movie review
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
Past Lives is a quietly brilliant display of yearning for love
With Past Lives, Celine Song provides a story that is as quiet as it is potently emotional.
30 August 2023, 10:30 AM
Surongo: Nisho’s perfect debut venture
Surongo stands out in its cinematography, colour grading, and set design.
6 July 2023, 06:22 AM
The newest addition to the John Wick franchise packs some serious punch
Director Chad Stahelski and his team somehow manage to go beyond any expectations in the fourth entry of the John Wick series.
29 May 2023, 15:00 PM
Fast X: An unapologetically over the top action movie that doesn’t shy away from having fun
Fast X can be easily classified as yet another action blockbuster with very little thought put into the actual script.
23 May 2023, 13:10 PM
Ben Affleck delivers an instant cult classic with ‘Air’
Air dribbled with grace, delicately took off and dropped an instantly iconic slam dunk.
17 May 2023, 15:50 PM
Beau Is Afraid and I am confused: Ari Aster’s comedic venture is still scary
If you’re watching Beau Is Afraid with the intention of finding out what it’s about, you’re probably doing it wrong.
11 May 2023, 00:00 AM
Aftersun is a devastating portrayal of the gulf between parents and children
Aftersun is a love letter to childhood memories.
10 May 2023, 11:00 AM