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Kalki 2898 AD: A Look At Prabhas’ Cinematic Journey—Illustrious Highs, Sobering Lows And Everything In Between
Ahead of the release of dystopian sci-fi drama Kalki 2898 AD, India's most expensive (and much-awaited) film, we take a look at Prabhas’ cinematic journey—from playing an earnest Mahendra Baahubali to a menacing Bhairava in Kalki, the actor has had quite a journey on celluloid.
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Bad Cop review: Anurag Kashyap, Gulshan Devaiah elevate this refreshing but flawed crime thriller
Bad Cop gets just about everything right. It has slick action, clever dialogue, well-rounded characters, solid performances but lacks one crucial element essential for every format of storytelling—an engaging plot.
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Ishq Vishq Rebound Review: Rohit Saraf’s film is an aesthetic Instagram reel with weak plot, poor performances
At 1 hour 46 minutes, 'Ishq Vishq Rebound' is the shortest film to come out in recent times but it still feels too long. None of the four cast members radiate main character energy and their lack of screen presence leaves much to be desired.
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House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1 Review: Dragons Dance, Breathe Fire But Still Leave Much To Be Desired
While Rhaenyra is mourning her son's death, for some strange reason, Alicent expects a response from her to the letters she sent. Aegon is more concerned about a flock of sheep than the war while Cristen Cole is still bitter about Rhaenyra rejecting his advances. House Stark is introduced and forgotten about pretty soon.
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Inside Out 2 Review: Pixar’s Animated Adventure Hits The Right Emotional Notes, But Isn’t As Fun As Its Predecessor
With Riley entering her teenage phase, the older emotions—Joy, Anger, Sadness, Fear and Disgust are replaced by Anxiety, Boredom, Envy and Embarrassment. There’s also Nostalgia (portrayed as a nanny) who appears randomly, much like the fleeting emotion itself.
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Chandu Champion Review: Ambitious biopic marred by cheesy dialogues, subpar acting by Kartik Aaryan
'Chandu Champion' movie review: Kartik Aaryan has clearly outgrown the 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' monologue typecast. In 'Chandu Champion,' he displays range as an actor. He is no longer the frustrated incel in Luv Ranjan’s films. But is breaking the mould enough?
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Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 Review: Netflix’s Romantic Drama Peaks In A Phenomenal Third Season Which Is Its Best So Far
Bridgerton season 3 review: Unlike most Netflix shows which can barely justify their two part split, Bridgerton is a rare TV franchise which peaks in its third season. The second part of the saga’s third chapter is heartwarming, thrilling and a near-perfect culmination of Lady Whistledown’s literary journey.
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The Fall Guy Review: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt Are At Their Goofy Best In This Exhilarating, Meta Stuntman Comedy
An intriguing and exhilarating watch, The Fall Guy critiques overbearing Hollywood studios, actors with inflated egos and the many safety violations on film sets. It also makes a case for the stuntmen who rarely get their due for making action films look phenomenal.
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The Iron Claw Review: Zac Efron’s Sports Biopic Is An Ode To Breaking Generational Curses, Overcoming Parental Abuse
The Iron Claw is a sharp critique of toxic masculinity and a stirring portrait of the horrors of narcissistic parental abuse. The film gives us a peek into the daily lives of Von Erichs, a seemingly normal family which is ‘cursed’ and just happens to go through difficult circumstances.
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The Boys Season 4 Review: Erik Kripke’s Anti-Superhero Saga Dials Up The Craziness In A Politically-Charged Season
The fourth season of The Boys is absolutely unhinged. The political commentary on January 6 US Capitol City Riots is woven cleverly into the show’s plot. This is also the most emotionally-charged season of the series with plenty of heartfelt and tear-jerking moments.
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Godzilla Minus One Review: Takashi Yamazaki’s Visually Dazzling War Film Is A Cinematic Masterpiece
The winner of Best Visual Effects at the 96th Academy Awards, director Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One is the 37th film in the kaiju (Japanese for giant monster) franchise. The film is a moving portrait of a war-torn country threatened by a radioactive monster and a man’s quest to redeem himself.
