and estranged siblings separated at childhood. What are we missing? Oh yea a leading lady, and for that we have the voluptuous siren Anushka. Couple of well oiled(literally) scenes, item songs and fight scenes later this Gopichand starrer finally grinds to a halt. Extra point just for Anushka and her gyrations!
0.3
Welcome to Sajjanpur 6/10
2008-10-24 17:50

A simple and sweet story of the denizens of Sajjanpur woven by the master story teller Shyam Benegal. Amrita Rao looks cute and SHreyas Talpade brings up another pleasing performance. The only flaw could be the use of too many characters and their stories which seem half baked. Benegal tries to touch upon a lot of issues like a eunuch fighting an election, widow remarriage or the superstition of marrying a dog. Nevertheless a pleasing watch if you have a good grasp of Hindi, for it's pure form the heartland. Extra star for the 'Ek Meetha Marz dene' song!
0.3
Ashta Chamma (Telugu) 5/10
2008-10-19 11:25

The name originally is the south indian version of Ludo and hence the game is used in the promos as well. Its good to see a new breed of directors who seem to have faith in the story and screenplay rather than depend on a stars brandpower and fanbase. Ashta Chamma is one such pleasing film that is funny, smooth and seems like a next door story. No extravagant sets, imaginary dream sequences, hundred back up dancers or foreign locales. Shot on a shoestring budget it makes for pleasurable viewing. It is the second surprise hit for Swathi after the hard hitting Subramaniapuram. The cast is fresh and bubbly and suit their characters, slihtly cliched end but then decent overall.
0.3
Saroja (Tamil) 6/10
2008-10-19 10:17

Venkat Prabhu entertains once again and doesn't disappoint, ok maybe a wee bit. Comedy and suspense are interleaved and work as brilliant ice breakers. A few may not like the sudden spurts of comic timing but it works for a few. Simple plot where four people get entangled in a kidnapping and peppered with neat twist. Could have been much better but all in all a good effort. Premji Amaran runs away with the accolades and some good performances by Prakash Raj and Jayaraman. The Kodana Kodi song rocks period and extra points just for the pelvic thrusts!
0.3
September, 2008
The Last Lear 6/10
2008-09-15 10:59

The Big B roars as he declamates lines from Sheshappa Iyer. I so badly wanna do Othello now,Where's my Desdemona? Yes, I watched the 'Last Lear' and I found it convoluted. I'm not sure if the original play itself was like this but the movie at least seemed like bits and pieces put together. The central plot seemed to be hiding behind a dark veil as the story meandered from a drunk thespian, to three women talk about their men and then we also have a director obsessed with his vision and a journalist/writer who doubles up as the narrator sometimes. It was probably above the level of masala cinema lovers like but then, to each his own. Every time the BigB roared, it gave me goosebumps. A performance par excellence and only he could have done it among the denizens of bolly-town.
0.3
A Wednesday 6/10
2008-09-15 10:52

The suspense has you at the edge of your seat in this fast and racy thriller. Don't blink or take a bathroom break for you may regret it later. A tightly written screenplay that holds you on tenterhooks and the camerawork is slick. The jaw dropping climax is worth all the buildup and you never see it coming. Scintillating performances by Naseerudin Shah and Anupam Kher in his first serious role in over 10 years.
0.3
Mumbai Meri Jaan 7/10
2008-09-15 09:27

Stand up and applaud the new breed of fearless movie makers who defy the odds and rise above the moss of formula cinema. I felt NIshikant Kamat's 'Evano Oruvan' was fresh but over-rated. This time however he landed a resounding slap on all his critics. Set against the backdrop of the train blasts, Kamat weaves 6 side-stories of people affected by it in a technically masterful stroke. Brilliant use of sound and natural lighting makes it a collectors item. Some plots may not make sense, but the performances overshadow everything else. I loved the media jibes and the wonderful climax that salutes the spirit of Mumbai.
0.3
Rock On!! 6/10
2008-09-15 09:18

