Do Deewane Seher Mein
Do Deewane Seher Mein is a flawless love story. It stumbles with pacing and could have benefited from tighter editing. However, it may not soar, but it gently settles into your heart.
Full review ↗TRM 5.5
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From the archive
All 93 reviews
Baramulla
Baramulla isn't a typical horror thriller — it's a meditative, slow-burning exploration of grief, displacement, and the lingering wounds of Kashmir. By its haunting finale, Baramulla proves it's not about horror but about being haunted — by silence, snow, and stories that refuse to fade. It's a brave, visually poetic film that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll.
Full review ↗TRM 5.9
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
SSTKT is not just a poor reflection of our cinematic skill sets; it is a poor refractive index of what film production houses conceive as entertainment or audience choice. Take Varun Dhawan out, and the entire thing falls like a well-decked pack of cards. No bother to pick or reshuffle, simply let go.
Full review ↗TRM 5.8
Alappuzha Gymkhana
Alappuzha Gymkhana tells a heartfelt story about friendship, ambition, and resilience, grounding the humour in its sports world structure. With spirited performances and a strong sense of place, it lingers quietly in the mind.
Full review ↗TRM 6.2
Bhool Chuk Maaf
This is Karan Sharma's apology. It also turns out to be much about nothing. An interesting idea gone away. Poor handling makes it an apology, time to its title 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'.
Full review ↗TRM 4.8
The Family Star
Young actor Vijay Devarakonda tried to salvage a poorly etched family drama but it goes in vain. The love story between the duo fails to take off since Vijay Devarakonda and Mrunal Thakur lack on-screen chemistry and much worse are lifeless duets between the love birds. The director mixing action with family drama goes for a toss since it looks more contrived than realistic.
Full review ↗TRM 4.5
Kabir Singh
This film is a fascinating character study that should resonate with those willing to overlook its occasional clunky narrative.
Full review ↗6.0
TRM 5.4+0.6
Game Over
This Taapsee Pannu-starrer is gripping edge of seat thriller...The artistic values in this film are incredible. There's no reliance on cheesy jump scares, just pure dread and atmosphere.
Full review ↗6.0
TRM 6.00.0
Bharat
Overall, in spite of the ensemble of some good performers, 'Bharat' is cursed by a mundane script and forceful attempt to get the entire audience in tears. It is a film that seems signposted as a vehicle to attract attention for its committed leading star Salman Khan, but thanks to the team behind it it ends up as a vehicle that never gets out of first gear.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 5.8−1.8
PM Narendra Modi
The oddly structured film never goes beyond a surface look at Modi's political career.
Full review ↗3.0
TRM 3.3−0.3
De De Pyaar De
Despite its bright premise and superlative cast, the Akiv Ali directorial isn't as smart as it aspires to be.
Full review ↗5.0
TRM 5.00.0
Student of the Year 2
The Karan Johar produced film is silly and formulaic with stock characters who are just pretty to ogle.
Full review ↗2.0
TRM 3.8−1.8
Avengers: Endgame
It's a superhero film that really understands that compelling characters and strong emotions are both far more important than spectacle.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 7.8+0.2
The Tashkent Files
Actors known to be unfailingly effective find themselves being placed on slippery ground as they struggle with their lines of pick-axe bravado.
Full review ↗3.0
TRM 3.5−0.5
Romeo Akbar Walter
While the story does lack an intellectual plot to make this intriguing enough, John Abraham carries the film on his shoulders.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 4.6−0.6
Kesari
The lack of a creative driver behind the film leads to a level of fundamental dissatisfaction.
Full review ↗5.0
TRM 5.6−0.6
Badla
Badla is cleverly scripted and executed with a brilliant cast. It is both engaging and enjoyable. The unexpected ending is the cream on the top of this well-crafted suspense thriller. It is also probably a rare Bollywood film that you have to love because it manages to outsmart you!
