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Rangbaaz Phir Se review

For those who like drama to have a good mix of thrills, action, fiction and realism,...

Review: Interstellar is a true cinematic milestone

Interstellar is an incredible ride, a film that will scare and stupefy and drop jaws...

Review: Ithihasa is enjoyable

The storyline sounds simple and thin but the way it is presented makes Ithihasa worth...

Raja Shivaji Teaser: Riteish Deshmukh's Ambitious Bet Falls Short

Riteish Deshmukh brings earnestness to the role, but the gravitas of Chhatrapati...

Malayalee From India Review: Timed Right

Malayalee From India is trapped within its self-serving corniness and refuses to break...

Himesh fails to impress in Bommalattam

Himesh Reshammiya's maiden attempt at Tamil music fails to impress.

Peranmai's music sounds familiar

In most of the songs, Vidhyasagar has slipped into a familiar template, so it is worth...

Review: Chattam is yet another cop story

Even though it sends out a strong signal for legal reforms, Chattam suffers from a weak...

Ramayana Teaser Out On Hanuman Jayanti: Ranbir Kapoor Stuns as Lord Ram

Ramayana, which is being mounted as a two-part cinematic event, will soar. The music,...

टोटल धमाल रिव्यू: अनिल-माधुरी एक बेहतर फिल्म के हकदार थे!

सुकन्या वर्मा...

Life Hill Gayi Review: Groan-Worthy

Vinay Pathak, Divyenndu Sharma and Kusha Kapila are comfortable enough in their comic...

Aspirants review

In Aspirants, Abhilash, SK and Guri chase the IAS dream from Delhi's bustling Old...

Madras Cafe: All about John Abraham...

A Ganesh Nadar, who once met V Prabhakaran at the LTTE's press conference in Jaffna,...

Reeta Sanyal Review: No Sense In This Series!

Adah Sharma, who seems to be holding back an eye roll, is the only half-way decent...

Review: City Of Dreams is surprisingly sexy!

After 20 plus years of threatening to offer us new sensations, Nagesh Kukunoor has...

Happyness is an unreal true story

Will Smith and son Jaden act very well in The Pursuit Of Happyness.

Swades: Touching

The music of Ashutosh Gowariker's new film is good.

Twelve Final Days Review: The Federer Tribute

Given that Twelve Final Days doesn't really delve into the genesis of Roger Federer,...

'Vijayam' looks set for defeat

Vijayam's uninspiring plot has dashed producer D Rama Naidu's hopes for a hit.

Zeher is barely watchable!

The new film from the Bhatt camp isn't totally terrible

Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2: Delightful Comedy!

Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 may be a comedy filled with chaos, but in its indirect way, it...

Bombay Begums review

It's a treat to watch Pooja Bhatt explode on the small screen, raves Sukanya Verma.

Review: Avoid Senior Mandrake

Malayalam film Senior Mandrake is very tacky.

Review: Stay away from Money Money More Money

J D Chekravarthy's remake of his own Bollywood film Darwaza Bandh Rakho is just not...

Periyar is path-breaking

The film traces the life and times of the fiery and witty social reformer Periyar, an...

Serial Killer who won't stop talking

A serial killer may be insane; a show about a serial killer need not be a celebration...

Do Deewane Seher Mein: Zero Deewangi. Sigh.

The film uses the romcom template, but hampers itself with a plodding pace, flimsy...

Review: Budhia soars on the strength of its fine actors, honest efforts

Budhia Singh: Born To Run is not so much a film as it is a passionate appeal to remind...

Khichdi 2: Mission Paakthukistan Review: Total Majaa!

Khichdi needs a lot more masala, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Review: Pulivaal is uninspiring

Pulivaal is an unimaginative tale of two strangers brought together by fate in a...

Sankalp: Lethal Weapons

'There is a fortune in stolen money, counterfeit notes floating around, and political...