Poor man's DCH is at best what I can describe it as. Every frame cries out to you as you are reminded of a DCH deja vu. Brilliant performance by Farhan Akthar and thank you for bringing the headband back into vogue. Can't say the same bout the rest though. Wait a min, whoa re we talking bout? There were no other actors in it anyways. A smooth background score and deft hands behind the camera make it a treat to watch. The guy who made the trailers ought to be shot, for the best jokes and the whole plot were already in them. Very predictable screenplay and it hurts to see such a film fall flat in that dept. Definitely over-rated by the so-called-hep gen-X. My only peev is that this film had the potential to be the best this yr if not for the horrible writing. Lets not even talk of the climax!
0.3
Phoonk 4/10
2008-09-15 08:24

RGV revisits his favorite genre of scaring people, and it's running to packed houses. Not a great film but it has its moments especially in the first half. Some scenes made all the girls in the theatre holler but then RGV gets of with the cheesiness as they were the protagonist's imagination. For some untoward reason a lot of focus is on dolls, and other inanimate objects in the house. The second half loses steam and the final showdown in the climax was a major bore and scripted from the textbook of cinematic cliches. A crow seemed to be the highest paid actor amongst the lot!
0.3
C Kkompany 5/10
2008-09-13 09:35

The first Tusshar Kapoor movie that I didn't cringe and managed to sit through. The reason being the decent screenplay and MithunDa. The lesser Tusshar appears on screen the more I like the movie. The OSO version of TV stars was brilliant and the jibes on Ekta Kapoor and her actors made the movie enjoyable. MithunDa was a revelation and totally rocked as a gangster with a heart. Few cliches and unwanted sequences could easily be avoided.
0.3
Baladur (Telugu) 4/10
2008-09-01 10:44

Formula film with family sentiments. After mother, sister, brother, father and bhabhi its now the turn of uncle sentiment. Weak and predictable story where only Venkatesh could have done some justice with his comic timing. Unwanted fight sequences and non-humorous sequences drag the movie too long. Anushka is voluptuous and is only in the movie for glamor sake. Superstar Krishna basing cronies in the climax was a bit too much to digest! Extra star for Anushka's rain song!
0.3
Subramaniapuram (Tamil) 6/10
2008-09-01 09:18

Rustic realism that hits you hard! The debutant director who also acts as one of the characters in the film has done an awful amount of homework on the styling and look of the film. It really give you a 80s feel as you are teleported to the hamlet of Subramaniapuram. Tight story line, good screenplay and brilliant direction. Good performances by all and the 'Kangal Irundal' sing takes the cake!
0.3
August, 2008
God Tussi Great Ho 2/10
2008-08-24 11:18

How bad can it get? you wonder and as the movie progresses it surpasses your own levels of idiocy. Horrible use of CGI and a screenplay that could have been written only by a guy on crack. One of the worst climaxes in recent times and you wonder how one could have even shot it. Bruce Almighty was no great film, but it was funny in parts. Salman looks bored and sleepy throughout, and I'm not even gonna talk about the rest. Sad to see the ever stunning Priyanaka Chopra in this film, but she is the reason for the extra star.
0.3
Bachna ae Haseeno 6/10
2008-08-24 11:13

Finally something watchable from the YRF stables and when three women sizzle on screen there's not much a guy can ask for. The opening song itself sets the tone though some parts could have been edited esp the cliched climax. Minissha looked too old for her role and that was my only peeve.
0.3
Big Stan 4/10
2008-08-24 11:05

Actors don't necessarily make good directors. Rob Schneider looks old and tired as a real estate agent turned prisoner. This movie seems like a poor spin-off on Adam Sandler's 'The Longest Yard', but that was class and this sadly isn't. Prison-fornication seems to be the base for the film and that isn't funny anymore. I understand that prisoners get stressed but then turning gay and screwing each other isn't funny!
0.3
College Road Trip 4/10
2008-08-24 10:41

Was mislead by the title and it turns out to be a family movie with Martin Lawrence playing an over protective father. Even the few college scenes are boring and fail to evoke any laughter. Martin Lawrence could have been another Will Smith but is reduced to such roles.
0.3
Be Kind Rewind 5/10
2008-08-24 10:37

