in Rediff
Director Gagan Puri has an interesting premise here, but fails to keep it together. The trigger to recreate the world of 1989 seems unconvincing. The doctor just advised them not to let her stress out but that does not mean one creates a superficial world. There was really no need for it. The director tries to ingest the trademark things from the '80s, including the fixing of the antenna, Ramayan and much more, which is supposed to make you remember those days. But it evokes no response. The only time you feel slightly moved is when the signature Doordarshan logo plays out. Words like Chitrahar, Buniyaad are liberally thrown in, but they doesn't interest you at all. There are also unfunny jokes on the stereotypical representation of gays and a speech-impaired friend of Sweety. Try what you may, Bollywood loves stereotypes and just can't do away with it.Read at source