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7 Khoon Maaf - in need of forgiveness

I emerged from semi-hibernation while finishing my book to review Vishal Bhardwaj’s newest film, 7 Khoon Maaf. Visit my words at http://bit.ly/126_Min.

What happened here? He’s directed stunning visual films and generated compelling soundtracks, and this film fell flat for me. Priyanka Chopra gave a lot, and the film needed more people pulling the wagon.


img8 “I did all that acting and the story still has big gaps? You gotta be kidding me!”

"What’s Your Raashee?" a big Mercury retrograde.

While it wasn't the WORST masala film I've ever seen, it was the worst in a while (I am a little selective). I had higher hopes, but it was not to be.
Three and a half hours can be very long under those conditions.
My review is at: http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=f092609053712

I'll see about posting the rest of my analysis soon.

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Doctor in the house!

A couple other reviews on the same page:
http://www.desipundit.com/baradwajrangan/2009/09/26/review-whats-your-raashee/ : "What does Harman Baweja (playing an NRI from Chicago) feel as he contrives to run into each of the twelve women corresponding to the twelve signs of the Zodiac? ... Baweja’s performance leaves you with very little clue, and Gowariker doesn’t appear too interested, either."

Kaminey

My film review of the new Vishal Bhardwaj film with Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra.
http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=f081709113129

and Charlie - is he or isn't he gay? Someone out there wants to know.

and is this better or worse than an A Certificate?
http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20090827/914/ten-puri-seer-demands-ban-on-kaminey.html