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 6.3+1.7
Sonchiriya
Anchored by terrific performances by its star-ensemble, Chaubey brings his assured directorial mind to an eerily beautiful film.
Full review ↗7.0
TRM 6.0+1.0
Gully Boy
While this kind of story feels a bit familiar, its excellent music & sense of realism along with the fine performances make up for it.
Full review ↗6.0
TRM 7.3−1.3
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
Manikarnika is a misguided and typical effort bolstered by only a few noteworthy aspects. Still, Kangana Ranaut remains as the Queen.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 5.9−1.9
Uri: The Surgical Strike
URI is edge-of-your-seat ride through recent history featuring Vicky Kaushal's competent performance at its centre.
Full review ↗7.0
TRM 6.0+1.0
Simmba
Simmba boils down to yet another poorly pencilled script that tries to compensate it's shortcomings with every other ludicrous means.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 5.7−1.7
Aquaman
The film is overlong and predictable, but it retains it's excitement and holds the audience's attention to the end.
Full review ↗6.0
TRM 5.8+0.2
Kedarnath
In the conclusion, Kedarnath does have some genuinely likable moments but when the monotony of the drama gets exposed, the film's pace breaks down and the entertainment level drops. The film somewhat manages to regain its speed in the climax. But till then, you find it is already late.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 4.9−0.9
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
A low-stake, contrived story filled with futile characters and hampered by exposition makes this sequel a dull affair.
Full review ↗5.0
TRM 5.7−0.7
Namaste England
Namaste England, which uses the same template of 2007 hit Namastey London, is forced and takes the audience for granted.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 3.1+0.9
First Man
Since the film focuses mainly on Neil's family relationships, the moon mission feels secondary, and therefore it lacks lot of drama.
Full review ↗6.0
TRM 7.1−1.1
Helicopter Eela
A wonderful actress already, Kajol is the sure shot reason you love watching Helicopter Eela throughout.
Full review ↗7.0
TRM 5.0+2.0
Jalebi
Bollywood fans have a good appetite for sappy love stories, but Jalebi is a kind of a film where fans will pray for the end to come as quickly and painlessly as possible. With a catch-line like 'everlasting taste of love', the film had a promise of delicious recipe of romance but this is a poorly baked dish which is completely devoid of any taste, forget the everlasting effect.
Full review ↗3.0
TRM 3.9−0.9
Tumbbad
Tumbbad is miles above the average Indian fantasy-horror film in terms of both sophistication and vision.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 6.7+1.3
Venom
Venom volumes up its darker tone, but it ends up being bizarre and lazy than smart and gritty.
Full review ↗3.0
TRM 4.7−1.7
Andhadhun
Sriram Raghavan has set his focus on making the usually serious murder mystery a gripping yet entertaining one.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 7.5+0.5
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
Shahid is the gravy of a spicy misal while Shraddha, Yami, Divyendu and other actors are just the toppings.
Full review ↗6.0
TRM 5.0+1.0
Manto
Manto is quite realistic in terms of changing dynamics of a relationship - be it friendship, marriage or even life as a whole. That is truly the crux and the best part of the film - because it stays true to what life as a whole is - bunch of roses with thorns.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 6.5+1.5
Mitron
This Jackky Bhagnani starrer is a surprise treat, if you are fond of watching a rom-com with some laughs, a good cast, and a good heart.
Full review ↗6.0
TRM 5.5
Manmarziyaan
The film can be viewed as a beautiful character study about three fallible persons, but somehow compatible on a deeper level.
Full review ↗7.0
TRM 6.0+1.0
Paltan
JP Dutta gives his best to lend authenticity by using the real terrain but after an hour of the movie it is like deja vu.
Full review ↗2.0
TRM 4.1−2.1
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
It is a kind of film where the otherwise good ensemble is also kind of bored performing the same old buffoonery.
