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This page lists all slightly older movies that are playing in theatres, or are available on pay-per-view / video-on-demand on cable / dish services. (The information in these lists are as available on the official sites of the said services) Last updated: 24-May-2012
Airtel Movies Kahaani, London Paris New York
Dish TV Movie on Demand Agneepath, Don 2
Reliance Choice Pay Ekk Deewana Tha, Deool (Marathi), Jhootha hi sahi
TataSky Showcase Bittoo Boss, Blood Money, Kahaani
Videocon d2h Pay Per View Kahaani, London Paris New York, Don 2
In Theaters (English) What to Expect When You're Expecting, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Dark Shadows, Hugo, The Avengers, Titanic 3D, Wrath of the Titans
In Theaters (Hindi) Department, Dangerous Ishq, Ishaqzaade, Jannat 2, Vicky Donor, Housefull 2
In Theaters (Marathi) Chintu, Ajintha, Kaksparsh, Masala

Chintu - Review

[Poster for Chintu with Shubhankar Atre, Suhani Dhadphale, Ved Ravade, Animesh Padhye, Nishant Bhavsar, Shrirang Godbole]
wogma rating: Even the keen, wait for DVD (?) - For kids only.
quick review: A cute collection of sub-events that end up as a choppy and preachy film. But kids will enjoy their time with Chintoo. Strictly not for adults though. Read more...

Department - Review

[Poster for Department with Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Ram Gopal Varma]
wogma rating: Watch if you have nothing better to do (?)
quick review: The perennial "right vs. wrong" debate is put up against a new-sounding "Smartness vs 'an A-Rated word'". This complex debate soon becomes incomprehensible as characters become more and more ambiguous. Vague characters can be interesting but the experimentation with the camera is too distracting for anything else to be processed satisfactorily. Read more...
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External Reviews 0.1/5.0
Readers Reviews 3/5.0
Twitter Verdict 1.3/5.0

What to Expect When You're Expecting - Review

A wogma guest review by Swetha Ramakrishnan
[Poster for What to Expect When You're Expecting with Kirk Jones, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Ben Falcone, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Chris Rock, Rodrigo Santoro, Joe Manganiello, Rob Huebel, Tom Lennon, Amir Talai]
wogma rating: Watch if you have nothing better to do (?)
quick review: The biggest disappointment in What to Expect When You’re Expecting is its lack of ambition. The film revels in its predictability, making no attempt to try a different brand of humour or a different revelation of human experience. While some moments have the potential to make you laugh, for the most part the movie is banal and unsatisfactory. Read more...

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Review

A wogma guest review by Swetha Ramakrishnan
[Poster for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel with John Madden, Judy Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel, Maggie Smith]
wogma rating: The keen must watch on screen; else DVD (?)
quick review: On their first visit to India, Judy Dench’s character, who also plays the narrator of the film, describes her feeling with an extremely apt line: “An assault of the senses”. Director John Madden shows us a clichéd, but comfortable India filled with colors, sounds and a large handful of people, but also manages to strike a chord with the stories of the seven characters. Watch The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for its performances and a well-written unfolding of intertwining stories. Read more...

Dangerous Ishq - Review

[Poster for Dangerous Ishq with Karisma Kapoor, Rajneesh Duggal, Vikram Bhatt]
wogma rating: Watch if you have nothing better to do (?)
quick review: Dangerous Ishhq reminded me of a Jitendra film from the 70s-80s (have been wrecking my brain to remember the title of the film, but it just won't come, maybe there were more than one.) in which there were all kinds of curses and counter-curses. But at the very least it had a mythological background. Dangerous Ishhq exasperates you with the witchery while trying to keep the setting modern. Just doesn't gel. Read more...
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External Reviews 0.5/5.0
Twitter Verdict 1.5/5.0

