movie review
Movie / Look Back: An ode to all the reasons we create art
Adapted from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s 2021 one-shot of the same name and directed by veteran animator Kyotaka Oshiyama of Studio Durian, Look Back is nothing if not about art and the human connections that give us all the more reason to pursue it.
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies: A stunning portrayal of a family’s love, greed, and grief
A depiction of a form of love that is seeped in devotion despite everything.
Movie / Ultraman: Rising is a fresh rendition of a classic superhero franchise
Ultraman: Rising’s success lies in its ability to take a “superhero vs monster” setting and turn it into a tale of parenthood and growth.
Movie / Inside Out 2: A sequel that empathises and enthrals
The love and care that has gone behind the production of this sequel is evident.
Movie / Masters of the Air: An intimate portrayal of America’s aerial warfare on Europe
Masters of the Air has etched its place in contemporary warfare lore.
All India Rank: A refreshing take on the IIT dream
All India Rank is the story of Vivek, a seventeen-year-old boy from Lucknow, leaving for Kota to prepare for the IIT entrance exam and fulfil his father’s dream.
Movies / Monster: A devastating, delicate, and layered film by Kore-eda
From start to finish, the movie plays with expectations as it unfolds each new layer only to reveal another aspect of the story.
Killers of the Flower Moon is a horrifying portrayal of a historically important event
Beneath its murders and the investigation, Killers of the Flower Moon tells a story of greed on which lies the birth of the American nation.
Indian critics have mixed reactions to 'Mujib' biopic
"Mujib: The Making of a Nation" has set a record in India by receiving a widespread release (yesterday) in 503 theaters, with the highest number of shows for a Bangladeshi film in the first week.
Past Lives is a quietly brilliant display of yearning for love
With Past Lives, Celine Song provides a story that is as quiet as it is potently emotional.
Surongo: Nisho’s perfect debut venture
Surongo stands out in its cinematography, colour grading, and set design.
The newest addition to the John Wick franchise packs some serious punch
Director Chad Stahelski and his team somehow manage to go beyond any expectations in the fourth entry of the John Wick series.
Fast X: An unapologetically over the top action movie that doesn’t shy away from having fun
Fast X can be easily classified as yet another action blockbuster with very little thought put into the actual script.
Ben Affleck delivers an instant cult classic with ‘Air’
Air dribbled with grace, delicately took off and dropped an instantly iconic slam dunk.
Beau Is Afraid and I am confused: Ari Aster’s comedic venture is still scary
If you’re watching Beau Is Afraid with the intention of finding out what it’s about, you’re probably doing it wrong.
Aftersun is a devastating portrayal of the gulf between parents and children
Aftersun is a love letter to childhood memories.
Tetris: An unexpectedly thrilling tale about legal rights dispute
Tetris (2023) is a very fictionalised and an incredibly fun watch.
Review: New 'Shazam' has more everything, but less charm
Sequels, by nature, are more. Whatever the original had, just add more, the rule seems to be. Even more words in the title — how often is a sequel’s title shorter than the original?
The Menu: Social commentary served on a silver platter
The Menu served, ate, but it certainly left some crumbs behind.