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.

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.

August 13, 2021
August 13, 2021

DC Gets It Right With “The Suicide Squad”

An absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish.

June 5, 2017
June 5, 2017

Movie review: Wonder Woman

“I am the man who can”, says Diana aka Wonder Woman. DC Comics’ new movie “Wonder Woman” makes it huge for all the right reasons in theatres since it is released.

April 30, 2017
April 30, 2017

Movie Review - Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

In the 22 months since “Baahubali: The Beginning” hit theatres, the story might have faded from our minds but the spectacle that unfolded on screen remains seared in the memory of viewers.