The new movie from Ranjith – Mammootty combination, Puthan Panam was announced on November 2016. As per the trailer, the movie seemed like something that had to do with the demonetization that happened on November 8th. I was curious to know how writer director Ranjith managed to create an interesting story in such a short… Continue reading Puthan Panam
Kaatru Veliyidai
The filmography of Mani Ratnam is such that you as a viewer automatically tend to dwell in to the inner statements of an expression on a character’s face or the composition or framing of a scene. When it comes to his latest movie Kaatru Veliyidai, we do get to experience these elements in Mani Ratnam’s… Continue reading Kaatru Veliyidai
1971 Beyond Borders
After being highly repetitive with his themes, Major Ravi tried something different in Picket 43 by looking at soldiers of both India and Pakistan as human beings who doesn’t really wish to be part of a war. In a way 1971 Beyond Borders is an extension of that thought. But unfortunately this thought is muddled… Continue reading 1971 Beyond Borders
Dora
Dora, starring Nayanthara isn’t devoid of the Tamil movie clichés we see. The main positive factor in this ghost movie is the freshness you see in the back story of the ghost here. That along with Nayanthara getting a lead role with slow motion walks and hero like charm makes this film a watchable one… Continue reading Dora
Georgettan’s Pooram
Georgettan’s Pooram is what you get when you try to add too much to an okay sports drama. The soul of the movie has to do with the game Kabadi. But unfortunately this movie desperately tries to cater to the audience of Dileep and thus the comedy, romance and a lot of sentiments in the… Continue reading Georgettan’s Pooram
Naam Shabana
Baby in a way was Bollywood’s own secret agent MI 6 kind of film which garnered wide appreciation due to its engaging pace, the swiftness and smartness in its narrative. The character of Shabana played by Taapsee Pannu in the film made an impression as she had some stunt sequences in the film and she… Continue reading Naam Shabana
The Great Father
Flaws in our judicial system have always provided the movie industry a scope in using the customized justice or parallel justice theme as a subject in creating various movies. The Great Father written and directed by debutant Haneef Adeni is one such attempt to showcase all that in to an entertainer film. While the social… Continue reading The Great Father
Phillauri
Phillauri directed by debutante Anshai Lal is not at all a bad movie. But the film in a way is trying to find a balance between two love stories that are almost a century apart. While the witty feel you get looking at the present day entry of a really old ghost makes you laugh,… Continue reading Phillauri