Reza Noorani
Times Of India
Most Divergent Takes
- Medal (2018)2.0 vs TRM 4.8-2.8
- Amavas (2019)3.0 vs TRM 5.1-2.1
- Fukrey Returns (2017)7.0 vs TRM 4.9+2.1
- The Foreigner (2017)7.0 vs TRM 5.1+1.9
- Paltan (2018)6.0 vs TRM 4.3+1.7
Amavas
2019 · Times Of India · Feb 2019
As far as the horror is concerned, there is nothing to worry about because the ghost is extremely predictable even when it tries to surprise you. While the effects are slick and the ghosts match up to international standards, they cannot save this film from turning into a painful two-hour-long watch.
Simmba
2018 · Times Of India · Dec 2018
Simmba is a potboiler that you expect it to be, where the good surely outweighs the bad. There are enough paisa vasool moments including the cameo by the original Singham, Ajay Devgn. And it doesn't end there. Shetty leaves you with a parting shot of another superstar already revealing the first look of his offering in 2019.
Bhaiaji Superhit
2018 · Times Of India · Nov 2018
If over the top spectacle's which defy logic, gravity and other rules are your cup of tea, this one's for you. For the rest, this one is best enjoyed sitting in the barber shop as it plays on the television behind you.
Jalebi
2018 · Times Of India · Oct 2018
What could have been an interesting and quirky train ride turns into a sappy, emotional tear-filled journey that seems like it will go on forever. With so many things working against it, this is definitely one dessert we'd recommend you taste with caution.
Mitron
2018 · Times Of India · Sep 2018
With an extremely guessable plot and a not enough laughs to match, Mitron is a film you would recommend to those friends you want to get back at!
Paltan
2018 · Times Of India · Sep 2018
Paltan manages to undo some of the damage in its final moments that are truly action packed. Director JP Dutta fires all his ammo in a rousing climax for a bitter sweet victory.
Laila Majnu
2018 · Times Of India · Sep 2018
This is a love story of extremes and at times, the parts of the film do seem a bit unbelievable. When you're retelling a classic tragedy about undying and unrequited love like 'Laila Majnu', you can't expect bubble-gum romance. Sajid's effort is achingly honest and it is visible throughout the film. In his first film, he takes a very deep look at romance and there's definitely no space for frivolity here. With all its intensity and passion, it's a good break from breezy romcoms and one that will stir emotions within.
Hereditary
2018 · Times Of India · Jun 2018
If you are looking to truly and completely get scared, 'Hereditary' will ensure that happens in the best and most unexpected way possible.
Bioscopewala
2018 · Times Of India · May 2018
At one hour and 31 minutes, the film doesn't waiver much and wraps up the loose ends perfectly. One hopes that the filmmakers had paid more attention to the back story of Rehmat Khan, which is infinitely more interesting than Mini's own tale. Still, there's plenty to take away from this emotionally charged story about relationships.
Khajoor Pe Atke
2018 · Times Of India · May 2018
Comparisons with the Marathi film Ventilator could have been valid, had the emotional angle in the film been a little strong. For now, 'Khajoor Pe Atke' is a funny situational comedy that lacks emotional depth, but delivers belly laughs by the plentiful.
Hope Aur Hum
2018 · Times Of India · May 2018
While the philosophising doesn't get too heavy, towards the end one feels there could have been a better, more layered payoff rather than the simple one that is served. The film is more interesting in parts, while the whole feels a bit disjointed. A tighter script could have helped, but for now the little gags in the film work just fine.
Kuchh Bheege Alfaaz
2018 · Times Of India · Feb 2018
'Kuch Bheege Alfaaz', while takes time to say what it has to, is one story you will definitely want to hear.
My Birthday Song
2018 · Times Of India · Jan 2018
The production values are top notch and so is the music. While the narrative may get a bit repetitive, like how birthday songs can get, maybe that's what the director intended. That being said, this is one party you may want to attend if you like your cinema to be dark and mysterious.
Medal
2018 · Times Of India · Jan 2018
While one may remark on the timing of the film releasing so close to Anurag Kashyap's 'Mukkabaz', it would be safe to say that the two are polar opposites, and this one doesn't even come close to it. But then again, no one ever really makes any effort in this one either.
1921
2018 · Times Of India · Jan 2018
While Bhatt has managed to piece together the disjointed ends of his extremely laborious story, and there is a climax that one did not expect, it already too late. With the number of songs in the film, which all sound the same, '1921' is more of a horror-musical. Even if you are weak-hearted, this one will not scare you for too long.
