No Problem
Bollywood Hungama - 1.5 stars
On the whole, NO PROBLEM has some funny moments in the first half, but gets agonizing towards the second half. It has several problems: It lacks a cohesive screenplay, it lacks in entertainment and most importantly, the humour falls flat. NO PROBLEM is full of problems.
NDTV - 1 star
No Problem is so staggeringly brain dead and relentlessly tedious that it makes Anees Bazmee’s earlier comedies, Singh is Kinng and Welcome look like classics.
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
Bollywood Hungama - 4 stars
On the whole, KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY, based on the Chittagong rebellion, is an enlightening experience of a poignant, but little-known chapter in history. It's a film of immense significance which evokes a colossal patriotic fervor. A motion picture like KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY isn't created targeting the box-office solely. It's also made for the gratification of the senses. And that it does in sufficient measure. In an industry obsessed by opening weekend business and box-office records, this is one of those rare films that doesn't compromise on its gracious objectives for the sake of becoming more box-office friendly. At the same time, a film like KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY, although very well made, may not appeal to those who relish the customary kitsch and masala. Therefore, the film will have to rely on a very strong word of mouth to create any kind of an impression or impact at the box-office.
India Today - 3 stars
As usual Gowariker leaves nothing to chance. From the 303 rifles to the way the dhoti is tied, he gets it right. The lack of Bengali accent grates, but then one presumes he wanted to make the film accessible to more people. We know how it will end--but we still can't help weeping as the tricolour goes up in the middle of the cantonment thanks to a bunch of pimply faced youth.
Phas Gaya Re Obama
Bollywood Hungama - 3.5 stars
On the whole, PHAS GAYE RE OBAMA banks on an interesting premise rather than a galaxy of stars to deliver what it promises. Few film-makers stick their necks out to tell tricky and complex stories in these days of mindless entertainers making loads of money at the ticket window. For their intentions alone, the makers of PHAS GAYE RE OBAMA merit that support. Here's a request to all cine lovers and also multiplexes, from this writer. Give this one a chance. Let's nurture and support it well, so that genuine and honest efforts like PHAS GAYE RE OBAMA don't go unnoticed.
India Today - 3.5 stars
From English speaking classes in small towns which insult the language hilariously to the state of the economy in the country (mobile main outgoing nahin, jeep main petrol nahin, says the harried bhaisahab), from FBI's hunting down of Saddam to the Monica Lewinsky "kand", Phas Gaye Re Obama shows that when it comes to wrapping big ideas in small packages, yes, we can.
Break Ke Baad
Break Ke Baad
Bollywood Hungama - 1.5 stars
On the whole, BREAK KE BAAD has a vibrant Imran and Deepika as its USP, but a faulty and an unpersuasive screenplay as is its major stumbling block. Fails to impress!.
Hindustan Times - 3 stars
These films progressively question human expectations and complications we call love, yet sweetly retreat at once to soul mates that last forever. The equilibrium is smartly restored. Intellectualising further bears few fruits. Some could find them slightly sappy for their belated conclusions. But you take on the exhaustion only if the film is subversive enough and remains endearingly exciting for most parts. This one certainly does.