movie review
The quiet rage beating beneath ‘Dhadak 2’
Despite flaws, this is a milestone in the reluctant evolution of Bollywood's conscience
10 October 2025, 09:02 AM
Wolfwalkers: An enchanting tale of the forces that make and break community
The movie wears its influence of Irish folklore on its sleeve.
25 September 2025, 04:45 AM
Memory, music and the fragile shape of modern romance
At its heart, the film is a story of Krish Kapoor, a volatile and ambitious young musician played by Ahaan Panday, and Vaani Batra, a lyricist played by Aneet Padda, who together discover not only the soaring highs of romance but also the fragility of time when Vaani is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. What begins as a meeting of music and words gradually turns into a meditation on the meaning of love when memory itself starts slipping away.
24 September 2025, 13:03 PM
Weapons: A subversive horror flick that is made sharper by the risks it takes
Weapons is risky, different, and unsettling in a unique way, which makes it memorable, even though it might not appeal to everyone.
2 September 2025, 10:51 AM
F1: A thrilling lap that doesn’t always stick on provisional pole
F1 is a cinematic adrenaline rush that tries to capture the spirit of Formula 1 with style, heart, and thrilling visual realism. But its predictable story and missed potential hold it back.
17 July 2025, 10:06 AM
Materialists: Despite many promises, director Song's latest release leaves a lot to be desired
In Materialists, a lot is said and even more is done, but without the same level of investment, or the imperceptible longing that would inevitably lead to the sequence of events that unfold.
10 July 2025, 04:00 AM
Sinners is Ryan Coogler’s magnum opus
The story of Sinners shines because of its insistence on straying away from genre conventions.
23 June 2025, 13:11 PM
Sing Sing is a story of the transformative power of art
More than just an inspiring tale, Sing Sing works on multiple levels as a filmmaking achievement.
6 March 2025, 11:00 AM
Nosferatu: A riveting depiction of gothic horror and Victorian tragedy
Nosferatu is akin to a looking glass, allowing the viewer to peer into a nocturnal world, where even daytime scenes appear moonlit, as is befitting of a gothic horror.
26 January 2025, 14:04 PM
Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Racing ahead, but tripping along the way
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a solid popcorn flick that delivers what fans have come to expect.
14 January 2025, 08:30 AM
Look Back: An ode to all the reasons we create art
Adapted from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s 2021 one-shot of the same name and directed by veteran animator Kyotaka Oshiyama of Studio Durian, Look Back is nothing if not about art and the human connections that give us all the more reason to pursue it.
13 November 2024, 11:17 AM
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies: A stunning portrayal of a family’s love, greed, and grief
A depiction of a form of love that is seeped in devotion despite everything.
19 October 2024, 04:00 AM
Ultraman: Rising is a fresh rendition of a classic superhero franchise
Ultraman: Rising’s success lies in its ability to take a “superhero vs monster” setting and turn it into a tale of parenthood and growth.
19 September 2024, 10:21 AM
Inside Out 2: A sequel that empathises and enthrals
The love and care that has gone behind the production of this sequel is evident.
11 July 2024, 04:00 AM
Masters of the Air: An intimate portrayal of America’s aerial warfare on Europe
Masters of the Air has etched its place in contemporary warfare lore.
6 June 2024, 09:26 AM
All India Rank: A refreshing take on the IIT dream
All India Rank is the story of Vivek, a seventeen-year-old boy from Lucknow, leaving for Kota to prepare for the IIT entrance exam and fulfil his father’s dream.
16 May 2024, 09:26 AM
Monster: A devastating, delicate, and layered film by Kore-eda
From start to finish, the movie plays with expectations as it unfolds each new layer only to reveal another aspect of the story.
14 March 2024, 00:00 AM
Killers of the Flower Moon is a horrifying portrayal of a historically important event
Beneath its murders and the investigation, Killers of the Flower Moon tells a story of greed on which lies the birth of the American nation.
21 December 2023, 10:03 AM
Indian critics have mixed reactions to 'Mujib' biopic
"Mujib: The Making of a Nation" has set a record in India by receiving a widespread release (yesterday) in 503 theaters, with the highest number of shows for a Bangladeshi film in the first week.
28 October 2023, 13:18 PM
Reintroducing TMNT to a new generation
Mutant Mayhem follows the titular turtle brothers as they attempt to find ways to be accepted by the human world while encountering other mutants on their journey.
31 August 2023, 09:22 AM