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Gunaah Review: Daily Soap Masquerading As Web Series Is Full Of Cliches And Melodrama
Based on the first five episodes alone, it is safe to say Gunaah is cliched, melodramatic and too uninteresting to watch. It also uses the most dreaded plot device in Indian soap opera history — plastic surgery.
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Munjya Review: Deliciously wicked supernatural-comedy is high on laughs, low on horror
Who needs horror films in a war-torn, post-recession and inflation-hit world where life itself feels like a horror movie? In comes 'Munjya'—a film that balances out its scares with some light-hearted moments, (much like life Itself) and wins you over.
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‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ Review: Will Smith-Starrer Cop Comedy Is A Whole Lotta Trashy, Silly Fun
Will Smith gets slapped repeatedly by his cop buddy in Bad Boys: Ride or Die—a reference to the infamous Oscar punch which was seen (and heard) around the world. This self-referential moment is the highlight of a film which is essentially a montage of mind-numbing action sequences and pointless explosions.
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Savi Review: Anil Kapoor is the only saving grace in this prison break film that holds viewers hostage
The camaraderie between Anil Kapoor and Divya Khosla Kumar is one of the highlights of this middling thriller. But even the tongue-in-cheek banter between the two cannot compensate for the lack of a solid emotional punch. The viewer just isn’t invested in the characters.
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'Mr And Mrs Mahi' Review: Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao's film is a stirring portrait of marriage and ambition
Mr And Mrs Mahi, despite all its shortcomings, is a breath of fresh air. While this isn’t a film without flaws, it offers a different perspective on marriage and ambition—one which doesn’t always make its way to mainstream cinema.
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All We Imagine As Light: A Look At Female Longing And Desire In Payal Kapadia’s Filmography
The feeling of longing is profound and all-consuming in Afternoon Clouds while it takes a haunting shape in A Night of Knowing Nothing. The same desire simmers in a pressure cooker in All We Imagine As Light, till it finally finds an outlet.
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Bhaiyya Ji Review: A KGF-Meets-Pushpa Fever Dream Which Stands Its Own Ground And Delivers A Solid Punch
Despite its over-reliance on tried-and-tested formulas, Bhaiyya Ji works well, owing to an original plot and powerful acting performances by a stellar cast. Its win may be formulaic, but it is rooted in originality and authenticity.
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Cannes 2024: Manthan Offers Cutting-Edge Commentary On Caste, Class And Cooperative Ownership
Manthan was truly ahead of its time. It showed that democratization of resources and elimination of the corrupt middlemen can greatly benefit the society-at-large. The film also portrayed the caste tussle between Harijans and upper-caste men to stirring effect.
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'Kartam Bhugtam' review: Vijay Raaz-starrer psychological thriller begins with a strong premise only to crashland later
There is a compelling story to be told on how over-reliance on astrology and truth-seeking can have adverse psychological impact on one’s mind. Kartam Bhugtam uses this as the premise but abandons it without exploring the idea to its full potential.
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Baahubali: Crown of Blood Review: SS Rajamouli Crafts A Masterful Prequel With Some Hits And Misses
'Baahubali: Crown of Blood' packs a solid punch with each episode. With its bite-sized, easily digestible episodes wrapped meticulously in nostalgia-flavoured wrapper, garnished with intriguing battle-scenes, this might just be the series you want to binge on this weekend.
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Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 Review: Wallflowers Bloom, Non-Diamonds Shine In A Predictable Yet Satisfying Season
Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 review: Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) is in her third marriage season with no prospects. She wasn’t chosen as a diamond by the Queen, but as Lady Whistledown says, 'diamonds are not the only gems that sparkle'...
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Heeramandi: Tawaif-core and the exploitation of women in courtesan culture
Is Sanjay Leela Bhansali glorifying the tawaif culture in Heeramandi? The same culture where women are sold off as young girls to brothels and spend their entire lives dreaming of freedom?
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All Of Us Strangers Review: Andrew Haigh’s Queer Fantasy Drama Is Equal Parts Haunting And Tragic
All Of Us Strangers is a devastating watch—one where the emotional blows are too intense and way too many. The film taps into the psyche of adult queers, cuts open their unhealed childhood wounds and forces them to feel the pain of not having received the validation they deserved.