Ishaqzaade - Review

[Poster for Ishaqzaade with Arjun Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra, Habib Faisal]
wogma rating: Even the keen, wait for DVD (?) - That too only for the actors and treatment, don't expect anything from the story
quick review: A love story we've gotten too used to over the decades to be interesting despite fresh performances and a slick, rustic treatment. Read more...
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External Reviews 2.9/5.0
Readers Reviews 3/5.0
Twitter Verdict 3.5/5.0

Dark Shadows - Review

A wogma guest review by Swetha Ramakrishnan
[Poster for Dark Shadows with Tim Burton, Johnny Depp, Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer]
wogma rating: Even the keen, wait for DVD (?)
quick review: Okay I’ll admit Dark Shadows is better than the soapy Twilight series – both Johnny Depp and Eva Green give you enough to laugh once in a while. But if you’ve been following the Burton-Depp franchise since Edward Scissorhands in 1990, you will find yourself disappointed with this complacent effort of a film. Read more...

Ajintha - Review

A wogma guest review by Pradeep Menon
[Poster for Ajintha with Sonalee Kulkarni, Philip Scott Wallace, Nitin Desai]
wogma rating: Even the keen, wait for DVD (?)
quick review: Inspite of some technical merit, Nitin Desai’s directorial debut, Ajintha, offers very little to the viewer as a film, due to some weak writing and direction. The only possible reason to watch it could be its sporadically grand production design, which itself is honestly not a strong enough reason. Avoiding Ajintha will be no loss at all. Read more...

Hugo - Review

A wogma guest review by Pradeep Menon
[Poster for Hugo with Martin Scorsese, Ben Kingsley, Asa Butterfield]
wogma rating: Must see - on the big screen (?) - Anywhere else will just be gross injustice, not to mention the experience that you’ll miss.
quick review: It had to be a film that is as diametrically opposite to, say, Taxi Driver or Goodfellas, to show the world just what cinema means to Martin Scorsese. This love letter to the movies from one of the legends of our time is nothing short of a wondrous watch on the big screen. If the recreation of some of the most iconic moments in the history of cinema is not good enough for you, then the visually thrilling 3D experience definitely will be. Only one thing needs to be said – Please watch Hugo on the big screen. Read more...
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Readers Reviews 4/5.0

Jannat 2 - Review

[Poster for Jannat 2 with Emraan Hashmi, Randeep Hooda, Esha Gupta, Kunal Deshmukh]
wogma rating: Watch if you have nothing better to do (?)
quick review: While Jannat 2's lead character, Sony Dilli has a decent conflict, the film isn't worth watching because of the dull manner it is narrated in. In many ways, Jannat 2 feels like a film that could've been a film worth watching once if it had a little better of everything, especially better actors to play the side characters and the villain. Read more...
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External Reviews 1.1/5.0
Readers Reviews 5/5.0
Twitter Verdict 3.2/5.0

Kaksparsh - Review

A wogma guest review by Pradeep Menon
[Poster for Kaksparsh with Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Priya Bapat]
wogma rating: Watch for sure, preferably in theatre (?) - If not, then definitely watch it when it comes on TV/DVD.
quick review: A lot of people may not find Kaksparsh the easiest film to watch, but Mahesh Manjrekar deserves a pat on his back just for the story that he has chosen to tell. A tale of love that transcends what is considered acceptable by society even today, this period piece is a credible film and a feather in Mahesh Manjrekar’s cap. Read more...
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Readers Reviews 5/5.0

The Avengers - Review

A wogma guest review by Swetha Ramakrishnan
[Poster for The Avengers with Joss Whedon, Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Buffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner]
wogma rating: Watch for sure, preferably in theatre (?)
quick review: The Avengers manages to capture the attention of the avid-fans as well as the newcomers. I could overhear Marvel comic fans discussing the move rigorously during the interval, and surprisingly, I also overheard a bunch of new-comers talk about how they’re going to buy the comics and read up on the film. We all collectively, however, walked out of the theatre starving for more. Don’t miss The Avengers! Read more...

