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Most Divergent Takes
- Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)10.0 vs TRM 5.9+4.1
- Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018)9.0 vs TRM 5.2+3.8
- Bhoomi (2017)8.0 vs TRM 4.3+3.7
- Mom (2017)10.0 vs TRM 6.3+3.7
- Pari (2018)9.0 vs TRM 5.4+3.6
Malang
2020 · Mid-Day · Feb 2020
Ram Gopal Varma, on a good day, can easily make a meal out of such a plot, the way he did with his fantastic thriller, Kaun?! Here, what could have been a delicious thriller turns out to be merely a watchable and forgettable revenge-drama, which never goes as Malang as I thought it would be. Sorry Suri!
Tanhaji
2020 · Sify · Jan 2020
There will always be the questions raised about authenticity of facts, of course. Not much is known about Tanaji Malusare in any case, which is why any debatable aspect of his story might just be fended off with the statutory disclaimer right at the start. Watch Tanhaji as a well-crafted piece of Bollywood extravaganza, more than an authentic lesson in history.
Dabangg 3
2019 · Sify · Dec 2019
Salman's flamboyance as Chulbul the supercop, however, fails to hide the fact that you are essentially paying to watch the same film for the third time. Hardcore fans may not complain, because Chulbul Pandey's world is still woven around their hero.
Dabangg 3
2019 · Mid-Day · Dec 2019
A Tired, Overlong Potboiler That Suffers From Lack Of Surprise
Panipat
2019 · Sify · Dec 2019
Ashutosh Gowariker's latest has its moments. It is spectacular historical fiction riding some good performances, and likeable for the way it salutes valour. The impact could have been stronger with more imaginative storytelling.
Pagalpanti
2019 · Mid-Day · Nov 2019
The problem with today's comedies is that they think they can get away with cast and canvas, and making poker faces on posters would led to the belief that they have made an entertaining film for families. Actors participating in such comedies usually say in interviews and write on social media how their films are not for critics and request the audiences to leave their brains at home. I did exactly that, didn't apply any logic or brain, all I desired was laughter... where's that? Whom should I talk to now?
The Sky Is Pink
2019 · Sify · Oct 2019
For all its flaws, The Sky Is Pink works for the simple moral science lesson it leaves behind: Your loved ones matter most. Come to think of it, nothing regales the true-blue Bollywood buff than that sort of a message.
Joker
2019 · Sify · Oct 2019
Joaquin Phoenix shines in this dark tale...Joker is a dark and disturbing take on the origins of the DC villain
War
2019 · Sify · Oct 2019
If War was always about its leading men, the duo manages to deliver some thunder in this piece of absolute blunder. Go for War only if you root for Hrithik and/or Tiger.
War
2019 · Mid-Day · Oct 2019
Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff share fantastic chemistry, but War isn't half as fun as what the trailer promised
The Zoya Factor
2019 · Mid-Day · Sep 2019
The film has a winning premise, just like the book it has been inspired by, Anuja Chauhan's The Zoya Factor, but Abhishek Sharma and Chauhan herself, fail to give the same magic and madness to the adaptation. It reeks of redundancy and gratuitousness. Zoya's love for firecrackers, a scene involving old-age romance, Salmaan's rivalry with Angad Bedi, who has issues of his own, all merely skim the surface, never succeeding to care for these characters, let alone rooting. The blame then goes to the weak acting, particularly by the leads, who try everything to make the charm and the chemistry work, alas all in vain.
The Zoya Factor
2019 · Sify · Sep 2019
A rom-com centred on cricket would seem like a winning pitch. Sonam K. Ahuja's new release is less ambitious about pushing an unconventional theme than her last, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Lagaa, which makes this film more box-office-friendly and far more obvious in what it sets out to narrate.
Dream Girl
2019 · Sify · Sep 2019
Dream Girl is your film if you are looking for a couple of hours packed with feel-good fun. Only, don't go in looking for deeper nuances just because the film flaunts Ayushmann Khurrana as its hero - there are none.
Mission Mangal
2019 · Zee News · Aug 2019
The cast overall remains a big draw in a film that somehow becomes mediocre somewhere down its runtime, despite its subject. 'Mission Mangal' ends up an ordinary film about an extraordinary feat.
Jabariya Jodi
2019 · Sify · Aug 2019
There are flashes of brilliance from the prop cast. Sanjay Mishra as Babli's father, Javed Jaffrey as Hukum Singh, and Aparshakti Khurana as Babli's friend are a delight to watch, but their performances are hampered by shoddy writing. Jabariya Jodi is a case of jabariya filmmaking. That's not amusing at all.
Khandaani Shafakhana
2019 · Sify · Aug 2019
Khandaani Shafakhana betrays most flaws that efforts of debutant directors in Bollywood normally do. Hopefully, Shilpi Dasgupta will give us a better second film.
Judgementall Hai Kya
2019 · Sify · Jul 2019
Judgementall Hai Kya has its flaws. The film's novelty factor, however, is simply too tempting to gloss over. Don't be too judgemental about its flaws, and you might just love this one.
Super 30
2019 · Sify · Jul 2019
This is a great story of a man who decided the poor can be privileged if educated. That a king's son need not be a king. It would have taken a really daft director to ruin a story so inspiring. That, Vikas Bahl, is not. Lucky that he is good. Lucky for Anand Kumar. This movie has anointed him for good.
Article 15
2019 · Mid-Day · Jun 2019
With crisp editing and screenplay, Ayushmann Khurrana outshines as a cop. With a thick moustache and dressed like an Englishman, the actor justifies his character in every scene. Can watch the film with your family, friends and is for all age groups
Kabir Singh
2019 · Sify · Jun 2019
The film is Shahid Kapoor's canvas and he portrays the noir and naturally flawed character, Kabir Singh with unmatched sincerity. A nuanced performance, inclusive of all the excesses his character is guilty of, Shahid makes them look real, even though in reality they may seem incredulous. His pain, anger, obsession, caring and even self-destruction appear raw and real.
Kabir Singh
2019 · Mid-Day · Jun 2019
Kabir Singh is definitely not a film you can watch with your family. Your partner or friends are the perfect company to watch Kabir Singh with. Kabir Singh will make you laugh, cry and love, and do it all with a lot of passion.
Bharat
2019 · Mid-Day · Jun 2019
Bharat is not a patriotic film, it has all the elements required to make a full-fledged masala pot-boiler. With some age-old ideologies sprinkled with newness, Salman's film will entertain audience.
Bharat
2019 · Sify · Jun 2019
A novel concept in Bollywood derailed by writing and direction...As Bharat, Salman Khan is charismatic, but lacks on-screen energy.
India's Most Wanted
2019 · Sify · May 2019
Rajkumar Gupta's directorial - "India's Most Wanted" - is a rare film on counter-terrorism which seems to show no inclination to overplay its cards,
De De Pyaar De
2019 · Sify · May 2019
Overall, with entertainment and romance, thrown in with equal measure, De De Pyaar De is an enjoyable film that is endearing.
Student of the Year 2
2019 · Sify · May 2019
The dialogues sound like group chats where everyone tries to be the smartest. The songs and dances are unbearably campy. The retro number Yeh jawani hai deewani is the perfect anthem for a film dedicated to the "josh and junoon" of the young. Sadly not this one. Not this car wreck of a movie.
Student of the Year 2
2019 · Mid-Day · May 2019
Student of the Year 2 is all in all a light-hearted rom-com mingled with retro mixes, making the film a one-time watch.
Setters
2019 · Sify · May 2019
But then again, this could be a wildly profound reading of a film that wants to be mischievous enough to be "India's Oceans 11". It succeeds in being that, and then some more.
Avengers: Endgame
2019 · Sify · Apr 2019
The razor sharp edits are flawless as they seamlessly blend motion capture frames with the computer generated images. The 3D effects and elaborate background score are bonus to the viewing experience. Overall, this spectacular film would be a fans delight.
Kalank
2019 · Sify · Apr 2019
Madhuri Dixit as Bahar Begum disappoints and seems out of place even in the dance performance which appears forced and uncalled for. Overall, love conquers all in this period drama.
Dumbo
2019 · Sify · Apr 2019
This fantasy adventure film, with all the trappings of a typical Disney fare, is the story of a baby elephant, who uses his extra-large ears to fly.
Us
2019 · Sify · Apr 2019
A massive letdown from the Get Out director...Could have been much more!
The Tashkent Files
2019 · Mid-Day · Apr 2019
Overall, with aggressive pacing, the film is well-researched and potent in nature. But with the timing of its release and the undertones in its messaging, this film appears to be a propaganda film that neither ignites any patriotic fervour nor journalistic appeal.
Romeo Akbar Walter
2019 · Zee News · Apr 2019
Some of the sequences are unexpectedly heartwarming. But I wish the film could have avoided the cliched depiction of Pakistan with paper green flags strung on threads across streets. Pakistan, as we all know, is a state of mind created to infuse an unreal level of patriotism in Indians. Given that volatile situation, 'RAW' reveals a remarkable restrain.
Romeo Akbar Walter
2019 · Sify · Apr 2019
Romeo Akbar Walter is a contrived espionage drama. At one stage, the film appears to be a documentary telling us about the birth of Bangladesh
Junglee
2019 · Sify · Mar 2019
This film a below mediocre fare that will appeal to animal lovers.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
2019 · Sify · Mar 2019
Overall, while the story is a bit of a disappointment, you'd be blown away by the film's technical brilliance.
Badla
2019 · Sify · Mar 2019
At the end Sujoy Ghosh captures two vital faces staring out of a window. They remind us of how important characterisation is to a tightly-wound plot, and how easily a suspense drama can come undone in the wrong hands. Not this one.
Luka Chuppi
2019 · Sify · Mar 2019
Luka Chuppi works for the lead pair. Kartik Aryan is endearingly guileless while Kriti Sanon is more worldly-wise. Together the couple is a scream
Total Dhamaal
2019 · Sify · Feb 2019
Total Dhamaal is a total time-pass film sans any intelligence. You could term it as an acceptable good grade from a below average student
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
2019 · Sify · Feb 2019
Debutant director Shelly Chopra Dhar's Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga is an interesting romance tale with a social message, where love blossoms at a wedding and culminates on the stage of a theatrical performance.
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
2019 · Sify · Jan 2019
Overall, this film is awe inspiring due to its grandeur but fails to touch the emotional chord in your heart.
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
2019 · Zee News · Jan 2019
Watch it for the intense moments of thrill that it has to offer and for the lead actress, who has also turned a director with this venture. As a first time filmmaker, Kangana has proven her skills and the film stands victorious.
Thackeray
2019 · Sify · Jan 2019
Overall, this film is notches better than any of the previous movies offering a glimpse into Balasaheb's life.
Uri: The Surgical Strike
2019 · Sify · Jan 2019
Uri is a work of many achievements. But to me, a film about national pride without a single shot of the Indian flag is the biggest miracle since the invention of the motionpicture camera. This is a glorious beginning to 2019. And if patriotism is the flavour of the year, bring it on, provided it's not about Paki-bashing. Just getting even.
Mary Poppins Returns
2019 · Sify · Jan 2019
Overall, while the original film was "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious", this one is "simply-fragilistically-sad".
Simmba
2018 · Sify · Dec 2018
The film has ace technical values with excellent production values, brilliant cinematography, skilfully choreographed action sequences, fine editing and intensely dazzling background score. The songs mesh seamlessly into the narrative. They are melodious with catchy tunes and are well picturised.