Full review ↗2.0
TRM 2.8−0.8
Stree
Overall, Stree has a lot to like about - it is funny, spooky, crazy and a little bit different. It has some really interesting ideas; its execution is less than stellar, but it still works. If you like humour and meta element in your horror, you will love this movie.
Full review ↗6.0
TRM 6.3−0.3
The Spy Who Dumped Me
The main attraction for this movie is the two lead stars, Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon, who share a really good chemistry.
Full review ↗6.0
TRM 5.4+0.6
Skyscraper
While Johnson looks cool doing all that unbelievable action, the film bugs you with constant 'been-there-seen-that' feeling.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 5.0
Isle of Dogs
'Isle of Dogs' is fast paced, colourful, and an absolute delight all around. And Anderson once again demonstrates that he is among cinema's all time greats.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 6.8+1.2
Hereditary
'Hereditary' is ultimately a riveting and spiraling film which showcases what the genre is capable of when it's taken seriously by a talented director. This is an exceptional piece of film that pulls all the right stops to frighten the audience, leaving a lasting impression on your mind.
Full review ↗9.0
TRM 7.1+1.9
Incredibles 2
While 'Incredibles 2' is not Disney-Pixar's best, but it's certainly a solid sequel to a beloved film.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 7.0+1.0
Kaala
Overall, Kaala falls short of expectations as it doesn't live up to the tag of a 'Rajnikanth film'. Though there are a few moments here and there, these are overshadowed by slow narration and some boring scenes. All in all, if you're expecting a larger-than-life performance, you'll be disappointed.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 5.9−1.9
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
The film provides many jaw-dropping moments with some really good scares, that hardly to find in any typical movie.
Full review ↗7.0
TRM 5.8+1.2
Book Club
If you're looking for cerebral, intellectually stimulating fodder; look elsewhere.
Full review ↗6.0
TRM 5.0
Solo: A Star Wars Story
'Solo' is an action-packed and fast-paced film and a wonderful addition to the ever expanding Star Wars story.
Full review ↗7.0
TRM 5.9+1.1
Deadpool 2
Deadpool 2' delivers exactly what you would expect- comedy, action, and an overall good time. It ends up achieving the rare feat of improving upon the original, even if it's only a slight improvement. In the summer of big blockbuster entertainers, this Ryan Reynolds film keeps the ball rolling.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 7.1+0.9
A Quiet Place
The film intensely relies on the senses for full immersion and it keeps the viewers petrified with it's great visual style.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 7.2+0.8
Lady Bird
There's simply not enough conflict and the characters are not fleshed out, rendering them little more than stereotypes.
Full review ↗5.0
TRM 6.8−1.8
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
We're presented with characters and their genuine emotions, as the movie goes through a roller-coaster of heartfelt emotions.
Full review ↗9.0
TRM 7.8+1.2
The Shape of Water
While the premise isn't exactly anything new, it's del Toro's masterful execution that makes this film stand out.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 7.4+0.6
Padmaavat
It's pretty and partly absorbing but not quite exhilarating...This Bhansali magnum opus is the kind of film that tries too hard to get your attention in the runtime of almost three hours.
Full review ↗5.0
TRM 6.2−1.2
3.0
TRM 4.9−1.9
Darkest Hour
Although not consistently engrossing, the film stands tall on the magnificent performance by Gary Oldman.
Full review ↗6.0
TRM 6.4−0.4
The Post
This movie isn't 'Spotlight', but it is one of the better journalism movies made.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 7.6+0.4
Insidious: The Last Key
'Insidious: The Last Key' fails to live up to 'Insidious' franchise's high standards, you can watch it only if you are a fan of horror films in general and looking for some thrills. The ardent fans of the franchise will be disappointed.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 4.6−0.6
All the Money in the World
'All The Money In The World' is a letdown by Ridley Scott. It is, at best, an okay watch.