Masala - Review

A wogma guest review by Pradeep Menon
[Poster for Masala with Girish Kulkarni, Amruta Subhash, Sandesh Kulkarni]
wogma rating: Watch for sure, preferably in theatre (?)
quick review: With Masala, Girish Kulkarni’s conquests as a writer and actor continue. Fresh on the heels of his National Award for Deool, comes a charming little film about two protagonists whom you start feeling for within minutes. The rest of the film’s experience is about some excellent performances and the smile that you’ll have on your face throughout. Masala should be watched. Read more...

Vicky Donor - Review

[Poster for Vicky Donor with Anu Kapoor, Ayushman Khurana, Shoojit Sircar]
wogma rating: Buy the DVD already (?) - And if by any chance you miss it in the theaters do make sure to catch it on DVD.
quick review: Vicky Donor has a story which weaves in and out of a subject that is taboo, that too in an enjoyable and entertaining manner. Quick, witty lines are delivered with comfort and awesome performances. Even if you don't end up watching it on screen, do make sure you catch it on TV/DVD. Read more...
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External Reviews 4.8/5.0
Readers Reviews 5/5.0

Bittoo Boss - Review

[Poster for Bittoo Boss with Pulkit Samrat, Amita Pathak, Supavitra Babul]
wogma rating: Watch when on TV (?)
quick review: Bittoo Boss has a couple insights about society and its outlook towards porn and sex. But it puts these points across in a dull, jerky manner and often without energy. Not discardable, neither enjoyable. Read more...
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External Reviews 1.2/5.0
Readers Reviews 0/5.0
Twitter Verdict 1.8/5.0

Titanic 3D - Review

A wogma guest review by Swetha Ramakrishnan
[Poster for Titanic 3D with James Cameron, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet]
wogma rating: Buy the DVD already (?)
quick review: Titanic is an epic film – much like ET and Casablanca for their respective generations. So many people have told me how it’s one of the first English films they’ve watched in a movie theatre – also one of the only English films that they would gladly sit through (all 3 and half hours of it). I realized Titanic’s popularity when my domestic help mentioned she’d seen the film in Hindi on cable TV on a Saturday night and loved it. It’s a film we’ve all loved at some point in our lives – Titanic is a beautiful celebration of nostalgia. Read more...
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Readers Reviews 4/5.0

Housefull 2 - Review

[Poster for Housefull 2 with Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Shreyas Talpade, John Abraham, Asin Thottumkal, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shazahn Padamsee, Zarine Khan, Mithun Chakraborty, Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Boman Irani, Sajid Khan]
wogma rating: Watch if you have nothing better to do (?)
quick review: Housefull 2 is nothing more and nothing less that what you'd expect from it. you know the director and his genre, so you know how you'll like the film. I was a tiny bit surprised with the momentum maintained in the chaos. But an 'aah...interesting' kind of a surprise doesn't necessarily make it a fun experience. Read more...
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External Reviews 1.8/5.0
Readers Reviews 4/5.0
Twitter Verdict 3.9/5.0

Wrath of the Titans - Review

A wogma guest review by Swetha Ramakrishnan
[Poster for Wrath of the Titans with Jonathan Liebesman, Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Danny Huston]
wogma rating: Switch channels if it's on cable (?)
quick review: If 3D effects and visuals graphics are the only reason you want to go watch Wrath of the Titans, please save yourself the time and watch Lord of the Rings instead. If it’s the Greek mythology that intrigues you, however, I strongly suggest you rent Troy or even Disney’s Hercules. Basically, give this film a miss. Read more...