Zero
2018 · Sify · Dec 2018
Overall, while the film opens with an intriguing and engaging scene, the overall packaging despite being fantastical, lacks the punch.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
2018 · Sify · Dec 2018
Overall, the film will entice Marvel fans as well as general audiences who simply want to see a visually spectacular and astutely mounted animated film.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
2018 · NDTV · Dec 2018
he multidimensional mind-trip feels less like the seventh Spider-Man movie to hit the big screen
Aquaman
2018 · Sify · Dec 2018
Mounted with brilliant visual effects and astounding score, each moment feels stunning, larger than life and simply beautiful. A little bit of editing of the action sequences could have made the film a bit more-taut. Nevertheless, the fluidity on screen is simply impeccable and a joy to watch. It is easily one of the best from the DC Extended Universe.
Kedarnath
2018 · Sify · Dec 2018
Though Sushant and Sara deliver their chops earnestly, their on-screen chemistry lacks charisma and the fault lies not with them, but the script
Bhaiaji Superhit
2018 · Sify · Nov 2018
It does get a bit too much at times. But don't mind. Bhaiaji Deol wants Bhabhiji Zinta back at any cost. All blazing guns and spoofy drama, this is where you want to go this weekend if you are looking for some cheesy fun.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2018 · NDTV · Nov 2018
Fantastic Beasts And The Crimes Of Grindelwald Movie Review: Featuring Johnny Depp And A Shocking Reveal At The End...The Crimes of Grindelwald stars Johnny Depp as the titular power-hungry wizard while Jude Law plays Albus Dumbledore
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2018 · Sify · Nov 2018
Overall, the film never really reaches any satisfying conclusions in any of its plot strands. Nevertheless, the film will appeal to fans of this genre.
Bohemian Rhapsody
2018 · Sify · Nov 2018
Bohemian Rhapsody may not be "the film", Queen fans wanted it to be, but it surely is a sweet, sugar-coated memento for the legendary singer.
Pihu
2018 · Indian Express · Nov 2018
Director Vinod Kapri never runs out of ways to engage our senses in the most heightened state of emotional vulnerability.
Thugs of Hindostan
2018 · Sify · Nov 2018
While the first half is racy, the second half especially the climax and denouement drags a bit. Overall, this film is worth a watch for Aamir Khan's performance.
Baazaar
2018 · Oct 2018
Far from an Indian version of 'The Wolf Of Wall Street' The first half of the film drags at an even keel without any real inciting moments, merely establishing the characters
Namaste England
2018 · Sify · Oct 2018
Outdated and cliched...The characters in Namaste England are frivolous, cardboard thin and rationality to their behaviour zilch
First Man
2018 · Sify · Oct 2018
A slow, immersive character-driven film...Ryan Gosling gives a compelling performance as he slips into the shoes of the enigmatic and dispassionate Neil A. Armstrong
Jalebi
2018 · Sify · Oct 2018
An old-fashioned sweet tale of romance...Only for die-hard romantics who are suckers for a sentimental love story
Tumbbad
2018 · Zee News · Oct 2018
You will never see anything like 'Tumbbad' again...Co-directors Anand Gandhi and Rahi Anil Barve have dared to enter a world that on paper seems impossible to render visually. Yet, they`ve done it!
Venom
2018 · Sify · Oct 2018
By the time Venom battles another Symbiote at the film's climax, in an incoherent cloud of computer-graphics, you wouldn't care less what you're watching or what the stakes are. But definitely lookout for the sequel, it seems promising.
Andhadhun
2018 · Sify · Oct 2018
The camera work and editing are flawless. The first scene where the hunter is chasing the hare in a cabbage field is intelligently integrated into the narrative and that is when the brilliance of the Director and his team, hits you. Overall, Andhadhun is a film worth your ticket price.
Pataakha
2018 · Sify · Sep 2018
The loud background score and the music mesh seamlessly with the narrative. Those looking forward to Malaika Arora's item number would be disappointed. Overall, the film is an above average entertainer.
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
2018 · Sify · Sep 2018
Overall, despite excellent production values, the film does not cut the mark of distinction.
Manto
2018 · Sify · Sep 2018
The film will appeal to people who love history and are well-versed with Manto's writings. The film enables you to travel back in time as cinematographer Kartik Vyas's lens captures and recreates the era replete with sepia tones to perfection. The atmospheric lighting further adds to the authenticity. The mellifluous and mournful score by Zakir Hussain imparts an interesting dimension to the narrative. Overall, Manto, rooted in history, is a treat to watch.
Manmarziyaan
2018 · Sify · Sep 2018
Manmarziyaan is a love story treated with a difference and it is the performances that keep you glued to the screen.
Paltan
2018 · Sify · Sep 2018
The film is packaged with excellent production values, but overall, this is just another derivative of Dutta's film Border in a fresh avatar.
Gali Guleiyan
2018 · Sify · Sep 2018
Inspired by a true story, Gali Guleiyan is an astutely mounted psychological drama that unfurls intriguingly. At the core of it is an interesting story of Khuddoos (Manoj Bajpayee), a brooding character living in denial, trapped within his locality and circumstances.
Stree
2018 · Sify · Aug 2018
Stree moves in mysterious ways through a labyrinth of lip-smacking interludes, some razor-sharp others blunt to the point of blandness. Even when the momentum of the eerie gets overly airy, there is still enough steam in the storytelling to keep us interested, if not enthralled, to the end.
Genius
2018 · Sify · Aug 2018
The film is shot on a lavish scale with ace production values. The music of the film is composed by Himesh Reshammiya and the background score by Monty Sharma. But what stand out is the fine sound designed by Resul Pookutty. At the end, the in depth explanation of a genius seems forced.
Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi
2018 · Sify · Aug 2018
Overall, this film might not have the spark of its predecessor but nevertheless, it is light-hearted enough to bring a smile to you face.
Gold
2018 · Sify · Aug 2018
Overall, with an overload of patriotic films in the recent past, Gold fails to offer anything exciting.
The Meg
2018 · Indian Express · Aug 2018
"The Meg" is best when it acknowledges its derivativeness, just one more silly shark movie in an ocean full of them. Its finest moment is when Statham, having willingly jumped into the water near the Megalodon, channels Dory and murmurs to himself: "Just keep swimming."
The Spy Who Dumped Me
2018 · Sify · Aug 2018
Mounted with excellent production values, the film has its moments of brilliance and cliches, which does offer a midlist, escapist journey, over all.
Fanney Khan
2018 · Sify · Aug 2018
Eventually, if you sit through the ordeal of watching Rajkummar Rao romance the stunning Ms Rai Bachcchan in an abandoned industrial factory with only her pet dog for company, Fanney Khan is a heartwarming ode to life, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohd Rafi and Sheila Ki Jawani. Effervescent and emotional, it is an effective antidote to the pain of existence.
Karwaan
2018 · Sify · Aug 2018
Karwaan has much that is wrong with it. But it also has plenty that pleases, a warmth and an empathy for the misfits that makes it a very endearing road trip, albeit with irrelevant deviations.
Dhadak
2018 · Sify · Jul 2018
Overall, the performances outdo the mediocrity of the script and keep the film afloat.
Soorma
2018 · Sify · Jul 2018
Soorma just makes you happy for the unsung heroes whom cinema has the power and reach to put on a pedestal.
Isle of Dogs
2018 · Sify · Jul 2018
Overall, despite a stretched narrative of 130 minutes, Isle of Dogs is a thought-provoking film that is worth a watch.
Sanju
2018 · Sify · Jun 2018
Sanju with a special emphasis on the father-son relationship, as well as his bond with his friend Kamli, is a heart-warming tale, honestly told.
Hereditary
2018 · Sify · Jun 2018
Overall, the film, despite its crazy supernatural and classically mythological streak satisfies you as an intense family drama.
Incredibles 2
2018 · Sify · Jun 2018
Despite a typical colour palette, witnessed in many superhero films, the visuals of the film along with the 3D animation, are decent and exciting. Overall, Incredibles 2 is an entertainer that would entice the young and the older audience alike.
Race 3
2018 · Sify · Jun 2018
The 3D effects are far and few, even the shattering of the glass frames with the shards strewn all around are ineffective. The songs are an aberration to the narrative. All of them are slow, uninspiring and have a fatigued beat and they are the weakest point of the film.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
2018 · Sify · Jun 2018
...the CGI is spot on and the visuals are aesthetically mounted. Director of Photography, Oscar Faura's live-action frames mesh smoothly with the CGI and together, you experience some enchanting images. Overall, this edition is much better than its predecessor.
Veere Di Wedding
2018 · Sify · Jun 2018
This film is great fun to watch. The quartet of gorgeous women are more entertaining than the four guys in Dil Chahta Hai. One of whom had famously said, "You can't improve on perfection". True, but you can do a helluva lot with imperfection. Specially if you have the wealth to play around with to hide your ongoing bouts of gaffes and faux pas. Veere Di Wedding is one helluva joyride, a designer's delight and yet not quite the air-headed experience it loudly proclaims itself to be.
Phamous
2018 · Sify · Jun 2018
The music and background score befits the genre and overall, the film gives you a feel of a B-grade potboiler of the 1980s.
Bhavesh Joshi Superhero
2018 · Sify · Jun 2018
Cinematographer Siddharth Diwan's visuals offer unique angles and frames especially during the chase sequences. And overall, the film boasts of excellent production values rendered by the Production and Design team along with the editing and sound team.
Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran
2018 · Sify · May 2018
Overall, the film is worth a watch for the unsung heroes of the tale.
Deadpool 2
2018 · Sify · May 2018
Overall, despite a weak script, there is action aplenty throughout the film, but that doesn't bog down the viewing experience like many overcooked comic-book sequels. Also, the pendulum of the narrative swings from bloody mayhem to lewd comedy and back seamlessly and there are moments too where the film turns mushy. It is also advisable not to leave the theatre at the beginning of the final credits.
Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain
2018 · Sify · May 2018
This is a small film with a very big heart, enduring in its statement on the erosion of mutual respect in a marriage of convenience, and endearing in its susceptibility to keep the narrative clutter-free when the stakes are piled heavily against a friction-free condition of existence. Oh, and yes. This is a two-hero film. Sanjay Mishra and the city of Varanasi.
Khajoor Pe Atke
2018 · Sify · May 2018
Overall, mounted with moderate production values the film is a mediocre fare worth a Sunday watch on television.
High Jack
2018 · Sify · May 2018
t all kind flattens out into a noisy mess towards the end. A kind of what-if-Neerja-had-no-script rudderless romp into air turbulence. But nonetheless, it is fun while it lasts because some of the actors seem to have a blast. The others seem to have come along just for the fun. And we can't help getting their point of view completely. High Jack is a fun for a while. Before it loses its plot.
Hope Aur Hum
2018 · Sify · May 2018
The film boasts of moderate production values. The background score by Rupert Fernandez is bright and chirpy. The songs; "Aache bachche rote nahin" and "Aye Zindagi" snuggly mesh into the narrative. Overall, the film is slight too flat and straight.
Raazi
2018 · Sify · May 2018
Raazi offers a subtle dose of patriotism that makes you root for the film as it brings to life the story of the unsung heroine of the India-Pakistan war.
Omerta
2018 · Sify · May 2018
Omerta is not an easy film to watch. It cuts the protagonist's movements down to size in episodic chunks and then regurgitates the vivid moments into scenes of colour-blinded documentation. There is a moment where Omar, pretending to be an ordinary tourist in Delhi named Rohit is accosted by an aggressive cop on the road who tells him bluntly that he "looks" like a Muslim.
102 Not Out
2018 · Sify · May 2018
Don't grovel before your child for that one tri-monthly phonecall. It is meaningless. 102 Not Out teaches us to find that one rare moment of truth that binds two people together even if they are not meant to be together for keeps.
