Chithha Review | A Brilliantly Written Movie That Maturely Handles a Sensitive Theme

The movie Chithha, directed by SU Arun Kumar, is an emotional drama about the bonding between an uncle and his niece. But what is fascinating is how it consistently deviates from the predicted trajectory to provide a compelling theatrical experience. When I say trajectory deviation, I am not talking about jarring plot twists. SU Arun… Continue reading Chithha Review | A Brilliantly Written Movie That Maturely Handles a Sensitive Theme

Chandramukhi 2 Review | Something That Will Make You Reach for the Remote in a Theater

I was a bit worried when I saw the censor certificate of Chandramukhi 2, as the certificate showed the running time as 171 minutes. But after seeing the introduction scene of the hero, I was no longer worried; I was petrified. The sequel to Chandramukhi, directed by P Vasu, is one shabby work that just… Continue reading Chandramukhi 2 Review | Something That Will Make You Reach for the Remote in a Theater

Iraivan Review | A Pretentious Whodunit That Mistakes Gore for Craft

Coherence is essential when it comes to thrillers, even if the supporting facts are over the top or nearly impossible. Iraivan, the new Jayam Ravi film directed by I Ahmed, feels like a psycho thriller that thinks the peripheral gore and pointless convolutions will make any basic concept an exceptional thriller. The obsession with blood… Continue reading Iraivan Review | A Pretentious Whodunit That Mistakes Gore for Craft

Mark Antony Review | A Spectacular SJ Suryah Single-Handedly Takes This Flimsy Time Travel Comedy Ashore

Trisha Illana Nayanthara and Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan are the two movies by Adhik Ravichandran I have seen. That filmography is something that never really gives you a sense of optimism. In his new film Mark Antony, starring Vishal and SJ Suryah, craft-wise, Adhik is very much in the same tacky space. But the smartness with… Continue reading Mark Antony Review | A Spectacular SJ Suryah Single-Handedly Takes This Flimsy Time Travel Comedy Ashore

Jailer Review | Nelson Bounces Back With a Terrific Fan Service Package

In the initial portions of the second half of Jailer, you feel a bit skeptical about whether Nelson ruined a fab-looking swag fest with uninventive writing. But in the last half an hour of the movie, he bounces back strongly with a clever blend of over the top of heroics and a surprising drama bit.… Continue reading Jailer Review | Nelson Bounces Back With a Terrific Fan Service Package

Appatha Review | Urvashi Is Brilliant in This Generic and Preachy Drama

Appatha, the 700th film of Urvashi, directed by ace filmmaker Priyadarshan is not a film that is going to have a memorable slot in the director’s filmography. But for Urvashi, the movie will be a testament to the fact that she can add life to even the most predictable and weak scripts with her scintillating… Continue reading Appatha Review | Urvashi Is Brilliant in This Generic and Preachy Drama

Let’s get Married LGM Review | MS Dhoni’s Maiden Film Production Is One Unbearable Trash

On paper, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s maiden production venture, LGM (Let’s Get Married), looks like that perfect light-hearted rom-com dealing with a very relatable relationship issue. But instead of constructing an organic story around it, director Ramesh Thamilmani adds ridiculous amounts of irrelevant humor tracks to test your patience. Almost 50% of the movie’s runtime can… Continue reading Let’s get Married LGM Review | MS Dhoni’s Maiden Film Production Is One Unbearable Trash

Aneethi Review | An Earnest Arjun Das Couldn’t Salvage This Dragged and Melodramatic Wannabe “Shining”

Aneethi, the new Vasanthabalan film starring Arjun Das, is actually an attempt to understand how a psychopath is molded. When I look back at the movie, the germ of the idea is pretty fascinating. Because in all the films, we see flashbacks after someone has become this psycho-killer kind of person. Vasanthabalan opts for a… Continue reading Aneethi Review | An Earnest Arjun Das Couldn’t Salvage This Dragged and Melodramatic Wannabe “Shining”