Reviews from India

Superlative - everyone should see this

Great, a must-see if you like the genre

Good, a decent example of the genre

Watchable, but only for serious genre fans

Unwatchable

Half stars could have gone either way depending on mood.

Movie Name / Release Year	Summary	Date	Reviewer
Aankhen (2002)	Not recommended.	2012-05-22	Simon
Moksha (2001)	Not really recommended.	2002-09-29	Simon
Koi Mil Gaya (2003)	Fun fantasy in the style of ET meets Bollywood	2006-01-12	Simon
Don (Remake) (2006)	Why remake a classic?	2006-09-28	Simon
Padmaavat (2018)	Looks pretty but weak in most other respects	2021-06-28	Simon
Pathaan (2023)	Gloryhallastoopid	2023-04-10	Simon
Parineeta (2005)	Some great bits spoilt by some ultra-corny bits	2006-03-19	Simon
Kaante (2002)	Could have been something more	2006-03-18	Simon
Shahenshah (1988)	By the books actioner	2003-03-16	Simon
Master (2021)	Some good parts but 3 hours is too long	2021-08-09	Simon
Roja (1992)	Disappointing	2022-03-19	Simon
Taal (1999)	All-time great soundtrack	2022-05-11	Simon
Pukar (1983)	a pretty watchable 160 minutes	2003-05-24	Simon
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)	Beautiful but too conservative	2003-04-29	Simon
Shakti (1982)	Another great performance from Amitabh	2002-11-09	Simon
Zanjeer (1973)	Trend-setter	2003-04-27	Simon
Sanak (2021)	Die Hard in a hospital	2021-11-02	Simon
Saaho (2019)	Maximum overload	2021-12-19	Simon
Enthiran 2.0 (2018)	Crazy spectacle	2022-05-01	Simon
Magadheera (2009)	Fun tale of reincarnated lovers	2022-06-06	Simon
Akira (2016)	An interesting take on a familiar tale	2022-09-03	Simon
Deewar (1975)	Another great performance from Amitabh Bachchan	2002-11-09	Simon
Kaakha Kaakha (2003)	Solid Tamil Blockbuster	2004-06-13	Simon
Sholay (1975)	It's an Indian Cowboy Movie!	2002-06-12	Simon
Aalavandhan (2001)	A well made, unique and very enjoyable film	2004-06-13	Simon
Refugee (2000)	Well developed story of personal lives falling victim to politics	2002-10-13	Simon
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)	Beatifully filmed	2000-10-16	Simon
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)	Commercial cinema at its finest.	2022-03-06	Simon
Bombay (1995)	Heavy handed but hits its target	2022-08-25	Simon
Amar, Akbar, Anthony (1977)	Recommended!	2003-03-08	Simon