Movie Review: News
14 Oct 2023
Sanjay MishraReasons why Sanjay Mishra's 'Guthlee Ladoo' is strictly one-time watch
Sanjay Mishra's Guthlee Ladoo—directed by Ishrat R Khan and produced by Pradeep Rangwani—is a tale of oppression, class and caste inequalities, and the nexus between ambassadors of "pure castes" and bureaucracies.
13 Oct 2023
Fatima Sana Shaikh'Dhak Dhak' review: Road trip feminist drama bludgeoned by potholes
Tarun Dudeja's Dhak Dhak is an ambitious film, in the sense that it's led by a female cast ensemble and is based on their biking journey to Khardung La, one of the world's highest motorable roads.
13 Oct 2023
OTT releases'Shantit Kranti 2' review: Don't miss this hilarious, relatable ride
How often do we have sequels that surpass the original series or a film? The Marathi series Shantit Kranti's second season is a fine example of it.
12 Oct 2023
Annu KapoorJioCinema's 'The Last Envelope' review: Of longing, loneliness, family
The Last Envelope is the newest entrant of JioCinema's digital film festival, which started on September 29 with Satish Kaushik's The Comedian.
12 Oct 2023
Sohum Shah'Tumbbad's 5th anniversary—what makes it a stunning, unforgettable masterpiece
Rahi Anil Barve's labor of love and a frontrunner in Hindi cinema's horror genre, Tumbbad clocked five years of its release on Thursday.
08 Oct 2023
Netflix#NewsBytesRecommends: 'Aya' on Netflix explores girls' dreams, desires, uncertain futures
Aya, on Netflix, is 24 minutes long but speaks volumes.
07 Oct 2023
Naseeruddin ShahNaseeruddin Shah starrer 'The Daughter' review—of death, dying, filial piety
Naseeruddin Shah and Ira Dubey starrer The Daughter is the latest short film to release on JioCinema as part of its ongoing Digital Film Festival.
06 Oct 2023
Bhumi Pednekar'Thank You For Coming' review: It's a lost cause
After a long wait, Bollywood came with another movie which is led by an all-female cast, with male actors only in supporting roles. Karan Boolani's sex-comedy Thank You For Coming features Bhumi Pednekar in the lead, along with Dolly Singh and Shibani Bedi as her best buds.
06 Oct 2023
Akshay Kumar'Mission Raniganj' review: Akshay Kumar anchors formulaic yet immersive drama
Tinu Suresh Desai's Mission Raniganj features a large ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar.
05 Oct 2023
JioCinema'Munna Ka Bachpan' review: Explores violence's ramifications; lacks character development
Yudhishtir Urs's directorial debut Munna Ka Bachpan, starring child actors Niketan Bhat and Vansh, alongside Saveree Sri Gaur, Rachit Singh, Amit Saxena, Shaurya Shanker, and Rahul Kumar is streaming on JioCinema as part of its digital Film Festival.
05 Oct 2023
Netflix'Khufiya' review: Gripping tale of spies, love, and revenge
When Vishal Bhardwaj teams up with one of his favorite leading stars (read: Tabu), expect nothing short of brilliance to be delivered. Bhardwaj's Khufiya, starring Tabu is possibly the best release to watch this weekend.
01 Oct 2023
JioCinema'Bebaak' on JioCinema review: Fiery feminist tale takes down patriarchy
The short film Bebaak on JioCinema—directed by Shazia Iqbal and co-produced by Anurag Kashyap—is a fiery feminist tale.
30 Sep 2023
Wes Anderson'Poison' on Netflix review: Fast-paced, intriguing, performance-driven
As one of the most ingenious and experimental directors today, Wes Anderson has come to be known for his color palettes, expositions and constant running commentary, aesthetically pleasing frames, and a variety of aspect ratios.
30 Sep 2023
Rajit Kapur'Birha' review: Man's futile search for home and identity
Birha: The Journey Back Home—directed by Puneet Prakash and starring Manav Vij and Rajit Kapur—is the second film to grace JioCinema's digital film festival, which kicked off on Friday with The Comedian.
29 Sep 2023
Disney+ Hotstar'Tumse Na Ho Payega' review: Story that connects with youngsters
Most of us have had the "Sharmaji ka beta" moment where our accomplishments were compared to that of others. Even worse, if we failed, somebody else's success was rubbed in our faces. "What'll people say" remains relevant in today's time, and Tumse Na Ho Payega breaks the shackles of it.
29 Sep 2023
Wes AndersonWes Anderson's 'The Rat Catcher' review: Not consistently engaging
The Rat Catcher is the third one in the series of Wes Anderson's four short films for Netflix.
29 Sep 2023
Satish Kaushik'The Comedian' on JioCinema review: Fitting tribute to Satish Kaushik
The short film The Comedian, headlined by the late Satish Kaushik, has kicked off JioCinema's digital film festival, which will go on till October 18.
28 Sep 2023
Fukrey'Fukrey 3' review: Varun Sharma-Pankaj Tripathi shoulder this slapstick comedy
The much-awaited comedy-drama, Fukrey 3, finally arrived in cinema halls on Thursday (September 28).
28 Sep 2023
Wes Anderson'The Swan' review: Short film is charming, inventive, and fast-paced
The Swan (released on Thursday) is the second story in the series of Wes Anderson's four short films for Netflix.
28 Sep 2023
Vivek Agnihotri'The Vaccine War' review: Important story diluted by one-sided narrative
Vivek Agnihotri's The Vaccine War was released on Thursday and it's based on ex-ICMR DG Dr. Balram Bhargava's book Going Viral - Making of COVAXIN: The Inside Story.
