movie review

Sing Sing is a story of the transformative power of art

More than just an inspiring tale, Sing Sing works on multiple levels as a filmmaking achievement.

Nosferatu: A riveting depiction of gothic horror and Victorian tragedy

Nosferatu is akin to a looking glass, allowing the viewer to peer into a nocturnal world, where even daytime scenes appear moonlit, as is befitting of a gothic horror.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Racing ahead, but tripping along the way

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a solid popcorn flick that delivers what fans have come to expect.

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.

April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023

Tetris: An unexpectedly thrilling tale about legal rights dispute

Tetris (2023) is a very fictionalised and an incredibly fun watch.

March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023

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?

February 20, 2023
February 20, 2023

The Menu: Social commentary served on a silver platter

The Menu served, ate, but it certainly left some crumbs behind.

February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and the delivery of a masterpiece of a sequel

DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is a product of excellent story-telling and resplendent visualisation.

November 12, 2022
November 12, 2022

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever salvages the pride of MCU’s underwhelming phase four

In terms of quality, Wakanda Forever has gone toe-to-toe with its predecessor.

October 27, 2022
October 27, 2022

DC's Black Adam leaves more to be desired

Heavy focus on action makes the plot and characters less endearing.

August 29, 2022
August 29, 2022

The Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy is the golden standard for modern action-comedies 

“Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy” is one of the best works in the action-comedy genre.

July 29, 2022
July 29, 2022

'Hawa' is an unmatched commitment to filmmaking

The most impeccable features are its cinematography, production design and colour grading.

June 10, 2022
June 10, 2022

“Jana Gana Mana”: A film urging you to think the unthinkable

Watch Syed Nazmus Sakib’s analysis of the Malayalam film “Jana Gana Mana”.

October 24, 2021
October 24, 2021

A Long Awaited Trip through Dune

Dune is a real treat to the eyes and ears.