Full review ↗5.0
TRM 6.2−1.2
The Greatest Showman
The story is interesting and the performances are fantastic, but it's the musical numbers that make 'The Greatest Showman' stunning.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 6.2+1.8
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
'Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle' won't become a classic like the original Jumanji, but as long as family entertainment during this holiday season goes, this is a functional movie.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 5.7−1.7
Wonder
'Wonder' tells a great story with layers of deep feeling and questions of identity and makes the whole thing feel like a breeze.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 6.7+1.3
Justice League
While the characters and their camaraderie is fab, the plot is incoherent and flat.
Full review ↗5.0
TRM 5.2−0.2
An Insignificant Man
You may like him or hate him but you can't ignore Kejriwal, this 96-minute long political thriller tells you why.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 6.5+1.5
Secret Superstar
Although a little over-dramatic towards the end, Secret Superstar effectively strikes the emotional chord. With Zaira Wasim's fine performance as the lead, this film has very good repeat value.
Full review ↗7.0
TRM 6.8+0.2
Victoria & Abdul
Victora & Abdul is a could-have-been-better movie about an interesting story. Despite the ravishing chemistry between lead actors, the film is an underwhelming watch.
Full review ↗5.0
TRM 4.8+0.2
Blade Runner 2049
Villeneuve's Blade Runner is grim, gritty, appropriately allegorical and morally ambiguous sans an iota of force. Ridley Scott, with his alarmingly precognitive visual and mortal landscape, had done to the generation what Black Mirror has consistently been achieving with millennials.
Full review ↗6.0
TRM 6.9−0.9
American Made
In Doug Liman's biographical crime drama, Cruise plays an anti-hero in this 'money-trumps-moral' tale.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 6.5+1.5
It
Indulge in this misadventure if horror works for you in spite of the repetitiveness and the good old mirrors, open doors, shrieks and shrills still scare the daylights out of you. If not, go grab a copy of The Shining and let Jack Nicholson do his job.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 6.1−2.1
The Dark Tower
One doesn't have to sit through the entire series in order to get the drift of the story as the film easily manages to portray it, even if in the most neglectful way, which kind of works if you are just in a cozy mood and want to catch a film, any film.
Full review ↗3.0
TRM 4.5
Indu Sarkar
If you cannot tolerate apartheid in the name of politics, this Madhur Bhandarkar scrapbook straight from the 70s is for you.
Full review ↗7.0
TRM 4.7+2.3
War for the Planet of the Apes
If you are one of the many completists of the franchise, then you may want to sit through this 150-minute torture of a war drama.
Full review ↗3.0
TRM 6.4−3.4
Baywatch
The first half does not possess a single element of intrigue; all-in-all, a downer.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 3.9+0.1
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
The role, that once earned Johnny Depp an Oscar nomination, sees him take a backseat in the face of conflict; not typical of Sparrow, is it? The nemesis gets taken down by passing characters while he watches on in powerlessness. And the closing shot- which is bit of a healer, if I may add- is so Bollywood in its treatment that you would reach out for your tissue wondering how could someone cough up 200 million, in the hope of turning it into a blockbuster, with a clumsily written swashbuckler like that.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 4.6−0.6
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
This film does provide answers to the existing questions, but its current conflict fails to match up to the first instalment.
Full review ↗5.0
TRM 6.3−1.3
The Fate of the Furious
In The Fate of the Furious, our heroes walk away from crashes that would put Captain America on the disabled list.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 5.7−1.7
Pink
Kudos to writer Ritesh Shah for maintaining such sensitivity while writing the screenplay of the film. Watching this film should definitely be on your to-do list for the weekend.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 7.8+0.2
Thithi
While many young directors brag about their debut with a star actor, Raam Reddy is a perfect example of a top class debut director.
