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Our flop five has a predictable teen comedy, a repetitive soap and a mindless music album
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PLAYIN WITH FIRE
Music
Kevin Federline's debut album, Playing with Fire, is as dull and predictable as its title. The album is boring with Federline's repetitive lyrics which harp on his so-called superstardom, his hatred of the media and him being an avid party animal. The album has nothing new to offer 'Crazy', which is Federline's duet with Britney Spears, is completely out of tune.
2
JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE
DVD
Three former girlfriends of a deceitful playboy (Jesse Metcalfe) get together with a new girl in town to destroy his reputation. This is a silly and predictable teen comedy. There is an obvious lack of chemistry between the stars and the jokes lack spunk.
3
KUMKUM
TV serials
Kumkum continues to take you through the trials and tribulations of the Wadhwa family, with a special emphasis on daughter-in-law. The twists and turns have become repetitive. Even the generation leap has not worked in its favour. To make matters worse is the departure of crucial characters like Renuka and Jatin.
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VIVAH
Film
Sooraj Barjatya's film itself just remains restricted to its joint-filial setting, which cannot be a plot; it is definitely not a genre. The film's genre is one of a 'chitrahaar' musical. No song-compilation has probably faltered as much on that front this year.
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THE DISSIDENT
Book
Nell Freudenberger's debut novel is about a Chinese performing artist who moves to Los Angeles to become an art teacher and this sets the plot in motion. This 448-page tome features endless ruminations about Chinese politics. The long-drawn narrative is nothing more than a self-indulgent exercise for the author.
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VIVAH
Film
Sooraj Barjatya's film itself just remains restricted to its joint-filial setting, which cannot be a plot; it is definitely not a genre. The film's genre is one of a 'chitrahaar' musical. No song-compilation has probably faltered as much on that front this year.
5
THE DISSIDENT
Book
Nell Freudenberger's debut novel is about a Chinese performing artist who moves to Los Angeles to become an art teacher and this sets the plot in motion. This 448-page tome features endless ruminations about Chinese politics. The long-drawn narrative is nothing more than a self-indulgent exercise for the author.
Mannat Har Khushi Paane Ki
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