Manorama — Six Feet Under

Despite good reviews, this attempt at a noir thriller has not managed to pull in the crowds in its opening week.

Pro: Intriguing plot and taut screenplay; great performances; cinematography
Con: For those not into it, it’s too slow

Dhol

The occupancy ratings in Week One have been far from encouraging for this mindless comedy, generated from the Priyadarshan assembly line.

Pro: Some hilarious moments
Con: Unoriginal plot; a weak musical score; unnecessary buffoonery

Loins of Punjab Presents

Sharing the same box office fate as the other releases this week, Loins of Punjab Presents, good reviews notwithstanding, has been playing to near empty halls in most city theatres.

Pro: The unconventional premise; the performances; the dialogues
Con: Lack of stars

The Bourne Ultimatum

The final instalment of the thriller series has not found many takers in Week One.

Pro: Matt Damon as Jason Bourne; riveting screenplay; sparkling dialogues; the action sequences
Con: Nothing really (except that it’s a Hollywood film — something that the Calcutta audiences stay clear of)

No Reservations

This Catherine Zeta Jones-Aaron Eckhart romcom has got a thumbs down from the audience in its first week.

Pro: Great food on view
Con: Cliched plot; lacklustre performances

Dhamaal

In its third week, Dhamaal continues to score big at the box office.

Pro: Clean fun
Con: No heroine