The indie art films that actually worked have this nature of keeping us guessing till the very end, and once we join the dots of visual metaphors and dialogue cues as we finish the movie, it will give us that wow factor. One movie that gave me a similar experience was Sudevan’s Crime No. 89.… Continue reading Koozhangal Review | PS Vinothraj Movie Is an Indie Masterclass on Visual Storytelling
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Charlie Chopra Review | A Half-Baked Predictable Thriller Saved by Its Quirky Humor
The new SonyLIV original, Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley, the Indian adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel The Sittaford Mystery, tries to blend this Fleabag kind of fourth-wall-breaking quirkiness to a typical Agatha Christie setup where the detective is trying to find the murderer. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj Charlie Chopra & The… Continue reading Charlie Chopra Review | A Half-Baked Predictable Thriller Saved by Its Quirky Humor
Scam 2003: The Telgi Story Review | Gagan Dev Riar Is Terrific in This Spiritual Sequel That Is Short on Panache
It was obvious that when they announced a sequel to Scam 1992, there would be comparisons with the original as the bar set by the Harshad Mehta story was phenomenally high. And frankly, that is precisely the problem you see in Scam 2003: The Telgi Story. It maintains the visual textures, terrific casting choices, and… Continue reading Scam 2003: The Telgi Story Review | Gagan Dev Riar Is Terrific in This Spiritual Sequel That Is Short on Panache
Farhana Review | A Loud and Generic Thriller That Failed to Utilize Its Potential
The title character of the movie Farhana is this extremely naive woman who lives with her husband and family, who are extremely conservative Muslims. The issue I had with the film was that this naivety is visible in the way the film presents the character and her conflicts. With the screenplay jumping from one tone… Continue reading Farhana Review | A Loud and Generic Thriller That Failed to Utilize Its Potential
18+ Review | An Enjoyable Eloping Comedy With a Pinch of Caste Politics
The first film from Arun D Jose, Jo & Jo was one film that had a very thin plotline, and it was the humor that contributed enormously to making that movie become a pleasing entertainer. When it comes to his second film, 18+ (Journey of Love 18+), Arun, along with his co-writer Raveesh Nath, is… Continue reading 18+ Review | An Enjoyable Eloping Comedy With a Pinch of Caste Politics
Fire in the Mountains Review | A Subtly Political Portrait of Underdeveloped India
Ajitpal Singh’s Fire in the Mountains works primarily because of its multiple layers. It has a subtle and satiric perspective about the claimed progress and actual progress. And it also shows the struggle of a working woman against regressive traditions and opportunist people. Even though Fire in the Mountains establishes its central character within a… Continue reading Fire in the Mountains Review | A Subtly Political Portrait of Underdeveloped India
Purusha Pretham Review | A Well-Made Neo-Noir Satire With Impressive Performances
During the promotional interviews for his latest film Purusha Pretham, director Krishand admitted that literature is not his strong suit and he is more of a man of craft. When you look at Purusha Pretham, Krishand’s third directorial after Vrithakrithiyilulla Chathuram and Aavasavyuham, you can clearly see this craft aspect as he is more confident… Continue reading Purusha Pretham Review | A Well-Made Neo-Noir Satire With Impressive Performances
Rocket Boys 2 Review | A Compelling Blend of Fact and Fiction
The specialty of the two seasons of Rocket Boys, directed by Abhay Pannu, and co-created with Nikhil Advani, is the absorbing way in which it goes through historical events and how terrific visual language aids that narrative in holding the excitement of the viewer. With the events becoming bigger and the task becoming even more… Continue reading Rocket Boys 2 Review | A Compelling Blend of Fact and Fiction