“India’s Most Wanted”… A spy thriller that fails to keep you on tenterhooks!
Fugitive hunt in cinema comes with a certain unique appeal even in their usual absence of topsy-turvy plots. Comparable to…
“De De Pyaar De”… A formulaic family comedy that springs a pleasant surprise!
Family comedy is a tricky space in Hindi cinema today. Particularly looking at the volume they are churned out at,…
“Student of the Year 2″… Tiger Shroff’s leaps and kicks replace the franchise’s frothy campus vibe!
Of all millennial practices, one habit that never fails to amuse me is their relentless ability to diss Indian commercial…
“Abhay”… A moody crime series headlined by Kunal Kemmu’s composed central act!
Think of filmmakers who often make a gigantic splash, only to swiftly storm off the scene, without any rhyme or…
“Uyare’… Parvathy is sensational in this simple yet powerful film on acid attacks!
Toxic relationships are forever hard to decipher, even to those who are in them. Early in Manu Ashokan’s Uyare, a…
“Avengers: Endgame” serves action, emotions and nostalgia on a picture-perfect platter!
One film, a wide array of characters and endless possibilities. To conceptualize a franchise finale like Avengers: Endgame might easily…
“Athiran”… A chilling mystery thriller that scores high on atmosphere!
There are films that sell themselves on their mood. Among veterans, I have observed the quality in films by Yasujiro…
“Kalank”… A forgettable period saga which is two decades too late!
Remember the times when trains in Hindi cinema ran in slow motion? The times when characters spoke only in slogans…
“Fighting With My Family”… A pleasant wrestling biopic with a first-rate central act!
Coming-of-age films are always about finding an equilibrium. There will be clichés galore that ‘might be’ unavoidable to project the…
“Shazam!”… A goofy comedy that’s also a sweet family story with winsome kids!
The latest film to come out of DCEU, Shazam! kicks off on a puzzling note. A child who is bullied…