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Kinds of Kindness Review: Yorgos Lanthimos’ Dark, Twisted Triptych Fable Is A Masterclass In Absurdist Humour
Kinds of Kindness movie review: Bordering on absurdism, ‘Kinds of Kindness’ eludes meaning-making. Cheerfully nihilistic, the film shows “nothing really matters and everyone's going to die one day” but does so while making us laugh at the most ridiculous things.
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IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack review: Hauntingly brilliant miniseries which keeps you on the edge of your seat
The gripping survival survival drama is elevated by a powerful ensemble cast, each of them complementing the other and clever dialogue by writers Trishant Shrivastava and Anubhav Sinha.
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The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power Season 2 review: Steps up its game but still falls short
The second season of Rings of Power is certainly a step-up from the lackluster first season which took world building so seriously that it forgot to deliver an engaging plot. But is this improvement enough for Prime's LOTR to justify a third season?
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Follow Karlo Yaar: Uorfi Javed lives her Kim K Dream, gives us just the bitchy reality TV show we needed
Follow Karlo Yaar is not like Moving In With Malaika on Disney+ Hotstar (which was essentially Malaika Arora giving a series of interviews) or even Khan Sisters which was all about scandal served with a side of family drama. It is a raw, unfiltered look into Uorfi's dysfunctional family, her sisters and their dynamic which is a part frivolous, part thought-provoking.
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Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 Review: Soapy, Soulless, Shallow Yet Immensely Watchable
Emily In Paris is not really a show as much as it is a glossy magazine (in a video format), selling us as aspirational lifestyle—girls wearing couture, trying Korean beauty trends, vacationing in Greece. How are they managing to stay afloat during inflation and a housing crisis? How do they survive the harsh European winters? These are the real questions.
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Vedaa Movie Review: John Abraham, Sharvari-starrer is a gutsy action flick with an engaging plot
Vedaa movie review: Directed by Nikkhil Advani, Vedaa is a welcome change. While most action flicks sacrifice plot for the sake of majestic entry scenes and fight sequences, Vedaa is an exception. The film does have a story to tell, even if much of it is overshadowed by action scenes.
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Khel Khel Mein Movie Review: Akshay Kumar starrer ensemble comedy is mostly forgettable
Khel Khel Mein movie review: If you are looking for a film which offers nuanced exploration of marriage, Khel Khel Mein is not it. Mudassar Aziz's film offers a pretty ensemble cast which tries its best to entertain the viewers with dry (and mostly unintelligent) humour
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Shekhar Home Review: Kay Kay Menon, Ranvir Shorey Impress As Bengali Sherlock-Watson In A Phenomenal Whodunit
Shekhar Home OTT series review: In a year where most characters in web shows barely stand out and are practically indistinguishable from each other, Kay Kay Menon's Shekhar is just the eccentric Bengali Sherlock we needed.
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It Ends With Us Review: Blake Lively’s Film Is A Magnificent Adaptation Of Colleen Hoover’s Bestseller
It Ends With Us Review: Justin Baldoni’s film succinctly portrays the impact of parental abuse on the romantic lives of adult children. Being a cycle breaker isn’t easy. Walking out of an abusive relationship is a difficult choice not everyone can make.
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Ghudchadi Movie Review: Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon-starrer is an amateurish take on middle-aged romance
Ghudchadi movie review: Ghudchadi is immensely watchable, even if the humour in the film is mostly WhatsApp forward jokes. If only Binnoy Gandhi had channeled a bit of nuance in this romantic comedy, Ghudchadi would have worked well as a middle-aged romance story.
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Gyaarah Gyaarah Review: A Promising Premise Elevated By Raghav Juyal’s Spunk, Diminished By Melodrama
Gyaarah Gyaarah review: While Gyaarah Gyaarah does have a promising premise, the show ends up wasting its potential with the predictable reveals and frankly, little innovation. Raghav Juyal’s candour and wit is the only saving grace of this exhausting eight episode watch.
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Review: An intelligent exploration of interspecie relationships and man-nature conflict
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes OTT release: Streaming now on Disney+ Hotstar, Wes Ball’s film meticulously explores the interspecie relationships between human and non-human entities. This is elevated by stunning visuals, adorable apes but marred by an unnecessarily lengthy set-up.
