*** Race

Abbas Mustan’s multistarrer has hit the box-office bull’s eye in its opening week.

Pro: The star cast; the stunts; no other big Bolly releases

Con: Twists for the sake of twists; inconsistent performances

** American Gangster

Despite great reviews, Ridley Scott’s hard-hitting drama has failed to make a mark on city screens.

Pro: The gripping plot; the performances, led by Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe

Con: great expectations

* Black and White

Subhash Ghai’s gripping tale on terrorism has slowed down in Week 3.

Pro: The engaging plot; the subtle treatment; the performances

Con: Lack of hype

* 10,000 BC

Lack of content on city screens has resulted in an extended run for this prehistoric saga.

Pro: The special effects; the cinematography

Con: Wafer-thin plot; lack of big names; all too predictable

** Jodhaa Akbar

Ashutosh Gowariker’s epic love story continues to rake in the big bucks at the box office.

Pro: The Hrithik-Aishwarya chemistry; A.R. Rahman’s haunting tunes; the cinematography

Con: Too long