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Tumbbad
8/10

Tumbbad2018

A thoroughly engaging eerie tale of greed and easily the most visually stunning film in a decade of Bollywood.

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Gully Boy
10/10

Gully Boy2019

An exceptional combination of mainstream and indie cinema. On the surface the film seems to be just about rapper from the streets and his rise to fame. But it's so much more. Every character is given an equal importance and is brought to justice by the brilliant performances of the cast. This is what makes it everyone's film. Worth a second watch not just for entertainment but for the fine little details that may go unnoticed the first time around.

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Zero
5/10

Zero2018

A good first half but an equally terrible second half. A new concept but the movie doesn't work for everyone.

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First Man
8/10

First Man2018

It's not a movie made for the sole purpose of glorification or certification of the moon landing. It's meant to showcase Neil Armstrong and his life, and it does so extremely well. A well made and brilliantly acted thrilling drama.

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Aquaman
5/10

Aquaman2018

Visually good and entertaining but still not a good enough film for DC's revival.

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Manmarziyaan
5/10

Manmarziyaan2018

Great direction and a good story that stands out from the rest of the crappy romance films that Bollywood comes out with every year. But a tiresome watch.

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October
10/10

October2018

One of the most beautiful Indian film to have come out in years.

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Simmba
3/10

Simmba2018

Slightly entertaining in the first half, but filled with cringey humour. Keeps getting worse with every passing minute.

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