Daas Dev
2018 · Sify · Apr 2018
While the film boasts of decent production values, overall it fails to engross you.
Nanu Ki Jaanu
2018 · Sify · Apr 2018
Overall, this quirky film has its moments of brilliance which keeps you riveted.
Beyond the Clouds
2018 · Sify · Apr 2018
Overall, by the end, Beyond the Clouds seems like a forced narrative that tells the tale of the unfortunate siblings who are trying to coexist within their circumstances.
Rampage
2018 · Sify · Apr 2018
Overall, while the film is a cautionary tale about the dangers of biological manipulation, it offers nothing exceptional that one has not seen in earlier films of the same genre.
Mercury
2018 · Sify · Apr 2018
Overall, to appreciate any good piece of art, one needs to ruminate to find a meaning in its composition. Despite not breaking any barriers, Mercury offers a lot to ruminate about, not in an organic manner but a forced one.
October
2018 · Sify · Apr 2018
Director Shoojt Sircar's October is a poignant tale about love and hope, where Shiuli or night Jasmine flowers, which are perfumed and spread their fragrance everywhere and abound in autumn, is cleverly used as a metaphor to denote the ephemeral nature of life.
A Quiet Place
2018 · Gulf News · Apr 2018
Neither intellectually deep nor even logically sound (press any soft spot and the whole plot caves in), A Quiet Place feels at odds with a musical score that too often wants to tell us when to jump, and how high. Yet in its convincing portrayal of a situation where a rusty nail is as lethal as an unexploded bomb, and the few remaining inhabitants seem — much like the audience — more likely to die of stress than anything else, the movie rocks. You may go in jaded, but you'll leave elated or I'll eat my words.
A Quiet Place
2018 · Sify · Apr 2018
Overall, the film, artistically mounted with horror tropes, despite its fascinating concept which feels fiercely original, risky and undeniably frightening, feels like a contrived film, especially towards the end.
Missing
2018 · Sify · Apr 2018
If you are a Tabu fan, you'd find it easier to handle the incongruities that surface throughout the film. If not, then the going might get tough for you.
Blackmail
2018 · Gulf News · Apr 2018
Blackmail is a virgin territory in the comedy genre. It is heady and hedonistic, cocky and compelling in the way the comedies of Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu Chatterjee used to be.
Ready Player One
2018 · Sify · Mar 2018
Overall, while the film is good in all respects, it is still not the Spielberg film one pines for.
Baaghi 2
2018 · Sify · Mar 2018
Baaghi 2 is a few notches better than its predecessor, which is saying a lot. And the only saving grace we could argue is that Ronnie joined the armed forces to vent the rebellion born out of his failed love story, which in the narrative is taken for granted.
The Strangers: Prey at Night
2018 · Indian Express · Mar 2018
At the end, the film does manage to keep you at the edge of your seat as you empathise with the plight of the victims.
Raid
2018 · Sify · Mar 2018
It takes a lot of will-power to stand back and let the corrupt steal the thunder from the incorruptible. Raid tells us virtuosity may be boring. But it is still a rare bird worth capturing in the palm of your hand.
The Square
2018 · Sify · Mar 2018
A pretentious creative fantasy...An atypical, funny and amusing art house film about an art house, specifically a pretentious Stockholm museum devoted to progressive modern art...
Hate Story 4
2018 · Sify · Mar 2018
Overall, Hate Story IV is an engrossing tale despite its predictability.
Dil Juunglee
2018 · Sify · Mar 2018
Overall, this film surrounded by almost no hype, is a pleasant surprise as it entertains you completely and keeps you riveted to the screen.
3 Storeys
2018 · Sify · Mar 2018
Overall, an intelligent viewer would initially dismiss the film as a lazily penned plot with banalities and plot-holes galore, but then the writers cheekily and astutely wrap up the film... At some points, it makes you say, "Ah, I did not see that coming."
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
2018 · Sify · Mar 2018
Deftly written and directed with a keen understanding of the clannish conspiracies that tie the people of small towns together, this film offers us a deep and penetrating view into the innermost enclaves of the human heart where unknown to us, the most unexpected secretion of humanism merges with the cruelest of blows dealt by destiny.
Darkest Hour
2018 · NDTV · Mar 2018
Gary Oldman delivers one of the finest performances of his career in director Joe Wright's technically brilliant but narratively flawed companion piece to Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk.
Red Sparrow
2018 · Sify · Mar 2018
Technically with ace production values, the film is aesthetically mounted. Overall, the film is entertaining and is a brilliant character study of an efficient spy.
Lady Bird
2018 · Sify · Mar 2018
The film is fast-paced, emotionally honest, well-performed and intelligently structured.
Pari
2018 · Sify · Mar 2018
When he perishes his false eye does a little dance of death on the floor. Like a child that will have its way even if the mother must be mortified in the process. And yes, we will never inhale the scent of an agarbatti in the same away again.
Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
2018 · Sify · Feb 2018
Tongue lodged firmly in cheek, Luv Ranjan's bromance-versus-romance tale has enough bite to make it one of the most invigorating rom-coms in recent times.
Welcome to New York
2018 · Sify · Feb 2018
The 3D effects are unwarranted. As for the special graphic effects, the visual element that stands out is the scene which is designed like a stylized, comic book narrative, giving us a brief insight into Arjun's (Karan Johar) backstory. The film has decent production values and actual IIFA Awards shots are seamlessly meshed into the narrative.
Kuchh Bheege Alfaaz
2018 · Sify · Feb 2018
Overall, credit must be given to a film that delivers the goods, and if you've ever liked Onir's films, you're likely to enjoy this one.
Hostiles
2018 · Sify · Feb 2018
This is a film that left me in a ruminative after-shock. How can any film so violent be so gentle and calming?
The Shape of Water
2018 · Sify · Feb 2018
Denuded of that sense of layered luminosity that we have seen in Guillermo del Toro's best works (Pan's Labyrinth and Crimson Peak), The Shape Of Water would have been a classic children's fairytale if the Beauty did not have the hots for the Beast. Bathtubs will never be a place of innocent contemplation again.
Black Panther
2018 · Sify · Feb 2018
Overall, the Black Panther is an exceptionally impressive film worth witnessing on the large screen.
Pad Man
2018 · Sify · Feb 2018
Overall, though entertaining, Padman is like a long-drawn public-service film that's worth your ticket money.
Phantom Thread
2018 · Sify · Feb 2018
Phantom Thread" is a subtly layered romantic melodrama that would appeal to a few.
Padmaavat
2018 · Sify · Jan 2018
Padmaavat has raised the bars in terms of cinematography, music and production design, the film has authentically registered the richness of Rajput Kingdom, the lifestyle of Khiljis and their practices. Though the film's runtime is 163 minutes, it engages you from the start to the end. Special mention to the team who is in charge for the Tamil dubbing, they have done a brilliant job and in fact, we slowly begin to feel as if we are watching a direct Tamil film.
My Birthday Song
2018 · Sify · Jan 2018
My Birthday Song struts its polished demeanour like a badge of honour. It has its slack passages. But most of the time we are absorbed in the goings-on waiting to see how Sanjay Suri gets out of the mess. The narrative gives him elbow room to seek an exit. Then pulls the rug from under his feet, leaving us with a feeling that the scriptwriter wanted us on the edge right till the end.
Vodka Diaries
2018 · Sify · Jan 2018
Do stay for the end credits to hear Rekha Bhardwaj and Ustad Rashid Khan crooning "Sakhi ri". It's a sobering send-off to a suspenseful and original journey.
The Commuter
2018 · Sify · Jan 2018
Overall, despite a cliched and overexposed narrative that weighs it down, the film delivers precisely what fans of the action star expect, a B-grade entertainer.
Downsizing
2018 · Sify · Jan 2018
Downsizing is a complex masterpiece which is convincing but not unfamiliar.
Paddington 2
2018 · Sify · Jan 2018
Visually, every frame is like an intricate-scaled diorama, a work of art built up from thousands of tiny, thoughtful details that would enthral you over several viewings.
Kaalakaandi
2018 · Sify · Jan 2018
Overall with good production quality, debutant director Akshat Verma's attempt at this noir comedy is engaging but it goes without saying that the script material tries to sell itself a little too hard.
Mukkabaaz
2018 · Sify · Jan 2018
This is the Director's most sensitive film to date. It hits a hard punch. And not just in the boxing ring.
Insidious: The Last Key
2018 · Sify · Jan 2018
Overall, what starts off as an intriguing film ends up as an insipid horror tale that leaves no impact.
All the Money in the World
2018 · Sify · Jan 2018
Overall, the film is an ingeniously crafted, tension filled, kidnapping drama that won't disappoint you.
The Greatest Showman
2017 · Sify · Dec 2017
Overall, The Greatest Showman, is remarkably rousing and entertaining.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017 · Sify · Dec 2017
Overall, with the production quality befitting the ticket value, the film will appeal to children and adults alike.
A Death in the Gunj
2017 · Sify · Dec 2017
While the script written by Disha Rindani and Konkana Sen Sharma, is skilfully drafted giving every character equal weightage, there are moments that make it seem pretentious and predictable. But the last scene which works as a metaphor in the film, leaves a lot of scope for interpretations and discussions and that is what takes this film beyond the auditorium.
Tiger Zinda Hai
2017 · Sify · Dec 2017
From the first frame to the last blast, this is a fanboy director making sure that every moment of the narrative is paisa vasool for the Salman fans.
Ferdinand
2017 · Sify · Dec 2017
Visually, the film is attractive and pulsating with colours and action. The 3D animation is picture perfect. The viewing experience is elevated because of the soundtrack which includes three original songs.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
2017 · Sify · Dec 2017
The visuals are bright and colourful, especially the one scene that takes place in a casino and the scenes that lead to the film's final battle. The computer generated images mesh seamlessly into the live action sequences demanding the film to be seen on an IMAX screen.
Fukrey Returns
2017 · Sify · Dec 2017
Bad breath gets a bad name in "Fukrey". But it's all in good taste. Circumscribing a world of chit funds, bodypart smuggling, animal poaching and French kissing, the wickedly anarchic world of Fukrey Returns is much smarter and far more intelligent than it outwardly seems. This is a world of rapidfire happenings where what goes around doesn't necessarily come around.
Borg Vs McEnroe
2017 · Sify · Dec 2017
It is a treat for those who had watched the live matches on television as it revives memories, and apart from that, the film has enough elements to appeal to even neophytes of the sport.
Daddy's Home 2
2017 · Sify · Dec 2017
Technically, the film is moderately mounted with humour in limited and mediocre quotient. And overall, the film's premise is so akin to the recently released Bad Moms Christmas.
Firangi
2017 · Sify · Dec 2017
Those who think Kapil's days are numbered should make it a point to see what unrehearsed energy he brings to even the most mundane conversation about a bar of soap. And guess who makes a very special appearance at the end? No, it's not Sunil Grover.
Ajji
2017 · Sify · Nov 2017
If you subscribe to a cinema of supreme starkness, Ajji is your thing. However, if you go to the cinema for an excursion into escapism, this is not your cup of tea. There is no escape from despair in Ajji.
Julie 2
2017 · Sify · Nov 2017
It is a little startling to see seasoned actors like Pankaj Tripathy, Rati Agnihotri and Ravi Kissan pitching in with bombastic performances. But then, bombast is the need of the hour. Julie 2 is an old-fashioned high-pitched melodramatic take on an actress' journey from zero to wow. It has plenty of unexpected twists and turns in the plot, not all of them convincing. The narrative neatly balances the engaging and the corny.
Ajji
2017 · Mid-Day · Nov 2017
The monotony and sedated pace of the film will have you turning in your seat. But, you soon begin to wonder if the pain inflicted via these long hours of injustice would be noticeable without it.
