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Captain America: The Winter Soldier has as much brain as it has brawn

Captain America: The Winter Soldier has action-packed entertainment, raves Paloma Sharma.

Resident Evil Review: Wicked Fun!

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil delivers a scary, bloody and surprisingly funny ride that...

Why you must watch Om Puri faint

Stellar performances, especially by Om Puri and Revathy, make Ashwini Chaudhary's Dhoop...

Jahaan Chaar Yaar Review

A silly flick that wants to say something meaningful in the support of women's...

Review: Bhoothnath cries too much

In sum, Bhoothnath is more than a bit of a drag, despite the lead players trying hard...

Flash: A big letdown

Siby Malayil's new film, starring Mohanlal, is not worth a watch.

Review: Drishyam is a depressingly ordinary film

Several parts of Drishyam work but the film is more tackiness than craft, says Raja Sen.

The Reader is not that engaging

Despite the Oscar-winning performance of Kate Winslet, The Reader is still a movie that...

Welcome 2 Karachi? Erm, no thanks

Welcome 2 Karachi is a sad excuse for screen space, says Paloma Sharma.

Dridam Review: Average Thriller With Shock Ending

Dridam starts well as this intriguing small-town investigative thriller worthy of the...

Varshangalkku Shesham Review: Magical Bromance

Vineeth Sreenivasan deserves applause for striving to blend the past with the present...

Black: Bhansali's passion, pain and pleasure

Black is Bhansali's film all the way.

Chalte Chalte: This journey heads nowhere

Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji's Chalte Chalte rides on a wafer-thin plot.

Made In Korea Review: Generic Coming-of-Age Drama

Made in Korea had the potential to be a culturally rich coming-of-age story but settles...

Review: Kalloori is realistic

Kalloori is an extremely candid look at life in a campus -- realistic, interesting and...

Review: Naduvula Konjam... is worth a watch

The real hero of the film is its director Balaji Tharaneetharan.

Review: Isai is a compelling musical thriller

S J Surya's Isai is definitely worth a watch.

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya: Vintage Rahman

Fans of the maestro are going to love this Tamil soundtrack.

Navarasa: Just a chronicler of a myth

The film has no message, no solutions; just a show of what eunuchs are.

Jalsa Review

Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah are powerhouse talents and are tailor-made for Jalsa's...

Jaan-E-Mann: Good masala fare

Sumier Phalake doesn't think Jaan-E-Mann is a fantastic film, but it's time pass.

Ohh My Dog Review: Go Watch!

Ohh My Dog has something different to offer. As for dog lovers, this is definitely a...

Treatment makes Salaam Namaste special

Saif and Preity's latest bends the rules of mainstream Hindi cinema.

Cash music review

Cash's music is nothing much to boast about, except for the title track.

Mamla Legal Hai 2 Review: Retains The Show's Winning Streak

Mamla Legal Hai 2 draws humour from its assorted characters, crafting quirky storylines...

Bigg Boss 10: Bani vs Lopa again!

How far will Lopa go to retaliate against Bani who gave it her all to annoy the beauty...

Mickey 17 Review: Bong Joon-ho Does It Again

Fiercely original filmmaking from a director whose even just good enough attempt fares...

36 Days Review: Yawn Fest

When it gets to its silly climax where the dots are finally joined, you can't help but...

Orange: An overdose of love

Bhaskar's latest Telugu offering is disappointing and confusing.

Review: Kadha Parayumbol

Kadha Parayumbol, directed by debutant M Menon and written by Sreenivasan and Mammootty...

Babumoshai Bandookbaaz Review: Nawazuddin's worst film

By the time the film hits half time, Prasanna D Zore wanted to run away.

Review: Rock On 2, unnecessary forgettable sequel

Rock On 2 is mediocre, warns Raja Sen.

Comedy full of errors!

. Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji is a disaster from the word go.

Review: Ethir Neechal is an absolute delight

The film is sure to provide some wholesome family entertainment.