A novel concept wherein a bunch of guys re-shoot popular films and rent them at their video store. A sweet tale where a small hamlet gears up to shoot films and save an old block from being taken over. Not quite what I expected from a jack black movie, and hence a bit disappointed. Watch it for the creativity though!
0.3
Drillbit Taylor 4/10
2008-08-24 09:41

A bunch of bullied kids hire a homeless guy as a bodyguard. I watched it only coz it had Owen Wilson, but he just sleepwalks through the role and looks bored and tired.The comedy was more like in the face and forces a few quips, but most of it is drab and you long for it to finish!
0.3
Singh is Kinng 5/10
2008-08-10 13:14

Poor attempt at cashing in on an actors popularity and just assembling a few sequences around it. Katrina look fantabulous and that itself justifies ticket. Few sequences are funny but the 'acha insaan' changing a bunch of goons is too saccharine. Akshay is flamboyant in his village bumpkin role but the praise ends there.
0.3
The Dark Knight 8/10
2008-08-09 18:54

Had to watch it fro the second time on the IMAX screen, after failing to hear anything on opening night. Brilliant? Yes, but the best movie ever? I'd disagree. Certainly a very gripping tale that has you at the edge of your seat. But slightly overrated to tout it as the best ever! At times, you actually want the joker to escape, just so that you can see his next sinister move. Fantastic performances by all except the female lead who looked super ugly on the big screen. It's hard to believe two debonair gentlemen fall for her.
0.3
Kuselan (Tamil) 5/10
2008-08-06 17:52

Not a Superstar film, but unwanted masala elements killed the spirit of the original. Most of the scenes look like patchwork and seem to be shot and added in haste. Some sequences don't gel with the plot and fail to evoke response even from the benches. A very confused attempt with jarrish effects and a desperate effect to cash in on the superstars image. The last 20 mins are watchable when the Superstar emotes like never before.
0.3
Mission Istanbul 3/10
2008-08-03 18:48

Could be called 'Kahani AajTak, Mountain Dew aur Lays ki'. Watched it only for a glimpse of Shriya Saran despite the absurd screenplay and irritating smile of Vivek Oberoi. A mishmash of chase sequences and fights with Suniel Shetty playing producer and a guest role. Somebody needs to stop Abhishek from becoming the male version of Rakhi Sawant, too many item songs!
0.3
July, 2008
Pandurangadu(Telugu) 4/10
2008-07-28 18:46

Overtly sensual first half bordering on being vulgar. The story picks up some momentum only in the second half. The music is good and the lyrics do manage to invoke the 'Bhakti' quotient. Balakrishna's best role in his career so far and looks convincing as Lord Krishna. Mohan Babu in a cameo which I wished lasted longer than two scenes. On the whole a weak storyline, also it was stretched a tad too long.
0.3
You Don't Mess with the Zohan 4/10
2008-07-25 18:00

Sandler type middle-eastern comedy that relies on weird stereotypes. Some of the Israeli-Palestine references were good but the humus and fornication scenes were a bit too much. Not as bad as 'The Love Guru' though...
0.3
The Love Guru 3/10
2008-07-24 18:53

Crude, crass and cheap humor. Pushing the stereotypes a bit too much. Austin powers was cult but this is sadly depressing. I can tolerate the so-called-desi humor but seeing two elephants fornicating is not my idea of comedy!
0.3
Kismat Konnection 4/10
2008-07-23 20:03

Poor man's SRK finds a i-love-social-work type aunty to bring him luck. Mr.Disney Hour, Juhi Chawla and Om Puri succeed in putting you to sleep.
0.3
Kung Fu Panda 6/10
2008-07-21 21:20

Nice and lovable story with big names doing the voice over. Genuinely funny without trying to be slapstick unlike some Kung Fu movies. Plenty of lessons like for example, 'turning your greatest weakness into your greatest strength'.
0.3
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na 7/10
2008-07-08 21:00