Bandwaale Review: Soulful

Kudos to the makers for attempting to create a meaningful series, Bandwaale, that...

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Review: Where's The Chemistry?

Even as Benedict and Sophie steal sultry glances and get intimate, one crucial thing is...

Review: Mumbai Police is impressive

Mumbai Police will be enjoyed for its interesting story.

Gyaarah Gyaarah Review: Engaging Crime Drama

There are elements that make this show entertaining, and if you haven't seen the...

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...

Agra Review: Uncomfortable Watch

Agra is weird, even ambitiously so, as the film moves between being disturbing and just...

Yuva: a must-see. Go for it!

Mani Ratnam tells a simple story with impeccable ease and with utmost class.Yuva will...

The Family Man 2 review

Manoj Bajpayee and Samantha Akkineni are simply fabulous in the second season of The...

Saif and Shakespeare do no wrong

Vishal Bhardwaj takes a 400-year old tale and gives it life in Omkara.

Stay away from Silambattam

Lakshmi Movie Makers's Tamil film Silambattam, directed by debutant director Saravanan,...

12th Fail Review: Terrific!

If Vikrant Massey does not win a National Award for this film, it will be unjust to an...

Review: Kutrame Thandanai is an interesting crime thriller

The director has kept the narration simple without any unnecessary drama and both - the...

This Sunday is not as exciting

The music for Rohit Shetty's new film is insipid.

Review: Thodari is a decent attempt

Good performances and an interesting screenplay make Prabhu Solomon's Thodari worth a...

War 2 Review: Well-Made Masala Film

War 2 offers you exactly what you'd expect from a mass entertainer: some escapist fun,...

Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii is watchable

Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii, starring Rahul Bose and Zain Khan, is a cute story about...

Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1: Awe And Wonder

Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 is an ambitious, bold update of the ideas of the...

Sharmajee Ki Beti Review: Lightweight Feminism

Sharmajee Ki Beti's airy-fairy approach doesn't quite convince. It's like the women are...

Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable!

Because it treats soldiers as human, and concentrates on their emotions as much as...

Review: Telugu Zanjeer, Toofan, lacks soul

Thoofan, the Telugu remake of Zanjeer as a separate film on account of its contemporary...

Raqeeb: Pritam offers a mixed bag

Music director Pritam gives some good numbers and some outdated number in his new album.

Viruddh: a unique soundtrack

The soundtrack to Mahesh Manjrekar's film is a great selection of music.

The Ba**ds of Bollywood Review: Enticing!

Aryan Khan has made The Ba***ds of Bollywood entertaining and wicked, applauds Deepa...

Tu Hai Mera Sunday Review: Not the movie it could've been

True misogyny is when you stop being curious about women, and Milind Dhaimade directs...

This one is no Tere Naam!

The music of Himesh Reshammiya's latest film, Vaada, is dull.

Review: Rowdy Rathore has old Khiladi, no new tricks

Here's yet another assembly-line actioner, and, for what it's worth, it's not as awful,...

Review: Celluloid is compelling

Prithviraj plays the role J C Daniel who made the first Malayalam film.

Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders Review: Watchable

Raat Akeli Hai 2 is watchable, but considering the strength of its predecessor, it...

Review: Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho is a winner all the way!

Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho is truly a feel-good venture that will leave a smile on...

Duranga Review

Duranga is an engrossing watch, observes Namrata Thakker.

Rab don't make them like He used to

Raja Sen advises Aditya Chopra not to make a film that feels over a decade old.

Review: Rang Rasiya is an important film

Rang Rasiya is not a consistent film, but one that tells a story of a pioneering artist...

Young Sherlock Review: Tremendous Fun

Even with its convoluted plot and a bit of a mid-series sag, Young Sherlock is...

Vivah needs Salman and a script

Sooraj Barjatya's latest effort is a painfully weak film.

Malabar Wedding is refreshing

Malabar Wedding starring Indrajith and Gopika revolves around the custom of having fun...

