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Hansal Mehta’s entertaining film “Chhalaang” tries reminding India to support its women and children, but falls flat by not living up to its own standards.

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By Jianne Soriano

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Russia

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By Anthony Kao

South Korea

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By Richard Yu

South Korea

Review: "Deliver Us from Evil" Offers Korean Action With a Thai Backdrop

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Taiwan

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By Anthony Kao

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By Kieran Davey

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