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April, 2010
The Invention of Lying (2009) 3/5
2010-04-17 21:30

Gets sappy before it could realize its comedic potential.
0.3
Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) 3.5/5
2010-04-24 21:00

Tolerable and even engaging at times.
0.3
May, 2010
Iron Man 2 (2010) 3/5
2010-05-09 16:00

Meh. Johansson wasted.
0.3
Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge (2010) 3.5/5
2010-05-30 21:00

Surprisingly hilarious. Ajay Devgan and Konkana Sen share a comic-chemistry and Paresh Rawal is funny as usual.
0.3
June, 2010
The Special Relationship (2010) (TV) 3/5
2010-06-02 21:00

Interesting political docu-drama based on the relationship between Clinton and Blair and how one man's quest for legacy ends up in spoiling his.
0.3
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) 3.5/5
2010-06-05 21:30

Time-pass and entertaining. Gets a tad melodramatic toward the end.
0.3
Karthik Calling Karthik (2010) 4/5
2010-06-08 20:00

Engaging and holds your interest. The climax may be underwhelming but doesn't disappoint
0.3
Four Christmases (2008) 2.5/5
2010-06-16 19:30

Why does Resse Witherspoon look different?
0.3
Toy Story 3 (2010) 5/5
2010-06-27 16:05

Another winner from Pixar. Great animation surpassed only by amazing storytelling.
0.3
July, 2010
Inception (2010) 4.5/5
2010-07-17 22:00

Amazing narrative. Special effects blend right in and are inherent to the plot.
0.3
August, 2010
Badmaash Company (2010) 4/5
2010-08-14 22:00

A tad melodramatic but not trite or cliched. It will keep you engaged.
0.3
Salt (2010) 4/5
2010-08-24 16:00

Angelina Jolie extends her Lara Croft kickass-ness to Bourne levels. A little preposterous but a nice action flick
0.3
October, 2010
The Social Network (2010) 4.5/5
2010-10-03 15:30

Fictional tale of the founding of Facebook. Snappy writing typical of Sorkin. Immensely entertaining just for the retorts by Eisenberg.
0.3
Udaan (2010) 4/5
2010-10-23 21:30

A dark movie with dark characters. Depressing with a glimmer of hope.
0.3
Raajneeti (2010) 4/5
2010-10-30 15:30

A gripping political dynasty drama set in the Indian hinterland. It drags on toward the end but overall satisfying.
0.3
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010) - IMDb 2.5/5
2010-10-31 19:45

Disappointing. Not even close to being as interesting as the first one.
0.3
November, 2010
Babies (2010) - IMDb 4/5
2010-11-22 11:24

No dialogues yet an interesting and thought-provoking look into the early years of a child across four regions and cultures.
0.3
December, 2010
Despicable Me (2010) - IMDb 4/5
2010-12-17 21:00

"This is so fluffy" always makes me laugh. Loved the minions. Steve Carrell as Gru is fantastic.
0.3
Four Lions (2010) - IMDb 4.5/5
2010-12-25 15:30

A dark comedy about homegrown terrorists in the UK. You will laugh hard and still feel sad at the end of the movie.
0.3
The Town (2010) - IMDb 4/5
2010-12-25 20:00

Ben Affleck keeps surprising you even if he still shoots movies about and in Boston.
0.3
Easy A (2010) - IMDb 3.5/5
2010-12-26 19:30

A fun high school comedy sans the typical cliches.
0.3
Red (2010) - IMDb 3.5/5
2010-12-27 20:30

A good 'ol action movie starring yesteryears stars.
0.3
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III (TV 2010) - IMDb 3/5
2010-12-28 11:30

Hilarious Star Wars spoof in 45 minutes.
0.3
Devil (2010) - IMDb 4/5
2010-12-28 21:00

A Shyamalan movie that you'll actually not hate. A genuine thriller in spite of its obvious Agatha Christie inspiration.
0.3
How Do You Know (2010) - IMDb 1.5/5
2010-12-29 16:30

The most weirdest rom-com I have seen in a while. Neither funny not romantic.
0.3
The Gift (2000) - IMDb 3/5
2010-12-29 20:30

The run of the mill religious mystery thriller
0.3
Pineapple Express (2008) - IMDb 4/5
2010-12-30 22:30

The stoner movie for this decade
0.3
January, 2011
No Way Out (1987) - IMDb 4/5
2011-01-01 22:30

A fine political thriller. Starts slow but wait till the end; it will be worth it.
0.3
Peepli Live (2010) - IMDb 4.5/5
2011-01-02 21:00

One of the better Indian movies in recent times. An excellent and dark social commentary on the media's obsession with stories.
0.3
True Grit (2010) - IMDb 4.5/5
2011-01-03 19:35

A truly 'grit' Western by the Coen brothers. Hailee Steinfeld does a marvelous job along with Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon although their accent can be a tad difficult to understand.
0.3
The Ghost Writer (2010) - IMDb 4/5
2011-01-04 19:45

Engrossing. Jumps straight to the mystery and keeps you engaged right to the end.
0.3
How to Train Your Dragon (2010) - IMDb 4.5/5
2011-01-08 16:00

A surprisingly enjoyable and entertaining experience.
0.3
The American (2010) - IMDb 2.5/5
2011-01-15 20:30

A slow-paced thriller (used loosely) about an assassin's last job and his quest to break loose.
0.3
Couples Retreat (2009) - IMDb 1.5/5
2011-01-16 15:30

A romantic comedy involving four couples trying to rediscover love just vacillates between sappiness and forced comedy.
0.3
The King's Speech (2010) - IMDb 4/5
2011-01-21 22:30

Colin Firth is excellent. The movie excellently depicts the mental torture that a stammerer experiences when asked to speak publicly.
0.3
The Fighter (2010) - IMDb 2.5/5
2011-01-22 20:30

The run-of-the-mill story about a struggling white lower-middle class family with drug problems. Christian Bale however impresses.
0.3
With Love to Obama (2010) - IMDb 4/5
2011-01-23 21:00

A dark comedy that focuses on the impact of global recession that hits the business of kidnapping in the Indian hinterland.
0.3
Dhobi Ghat (2010) - IMDb 5/5
2011-01-26 20:15

A wonderful experience of the city that I nearly grew up in but frequented often. The clash of the classes in a teeming metropolis where you cannot ignore the city's influence in your life.
0.3
Dabangg (2010) - IMDb 3/5
2011-01-29 20:30

I considered it a satire and enjoyed it. Or as they say in Bombay, full-to time-pass
0.3
Greenberg (2010) - IMDb 2/5
2011-01-30 19:00

I'm afraid I didn't get it. And depressed me no end. Including the awkward sex scenes.
0.3