Kadvi Hawa
2017 · Sify · Nov 2017
If you insist on watching Justice League this week you mustn't regret having missed out one of the most thought-provoking and exhausting and yet finally exceedingly rewarding film.
Coco
2017 · Sify · Nov 2017
Overall, Coco is a charming film that you should not miss.
An Insignificant Man
2017 · Sify · Nov 2017
Overall, the film, though journalistically fuzzy, seems to be made with an idealistic passion.
Justice League
2017 · Sify · Nov 2017
It is an ensemble of poorly built characters who band together to stop the villain from annihilating the world.
Tumhari Sulu
2017 · Sify · Nov 2017
The film has moderate production values but befitting the strata of society depicted. Nothing seems incongruous.
A Bad Moms Christmas
2017 · Sify · Nov 2017
Every Christmas, there is a film that eulogises the merits of the festival as a family affair, and this year it is, A Bad Moms Christmas, that does the needful with flair. A sequel to last year's Bad Moms, this one, with its raunchy comedy that would definitely make Santa and all of us blush to the rosiest of pinks.
Ribbon
2017 · Sify · Nov 2017
Ribbon has its share of flaws. So relentless is the focus on the protagonists' lives that we barely get a glimpse into the lives of the other (interesting but sketchy) characters, like Sahana's friend or Karan's father or the babysitter who evidently leads a life as adventurous as her employers, if not more. But that, some other time.
Thor: Ragnarok
2017 · Sify · Nov 2017
Overall, the film is a fun watch which will appeal to non-Marvel fans too.
Ittefaq
2017 · Sify · Nov 2017
A formulaic whodunit sans intrigue...The non-linear narrative appears confusing and repetitive for the viewer.
Rukh
2017 · Sify · Oct 2017
Overall, despite a few blemishes, Rukh is a film that keeps you riveted.
Jia Aur Jia
2017 · Sify · Oct 2017
Old-fashioned but effective...You will be thoroughly regaled by the two actresses, specially in he way they reverse gender biases.
Golmaal Again
2017 · Sify · Oct 2017
Golmaal Again is one of the better editions of the series. It definitely revives your interest in the franchise.
Secret Superstar
2017 · Sify · Oct 2017
Secret Superstar has an old film charm that is simply remarkable.
Victoria & Abdul
2017 · Sify · Oct 2017
Victoria & Abdul offers mixed reactions. It is pleasantly sweet but annoyingly off-putting.
Blade Runner 2049
2017 · Sify · Oct 2017
Nevertheless it is fascinating as a potent, unwaveringly brutal and emotionally devastating film.
Chef
2017 · Sify · Oct 2017
Chef is a feel-good film about the importance of relationships and the message comes across smoothly albeit garbed in a long-drawn plot.
American Made
2017 · Sify · Sep 2017
...while the details are dazzling, the final effects of the film are mildly thrilling but yet far from tame.
Judwaa 2
2017 · Sify · Sep 2017
Judwaa 2 is not a great comedy but it is an engaging entertainer with some laughs and a sort of warm goofiness.
Newton
2017 · Sify · Sep 2017
Newton shakes us up in ways that are not visible to the naked eye.
Bhoomi
2017 · Sify · Sep 2017
Bhoomi could have been a much greater achievement if it had avoided all the familiar stereotypes of rape-and-revenge dramas. But Agra, and the Dutt-Rao chemistry save the day and elevate the film to a superior show of strength where a rapist is not allowed to get away with a sickeningly sexist statement such as this: "Women get raped all the time. Why did you have to get so worked up?"
Haseena Parkar
2017 · Sify · Sep 2017
Overall, what could have been a strong film, well-researched, stimulating and perhaps hard-hitting film, ends up as a poorly executed court room spectacle sans any drama.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
2017 · Sify · Sep 2017
Kingsman: The Golden Circle is a decent comic book-esque action packed film.
Lucknow Central
2017 · Sify · Sep 2017
It looks so unrehearsed so spontaneous....just like the film where the characters probably existed long before the writer and director thought about them. We just didn't know or care.
Poster Boys
2017 · Sify · Sep 2017
Technically, sound and made with moderate production values the film offers a convincing appeal. The background score by composer Amar Mohile and the songs choreographed by Ganesh Acharya add life to the jamboree.
Logan Lucky
2017 · Sify · Sep 2017
Overall, sans the thrilling factor, this hard boiled heist comedy, is unconvincing and difficult to digest.
Daddy
2017 · Sify · Sep 2017
I would call it a tour de force but for the abject absence of flamboyance in the presentation.
Baadshaho
2017 · Sify · Sep 2017
So pretentious and hammy are the actors it would be an insult to good taste to call them actors
Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
2017 · Sify · Sep 2017
This is a brave and bright film with its heart in the right place and its gaze refreshingly free of a gender bias fixed firmly at the crotch level.
The Hitman's Bodyguard
2017 · Sify · Aug 2017
The Hitman's Bodyguard offers light moments worth your popcorn and ticket price.
Babumoshai Bandookbaaz
2017 · Sify · Aug 2017
Overall, the major asset of the film is that it succeeds in maintaining interest and suspense despite obvious foreknowledge of the outcome.
A Gentleman
2017 · Sify · Aug 2017
Overall, swathed in mindless but slick action, this poorly told tale is purely risky to watch.
Bareilly Ki Barfi
2017 · Sify · Aug 2017
Barielly ki Barfi is a tasty sweet treat to rev up your weekend.
Annabelle: Creation
2017 · Sify · Aug 2017
On the production front, director Sandberg along with production designer Jennifer Spence make great use of the eerily vast layout of the Mullins' farmhouse just as director Wan did with the haunted home at the centre of "The Conjuring". But it is clustered - Annabelle's room, the barn, the well in the courtyard and the unexplained lift shaft in the farm house that is used as the focal area of action and are well-exploited. Overall, the film is visually well-captured but the spirit is missing.
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
2017 · Mid-Day · Aug 2017
This is essentially a cause-without-pause melodrama set at an opulent octave. Happily, director Shree Narayan Singh counterbalances those shrill notes of self-righteousness and propaganda with just the right doses of warmth, humour and irony.
Atomic Blonde
2017 · Sify · Aug 2017
...on the face of it, "Atomic Blonde" is more of an interrogation film, rather than an espionage thriller and thus with Lorraine revealing the turn of events, the plot gets predictable and thus loses its spark.
Jab Harry Met Sejal
2017 · Mid-Day · Aug 2017
A big disappointment for both the fans of Shah Rukh Khan and Imtiaz Ali. They both need to think about what to do next. In separate rooms, please.
Indu Sarkar
2017 · Sify · Jul 2017
For its 139-minute duration, the film seems stretched. The narrative is reiterated in the last act, making the viewing a tedious fare.
Mubarakan
2017 · Sify · Jul 2017
Nothing is implausible if it works in cinema. After all, it is a part of getting the job done and hence, one does not complain when it comes to Mubarakan as it entertains you wholeheartedly.
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
2017 · Sify · Jul 2017
The set piece of the opening act, an inter-dimensional bazar known as Big Market are a few scenes that show the potential power of Besson's transporting vision. But they all feel like manic decorations meant to stimulate and distract from the glaring deficiencies of the characters and the story.
Berlin Syndrome
2017 · Sify · Jul 2017
The only issue in the film is that the third act feels so rushed, leaving too many logical steps unanswered. Also, the subplot about Andi's relationship with his sick and withholding father goes nowhere interesting and it certainly doesn't explain how he turned into a monster.
Dunkirk
2017 · Sify · Jul 2017
...with the enemy not shown, Dunkirk is a cleverly made film that's worth watching in an IMAX or on a 70mm Projection.
Lipstick Under My Burkha
2017 · Sify · Jul 2017
...the hype surrounding this film is bound to get you to watch it and disappoint it wont.
Jagga Jasoos
2017 · Sify · Jul 2017
...with a run time of two hours and forty five minutes, there are moments when you inadvertently end up snatching forty winks.
Guest Iin London
2017 · Sify · Jul 2017
While some of jokes work swimmingly for example Rawal's entry gag where he brings an entire organization to a standstill while escorting his wife up the elevator, other gags simply apart. Much like the guests who overstay their welcome, come of the jokes also go on for too long. As writer-director Ashwni Dheer's roots are in television several plot point read like episodes from a television sitcom.
Mom
2017 · Sify · Jul 2017
Mom is an important film. Though its theme is nothing new the debutant director ensures a vigorous accountability to almost every scene. You may be tempted to wonder why Mom seems such a special film with almost every shot exuding a freshness and a secret relevance that may or may not be revealed at any point.It's just so reassuring to have Sridevi around. Thank God some things never change. This is one of the best films in recent times. And not only because of Sridevi.
Spider-Man: Homecoming
2017 · Sify · Jul 2017
With excellent production values, the film is a visual treat that will appeal to all.
The Big Sick
2017 · Sify · Jun 2017
Overall, with moderate production values, The Big Sick is a pleasingly feel-good film.
Tubelight
2017 · Sify · Jun 2017
Overall, Tubelight has the tempered magic of cinema but it fails to ignite the emotional quotient.
Bank Chor
2017 · Sify · Jun 2017
The production quality of the film befits the Yash Raj Films label, and the background score, in parts, creates the adrenaline charged atmosphere, befitting a thriller.
The Mummy
2017 · Sify · Jun 2017
he Mummy is a fun film that sets the Dark Universe's ball rolling as viewers look forward to the next edition.
Behen Hogi Teri
2017 · Sify · Jun 2017
Overall, with the background score and the songs smoothly blending into the narrative, the film seems like a seamless canvas.
Wonder Woman
2017 · Sify · Jun 2017
Like any other DC film, this film too is aesthetically and magnificently mounted. Matthew Jensen's Cinematography and Rupert Gregson-Williams score add the obvious emotional boosters that enrich the viewing experience.
Baywatch
2017 · Sify · Jun 2017
Baywatch never opts for ennui as a decent alternative to smutty entertainment. It lets out a welter of off-colour humour in scenes that have been written to spotlight Dwayne 'Rock' Johnson's dexterity with dumbness. You can't afford to miss his, and this film's gumption.
Sachin: A Billion Dreams
2017 · Sify · May 2017
For telling it like it is, for giving the national hero a befitting cinematic homage and for opening up the vistas of dreams that every working class youngster lives and dies with, Sachin: A Billion Dreams deserves a standing ovation. For giving us a documentary that is neither dry nor pedantic nor over-eulogistic, the entire team of this film deserves a "We Love Sachin" sweat-shirt each.... Signed by the man.
Hindi Medium
2017 · Sify · May 2017
Hindi Medium with excellent production values and a strong local story, is undoubtedly a great canvas with a strong message.
Half Girlfriend
2017 · Sify · May 2017
The songs in the film are hummable and the film, as expected, with excellent production values is all gloss and fluff but low on substance.
Meri Pyaari Bindu
2017 · Sify · May 2017
Overall, while the film is interestingly told and is engaging, the last scene, though it talks about a happy ending, unsettles the purist.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2017 · Sify · May 2017
The end credits promise - Guardians of the Galaxy Will Return, but if this streak of its storytelling continues, one is not sure if you'd be looking forward to it.
Pinneyum
2016 · Sify · Apr 2017
Pinneyum ends up as unintentionally funny and inane to the core. It's better if this one is forgotten as a bad dream.
Noor
2017 · Sify · Apr 2017
Overall, the minor lapses in the portrayal of journalism as a profession, notwithstanding, 'Noor' is an enjoyable, breezy film which pivots around strong issues but is light-hearted too.