Full review ↗9.0
TRM 7.3
Point Break
By the end of this film, you can be assured that you will have a few more 'things to do' on your bucket list.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 4.8−0.8
Hamari Adhuri Kahani
The film is largely a run-down version of the other films that have drawn from the lives of the Bhatts, but it in the last five minutes, director Mohit Suri surprises you with a coherent and dramatic conclusion that strings together stray pieces of the story to form a clear, pretty picture. Too bad the only good part lasts for not more than three minutes, but for its worth, it does give a fitting closure to what seems unfinished business, as the title suggests.
Full review ↗4.0
TRM 3.3+0.7
Dharam Sankat Mein
Earnest, but clichéd...a bold attempt and some very good performances by the lead cast may make it worth your while.
Full review ↗5.0
TRM 4.6+0.4
Mosakutty
Though it is a usual love story, director Jeevan has attempted a different screenplay and the settings are also new. But, a sense of déjà vu sets in down the lane, which cannot be conflicted.
Full review ↗5.0
TRM 5.3
3.0
TRM 4.6−1.6
Hercules
Most important, the pacing is snappy. It may sound like a backhanded compliment to praise this sometimes cheesy movie for never taking itself too seriously, but in a summer of bloated spectacles, this modesty should not be underestimated.
Full review ↗TRM 5.1
The Grand Budapest Hotel
The humour is deadpan, the lines crisp, the characters are random and together they make it work in a very refreshing fashion. Anderson deserves full credit for being true to his oeuvre, and giving the audience what they expect of him. You must watch this movie for both Fiennes and Anderson, and for a lesson in the film watching experience itself. It doesn't pander to audience whims but instead is an honest attempt at being bizarre. And you what? It works.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 7.6+0.4
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
It's gotten to be a very familiar ploy in Hollywood to remake previously light, cheesy entertainments with well-crafted, heavy grandiosity. So if there's a failing of 'Apes,' it's that it feels like yet another manufactured franchise. Talented people like Reeves and Serkis are brought in like HGTV fixer-uppers to restore mossy pop-culture properties. But, alas, they're very good at it.
Full review ↗8.0
TRM 7.2+0.8
Transformers: Age of Extinction
Bay is very talented at all things visual, the 3-D works well and the robots look great. But the final confrontation alone lasts close to an hour, and at some point, you may find yourself simply in a daze, unable to absorb any further action into your brain. But one viewer's migraine is another's euphoria. You decide.
Full review ↗3.0
TRM 5.0−2.0
Chef
From the mouth-watering carne asada to the molten chocolate cake, Jon Favreau's 'Chef' is a delectable take on an out-of-work cook who experiences career rejuvenation when traveling cross-country serving Cuban entrees on a food truck.
Full review ↗7.0
TRM 6.7+0.3
Godzilla
We're not bombarded with excessive CGI here. Godzilla isn't oversold, although for some, his lack of screentime won't be satisfying enough. However, the balance between the family-focused story line and intense action sequences is bound to please others.
Full review ↗TRM 6.4
Dekh Tamasha Dekh
What it spotlights is a system that panders to stupidity which always spreads like an epidemic. It indicts the system, i.e. police, that is so scared of religion and religion-wallas, is so desperate to seem neutral that it would rather watch people kill each other than step in and put a stop to this nonsense. The film tells us that snuffing out a riot is possible at every moment of the life of a riot. You just have to cut off phone lines first.
Full review ↗7.0
TRM 6.2+0.8
Rio 2
With so much going on, it's a wonder this kids' movie is only five minutes longer than the original. But for the music and brilliantly picturesque look, it's worth the 3-D ticket.
Full review ↗7.0
TRM 5.8+1.2
Bewakoofiyaan
The film has no major flaws but it doesn't have many great moments either. And the end result is as empty as Mohit's bank balance.
Full review ↗5.0
TRM 4.6+0.4
Total Siyapaa
It has a lot of stereotyping on mannerisms of Punjabis, but if all that were funny, one could have even sat through it. The only saving grace is Kirron Kher, who packs a solid performance and holds the film.
Full review ↗2.0
TRM 3.6−1.6