Review of Barfi! (2012) by Mayank A — 16 Sep 2012

Refreshing! Rare satisfaction from a B'wood movie...

This review of Barfi! (2012) was written by Mayank A on 16 Sep 2012.

Barfi! has generally received very positive reviews.

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Barfi didn't steal Chaplin and other classic films' highlights. Barfi just like those classics and wanted to show their respect to them…

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It is an out and out entertainer. Ranbir & Priyanka both are amazing as BARFI & jhilmil respectively…

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By Sunil M (5) on 28 Dec 2012

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You should know this is going to be a sad yet beautiful film before you watch this or you will left frustrated at the end of this masterpiece…

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