If you are someone who believes that Soorarai Pottru was an exceptionally well-made film, then the chances of you finding Sarfira as an engaging good film are really high. As a viewer, I had my share of issues with the screenplay of Soorarai Pottru, as the dramatization tweaks sort of made the movie predictable. It… Continue reading Sarfira Review | A Downgraded, Emotionally Slimmer Version of Soorarai Pottru
Author: Aswin Bharadwaj
Founder and editor of Lensmen Reviews.
Indian 2 Review | The Return of Thatha Can Take Your Tolerance Levels to Zero
Shankar’s Indian was released in 1996, and for people like me, it is a part of childhood nostalgia largely due to the songs and set pieces. If I am not wrong, it sort of showed us this world of large-scale vigilante justice movies. After Indian, we have seen various iterations of mass movies that talk… Continue reading Indian 2 Review | The Return of Thatha Can Take Your Tolerance Levels to Zero
Despicable Me 4 Review | Funny for Sure, but With Clear Signs of Fatigue
The Despicable Me franchise hasn’t been giving movies that could create the same level of entertainment compared to its first part. The repetitiveness and the over-dependency on minions had made the films less exciting on an anticipation level. When it comes to Despicable Me 4, it is definitely enjoyable. But how much of it is… Continue reading Despicable Me 4 Review | Funny for Sure, but With Clear Signs of Fatigue
Kanakarajyam Review | An Inept Script That Uses Indrans’ Innate Likabilty as a Shield
If the song Nanmayulla Lokame needed a brand ambassador, a face to project its essence, actor Indrans would be the ideal choice. His innate humility and the kind of roles he has been getting off late (barring Anjaam Paathira) have made him this torch bearer of goodness. I am talking about his on and off-screen… Continue reading Kanakarajyam Review | An Inept Script That Uses Indrans’ Innate Likabilty as a Shield
Kill Review | Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s Movie Sets a New Benchmark for Gory Action Films
Ever since Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s Kill premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, there has been a huge buzz around the film because of the way the action has been conceived in that film. A few days before its release, it was revealed that Chad Stahelski, who made the John Wick movies, has… Continue reading Kill Review | Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s Movie Sets a New Benchmark for Gory Action Films
Partners Review | A Lousy Heist Film That Has No Regard for the Audience’s Intelligence
There is a flashback sequence at the beginning of the new Dhyan Sreenivasan starrer Malayalam film Partners, where you see bullets piercing through car windshields and hitting Hareesh Peradi. Seeing the quality of the visuals, I honestly thought I was in for something that would genuinely make me excited. But pretty soon, because of the… Continue reading Partners Review | A Lousy Heist Film That Has No Regard for the Audience’s Intelligence
Inside Out 2 Review | A Brilliantly Written Film That Feels Like Low-Cost, High-Value Therapy
Inside Out was a film that felt like it catered to every segment of the audience. On the surface, it was that sweet story of a small girl’s emotions that would find a connection with the kids. But the way Pete Docter and his team had created a visual representation of the mental health of… Continue reading Inside Out 2 Review | A Brilliantly Written Film That Feels Like Low-Cost, High-Value Therapy
A Quiet Place: Day One Review | An Engrossing Thriller That Impresses You With Its Craft Choices
Usually, when you watch horror films, there is a tendency from a certain category of the audience to make sounds or comments in order to hide their inability to manage the tension. When I watched John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place back in 2018, I remember a fairly occupied theater maintaining a pin-drop silence. When it… Continue reading A Quiet Place: Day One Review | An Engrossing Thriller That Impresses You With Its Craft Choices