Downsizing
2018 · Times Of India · Jan 2018
This is one film that looks at a much bigger problem when it comes to shrinking humans than any previous film on the subject. While it dithers in what it wants to eventually say, it is certainly a fun watch.
Fukrey Returns
2017 · Times Of India · Dec 2017
Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani with director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba have created a successful franchise, and there is ample scope to make a Fukrey 3, but this time, we hope it doesn't take them four years to do so.
The Foreigner
2017 · Times Of India · Dec 2017
The fact that IRA is not the most threatening terror outfit may make this film seem out of the place when placed in context with our current terrorism scenarios. Yet give it a chance. Go along with Jackie with this ride. He may not come out as a super hero always, in every scene, but its heartening to watch him try.
Kadvi Hawa
2017 · Times Of India · Nov 2017
The chemistry between Ranveer and Sanjay is darkly entertaining. You may even feel guilty while enjoying a moment of black humour in scenes between the two actors. With powerful dialogues by Nitin Dixit and achingly beautiful lyrics by Mukta Bhatt, the film is an engrossing watch. For a serious film on global warming, Kadvi Hawa is non-preachy and entirely watchable.
Smurfs: The Lost Village
2017 · Times Of India · Apr 2017
Considering the summer holidays are on, you can take your little ones to the theater who may enjoy it. But you may just zone out in this very ordinary story that has very little to offer adults.
CHiPs
2017 · Times Of India · Mar 2017
A formulaic film, there are no real surprises here and it fails to cash in its chips as far as holding your interest is concerned.
Jackie
2017 · Times Of India · Feb 2017
A disturbingly intimate portrayal of Jacqueline Kennedy, 'Jackie' is a film that unmasks her in such a tender yet objective manner; you feel like an intruder who is tailing the first lady of America and a widow in her most trying time. Still, this is when director Pablo Larraín shows you just what Jacqueline was made of.
Running Shaadi
2017 · Times Of India · Feb 2017
While there may not be much of a Shaadi, there's definitely a lot of fun running around that you may want to check out.
The Lego Batman Movie
2017 · Times Of India · Feb 2017
The movie does get heavy during the middle, but if you're a fan of its previous outing, you will patiently chuckle and wait for the goodies. And yes, there is a song and dance number at the end, which still continues to mock the brawny superhero and the genre he represents.
Alif
2017 · Times Of India · Feb 2017
Marketed as a 'festival' film, Alif has many good points, along with a strong story, which shows how an orthodox approach to education, in this case in Islam, can ruin lives; both young and old. However, execution and performances fail this film from rising above being anything more than a film with a 'message'. The actors are shrill and over the top in their performances barring Danish, who plays it so understated that his emotions barely come through. Neelima is the only saving grace, as she brings a certain warmth and humanity to this bleak landscape.
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
2017 · Times Of India · Feb 2017
Its climax though, unravels so cleanly, that the build-up seems like a waste. However, at the end they leave enough of a story that you wonder whether the next movie in the franchise is a reboot or a sequel.
Coffee with D
2017 · Times Of India · Jan 2017
It could have been good film, but the undoing of Coffee With D is its post-production. The film is let down by shoddy editing and a bad dubbing job where entire sentences are muted and out of sync. A story that has potential is ruined by poor execution that distracts you from the plot.
Friend Request
2017 · Times Of India · Jan 2017
Logic takes a hike, with a stabbed Laura running around for 20 minutes solving mysteries and a superior Matrix-level hacker being unable to get beyond the settings on the social media site, yet it's entertaining. You end up following illogical plot points, and want to see just how the story ends. The pay-off is goofy, sure. But it's still a good film to catch up on a late night with friends over.
Sing
2016 · Times Of India · Dec 2016
Most animated movies try to deliver a message and end up sounding preachy. Sing too, has one -- once you hit rock bottom, there's nowhere else to go but up. The sheer heart with which its characters live and convey the sentiment, is incredible.
Collateral Beauty
2016 · Times Of India · Dec 2016
'Collateral Beauty' is a tearjerker heavy on emotions. But at times, it gets a little overbearing and even the dry humour employed makes the suffering feel endless. You hope that when the three actors enter Howard's life, there would be some comic relief. But philosophy flies thick and fast, from minor characters as well.
Trolls
2016 · Times Of India · Nov 2016
Trolls is a fail-safe film that young parents can take their kids to, and hopefully enjoy a few chuckles themselves.