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Konjam Konjam review: A sentimental film you feel nothing for
Tamil cinema has always made space for films rooted in familial emotion and one of the staples is, of course, the brother-sister bond.
23 Sep 2017
Bayama Irukku review: Scary for the wrong reasons
Bayama Irruku doesn’t fall under either horror or comedy category as the film fails at both scaring you and making you laugh.
23 Sep 2017
Aayirathil Iruvar review: An all-round rotten drama
Some films make theatres feel like prisons. You shudder in claustrophobia and want nothing more than a few minutes of respite from the unyielding visual and auditory assault being inflicted on you.
23 Sep 2017
Haseena Parkar review: A forgettable biopic
Not often do we see a film unintentionally making a meta joke, an unfortunate circumstance considering the film wears this conceit proudly on its sleeve.
23 Sep 2017
Bhoomi review: Melodramatic and overdone
Bhoomi attempts to explore all that is wrong with a patriarchal Indian society following a woman’s rape, but its execution leaves much to be desired.
23 Sep 2017
Jai Lava Kusa review: NTR’s show all the way
Jai Lava Kusa draws its prowess from NTR who pulls off three contrasting roles with great fervour and enthusiasm.
23 Sep 2017
Valladesam: Decent story gets weighed down by poor casting
Anu Hasan, Nasser prove to be the saving grace in a film whose other actors remind you of the participants of the acting workshop in Jigarthanda.
23 Sep 2017
Kingsman: The Golden Circle review: Absence of novelty
Kingsman: The Golden Circle acknowledges all the facets that made the first part successful.
23 Sep 2017
'Haseena Parkar' review: The Shraddha Kapoor-starrer survives the curse of a clunky lead
Shraddha drags the film down. That it still has the energy and power to propel itself into a frenzy of engaging encounters and conflicts is a measure of the film's writing heft and the director.
22 Sep 2017
'Bhoomi' review: Sanjay Dutt, Aditi Rao chemistry elevates this rape-and-revenge drama
If Omung Kumar's film holds so well it's because of the father-daughter chemistry, so vivid and vital it nourishes the arid arteries of this done-to-death plot.
22 Sep 2017
'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' review: A comic book-esque action-packed film
It tries a little too hard to surpass its predecessor in terms of being an extremely violent and boundlessly inventive spy film.
21 Sep 2017
'Newton' review: An unostentatious but vital exposition on idealism
Rajkummar Rao's Newton Kumar is like that idealist from Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 'Satyakam', grappling with the political irony of a country where a majority is too poor and illiterate to vote.
21 Sep 2017
Magalir Mattum review: A necessary, even if not a terrific film
Every time the film’s getting a tad preachy, a tad dreary, a part of the flashback of Subbulakshmi, Rani and Komatha serves as the the backbone and the life of the film.
16 Sep 2017
Dhruva Sarja shines as the Soldier in Bharjari
With his monumental debut with Addhuri in 2012, Dhruva Sarja proved his talent. He is now two movies old, a short journey, and he keeps his promise.
16 Sep 2017
B.A. Pass 2 review: Staid and fails to engage
Produced by the same producer - who had earlier released the sleazy 'B.A. Pass' in 2013, this film is neither a sequel nor a neo-noir.
15 Sep 2017
Simran review: A feisty Kangana Ranaut canvas
Laced with an abundance of humour, some straight-faced and witty dialogues, Kangana essays Praful Patel with her characteristic panache.
15 Sep 2017
Lucknow Central review: Outstanding study of imprisonment and freedom
Lucknow Central penetrates the politics of prison life without relinquishing the right to engage us in a solid storytelling spree.
14 Sep 2017
Rajahamsa review: Different kind of family drama, a one-time watch
Rajahamsa is a family entertainer at heart, though it does have fresh ideas besides the usual drama and laughter.
09 Sep 2017
Ayana review: The movie explores techie life, the Kanglish way
Director Gangadhar Salimath tries to present Bengaluru’s avatar as a start-up capital in more ways than one.
09 Sep 2017
Yuddham Sharanam review: An uninspiring tale
Telugu audience had been longing to watch different cinema and fortunately, their prayers were answered with a slew of refreshing entertainers like Ghazi, Fidaa, Nene Raju Nene Mantri and Arjun Reddy.
09 Sep 2017
Neruppu Da review: A fairly fiery affair
Neruppu Da follows the trials and tribulations of five youngsters who strive to become firefighters after they witness the heroic acts of these lifesavers.
09 Sep 2017
