Movie Review: 'Secret Superstar'
An eminently likeable feature film, with a well crafted story that's peppered with wit and depth and one that will inevitably appeal to a universal audience.
★★★★
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An eminently likeable feature film, with a well crafted story that's peppered with wit and depth and one that will inevitably appeal to a universal audience.
★★★★
Despite its ridiculous and often offensive content, Varun makes 2.0 almost palpable.
★★★
Imtiaz Ali takes the easy way out by trying to ‘mash up’ his own previous films, and fails – miserably.
★★
The film, surprisingly, isn't a complete washout thanks to Anil Kapoor and his spot on comic timing.
★★★
Riding on a wave of 90's nostalgia, a killer soundtrack, Varun and Alia, both individually and as a couple, this is the most fun I've had at the pictures in a while.
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