Maatr
2017 · Sify · Apr 2017
Maatr is a raw and powerful tale that is crisply told albeit a tad fictionalised.
Begum Jaan
2017 · Sify · Apr 2017
Overdramatic and convoluted...Vidya Balan in the title role, as expected, is impressive and effortlessly convincing.
The Fate of the Furious
2017 · Sify · Apr 2017
There is room for everything and everyone in this baggy after-thought including a cute baby who is part of the film's climactic stunts. The baby, named Brian after the late much-missed Paul Walker, has a ball. We do too. We don't miss Walker. There is no pause for nostalgia here.
Ghost in the Shell
2017 · Sify · Apr 2017
Ghost in the Shell is a visually arresting film that has it occasional moments of brilliance in the action scenes, but fails to hold your attention for long.
Mukti Bhawan
2017 · Sify · Apr 2017
Though this film tells us why death need not be feared, I came away from it feeling a profound sense of melancholy. It makes us experience the final futility of life without disrespecting the art of living. And that's no small achievement.
Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana
2017 · Sify · Apr 2017
Laali ki Shaadi Mein Laddoo Deewana is a wedding you will want to attend and leave half way, as it fails to excite you after a point.
Poorna: Courage Has No Limit
2017 · Sify · Apr 2017
The film is a sincere attempt at recreating Poorna Malavath's historic feat and conveying the message of empowering the girl child.
The Boss Baby
2017 · Sify · Mar 2017
The film is a light entertainer that will wow children and adults alike.
The Salesman
2016 · Sify · Mar 2017
Overall, the film, packed with forced symbolism, is a beautifully rendered piece full of nuance and subtlety. It moves along slowly but always keeps the audience captured with its intriguing intelligent quotient and bubbling tension.
Naam Shabana
2017 · Sify · Mar 2017
Naam Shabana is a film of rude awakening, reminding us how much maturity in vision treatment execution and the performances, a film can achieve provided it stops looking for reasons to make audiences happy. Watching this film is a joy, although nothing really happy happens to Shabana. We are just happy that she can fight her own battles even when the odds are stacked skyhigh against her.
Phillauri
2017 · Sify · Mar 2017
Phillauri is a well made film from debutant director Anshai Lal and is worth a watch.
Life
2017 · Sify · Mar 2017
The film is interesting as it offers some striking and genuinely terrifying moments.
Beauty and the Beast
2017 · Sify · Mar 2017
Overall, the film is enchanting but not remarkably memorable.
Trapped
2017 · Sify · Mar 2017
Overall, the film makes you feel trapped in the auditorium.
Kong: Skull Island
2017 · Sify · Mar 2017
Overall, the calm ending is a downer. But for an exhilarating experience, it is advisable to watch the film through a child's forgiving eyes. For otherwise, Kong: Skull Island is just another man versus monster tale.
Logan
2017 · Sify · Mar 2017
Logan is an emotionally satisfying film which bids a gracious adieu to the superhero.
Jackie
2017 · Sify · Feb 2017
Overall, with a proper tone, accurate setting and above all, an unforgettable performance, Jackie is a powerful, subtle and dark film made only more emotional by the grating soundtrack.
Rangoon
2017 · Sify · Feb 2017
Rangoon masterfully weaves a drama that keeps you enraptured till the very end.
Split
2017 · Sify · Feb 2017
Shyamalan never loses grip over the narrative even when the surprise element slackens and slows down and finally whittles down to a zero. Split is remarkably assured in following the rules of a solid cat-and-mouse thriller. The attempts at bringing in a psychological heft by trying to align Casey's current captivity with her childhood predicament is, at best, tenuous.
Lion
2017 · Sify · Feb 2017
Impressive even awe-inspiring in its emotional velocity Lion is a film that will stay with you for a long time. At a time when Indian cinema has become distinctly shy of wearing the heart on the sleeve here is a film that just lets it all hang out unconditionally and wholeheartedly.
John Wick: Chapter 2
2017 · Sify · Feb 2017
Overall, everything in this film is magnified and polished creating a high-octane atmosphere. It surely is a gift for all action lovers.
Running Shaadi
2017 · Sify · Feb 2017
Running Shaadi has its share of flaws. The beeped-out 'com' from Running Shaadi is an irksome speedbreaker. Also, the effort to keep the goings-on constantly brisk-paced gets exhausting at some point in the narrative. I am really not sure when. It all happens so swiftly and happily and fluently. This is a rom.com with a dot between the 'rom' and 'com' reminding us that the traditional romantic comedy has come a long way. And dot's the whole truth.
Rings
2017 · Sify · Feb 2017
This may not be your idea of a Valentine's day love story. But Rings tells you why it's important for couples to stand by one another under the most trying of circumstances. Also, why not to watch video tapes that are sent anonymously.
The Space Between Us
2017 · Sify · Feb 2017
The production values are of expected quality, but overall tread wisely into this space only if you must.
Dhanak
2016 · Sify · Feb 2017
No, you really can't pluck holes in Nagesh Kukunoor's enchanting excursion into the heart of innocence and salvation. This is a heartwarming ode to the dying spirit of the human and selfless compassion. Moving, funny and memorable, the two child actors are brilliant. Ditto the film.
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
2017 · Sify · Feb 2017
Overall, nothing matters in this film since it a snooze fest. Even the fans of the series would agree.
The Great Wall
2017 · Sify · Feb 2017
Overall, the film is an affectless, effect laden extravaganza.
Kaabil
2017 · Sify · Jan 2017
Kaabil is a film about love and its abrupt send-off. It is a violent film. But the emphasis is on the damage done to the soul of the wronged man. It must be seen for Hrithik Roshan's incredibly moving performance and for the unexpected glimpse it provides into its director's romantic personality.
Raees
2017 · Sify · Jan 2017
Overall, Raees is a well made film that would appeal to the masses.
The Founder
2017 · Sify · Jan 2017
Overall, the film is well-made but lacks the zing of a tasty burger.
Ok Jaanu
2017 · Sify · Jan 2017
Overall, OK Jaanu is a strictly ok film, devoid of anything new or interesting.
Sing
2016 · Sify · Dec 2016
Overall, the film is a light entertainer that will wow children and adults alike.
Dangal
2016 · Sify · Dec 2016
Sans the performance, Dangal seems too perfunctory with its sports and biopic tropes that tend to be inspirational and motivational.
La La Land
2016 · TheStatesman · Dec 2016
Overall, La La Land is a stylishly made film that pays homage to classic romance musicals.
Office Christmas Party
2016 · TheStatesman · Dec 2016
"Office Christmas Party", packed with debauchery in the backdrop, is a very by-the-numbers comedy that offers nothing memorable or you have not seen too many times before.
Befikre
2016 · TheStatesman · Dec 2016
Befikre captures the "pagalpan and bachpana" that is the madness and childishness of its protagonists in a cliched and not classic manner.
Dear Zindagi
2016 · Sify · Nov 2016
Dear Zindagi could have been a lively, fun film albeit with life lessons, rather than the long-winded slice of life it is.
Force 2
2016 · Zee News · Nov 2016
Force 2 offers nothing that you have not seen before, yet entertains you. It is an ideal watch for John and Sonakshi fans.
Shut In
2016 · Sify · Nov 2016
With moderate production values, the film is technically polished with Paul Denham Austerbeery's vivid production designs that are realistically captured by Yves Belanger's efficient cinematography. Nathaniel Mechaly's score desperately tries to elevate the viewing experience. The edits by Baxter and Maryline Monthieux, flawlessly camouflage the fault lines in the narrative. Overall, Shut In is mediocre fare.
Doctor Strange
2016 · Sify · Nov 2016
The two brief end-credits teasers give us a taste of things to come. And, overall, Doctor Strange will appeal only to Marvel fans, for others it would be a rather outlandish entertainment.
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
2016 · Sify · Oct 2016
By the time ADHM gets into a full-on Devdas mode, we are in no mood for tragedy. But what to do? Karan Johar won't let his characters enjoy their self-inflicted pain without a pay-off. These people love the good life and must pay a price for it.
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
2016 · Sify · Oct 2016
Technically, with good production values, the film is well-mounted and would appeal to Tom Cruise's fans, as it desperately attempts to replicate a franchise.
The Girl on the Train
2016 · Sify · Oct 2016
The Girl on the Train may not be at par with the October 2014 released thriller Gone Girl, in terms of an enthralling experience, but is nevertheless exciting.
Saat Uchakkey
2016 · Zee News · Oct 2016
Saat Uchakkey, with its profusion of profanities and an abundance of audacity, hits all the right notes for most of its playing time. Cinematographer John Jacob Payapalli shoots old Delhi with a keen eye for decadence and debauchery in conflict with a world of techno-driven instant gratification that has seeped into the crumbling walls of havelis that have seen better times.
Inferno
2016 · Zee News · Oct 2016
Overall, when at the very end, you hear "If you loved humanity or this planet, you'd do anything to solve it", you feel let down with all the hype of the Inferno.
Inferno
2016 · Sify · Oct 2016
Overall, when at the very end, you hear "If you loved humanity or this planet, you'd do anything to solve it", you feel let down with all the hype of the Inferno.
Mirzya
2016 · Sify · Oct 2016
Mirzya even though two hours and 10 minutes, seems like a lifetime in the theatre as Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra does not succeed in involving you in the love story of the duo. Neither does your heart beat for them nor do you get teary eyed when they are separated. Aesthetically, it is a treat though.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
2016 · Sify · Oct 2016
Overall, the film leaves you with a mixed feeling of wanting to like the film and its characters, but yet there is something that holds you back from accepting them wholeheartedly.
Queen of Katwe
2016 · Sify · Oct 2016
...the film, rich in cultural texture is skilfully and sensitively handled.
Queen of Katwe
2016 · TheStatesman · Oct 2016
With excellent production values executed by production designer Stephanie Carroll along with Mobolaji Dawodu's striking costumes, the visuals captured by cinematographer Sean Bobbitt's lens are appealing. And so is Alex Heffes's lavish score which tugs at your heartstrings and compliments the visuals. Overall, the film, rich in cultural texture is skilfully and sensitively handled.
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
2016 · Sify · Sep 2016
The film is not as exciting as a one-day cricket match. Instead, it is like a Test Series that definitely touches the right nerve.
Bridget Jones's Baby
2016 · Sify · Sep 2016
Overall, this romantic triangle will truly appeal to romantics.
The Magnificent Seven
2016 · Sify · Sep 2016
Visually the film has all the trappings of a Western. The action sequences are skilfully choreographed and every frame is aesthetically captured by Cinematographer Mauro Fiore's lens.
Parched
2016 · Zee News · Sep 2016
"Parched" celebrates the joie de vivre of shared grief among women who live their wretched lives on the edge and are only too happily to topple over when pushed and provoked. Sometimes, feminism doesn't need a full-blown messianic clarion call. A little tug, a firm push, will do. "Parched" hits us where it hurts the most.
Pink
2016 · Zee News · Sep 2016
Overall, 'Pink' is an evocative film about women, brimming with messages relevant for society, and keeps you riveted to the screen.
Pink
2016 · Sify · Sep 2016
Pink sucks us so deep into its characters' lives that we come away breathess and anxious.
Robinson Crusoe
2016 · Sify · Sep 2016
Overall, the result may not be a tad insipid yet it may appeal to some.
Don't Breathe
2016 · TheStatesman · Sep 2016
Overall the film succeeds in offering something special and original. And, Fede Alvarez is a director to watch out for.
Don't Breathe
2016 · Sify · Sep 2016
Overall the film succeeds in offering something special and original. And, Fede Alvarez is a director to watch out for.
Akira
2016 · Sify · Sep 2016
Overall, Akira is a well made film worth a watch for its story.