Bhagwan Bharose Review: Innocence Collides With Hate

Jawan is disproportionately extolled for making political comments, but it is a small...

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Dhanush deserves credit for imagining a visually rich, edgy action thriller which is...

Review: Boyhood is just bearable

Once the initial wide-eyed worship of the filming process fades away, all that Boyhood...

Review: Immortal Has Fangs, But Needed More Bite

Immortal has a seductive premise and good performances, but this vampire tale could...

Chumbak Review: Old Style Sitcom

Chumbak is silly, loud, chaotic and genuinely funny in bits, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

Manjummel Boys Review: Heartfelt Ode to Friendship

Manjummel Boys gets so many things right, applauds Arjun Menon.

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

Sukanya Verma recommends watching CTRL on a computer for an eerie, immersive, real-time...

Doordarshan review

For those who grew up watching Doordarshan, this film does not do justice to our...

Review: Hudugaru remains faithful to the original

The film deals with love, marriage, divorce and is laced with heroism and humour.

Review: Arya 2 is disappointing

The Telugu flick is rather disappointing as a sequel to Arya. With a confused plot and...

Chand Mera Dil Review: Confused Romance

Chand Mera Dil flickers like an LED bulb in an artificial sky instead of a real chand,...

Yeh Meri Family 3 Review: Sweet Nostalgia

Yeh Meri Family 3 is developing into a Wonder Years kind of coming-of-age comedy that...

Masoom Review

Boman Irani makes his OTT debut with Masoom, and it was good to see the actor on screen...

Review: Silver Linings Playbook is delightful

The merit of Silver Linings Playbook has got a lot to do with how much the director is...

Tenet review

Tenet is both incredibly obfuscating and feverishly magnificent, says Sukanya Verma.

The Kerala Story 2: Targetted Hate Ruins A Good Cautionary Tale

It's not the clothes or the rebellion that invites violence, but the mindset that...

Review:1920 London's music is engaging

Lots of love songs in the horror movie, 1920 London, writes Aelina Kapoor.

Mollywood Times Review: Love-Hate Letter To Cinema!

If you enjoy dark comedies, have even a passing understanding of the film industry, or...

Srikanth laughs it up

Kanchamala Cable TV relies too heavily on comedy.

Vaazha 2 Review: An Improved, Crowd-Pleasing Sequel That Hits All the Right Notes

Vaazha 2 grows beyond the shadow of its predecessor by refining its tone, strengthening...

Review: Kai Po Che is a very fine film

Kai Po Che works because of its earnest and very talented cast.

Antarmahal: Must watch!

Rituparno Ghosh's new film is impressive.

Raid 2 Review: Second Time's Not The Charm!

Rajkumar Gupta's hammy treatment and bombastic score strips the realism to turn Raid 2...

The Queen: Diana's real story

Director Stephen Frears captures Diana's death and life at Buckingham Palace after that...

The Train has a good groove

Composer Mithoon does well with his first complete soundtrack.

Captain Miller Review: Dhanush To The Rescue

When you leave the cinema hall, what stays with you is the message of inclusion and the...

Snehaveedu is a pleasant experience

Sathyan Anthikad mixes his recent successful films to make Snehaveedu

Veera Madakari: Not as good as the original

Veera Madakari is a Sudeep film from beginning to end. He shines as an actor and a...

Bulbbul review

Stunning looking, Bulbbul keeps the scares to a minimum, observes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

The Vvaan Review: Part Harmless, Part Tedious

The Vvaan weaves an old-fashioned yarn of spiritual beliefs against a theme of folklore...

Review: Jaanisaar is tiring to watch

Jaanisaar will test your patience, cautions Paloma Sharma.

Ride the Dhoom 2 rollercoaster!

Hrithik Roshan overshadows Abhishek Bachchan in the spectacular sequel.

Review: Hate Story 2 is gutless, brainless, soulless, sexless!

A stale plot with flatly executed scenes of retribution and a lacklustre leading lady;...

