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'Beau is Afraid' movie review: Between a mess and a masterpiece

It is a film about feelings—specifically, concerning Beau’s relationship with his mother. Does he love her? Or does he wish she were dead?

published on : 29th May 2023
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'Popcity' movie review: Unique hitman story with a sense of humour

Arjun Radhakrishnan plays the central character as the kind of hitman who comes across as a breath of fresh air when placed next to earlier depictions of the contract killer in Indian cinema

published on : 16th May 2023
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'2018' movie review: Stunningly staged, powerfully evocative

Jude Anthany Joseph’s survival thriller benefits from a skillfully constructed screenplay that respects all its characters irrespective of screentime

published on : 6th May 2023
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'Obsession' movie review: No Steam

There is a toxic parenting, and an incest angle that show some promise, but aren’t explored enough.

published on : 23rd April 2023
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'Chandini Bar' movie review: A simple and honest attempt

But Raghavendra juggling the roles of a screenplay and dialogue writer, producer, director, and lead hero has taken a toll on the film.

published on : 22nd April 2023
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'Virupaksha' movie review:  A layered, taut thriller

Aided by Sukumar’s screenplay and Ajaneesh B Loknath’s chilling background score, Karthik Dandu’s delivers a solid film withVirupaksha    

published on : 22nd April 2023
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'Evil Dead Rise' movie review: Gore galore in this engaging horror story

Evil Dead Rise begins with three young adult friends, Teresa, Caleb and Jessica camping near a lonely cabin amid the lake and woods.

published on : 22nd April 2023
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'Phenomena' movie review: Good humour and camaraderie in this unpredictable horror comedy

At the heart of it, Phenomena is a horror film with traditional elements. What makes it interesting is its casually comedic feel, offsetting the tenseness that lies at the core.

published on : 17th April 2023
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'Hunger' movie review: Cooked to perfection

The way Aoy is integrated into the kitchen is reminiscent of the teacher-student scenes in Whiplash.

published on : 16th April 2023
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Shaakuntalam Movie Review: Oh deer, this myth-drama fails on all fronts

Make no mistake, the story of Shakuntala has promise and potential, but it needed minds that were willing to occupy it, dig in, and explore.

published on : 14th April 2023
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Review: 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' is okey-dokey

It's a drastically more sincere effort to capture the fun and spirit of the Nintendo game. And visually, it's a dream.

published on : 5th April 2023
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'Luther The Fallen Sun' movie review: No thrill kills

In a rather unconventional turn of narrative choices, particularly for a detective thriller, the audience is made aware of the antagonist’s identity right from the first frame.

published on : 19th March 2023
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'Ghosty' movie review: Irreverent, tasteless horror comedy

Ghosty reminds us that it is high time we stop stigmatising mental hospitals and their patients.

published on : 18th March 2023
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'Kannai Nambadhey' movie review: Unintentional humour spoils the smarts in this thriller

Kannai Nambadhey is filled with dreadful events like murder, abduction and rape.

published on : 18th March 2023
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'Shazam 2' movie review: The perils of synthesised lightheartedness 

Perhaps one of the most conspicuous problems with Shazam! Fury of the Gods is the eponymous gods and their supposed fury.

published on : 18th March 2023
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'Kabzaa' movie review: An ambitious and violent crime drama

 Narrated by encounter specialist Bhargav Bhakshi (Sudeep), the narrative has a never-ending barrage of characters, especially various dons, making fleeting appearances in and out of the film.

published on : 18th March 2023
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'Zwigato' movie review: Nandita Das’ insightful take on gig economy suffers from failed delivery

The life of gig workers is great fodder for cinematic telling. The newspapers are riddled every day with tales of the plight of delivery personnel.

published on : 18th March 2023
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'Living' movie review: Chronicle of a death foretold

A singular moment that comes riding on such a lifelike performance from Nighy that it doesn’t seem like acting at all.

published on : 15th March 2023
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'Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway' movie review: Rani Mukerji reigns in this tragic tale

The best course of action while adapting a real-life story is to tone down the dramatics.

published on : 15th March 2023
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'Sayen' movie review: Tepid tale of revenge

The film wastes no time in introducing us to the conflict, as we see Sayen taking refuge in the forest after escaping from a group of mercenaries.

published on : 12th March 2023
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