Skiptrace
2016 · Sify · Sep 2016
The only saving grace in the film are the beautiful landscapes and a song sequence in Mongolia that is beautifully captured by cinematographer Chan Chiying's lens. Overall, watch Skiptrace only if you are a Jackie Chan fan.
Island City
2016 · TheStatesman · Sep 2016
Overall, the film is a superficial entertainer that does not touch you emotionally.
A Flying Jatt
2016 · Sify · Aug 2016
Overall, the director seems to have lost the plot after the second act, as the narrative meanders making the entire comic affair agonising.
Waarrior Savitri
2016 · Zee News · Aug 2016
Watch, "Waarrior Savitri" only if you have time to spare and nothing better to do.
Nine Lives
2016 · Sify · Aug 2016
Over all, Nine Lives is a light film that would appeal to feline lovers and amuse little kids to distraction.
Ben-Hur
2016 · Sify · Aug 2016
Beltrami's music enhances the viewing experience and, overall, as mentioned earlier, this is a well-made epic that gives you the essence of the subject, but is definitely not comparable to the earlier classic.
Ben-Hur
2016 · TheStatesman · Aug 2016
Beltrami's music enhances the viewing experience and, overall, as mentioned earlier, this is a well-made epic that gives you the essence of the subject, but is definitely not comparable to the earlier classic.
UNindian
2016 · Zee News · Aug 2016
With fairly moderate production values, the film is glossy and upbeat. The aerial shots of the city are well-captured. Overall, 'UnIndian' is a frothy film, worth a watch to encourage Brett Lee.
Happy Bhag Jayegi
2016 · Sify · Aug 2016
Happy Bhag Jayegi is a feel-good, light-hearted drama that does not need to be taken seriously.
Rustom
2016 · Sify · Aug 2016
Overall, given the subject, Rustom could have been more taut and thrilling, but, Akshay Kumar makes it worth watching.
Mohenjo Daro
2016 · Sify · Aug 2016
Overall, Mohenjo Daro lights up the screen but only if it was crisp and thrilling.
Budhia Singh – Born to Run
2016 · Sify · Aug 2016
Overall, the film with all minor misgivings, is a candid and honest tribute to a talent we have cast off.
Fever
2016 · Sify · Aug 2016
Overall, Fever is disappointing beyond words, even for Rajeev Khandelwal fans.
Suicide Squad
2016 · Sify · Aug 2016
Overall, as mentioned earlier, the film would appeal only to DC Fans. For others it would be a loud and noisy affair.
The Legend of Michael Mishra
2016 · Sify · Aug 2016
Overall, this film is far from a strikingly designed epic and is not worth the ticket price.
Budhia Singh – Born to Run
2016 · Zee News · Aug 2016
Extraordinary in ever sense, this is a story that had to be told. Just as every Budhia needs a Biranchi Das, every story of an unsung hero needs a filmmaker with a dispassionate vision. "Budhia Singh - Born To Run" should be granted a tax exemption in every Indian state.
Dishoom
2016 · Sify · Jul 2016
Dishoom offers nothing that you have not seen before, yet entertains you. An ideal watch for John and Varun fans.
The BFG
2016 · TheStatesman · Jul 2016
What makes The BFG supremely special is not just the way every frame has been put together accentuating the physical disparity and emotional empathy between Sophie and the Giant, but also the manner in which the original story by Roald Dahl is sublimated to contour the eternal bonding between two lonely misfits.
Star Trek Beyond
2016 · Zee News · Jul 2016
Overall, this film is like watching a big budget film of the original television series.
Kabali
2016 · TheStatesman · Jul 2016
So the verdict. Does Rajinikant rock it in Kabali? Yes! Though the motions of his iconization have now altered somewhat.
Madaari
2016 · Zee News · Jul 2016
'Madaari' is an absolute treat both for cine-goers and every citizen of India, who is concerned about his country.
Great Grand Masti
2016 · Sify · Jul 2016
Overall, as Ragini mentions, "Masti ka maza, zabardasti mein nahina" but the film at times does go overboard, especially during the climax.
The Secret Life of Pets
2016 · TheStatesman · Jul 2016
Visually the 3D effects and the computer generated animated images are marvellous. The animals are perfectly anthropomorphized. And the engaging voices of the ace-star cast resonate with the right blend of emotions. The Secret Life of Pets is an attractive film that would appeal to pet lovers.
Kerry on Kutton
2016 · TheStatesman · Jul 2016
Overall, this film would appeal to only those who are fond of witnessing crass and crude humour.
The Legend of Tarzan
2016 · Zee News · Jul 2016
"The Legend of Tarzan" is a poorly paced film that is light on adventure and far from becoming legendary.
Shorgul
2016 · Zee News · Jul 2016
Considering the subject had tremendous potential if well-handled, "Shorgul" makes noise, which all hear, but no one listens to.
Dhanak
2016 · Zee News · Jun 2016
Overall, "Dhanak" is an enthralling film that makes you smile.
Central Intelligence
2016 · TheStatesman · Jun 2016
Technically, the film is astutely crafted. Barry Peterson's camera work is noteworthy and his visuals are accompanied by Ludwig Goransson and Theodore Shapiro's music, which is seamlessly layered by Michael L.Sale's efficient editing. Overall Central Intelligence is a fun film only if you park your intelligence for a while.
Finding Dory
2016 · TheStatesman · Jun 2016
Finding Dory is a fairly entertaining. It is worth a watch, only if you have not seen Finding Nemo or if you suffer from short-term memory loss.
Finding Dory
2016 · Sify · Jun 2016
"Finding Dory" is a fairly entertaining. It is worth a watch, only if you have not seen "Finding Nemo" or if you suffer from short-term memory loss.
Now You See Me 2
2016 · Sify · Jun 2016
Director Chu keeps the narrative moving at a smooth pace with Stan Salfas' editing which layers the visuals churned out by cinematographer Peter Deming's widescreen lensing and Brian Tyler's otherwise overstated score. But overall, this film does not succeed to wow.
Now You See Me 2
2016 · Zee News · Jun 2016
Director Chu keeps the narrative moving at a smooth pace with Stan Salfas' editing which layers the visuals churned out by cinematographer Peter Deming's widescreen lensing and Brian Tyler's otherwise overstated score. But overall, this film does not succeed to wow.
Do Lafzon Ki Kahani
2016 · Zee News · Jun 2016
Overall, 'Do Lafzon Ki Kahani' is a sentimental film that will woo any romantic.
The Conjuring 2
2016 · Zee News · Jun 2016
Overall, "The Conjuring 2" is a well made film, but lacks the scare factor.
Warcraft
2016 · TheStatesman · Jun 2016
Overall, Warcraft does not match real-life expectations, but would definitely appeal to its fans.
Money Monster
2016 · Zee News · May 2016
Overall, despite a great hook, the film is just a popcorn thriller, that never really packs the emotional punch it promised.
Captain America: Civil War
2016 · Zee News · May 2016
Overall, 'Captain America: Civil War' is a purposeless fantasy battle, punctuated with humour, that may appeal only to its fans.
Love Games
2016 · Zee News · Apr 2016
Overall, the film has sleek production values and, though frothy, it is a decent adult film.
Kung Fu Panda 3
2016 · Zee News · Apr 2016
Overall, "Kung Fu Panda 3" will appeal more to those who have not seen the earlier editions.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
2016 · Zee News · Mar 2016
Overall, this superhero film is a mediocre fare, which disappoints and will neither appeal to kids, nor adults.
Norm of the North
2016 · Zee News · Mar 2016
"Norm of the North" is just a cuddly bear that fails to entertain you beyond a point.
Chhota Bheem Himalayan Adventure
2016 · Zee News · Mar 2016
The screen is filled with a colourful palette. The 2D animation though a bit backward given today's advance digital technology, is visually exciting. Though amateurish, the film is an exciting escapade for its young audience.
Eye in the Sky
2016 · Zee News · Mar 2016
Visually, the film is compelling with Johnny Breedt's production designs, Mickey Kirsten's special effects and cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos's camera work, which include the spy camera footage which are put together by Megan Gill's razor-sharp edits. Overall, the film, though tense, has a notably playful flavour.
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
2016 · Zee News · Mar 2016
The visuals, along with the well-synchronised sound design, is what keeps you hooked to the two and a half hour plus duration span.
The Revenant
2016 · Zee News · Feb 2016
The film is aimed to create a sensory experience, which it does. If taken at face value, its linear structure could be deemed meaningless. However, if you approach it in a more metaphorical sense then the film works on a whole other level of, 'the reborn'. It's about nature communicating with man.
Loveshhuda
2016 · Zee News · Feb 2016
"Loveshudda", which begins with a promise, finishes off on a rather flat note.
Neerja
2016 · Zee News · Feb 2016
'Neerja' is definitely a white-knuckle ride, take it if you have the courage for it.
Deadpool
2016 · Zee News · Feb 2016
This film will appeal to Deadpool fans and those who like to see mindless action which is coupled with bawdy dialogues to humour their sensibilities, this Valentine.
Sanam Re
2016 · Zee News · Feb 2016
...may be about love but disappoints greatly and is not going to appeal to lovers this Valentine's Day, owing to its amateurish treatment and weak plot.
Sanam Teri Kasam
2016 · Zee News · Feb 2016
Perhaps it is the last fifteen minutes of the film, which drags a bit and given the few cinematic liberties that the directors have taken, becomes a little mawkish. Else, theirs is a love story that will touch your heart without a doubt.
Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods
2016 · Zee News · Feb 2016
...despite its appeal and lovability, the film misses to add depth and gravitas to a full-on Asterix Adventure.
Mastizaade
2016 · Zee News · Jan 2016
Overall, with blatant product placements which include boosting Pattaya tourism, poor humour and garish treatment, the film fails to leave an impress.
Jugni
2016 · Zee News · Jan 2016
Shefali's direction is noteworthy and the film is worth a watch...
The Hateful Eight
2016 · Zee News · Jan 2016
As a whole, the film is very well put together with every Tarantino trick, but unfortunately it lacks the magnetism to draw.
Monster Hunt
2016 · Zee News · Jan 2016
Overall, 'Monster Hunt' will entice kids and adults alike.
Hate Story 3
2015 · Zee News · Dec 2015
Performances apart, it is the story that is a hackneyed one, oft seen in Bollywood and no attempt has been made to handle it differently either. The script is shoddy and is poorly executed. The characters are one-dimensional and lack depth.
Hate Story 3
2015 · NDTV · Dec 2015
Hate Story pushes the envelope so hard, all the contents spill out in a torrential tumble of tantalising power-play set within the world of corporate battles and gender conflicts. This is a most riveting and aesthetic saga of a woman's revenge against the man who's wronged her since RK Nayyar's Inteqaam - except for the fact that Paoli does things Sadhana in Nayyar's film could have never imagined.
In the Heart of the Sea
2015 · Zee News · Dec 2015
Don't miss the trials and tribulations of these seamen. This film is definitely worth a watch.
Spectre
2015 · Zee News · Nov 2015
... is a dazzling film, but it lacks the lustre and adrenaline rush of a 007 film from the bygone Cold War Era. The chutzpah and the aura are missing.
Aurangzeb
2013 · NDTV · Nov 2015
Aurangzeb has an epic sweep to its storytelling. But it's also an intimate portrait of family values gone to waste. It is really the sound of stifled sobs that we carry home of characters who thought they knew it all only to realize at the end that they somewhere lost track of their inner self in pursuit of distant dreams.
Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai
2010 · NDTV · Nov 2015
The real hero of this film is the writing. Rajat Arora's dialogues flow from the storytelling in a smooth flow of poetry and street wisdom. Aseem Mishra's sharply -evocative cinematography gives to this rugged-and-razorsharp look at Mumbai's mythic mating with crime, an urgency that simply can't be ignored.