28 Sep 2023
Amazon Prime Video'Kumari Srimathi' review: Nithya Menen's latest will win you over
In times when dark content or thrillers are what OTT is offering us the most, Amazon Prime Video's latest Telugu series Kumari Srimathi, is a breath of fresh air.
26 Sep 2023
Vishal Bhardwaj'Charlie Chopra' review: Vishal Bhardwaj nails another adaptation
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj turned to the streaming arena with his debut OTT series Charlie Chopra & The Mystery of Solang Valley.
22 Sep 2023
Shilpa Shetty KundraShilpa's 'Sukhee' review: A mediocre version of 'English Vinglish'
Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who was last seen in the box office disaster Nikamma, has returned to screens with Sukhee. A slice-of-life comedy-drama, Sukhee is nothing that you haven't seen before in Hindi cinema. It was released in theaters on Friday (September 22).
22 Sep 2023
Vicky Kaushal'The Great Indian Family' review: Strong performances, but scattershot drama
Vijay Krishna Acharya's The Great Indian Family, starring Vicky Kaushal, Manushi Chhillar, Kumud Mishra, and Manoj Pahwa, is another entrant in the list of films with missed opportunities.
21 Sep 2023
Kareena Kapoor Khan'Jaane Jaan' review: Kareena's OTT debut is disappointing
When Sujoy Ghosh is helming a mystery thriller, you'd expect nothing but a captivating storyline with powerful performances (remember Kahaani?). Such was the expectation with Jaane Jaan too, which dropped on Netflix on Thursday (September 21).
17 Sep 2023
Saudi Arabia#NewsBytesRecommends: 'Wadjda'—explorative meditation of nonexistent female freedom, authority, tragic lives
Wadjda—streaming on MUBI and directed by Haifaa al-Mansour—is the first film to be entirely shot in Saudi Arabia, an achievement bejeweled with considerable significance.
15 Sep 2023
Kenneth Branagh'A Haunting In Venice' review: Kenneth Branagh's whodunnit-thriller is so-so
Actor-filmmaker Kenneth Branagh is back once again with another adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel. This time around, he has picked 1996's Halloween Party for the adaptation.
10 Sep 2023
Neena Gupta#NewsBytesRecommends: 'Woh Chokri'—ahead of its time, propelled by stunning performances
Subankar Ghosh's 1994 art film and the recipient of three National Film Awards, Woh Chokri is a peep into the time that seems far away but perhaps isn't so, thanks to societal constructs.
07 Sep 2023
Shah Rukh Khan'Jawan' review: SRK-Nayanthara shine in Atlee's overlong, formulaic action thriller
Atlee's debut Hindi film with the man of the hour, Shah Rukh Khan, is a solid entry into the mass-commercial cinema space, while simultaneously being an out-and-out crowd-pleaser that elevates its lead to a godly status.
01 Sep 2023
Samantha Ruth Prabhu'Kushi' review: Regular love story with its share of flaws
After several delays in its release, Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu-led Kushi finally made its way to the theaters on Friday (September 1).
01 Sep 2023
Sony LIV#Scam2003Review: A new star is born, Gagan Dev is fantastic
After setting a benchmark with Scam 1992, Hansal Mehta has returned with its sequel, Scam 2003: The Telgi Story.
31 Aug 2023
Kay Kay Menon#Love-AllReview: Kay Kay Menon's simple sports drama needed better execution
Films with simple storylines can be heartwarming and impactful, and can stay with you much after the credits roll because of their genuine, rooted approach.
27 Aug 2023
Netflix#NewsBytesRecommends: Aishwarya Lekshmi's 'Gatta Kushti' explores women's wrestle with sexism
Chella Ayyavu's Gatta Kushti (2022) is described as a romantic sports dramedy.
25 Aug 2023
Scarlett Johansson'Asteroid City' review: Delicious eye candy; complex, heavy existential commentary
Wes Anderson's Asteroid City was released in Indian theaters on Friday (August 25), and as expected, it's emboldened in classic Anderson filmmaking style—deadpan humor, expansive, stylish, awe-inspiring sets, and a large ensemble cast.
25 Aug 2023
Ayushmann Khurrana#DreamGirl2 review: Wholesome entertainer thrives on performances and one-liners
Director Raaj Shaandilyaa has returned with the nearly standalone sequel to his 2019 movie, Dream Girl.
18 Aug 2023
Abhishek Bachchan#GhoomerReview: Barring pulsating climax, film fails to reach full potential
R Balki's Ghoomer is a classic case of a novel, hitherto-unexplored idea dying a slow death onscreen due to sluggish screenplay, repetitive scenes, and a mechanical, stilted tone that defines the entire film.
18 Aug 2023
Malayalam Movies'1001 Nunakal' review: Nearly-perfect screenplay about Malayali marriages
Indian films have often explored the institution of marriage. Director Thamar KV's latest Malayalam release 1001 Nunakal also revolves around not one but many marriages.
12 Aug 2023
Sara Ali KhanHappy birthday, Sara Ali Khan: Revisiting her best songs
Sara Ali Khan has turned 28!
11 Aug 2023
Pankaj Tripathi'OMG 2' review: Entertaining, endearing, educational—befitting successor to 'OMG'
OMG 2 is everything all at once—a reminder of Pankaj Tripathi's inimitable grip over the craft, an assertion that Akshay Kumar is still very much in the game, and most importantly, a progressive drama wrapped up in commercial packaging.
11 Aug 2023
Sunny Deol'Gadar 2' review: Stale story in a new packaging
With Gadar 2, Sunny Deol is back in action. You will be in awe of him but don't expect much from the movie, for it'll leave you disappointed.
