Hope and a Little Sugar

Good reviews have not translated into a profitable opening week for this Tanuja Chandra film.

Pro: The simple treatment of a complex theme; the performances

Con: lack of big names; no pre-release hype

Water Horse

There have been very few takers for this children’s film in Week One.

Pro: An intelligent blend of the fantastical and the real; the cinematography

Con: plot lacks originality; little publicity

Horton Hears a Who!

This endearing animation flick has managed to bring in the kids in its opening week.

Pro: The fun script; some hilarious moments

Con: The irrelevant subplots

The Spiderwick Chronicles

The third kiddie flick to have released last week has met with a poor response at city screens.

Pro: The special effects

Con: The stale plot; the performances

U Me Aur Hum

Ajay Devgan’s debut directorial venture continues its decent run in Calcutta theatres.

Pro: Kajol, Kajol, Kajol; a script with potential

Con: Ajay Devgan in a romantic role; the music

Krazzy 4

Comedy scores this week as Krazzy 4 continues to bring in the crowds.

Pro: SRK and Hrithik’s item numbers; some hilarious moments

Con: A haywire plot; half-baked characters and half-hearted performances