Burnt
2015 · Zee News · Nov 2015
The screenplay is padded up with oft-seen images and scenes in films of this genre, making this film bland. Endless close-ups of artisanal plates of food fussily prepared, frenetic kitchen scenes in which orders are shouted and pans sizzle. And, of course, frequent dish-smashing tantrums and tirades by the master chefs.
Once Upon A Time In Bihar
2015 · The Free Press Journal · Nov 2015
The script, written by directed by Nitin Chandra, is well-researched and mounted with passion and attempts to erase the "Bimaru" stigma (an acronym for – Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh), which denotes sick in Hindi. Padded with many misgivings about Bihar, the exposition is verbose which at times sounds too preachy for ones' liking. Also not being singularly focused and with a few plot-holes, the story seems superficial, convoluted and manufactured. Overall, "Once Upon A Time In Bihar" will appeal only to Biharphiles.
Goosebumps
2015 · Zee News · Oct 2015
Overall, director Rob Letterman's "Goosebumps", with some fine nuggets of direction, is a contrived tale, targeting the family audience this Halloween weekend. It is not too scary for children, but not too tame for the adults either.
Main Aur Charles
2015 · Zee News · Oct 2015
Overall, "Main Aur Charles" is a well-made intriguing film with realistic performances.
Bridge of Spies
2015 · Zee News · Oct 2015
Hanks, who teams up with Spielberg for the fourth time, brings his adept everyman quality to the role of Donovan, sniffling his way through snow-blown Berlin trying to secure "a happy ending for everyone." The film has the classic Spielberg stamp imprinted all over.
Wedding Pullav
2015 · Zee News · Oct 2015
Humour is forced and the dialogues are shallow, frivolous and lacks class. The classification of the families too, seem grossly mismatched making the entire Pullav hackneyed and difficult to digest.
Crimson Peak
2015 · Zee News · Oct 2015
These computer-generated images along with that of the fine smoky textures of ghosts in 3D effect, merge with Dan Lausten's cinematography seamlessly, giving the film an aesthetic feel. But overall, the film does not tug at you emotionally.
Rudhramadevi
2015 · NDTV · Oct 2015
While the first half of the film is interesting, the second half of the narration drags. It is the verbose exposition coupled with; the never ending battles scenes, numerous characters with odd sounding names and poorly synchronised dubbing, that weighs the film down. Overall, the film gives a fair insight into this historical biopic.
The Walk
2015 · Zee News · Oct 2015
...keeps you on the edge during its show-stopping sequence, which is worth a watch.
Puli
2015 · Zee News · Oct 2015
Puli' has its moments but they're short-lived -- like the wonderful stretch where Vijay embarks on an Indiana Jones kind of adventure. It's a great idea that goes haywire in the execution. Chimbu Deven is a creative filmmaker, one with good ideas, but doesn't quite succeed in translating them on to the screen in a way it will appeal to everybody.
Talvar
2015 · Zee News · Oct 2015
Overall, Talvar is a rusty film that disappoints.
The Intern
2015 · Zee News · Sep 2015
Overall, "The Intern" snugly fits into a bland film for a night-out.
Black Mass
2015 · Zee News · Sep 2015
Overall, Scott Cooper's direction results in a well-made and absorbing film, inundated with appropriate menace, but lacks the emotional core and sociological angle. Black Mass thus seems like more of a documented procedural routine.
MSG-2 The Messenger
2015 · Yahoo · Sep 2015
The computer generated images of the animals like; the bull, the elephants, pythons and water buffaloes are a tad tacky. This along with the gaudy graphics, flashy effects and verbal assurances, I am sure would sway the gullible audiences. Overall this is a highly avoidable film.
We Are Your Friends
2015 · Zee News · Sep 2015
What makes this film mediocre is Jones and Meaghan Oppenheimer's writing. Taken from a story by executive producer Richard Silverman, the characters are half baked and one-dimensional and the plot surrenders to formula instead of subverting it.
The Path of Zarathustra
2015 · IANS · Sep 2015
Wrapped with personal issues that include romance, the film is the story of Oorvazi. It is her quest in understanding and deciphering her religion. It speaks about; the dwindling race - who are "The last of the first believers of the single god", their idiosyncrasies in preserving their purity and gives a solution to their problems. Overall, the film is path breaking in its own way and worth a watch.
Lakhon Hain Yahan Dilwale
2015 · Zee News · Sep 2015
With average production values, the film is not appealing aesthetically either.
Ricki and the Flash
2015 · Zee News · Aug 2015
With decent production values captured by Declan Quinn's dynamic cinematography, the film is worth a watch.
Fantastic Four
2015 · Zee News · Aug 2015
Overall, this one's not an exciting superhero adventure film, but will appeal to Miles Teller fans.
Manjhi: The Mountain Man
2015 · Zee News · Aug 2015
...it is a treat to watch 'Manjhi - The Mountain Man'. It is a great film. You empathise with him, but unfortunately you don't get emotionally involved. Probably the roots are too rural or there is something missing.
Shaun the Sheep Movie
2015 · Zee News · Aug 2015
Overall, this film will literally appeal to the whole family. While the children will giggle and enjoy the antics, the adult audiences will be awestruck by the finer nuances of the characters and the homage paid to some older films. A definite holiday weekend treat for the younger ones!
Vacation
2015 · Zee News · Aug 2015
In their directorial debut, writer-directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley substitute coarseness for genuine humour and intelligence. Their writing caters to the unintelligent and crass lot. They indulge in topics like; human waste, pubic hair, vomiting, cow cannibalism and outrageous sexual acts. Unfortunately, none of these gags, most of which veers towards dark comedy, work, as they fail to amuse. They fall flat due to their absurdity and mean-spirited violent nature.
Gour Hari Dastaan
2015 · Zee News · Aug 2015
As a director, Ananth Mahadevan is sincere in his approach. He portrays the subject with complete honesty. And it is this uprightness that makes the film a powerful and appealing saga.
The Vatican Tapes
2015 · Zee News · Aug 2015
The performances are perfunctory and the characters do not touch you emotionally. You don't connect with them at all. With moderate production quality, the found footage technique is acceptable. While the conclusion of the film isn't original by any stretch of the imagination, for a film of this genre, this twist is intriguing and elevates the end on an allegorical note.
Pixels
2015 · Zee News · Aug 2015
The plot, written by Tim Herlihy and Timothy Dowling, is clumsily structured. It is perfunctory, weak and mediocre with sexist gags and childish buffoonery. The story lacks logic, motivation and conviction. The characters too, are cardboard thin and unbearably annoying.
Mr. Holmes
2015 · Zee News · Jul 2015
What makes this film brilliant is the complex and layered narrative, which has three stories that unravel simultaneously. Jeffery Hatcher's screenplay shuttles between the past and present seamlessly making the entire viewing a delightful experience. Overall "Mr. Holmes" is a must see for all Sherlock Holmes aficionados.
Ant-Man
2015 · Zee News · Jul 2015
With simple, natural characters and an uncomplicated, yet spirited plot line, "Ant-Man" is a visually engaging and entertaining film. An unlikely hero getting convinced and trained to become a super-hero is the premise of the film which woos the audience.
Minions
2015 · Zee News · Jul 2015
Overall, directors Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, have ensured that Minions have all the elements and star power to be a great family entertainer.
Papanasam
2015 · Indian Express · Jul 2015
"Papanasam" is the best and the most faithful remake of the original. It shows what Kamal Haasan is capable of doing when he's at his best.
Thoda Lutf Thoda Ishq
2015 · Yahoo · Jul 2015
The plot meanders aimlessly with frivolous loud scenes and the direction often seems staged as there is no chemistry between the characters. Watch this if you have nothing better to do.
Amy
2015 · Zee News · Jul 2015
Overall, it is a highly engrossing and sensitively told documentary of a life wasted.
Terminator Genisys
2015 · Zee News · Jul 2015
Mounted on an epic scale with visuals in neon blue and golden hued frames with cool CCI images incorporated, the film is glossy and mind-boggling. Director Alan Taylor's pace of the narration is racy and he is technically savvy to deliver a well-synchronised action film, on par with the last four editions.
Entourage
2015 · Zee News · Jun 2015
What started off as the lovable underdog story on television in 2004, has now blown into a big screen tale of sycophancy that is repulsive to a certain extent. While the plot reveals how the foursome are entrenched in the most glamorous and superficial elements of the industry, after a point the novelty factor of their lifestyle begins to wear off. And, like their lives, there is no substance in the happenings in this film that documents their exploits.
Spy
2015 · Zee News · Jun 2015
Melissa McCarthy, who had earlier teamed up with director Paul Feig in "Bridesmaid" and "The Heat", once again shines with an author-backed role. She displays her comic personality with aplomb. Her transition from an object of ridicule to a vulnerable but effective heroine, with a mouthful of diatribe and uninhibited aggression, makes her simply hilarious.
What We Did on Our Holiday
2015 · Zee News · Jun 2015
Ironically, at the end of this film, one of the characters perfectly summarises, "We are all ridiculous and nothing matters". So, just watch this film for its entertaining quotient.
The Age of Adaline
2015 · Zee News · Jun 2015
The twists in the plotline, impressive performances by the cast along with Adaline's anxiety and the outcome of her decision, are what keep you hooked to the screen. Blake Lively as Adaline is remarkable. She looks sophisticated and genuine with her clipped diction and gait.
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015 · Sify · May 2015
Director Anand L.Rai's plot is punctuated with moments of family tension and spiced with great rustic colloquial one-liners that sparkle. The dialogues keep you in splits. His screenplay is frothy and he takes a lazy approach in certain scenes. Though scene after scene you roll with laughter, they falter at times with forced humour.
Tomorrowland
2015 · Zee News · May 2015
Unlike other films that speak about dystopian societies, "Tomorrowland" has a very positive and optimistic approach. Visually, the film is bright and cheerful thanks to cinematographer Claudio Miranda's brilliant camera work, production designer Scott Chambliss's fine production output and music composer Michael Giacchino's elevating background score. The only issue is that though the film ends on a very upbeat note, it does not offer any solutions to the issues it raised.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
2015 · Zee News · May 2015
Considering this to be a children's film, the plot is a bit complex and a torture to keep track of. The humour too is not focussed; it oscillates from catering to the adults and children. Ultimately, with the chaotic excitement of the adventure, the little life's lessons for the kids are lost in the narration. Nevertheless, kids will enjoy the film.
Playing It Cool
2015 · The Free Press Journal · May 2015
With less of action between the protagonists and more of discerning analysis of the emotion, "love", the script only surfs through the subject. Romance, "an adventurous risk", is tackled theoretically and thus, loses its focus occasionally. Also, the climax ends on a weak note, hence the film does not create or leave an impact on the viewers.
Lingaa
2014 · IANS · Dec 2014
'Lingaa' gives Rajinikanth a ticket to entertain his fans and he doesn't let them down.
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014 · IANS · Dec 2014
Visually, the film is stunning with visual effects and computer generated images, but again it shares the same palette of all its previous editions. The only exception here being, set in winter; the action on frozen ice adds drama and freshness to the otherwise staid output.
Zed Plus
2014 · Bollywood Life · Nov 2014
Zed Plus is that precious work of art where every actor and technician gets into the correct mood without caring about who's watching.Tongue wedged firmly in cheek, Chandraprakash Dwivedi delivers a trenchant and ticklish comment on present-day politics where individuals get sucked into exploitative politics more by will than force.