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Dune Part Two Review: Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet-starrer is epic science fiction laced with political allegory
Dune: Part Two has massive sand explosions, buzzing sandworms, mythical creatures and rich characters brought to life by director Denis Villeneuve. While the film drags on for too long and loses momentum as a result, it offers sharp commentary on religious fundamentalism, fascism and dystopian times.
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Presumed Innocent Series Review: Jake Gyllenhaal-Starrer Whodunit culminates in a shocking, spellbinding finale
Presumed Innocent, starring Jake Gyllenhal, is a classic case of intergenerational trauma ruining a young adult’s life. Grief begets grief. Trauma passed from one family member to another till one of them is ready to feel it. Unfortunately for Barbara and Rusty, it is one of their own who is responsible for Carolyn’s murder.
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Deadpool And Wolverine Movie Review: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman revive MCU but at what cost?
Deadpool And Wolverine Review: Deadpool and Wolverine is just the hyper-aware, self-referential takedown of Marvel Cinematic Universe we had expected. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman might have momentarily resuscitated MCU but it makes one wonder—is this formula sustainable?
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Barzakh Review: Fawad Khan-Starrer Pakistani Drama Is A Dreamy, Slow Burn Fantasy High On Magical Realism
The six episode series, which is due for a weekly release, is dreamy, sensual, and spine-chilling all at the same time. The premise of an aged lover looking to marry the ghost of his beloved is used to explore the many intricacies of love.
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Bad Newz Review: Vicky Kaushal's West Delhi swag carries this steamy rom-com
Bad Newz Movie Review: In Bad Newz, Vicky Kaushal plays the Punjabiest Punjabi ever. His West Delhi boy act is convincing and honestly, carries this 2 hour 22 minutes long film, delivering the right amount of comic punches when momentum slows down.
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Indian 2 review: Kamal Haasan’s senapathy cannot save this hollow spectacle with heavy-handed political commentary
Indian 2 review: At 2 hours, 30 minutes, Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2 is simply insufferable. The political commentary falls flat on its face. It is a textbook example of why good intentions don’t always translate to good cinema.
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Sarfira movie review: Akshay Kumar redeems himself in a convincing biopic hit by mid-air turbulence
For once, the critic in me wants to see an anti-biopic. One where the protagonist loses it all and continues living his life as usual. But before that day comes, biopics like Sarfira (though formulaic and repetitive) do leave their impact, minimal as it maybe.
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Mirzapur Season 3 Review: A gritty, gory, explosive third season starts shaky but soon finds its ground
Mirzapur season 3 Review: The series is, frankly speaking, impressive. But what worries is the endgame of the show. How many more characters will be introduced till the show becomes stale? With ten episodes in season three, the point of saturation comes pretty soon. You might just want to take a break from the Purvanchal and Juanpur gang members.
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Kill review: A blood-soaked, gory train ride makes for a gripping, edge-of-the-seat action thriller
Kill Review: It is not an everyday occurrence that a film by an Indian production gets the action genre just right. In Kill, there are no unnecessarily slow-motion shots, or unrealistic hand-to-hand combat. The fight sequences are realistic and supported well by a love story that is memorable, even if not entirely fleshed out.
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A Family Affair Review: Zac Efron-Starrer Romantic Comedy Is Actually A Romantic Tragedy
What the film calls ‘A Family Affair’ is in reality a serious case of workplace harassment and inappropriate behaviour. The film, too, is boring and frankly, unnecessary. Never has a rom-com been this unlikable.
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Jatt And Juliet 3 Review: Diljit Dosanjh, Neeru Bajwa's Crackling Chemistry Works Well In This Half-Baked Comedy
‘Dil’-Jeet Dosanjh will win your heart over with his hilarious antics as Fateh. Neeru Bajwa matches the actor’s energy as a spunky, outspoken policewoman. However, half-baked comic punches and silly punchlines spoil the fun.
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Kalki 2898 AD Review: Prabhas’ film is a brilliant blend of mythology and Dystopian horror, elevated by breathtaking visuals
Kalki 2898 AD review: Despite overcooked action sequences which drag for too long, Kalki 2898 AD is a breath of fresh air. The film gets the dystopian aesthetic right and offers a plot set in future, but rooted firmly in Indian roots.