Blood Money - Review

[Poster for Blood Money with Kunal Khemu, Amrita Puri, Manish Chaudhari, Vishal Mahadkar]
wogma rating: The keen should rent; else TV (?)
quick review: A strong middle hour sandwiched between twenty minutes of silliness at the beginning and an absurd last half hour, make Blood Money hanging between engaging and ridiculous. A clear indication that the writers didn't quite believe that they had it in them to give Blood Money a fair chance. Read more...
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External Reviews 0.5/5.0
Twitter Verdict 1.6/5.0

Kahaani - Review

[Poster for Kahaani with Vidya Balan, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sujoy Ghosh]
wogma rating: Buy the DVD already (?)
quick review: An extremely quirky atmosphere is created by the camera, the narrative, the sound, the music and Vidya Balan. An experience that might seem incomplete if not watched on the big screen. Read more...
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External Reviews 4.9/5.0
Readers Reviews 5/5.0
Twitter Verdict 4.9/5.0

London Paris New York - Review

[Poster for London Paris New York with Anu Menon, Ali Zafar, Aditi Rao Hydari]
wogma rating: The keen should rent; else TV (?)
quick review: Yet another rom-com. But this time the story and characters touch your heart. Mostly. Ultimately, London Paris New York falls prey to typical drama. Read more...
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External Reviews 2.7/5.0
Readers Reviews 3/5.0
Twitter Verdict 3.9/5.0

Ekk Deewana Tha - Review

[Poster for Ekk Deewana Tha with Gautham Menon, Prateik Babbar, Amy Jackson]
wogma rating: Watch if you have nothing better to do (?)
quick review: A dull romantic film adds twists in the end to put every thriller worth its salt to shame. And an attempt to mask stiff, expressionless actors with awful makeup and even worse dubbing. Read more...
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External Reviews 0.7/5.0
Readers Reviews 3/5.0
Twitter Verdict 1.6/5.0

Agneepath - Review

[Poster for Agneepath with Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Sanjay Dutt, Rishi Kapoor, Karan Malhotra]
wogma rating: Add to 'must watch' list (?)
quick review: And this is how you make a remake! Weed out the unnecessary elements, fill in the blanks, and be ready for the brickbats from those for whom the original is now "cult". For those like me, who are not a part of that sect, it was a pleasure to see the 90s style of narration blend beautifully with contemporary aesthetics and sensibilities to form a pakka entertainer. So, steer clear if you don't like that kind of masala in your films. But, make sure you go for it, if intense drama mixed with song and dance entertains you. And while at it do lend a special applause to makers for resisting the urge to use exotic locales and most importantly, slapstick/lame comedy! Read more...
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External Reviews 3.5/5.0
Readers Reviews 4/5.0
Twitter Verdict 3.7/5.0

Don 2 - Review

[Poster for Don 2 with Farhan Akhtar, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta, Boman Irani, Om Puri]
wogma rating: The keen should rent; else TV (?)
quick review: Smart lines and slick camerawork turns into tiring witticism and regular big-budget technicalities because it is over-written and over-stylized. The few extra seconds taken to establish a scene with elegance give the crux of the scene away. This keeps this action-thriller from being crisp. Multiple, smart twists are pointless if you are going to chicken out in the climax. Read more...
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External Reviews 2.6/5.0
Readers Reviews 3/5.0
Twitter Verdict 3.8/5.0

Deool (Marathi) - Review

[Poster for Deool (Marathi) with Umesh Kulkarni, Nana Patekar, Naseeruddin Shah, Sonali Kulkarni, Dilip Prabhawalkar]
wogma rating: Buy the DVD already (?)
quick review: A very satisfying experience. Even if you don't get the language the cast is so expressive without over-doing it that you'd enjoy it. And as usual some brilliant cinematography by Umesh Kulkarni's team. Read more...
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Readers Reviews 5/5.0
Twitter Verdict 5/5.0

Jhootha hi sahi - Review

[Poster for Jhootha hi sahi with Abbas Tyrewala, John Abraham, Pakhi]
wogma rating: Watch when on TV (?)
quick review: Gen X - it takes everything in stride - pre-marital pregnancies, sexual orientation, double-timing - everything is cool. A group of friends excels in the leg-pulling game and has fun like you and I do. If only, they didn’t end up in a tiring climax that doesn't have a superlative or expletive to describe it. Quick quips are shot down by aimless sub-plots, songs and did I mention, awful climax. Read more...
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External Reviews 1.6/5.0
Readers Reviews 5/5.0
Twitter Verdict 3.3/5.0