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Finding Fanny (2014) Pankaj Kapur's [Pedro] delicious lecherousness is the big highlight of FINDING FANNY. He is a magician of an actor. You don't want to miss anything he says or does. He has some of the best lines in the film. When he addresses Ferdie [Naseeruddin Shah] as 'Casanova of Konkan', and the manner in which he says it, one bursts out laughing. He shamelessly woos Rosie [Dimple Kapadia] making no bones about the reason for his 'interest' in her. Dimple looks stunning for her age (though the much hyped prosthetic bum doesn't add any visual value, it rather hinders her movement to an extent). She brings the house down at several occasions with her straight faced rejoinders or one-liners. The scene where Pedro makes a portrait of Rosie is a laugh-riot. Pankaj Kapur, take a bow sir! Deepika Padukone [Angie] looks exceedingly pretty and effortlessly merges with the brilliant trio of Naseer, Pankaj and Dimple. It's criminal to imagine her as a widow. After the much publicized ping-pong with the Censor Board, the 'virgin' element doesn't make sense when Angie tells Savio [Arjun Kapoor] post making love, that "there'll be many more times and he could get better ..." For someone who has never 'experienced' sex before, to tell the man that he could get 'better', sounds presumptuous. Arjun displays his angst-and-anger. Naseeruddin Shah as Ferdie, like a chameleon, turns a different colour. His unsure composure, incorrigible romanticism and the propensity to exaggerate his own affliction is captivating. .
Mumbaimirror.com  (Sep 12, 2014)
Rating:  4/5

There is hope yet for Indian entertainment, and this is the ideal time. Otherwise, in the inimitable Don Pedro's words, "It is impossible to conquer the dark in the day.".

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Indiatoday.intoday.in  (Sep 12, 2014)
Rating:  3.5/5

With Being Cyrus, Cocktail and now Finding Fanny Homi Adajania's filmography is quite a cocktail. To pull this off and make it entertaining is not easy, but it's clear he is an extremely talented filmmaker. If you are up for watching something different t.

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Indianexpress.com  (Sep 12, 2014)
Rating:  2.5/5

"It is an unlikely bunch, getting together for an unlikely reason, and in the way of this kind of film, we are supposed to fall in love with the characters and their quirks, as they wind their way towards their destination and discovery. Trouble is, the f.

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Timesofindia.indiatimes.com  (Sep 12, 2014)
Rating:  3.5/5

However, these are small creases on an otherwise scrumptious cake. Move your fanny for this one. For the most part, it is utterly, bitterly delicious..

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Rediff.com  (Sep 12, 2014)
Rating:  4/5

Drink it all in, and order seconds as you would at Mondegar, without worrying about the cheque. Because -- as we ought learn from Don Pedro -- sometimes we just need a new drink in a marvelous old bottle.

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Koimoi.com  (Sep 12, 2014)
Rating:  4/5

Finding Fanny isn’t much about quirk as much as it is about discoveries and revelations. Despite the ending being on the disappointing side and the threadbare plot, it is the magnificent Performances that creates a certain kinship with its audiences. It.

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Bollywoodhungama.com  (Sep 12, 2014)
Rating:  3/5

On the whole, it is commendable on the part of Fox and Dinesh Vijan to have diligently backed this project. With a big name like Deepika Padukone getting associated with this film and then Arjun Kapoor (scoring well at the Box Office) bringing in eye ball.

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