Bipasha looks like an aunt!

Sachein is Vijay and Genelia's movie all the way.

The Night Manager 2 Review: Wildly Entertaining

The Night Manager Season 2 is a comfortably paced, tension holding series, with a...

Sarkar 3 Review: The cycle of doom has been completed

Ram Gopal Varma is back with Part Three of that series, which presented to us the first...

Review: Hate Story is a hate crime against the sex-starved

Publicised purely on the strength of its 'erotic' content and scandalously adult...

Review: Blue -- shaken, stirred and stylish

The music of this multi-starrer is as global in its influences and execution as can be...

Kumara Rama: A superb effort

Bhargava's historical film is definitely worth a watch.

Katti Kanta Rao is entertaining

Katti Kantha Rao is a typical Naresh film, set against a family backdrop that tickles...

Review: Intouchables is a hilarious French film

It's simply a must watch!

Fans will love Himesh's Aap Kaa Surroor

But the music composer has done better before.

Trailer Review: Janhvi looks promising as Gunjan Saxena

Janhvi Kapoor's acting skills have improved since her first outing, notes Namrata Thakker.

Namastey London is a fun ride

Akshay Kumar's new film is worth a watch.

Review: Acha Din is a mediocre film

Acha Din is quite a disappointment as it lacks depth, even though it deals with a...

Don't Be Shy Review: CLICHED!

Sreeti Mukerhi's cliched coming-of-age delivers its moments of sass but never quite...

Bigg Boss 10: Lopa, Nitibha tumble, Manu, Manveer, Bani get woozy!

It's day 86 in the Bigg Boss house and the road to the finale is sure to make the...

15 Park Avenue is hauntingly beautiful

Watch the film. Forgive the small irregularities and pace. You'll step into another world.

Befikre review: All kiss, no talk!

'No matter how casually his characters treat sex or bare every inch of their...

Ponniyin Selvan: 1 Review: AWESOME!

Watch this dream come true for Mani Ratnam and cinema on the largest screen possible,...

Avengers Endgame: An emotionally draining, exhilarating, electrifying goodbye

Did I cry? Yes. Did I smile? Yes. Did I get goosebumps? YES! Do I want to watch it...

Joram Review: Harrowing Portrait Of The Helpless

When an actor has worked for as long as Manoj Bajpayee, one tends to lose their sense...

Review: Dharmadurai is an enjoyable family drama

An engaging screenplay, stunning music, wonderful performances and the perfect rural...

Snakes On A Plane: Worth the hype?

It may have a captivating title, but this film has little else going for it.

Vishwanath And Sons Review: A Feel-Good Winner!

Suriya and Mamitha Baiju light up this warm-hearted family entertainer, even if the...

Review: Mammootty's Silence is worth a watch

Mammootty plays a legal advisor and gives a decent performance in the film.

Pinjar is a must-see

A gripping narrative and good performances make Pinjar a very watchable film.

Review: 10 Kalpanakal, a shabbily made thriller

The screenplay moves back and forth in a confusing manner, unnecessarily lengthening...

Chintu Ka Birthday review

'What impresses about this sweet-n-simple tale is the manner in which this production...

Raraju: Just a little different

Good performances from the lead pair are all you get here. The film has little else to...

Review: The Hobbit 3 is the most unspectacular film of the series

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies will perhaps be best enjoyed by those who...

Kaalai: A wasted effort

Kaalai starring Silambarasan, Vedhika, Nila, Seema and Lal is 'misdirected' by Tarun...

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

In Khufiya, a mother's journey, a lover's vendetta and a country's mission, skewed...

Do You Wanna Partner Review: Charming

Do You Wanna Partner is frothy and funny without being loud or crude, which is...

Ramayana Trailer: Ranbir Wins As Ram, But Yash's Ravan...

...does not feel quite epic yet.

Stree Review: A Trick Movie

'Not only are the concerns expressed in Stree (patriarchy, consent, prejudice against...