Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Dhurandhar – Flashy and Predictable

Yet another espionage saga. A sold premise that doesn’t deserve any retelling. A nobody with nobody to care is picked up by Indian Intelligence and moulded in to a killing machine. Reminds you of the inimitable James Bond? Indeed, it does. There are no full marks for guessing what unfolds in this raunchy, stylish, lengthyContinue reading “Dhurandhar – Flashy and Predictable”

Binge Watch – Candid Reviews

I watched some interesting shows and movies in the last 3 months, some of them were special compared to a few. Here is the account of it in a more summarised fashion – though couple them deserve a dedicated piece on it. Not in any particular order but the ones preceding the others obviously madeContinue reading “Binge Watch – Candid Reviews”

Animal – Vengeance Reloaded

I could derive a few meaningful lessons from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’. Yes, amidst all the criticism despite blockbuster Box Office numbers, I decided to watch the movie, exempt from certain prejudices and expectations. First things first. ‘Animal’, ‘Kabir Singh’ and ‘Arjun Reddy’ are not the first films in Indian Cinema to depict and propelContinue reading “Animal – Vengeance Reloaded”

Ponniyan Selvan – Adaptation of it’s kind

When I came out of the theatres, few emotions were flashing through my mind. Goosebumps, a surreal revelation, the epic-ness of the original novel or the mere genius of a master filmmaker who has managed to deliver this in unbelievable proportions. Perhaps this could be all of the above or I am just imagining myselfContinue reading “Ponniyan Selvan – Adaptation of it’s kind”

Musically, yes.

I have never been a big fan of musicals. In fact, it ranks the lowest in the list of my preferred genre. But, it would be a shame if I didn’t relive the era of the original Broadway musical. It’s the old wine in a new bottle, if I have to put it down simply.Continue reading “Musically, yes.”

The Color Wheel

‘Relationships’ are emphatically ‘curiosity personified’. No wonder, after ages and centuries, the human clan is so obsessively clinging on to the mysteries of relationship blues. Yet, we don’t have answers but we have lots of questions. Our relationships rely on the dynamics of each individual. There is no absolute mantra for successful relationships, but certainContinue reading “The Color Wheel”