The Last Jedi is not the greatest Star Wars film but it certainly is a worthy addition to the galactic saga. Recommended!  

Fukrey Returns delivers what it promises. The comedy is well timed and the performers ensure that the desired effect is achieved. Varun Sharma carries the entire film on his shoulders and he gets great support from Pankaj Tripathi and Richa Chadda. The real surprise element is Rajiv Gupta. Pulkit Samrat and Ali Fazal come across as weak links. Having seen Fazal deliver a memorable performance acting opposite Academy Award winner Judi Dench in Victoria & Abdul, it’s really heartbreaking to see him squander away his talent like this. Fukrey Returns is quite funny but it’s not exactly a laughter riot and it’s so because of its slightly longish run time of 140 minutes. But if you have a taste for this brand of comedy then there really is no reason to complain.

Overall, Firangi is a film that relies heavily on cliches and does little to offer anything new.

While Kadvi Hawa may not fit into the conventional definition of cinematic entertainment, it is certainly everything that good cinema is expected to be. It is raw, evocative, poignant, and thought-provoking. Kadvi Hawa is a film that needs to be watched.

The movie’s attention to period detail is striking. Haris Zambarloukos’ cinematography is absolutely breathtaking. The decision to shoot on a 65mm film proves to be the right one in the end. Also, the special effects immensely add to the overall appeal of the movie. Here is a film that has all the right ingredients but the recipe somewhere needed a little more fine-tuning.

Tumhari Sulu certainly has its moments but ultimately it comes across as a missed opportunity.

Qarib Qarib Singlle is a beautiful slice-of-life film about solitude and companionship that takes time to cast a spell on the viewers but once they are hooked there is no escape from its irresistible charm.

Thor Ragnarok is a sumptuous feast for action lovers that riding on the back of some solid performances manages to deliver several moments of insane visual brilliance. It perfectly fits into the definition of cinema that’s both cool and calculated. In terms of its themes, it comes across as a stylish rehash of films like Star Wars, The Mummy and Gladiator. Thor Ragnarok makes for a decent one time watch but if Hollywood-spawned formulaic escapism is not your cup of tea then you better steer clear.

Yes, it’s an inspiring journey of a daughter and a mother but it’s Aamir’s character that’s the story’s actual catalyst. Here is a film that’s a must watch for anyone who has dreams but feels overwhelmed by the odds. And, rest assured, Aamir’s groovy, never-seen-before avatar alone makes it worth the ticket price!

Chef is a cute little film about life and what it takes to follow one’s dreams. Saif Ali Khan shines in this flawed film marred by occasional pacing issues.