Review: Moodar Koodam is hilarious

Comedy and satire are beautifully interwoven in Moodar Koodam with excellent support...

Jazz City Review: Over-Ambitious Historical Fiction

Jazz City could have been enjoyable had it not been so densely over-plotted and...

Santosh Review: Powerful Police Procedural

The power of Santosh hinges on the script, enhanced by Shahana Goswami and Sunita...

Aashayein: Not compelling enough

Aashayein has a unique story that starts with good intentions, but eventually the...

Blank Review: Bland and boring

'As is mandatory in Bollywood these days, Blank too insists on painting a ferocious...

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning,...

Why Ash wants Mallika instead of Abhishek!

At a time when hateful reality show contestants and dragging soap operas define idiot...

Axone review

For audiences craving something new, Axone leaves a good impression, notes Joginder...

Daldal Review: Watch It For Bhumi Pednekar

If dark and twisted crime thrillers and trauma-led violence interest you, you can...

Review: Predators is predictable

Predators is totally a guy's movie filled with grisly violence and foul language of a...

Review: Eeram is brilliant

Horror/suspense whodunits are a rarity in Tamil cinema, so this one, with its pace,...

Meerabai Not Out entertains in parts

The film is not a comedy, not a love story, nor a family drama, or even a sports film....

Aashram 3 Review

Bobby Deol delivers, but Aashram 3 does not, observes Namrata Thakker.

Review: Pandhayam

V V Creations' Pandhayam, directed by S A Chandrasekhar is said to be a serious,...

The Hours Review

Suicide is a heroic act in The Hours

Ullozhukku Review: Must Watch!

What makes Ullozhukku worth recommending is its ability to surrender to the surprises...

Search: The Naina Murder Case Review

In just five tightly packed episodes, Search: The Naina Murder Case takes you through a...

Modern Love Chennai: Whistle Podu!

Things may not always look bright, but the sun won't stay out forever is a running...

Review: Action Jackson is a milestone in feminist cinema

Action Jackson is a drinking game of a film, one well over the so-bad-it's-good line,...

Mrs Deshpande Review: Not Chilling

By not turning Mrs Deshpande into a monster like the notorious Hannibal Lecter, the...

Paatal Lok 2 Review: Riveting!

Paatal Lok 2 breaks the second season curse and spins yet another engrossing mystery,...

Chamaayisi Chindi Udaayisi is an average fun film

The Kannada film is entertaining, especially in the first half.

Sarzameen Review: New Age Shakti

Poor writing, unrealistic plot points, and weak performances drag Sarzameen down, sighs...

Review: Kathikappal

Gajanana Movies' Kathikkappal, directed Dinesh Selvaraj, Mani Ratnam's assistant, falls...

Yuh Hota Toh Kya Hota: Ordinary music

Buy the album only if you are a Naseer fan.

Review: Robinhood is for Prithviraj's fans

Prithviraj's new Malayalam film directed by veteran Joshiy had promised an interesting...

Review: Malayalam film 1983 is worth a watch

Debutante director Abrid Shine depicts the transformation of Indian society towards the...

More cleavage than Kidnap

This movie is only to be watched if you forgot to rent something more interesting on...

Review: Raazi is a rarity

'It is intense, riveting, clever, dark, sad, lyrical, heartfelt, relevant and...

Like Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 Teaser? VOTE!

The Dhurandhar 2 teaser shows shootouts and and explosions, which just means that...

Manasu Palike Mouna Ragam disappoints

Nagabhushan's directorial debut falls flat with a thud.

Hope Aur Hum Review: A winsome slice of family life

Hope Aur Hum never strays into complicated territory and sticks to its gentle...

Review: Gunday is a mess!

'For all its swagger and insolence, the script is full of silly loopholes, annoying...

Kulir 100 degrees C has good music

Newcomer Bobo Shashi has certainly gone all out to provide an interesting album. Kulir...