A sweet and simple movie with everyday sequences and a generous helping of cinematic liberty thrown into the mixture. Great cameos by Naseerudin Shah and the Khan brothers Sohail and Arbaaz.
0.3
Love Story 2050 3/10
2008-07-07 22:05

A horrendous debut by a Hrithik clone with 5 fingers. The movie had everything going wrong, be it the clothing, campy effects, songs, absurd storyline and a star-wars-meets-fifth-element climax.
0.3
The Incredible Hulk 5/10
2008-07-06 21:17

Definitely better than the previous installment, and the action was pulsating. I'm however tired of such predictable comic movies and the whole abomination sequence was boring.
0.3
June, 2008
Dasavataaram 5/10
2008-06-13 20:55

One man's ego forces him to make a movie with 10 roles that tries to hit upon every issue from religion to technology to casteism to tsunami. The screenplay and audience are left to suffer.
0.3
Jimmy 1/10
2008-06-04 21:05

It is probably the only film in recent times where everything right from the banner to the ending credits is outright horrible. It actually is a modern day marvel to dish out such a poorly done film with so much technology available.
0.3
February, 2008
Jodha Akbar 6/10
2008-02-21 21:08

A grand spectacle that is worth its hype in gold. Breathtaking sets, jewelery and costumes. Crisp camera work and great music. My only problem being, it was too long and saccharine.
0.3
Bheema 4/10
2008-02-04 21:55

Idol worship turns into gay love. Another one-man-army story with an interesting climax. The one-sided love sequences were pretty boring music being the only saving grace.
0.3
Kaalai 4/10
2008-02-04 21:52

Starts of interestingly but then turns out to be a revenge story with a village setting. All the actors look confused but the Roachstar sings one of the most cheesiest and catchy songs in recent times.
0.3
Vaazhthugal 5/10
2008-02-04 21:32

Formula film where boy tries to woo the girl's rigid family and the patriarch in particular. Clean family entertainer, but devoid of any laughable moments and heavily sleep inducing.
0.3
November, 2007
Saawariya 4/10
2007-11-15 21:59

Became famous for the wrong reasons, and a disaster for Sanjay Bhansali. Non-existent storyline and a really boring screenplay drags for eternity. Fantastic sets and great music being the only things worth writing about. Impressive debut for Ranbir, sorry Sonam.
0.3
December, 1999
Vaaranam Aayiram 7/10
0000-00-00 00:00

It's not everyday that they make movies like this. But when they do, they stay in the back of your head forever. Gautam Menon gets Surya to give the performance of his career as he attempts to move out from the rat-race for the masala king to performance oriented roles. Certainly a movie to remember and a tribute to fathers all over
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Angels & Demons 6/10

2009-05-17 19:43

After the blockbuster 'Davinci Code', Tom Hanks reprises his role as Prof.Robert Langdon in Ron Howards 'Angels & Demons'. Fans of the book may point out the inconsistencies but it nevertheless makes for an intriguing watch. Clues tracing abducted cardinals, going back to the murder of the pope are very well interspersed with the research of antimatter and the Large Hardon Collider.

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99 5/10

2009-05-15 18:45

The new breed of multiplex movies never ceases to entertain and 99 is no different. Shot in a timeline of 1999 against the backdrop of match fixing the movie follows the fortunes of two bumbling henchmen to a mumbai based don/bookie. Plenty of gags without being slapstick and some very witty lines make it a pleasurable watch. Surprisingly laid back performance by Cyrus Broacha and Kunal Khemu is bearable for once. If only the brilliant Mahesh Manjerakar had more lines!

Star Trek 7/10

2009-05-10 19:31

Hop on a voyage aboard the U.S.S.Enterprise with Capt.Kirk and his team. They are back to boldly go where no man has gone before and back they are! Fighting Romulans, saving the vulcan planet, preventing red matter and traveling through time, they do it all. Pulsating effects and a tightly held script ensures no lags in the excitement. Must watch and on an IMAX screen if possible!