But the film does have, at its heart, a nice storyline with plenty of comic elements.
The 2008 hit vampire film walked away with best movie drama gong, while lead stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart won the best actor trophies.
Karumari Pictures' Tamil movie starring RK and Vadivelu, has only its comedy track to boast about.
Hasee Toh Phasee takes a familiar premise -- two people on the brink of tying the knot and introduces a third party to cause expected stir. Only it doesn't happen like it used to, writes Sukanya Verma.
'If Michael Jackson is called the King of Pop, would he mind it? It's a great thing. I don't mind being called excellent in what I do. I don't mind being typecast. I am very good at what I do, nobody can do what I do. I am the best action hero.' There's no stopping Vidyut Jammwal.
The Malayalam movie directed by Vishwanathan starring Jayasurya and Radha Varma drives the viewer crazy.
25 years on, we see how these actors have fared.
Akshay Kumar talks about his forthcoming film Kambakkht Ishq.
Kancheepurathe Kalyaanam starring Suresh Gopi, Mukesh and Muktha directed by Fazil and Jayakrishnan team is just a rehash of old comedies set against a Tamilian backdrop.
Cinema Paradise's Tamil movie directed by Shakthi Chidambaram is a lust-filled wannabee action thriller aimed solely at the front-benchers.
People magazine, citing representatives for the pair, reported that the two Hollywood actors split after more than a year together.
Here are Aseem Chhabra's picks -- 'films that mattered to me, entertained me and will stay with me through the year.'
On the surface, Yeh Saali Zindagi is a black comedy in a bawdy skin. And even as purely that, it's wonderfully unrestrained and entertaining with its mouthful of zingers.
This is definitely both Chandru's and Shivanna's 'sure shot' at erasing their past mistakes.
The film is not a comedy, not a love story, nor a family drama, or even a sports film. But it entertains you in bits and parts. And if you're a Mandira fan, watch the film!
The best thing that can be said about Golmaal 3 is that it both enters and exits your system rather comprehensively, leaving behind nothing either memorable or of consequence.
Listening to the soundtrack of Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, with its brimming sentimentality and fearless fervour, lends an inexplicable satisfaction that comes from seeing a movie.
It's Venkatesh show all the way in the movie Chintakayala Ravi. A triangular love story also starring Anushka and Mamta Mohandas, directed by Yogesh, this movie makes for some decent viewing for the family this holiday season.
Mohankrishna Indraganti, Ashta Chamma has good performances by Swati, Nani, Srini and Bhargavi. It is a nice joy ride for the family.
Pavithra Srinivasan remembers the Tamil actor who passed away at a young age of 46.
Hastey Hastey, aptly titled, is another comedy to tickle your funny bone. Unfortunately, it really doesn't.
A lot was expected from Sadhu Kokila's latest Kannada film Gange Baare Thunge Baare. But the film ends up as a big bore. Prajwal lacks the maturity to carry off the emotional sequences.
The best thing about a Tamil movie like Manja Velu is that it doesn't take itself seriously, and doesn't expect you to either.
It's a movie meant for teens. And it has all the necessary teen masala romance, a makeover, cheesy humour and loud music, says Kshamaya Daniel, who's thrilled that she is finally, officially, 13!
Ontari is meant for all sections of audience, despite being an action film.
While the old Chashme Buddoor has lost none of its delicate charm, the new one is a rambunctious and rather enjoyable ride.
'My father became a very popular villain and in some films, was paid more than the hero. He was a very simple person. All he needed was six pairs of white shirts and trousers for the whole year, one or two packets of Dunhill cigarettes a day and books.' Shehzaad Khan on his famous father Ajit.
Oram Po, starring Arya, Pooja and Lall, is a lighthearted film inspired by the auto races held on the outskirts of Chennai. This is Tamil cinema's The Fast and the Furious, but on three wheels and running on much less octane.
Takkari is routine fare and is for all those who do not mind watching the time-and-tested formula repeatedly.
With Chocolate Shafi and Prithviraj have at last made it to the marquee together. The subject of this maybe far-fetched, but it is surely worth a watch.
Director Samudra does not experiment with the script. He makes a frame-to-frame copy of the Tamil film Sivakasi. Even the wardrobe of the lead couple, the dialogues and music is the same.
Raja Sen smells unashamed crowdpleasing in the list which reads like the top ten most popular films on a bittorrent site.
A note of caution, though. Be prepared for a bit of melodrama and the ghost of Balachander.
The soundtrack of Bhool Bhulaiyaa, with a winner title ditty and other silvery moments, is truly enjoyable.
Salman Khan's lastest outing Bodyguard is devoid of fanciful thrills and does not offer anything unique.
Ram Reddy's spins a slick, commercial potboiler where the cast does a fairly neat job.
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