Horrible Bosses 2
2014 · The Free Press Journal · Nov 2014
With overall good production values, cinematography and action, which includes an unexpected car chase, "Horrible Bosses 2″, with a potential for a truly dark comedy is, in turn just an ordinarily, good-natured comedy sans the bosses. It clearly lacks the zing.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
2014 · Zee News · Nov 2014
Mockingjay - Part 1" lacks the zing of an adventure film. During its entire run time, it just concentrates on creating a setting for the next part. Overall, the film is well-made and drab. It is not in the least entertaining or satisfying. Yet it lures you to look forward to the concluding edition
Hawaa Hawaai
2014 · Gulf News · May 2014
Hawaa Hawaai is an extraordinary saga of ordinary lives, the kind we often pass by at traffic signals. Gupte penetrates the heart, mind, soul and dreams of those unsung lives. This is the most moving film on street kids since Mira Nair's Salaam Bombay. This is a not-to-be-missed life-changing experience.
Gang of Ghosts
2014 · Zee News · Mar 2014
The film does infuse a semblance of satirical spark in the spook saga. There are some portions where the spirits rise to an endearing level. If only the narration was able to make us believe that ghosts can be fun even when they are on the verge of losing their homes. Without the advantage of a credulous script, these other-worldly characters don`t stand a ghost of a chance.
Battle of the Damned
2014 · Zee News · Mar 2014
To watch `Battle of the Damned` is like rotting in hell with zombies, killer robots, obtuse-damned survivors and an overdose of innate absurdity that is prevalent in the film. Overall "Battle of the Damned" can be strictly avoided, as it seems like a long drawn trailer of a hackneyed zombie film with no flesh!
Dallas Buyers Club
2014 · Zee News · Mar 2014
McConaughey plays Ron Woodroof with deep sincerity. The physical as well as the emotional evolution of the character through the film is incredibly and spectacularly real. He shines as the despicable, selfish, racist, homophobic and equally excels as a caring and a likeable person.
Shaadi Ke Side Effects
2014 · Bollywood Life · Feb 2014
A warm, funny, thought-provoking take on the man-woman equation, director Saket Chaudhary gets it bang on. The chemistry between Farhan and Vidya crackles and hisses with tantalising tension. Brittle and yet supple, the lead pair's chemistry irons out the film's uneven edges. I wish the peripheral characters were written and played better.
Pompeii
2014 · IBNLive · Feb 2014
The script by Janet Scott Batchler, Lee Batchler and Michael Robert Johnson, is crisp and focused. The tension is carefully and precisely mounted to construct the doomsday effect. Though the event is predictable, the look and feel of Glen MacPherson's visuals in 3D is enchanting. They beautifully merge with computer generated special effects of the volcanic eruption, the tsunami and the submerging of the land. The film is worth a watch for being a grand visual spectacle.
Babloo Happy Hai
2014 · IANS · Feb 2014
...wears its social message on the perils of unguarded intimacy lightly. It is thought-provoking but not preachy, emphatic but not screechy. It makes a whole lot of sense in that disarmingly artless style we saw in the director's "I Am Kalam".
I, Frankenstein
2014 · IANS · Jan 2014
The issue is; every action sequence after a while seems staged like a long drawn video game. The fights are filmed in a monotonous manner, thereby tending to be ineffective and boring. And, honestly, over a period of time the entire experience sedates you, forcing your mind to switch off.
Grudge Match
2014 · IANS · Jan 2014
Today, De Niro is 70 and Stallone 67 - both fit and agile. They seem to be banking on their past laurels and hence have not put in much effort to emote. Considering their pervious performance as boxers, this one does not even qualify for Oscar nominations, but nevertheless they are persuasive and convincing.
47 Ronin
2014 · IANS · Jan 2014
Unfortunately, this strong narrative lacks the charm to touch you emotionally. One can`t put a pulse on what is wrong with Carl Rinsch`s directorial venture. Probably it`s the blend of fantasy along with high-tech images and treatment of the story, that has robbed the viewer of an emotional quotient. Nevertheless, "47 Ronin" is a better than an average film that would appeal to lovers of period drama.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
2014 · IANS · Jan 2014
Ben Stiller is perfect as Mitty. His charismatic performance is appealing and offers a pleasant break from his usual slapstick roles. He has done a great job as a director, but unfortunately the script by Steve Conrad is not perfect enough to make "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" an exceptionally good film.
Inside Llewyn Davis
2014 · ZeeNews · Jan 2014
...this is a pleasant enough film, which features its share of standout moments and is a welcome change especially for those who care about the kind of music it honours.
The Wolf of Wall Street
2014 · Zee News · Jan 2014
The Indian audience would be disappointed with some abrupt edits and jump cuts. These cuts were imposed by the censors. Overall, 'The Wolf of Wall Street', like DiCaprio`s previous film, 'The Great Gatsby' is an over-egged pudding that`s worth a watch.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
2013 · IANS · Dec 2013
The narration meanders from a clever sophisticatedly created sci-fi setting to a frivolously inconsequential "Jurassic Park" caricature which further converges into an exciting "Avatar" style nature versus machines battle. Overall, with a generic villain and robot henchmen and world domination goals, "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2" is a children-centric film that lacks the punch.
Kai Po Che!
2013 · IANS · Dec 2013
It really can't get any better than this, can it? The year has just begun and we have one of the finest, most vibrant and fulfilling coming-of-age films in living memory.
Frozen
2013 · IANS · Nov 2013
Like a true classic fairytale, "Frozen" has elements of sunshine, fun, romance and tragedy. Being a musical, every element is connected with a number of songs, each better than the other. "Do you want to build a snowman," is infectious. And your heart does go out to Princess Anna when she sings, "For the first time, in forever" or "Love is an open door".
Delivery Man
2013 · IANS · Nov 2013
While the Indian audience has seen "Vicky Donor", which was inspired by Ken Scott's French-Canadian production called "Starbuck", "Delivery Man" is a blatantly brazen Hollywood version of the same film by the same director. After a stage, the narrative gets predictable. This is very evident when David plays guardian angel to his grown up children. Also, there are no major dramatic moments in the plot. Hence, the inciting moments just slip by as ordinary and ineffective.
Last Vegas
2013 · IANS · Nov 2013
...a satisfying film that has a feel good factor. So just sit back and enjoy the great charming actors at work. None of them disappoint. Director Jon Turteltaub has managed to deliver a superfluous yet engaging entertainer that is easy to charm.
Insidious: Chapter 2
2013 · OneIndia · Nov 2013
...is a big letdown by director James Wan, who had previously given us Insidious in 2011 and The Conjuring in July. While the earlier films were well-crafted, this one is a far cry from the earlier ones.
Ender's Game
2013 · IANS · Nov 2013
Compared to the novel, Writer Director Gavin Hood's narration starts off on a tad tedious note, making it difficult to figure out the plot during the first act. The story settles in the second half and rushes forth with lots of action, emotional turmoil and thrill. The ending has a good, but not entirely satisfying twist to it. The film plateaus at the climax and somehow lacks the "wow" factor.
John Day
2013 · OneIndia · Sep 2013
Not for a while have we seen a film so steeped in despair, so swathed in anxiety, so audaciously draped in despair and yet it engages our senses without miring the plot in morbidity.
Satyagraha
2013 · India Today · Aug 2013
"Satygraha" conveys the uncontrollable anger and energy of a nation on the brink. For telling it like it is and for creating a compelling film out of the raw material of present-day corruption, the film deserves a standing ovation.
Kick-Ass 2
2013 · NYDailiyNews · Aug 2013
The first half of the film drags a bit with high-school subplots, crabby teen disagreements, street fights and shock value that consist of foul language, explosive and sadistic diarrhea and bloody fights. But it is the action-packed second half with the costumed final battle that salvages the film from being a mediocre dish out.
Chennai Express
2013 · Deccan Herald · Aug 2013
The good news first. "Chennai Express" is a pleasant and likable film in parts. The bad news is, it does nothing for Shah Rukh Khan's imdomitable star power except to tell us he can still play a 40-year Rahul without faltering. That we already know.
Turbo
2013 · Zee News · Jul 2013
Director David Soren, in his first animated feature, manages to keep things moving faster than a speeding TURBO. The script manages to create a very entertaining ride with the 3D element. Kids are bound to love this film, as for the adults they would find "Turbo" a bit trivial.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
2013 · OneIndia · Jul 2013
I recommend a national holiday for the entire nation to go and see this movie. It makes the other recent high-profile acclaimed films look hopelessly inadequate.
Shortcut Romeo
2013 · NDTV · Jun 2013
In spite of its massive flaws, including the cheesy dialogues, Ganesan's stylish shocker of a thriller manages to stay constantly one step ahead of the audience. A coolly crafted cat-and-mouse game Shortcut Romeo finds Neil giving grit to the gripping goings-on. The last half-hour is a knock-out. But the overall product could have been far less retrogradatory in tone. Nonetheless enjoyable while it lasts.
Man of Steel
2013 · ZeeNews · Jun 2013
The film is gripping even in its humourless tone and persistently noisy destructive aesthetics. It connects with its audience on the emotional front. `Man Of Steel` is definitely a recommended watch.
Ankur Arora Murder Case
2013 · Zee News · Jun 2013
This is is a far cleverer, wiser and relevant film than most of what we get to see these days. At a time when Bollywood is raining bubbles, this sobering clenched disturbing medical thriller comes as an invigorating cloudburst.
Epic
2013 · IBNLive · May 2013
'Epic' is stunning and well intentioned. It will surely appeal to kids and allure adults too, a must-see to have a refreshed view of a beautiful world.
3G
2013 · NDTV · Mar 2013
A shiver-giver set in the shimmering waters of Fiji, this is a well-structured though unevenly paced scare-fest that leads us into a terrifying climax.
Mai
2013 · NDTV · Mar 2013
"Mai..." often leaves us teary-eyed with its portrayal of a generation that doesn't know how to value its elders. The treatment of the theme is stiff and prosaic at times. But Ashaji melts all our misgivings. Her innate warmth connects well with the audience.
Akaash Vani
2013 · NDTV · Mar 2013
With first-rate performances by both Nushrat and Kartik, this is one love story you can't afford to miss.
Hum Tum Shabana
2011 · IBNLive · Nov 2012
The screenplay and story offer no originality. Visually the film is colourful, but the editing, oh yes, the editing with the usage of graphics and computerised effects makes the movie look like an amateurish attempt in filmmaking.
Khap
2011 · IBNLive · Nov 2012
"Khap" should be commended for attempting a socially-relevant theme with some amount of detachment and equanimity.
Bheja Fry 2
2011 · NDTV · Nov 2012
Unwittingly thus, "Bheja Fry 2" becomes a metaphor for what is wrong with popular Indian comedy today, unlike the comedies of the 1960s and 1970s: lack of fresh ideas and creative talents with the sense and timing enough to execute it.
Murder 2
2011 · IBNLive · Nov 2012
Murder 2 is not a pleasant film to view. The psychopath's killings are done in graphic detail. The storytelling offers no respite from the brutality. Most of the time we are looking at happenings that we would rather not see. But see, we must.
Ajab Gazabb Love
2012 · IBNLive · Nov 2012
If you are having a boring weekend with nothing better to do and if 'Ajab Gazabb Love' is your only option, then only go for it.
Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid
2012 · IBNLive · Nov 2012
'Jalpari' is a little gem, with a message on female foeticide that is so critical, and a heart so large that the narration could easily have been submerged in the social statement.
Aalaap
2012 · IBNLive · Nov 2012
With the state-sponsored Operation Green Hunt taking lives on both sides of the divide, this insensitive film seems like a terrible nightmare one hoped one had not seen. It's an insult to each - civilians, soldiers and tribal killed in the conflict zone.