movie review

The quiet rage beating beneath ‘Dhadak 2’

Despite flaws, this is a milestone in the reluctant evolution of Bollywood's conscience

Wolfwalkers: An enchanting tale of the forces that make and break community

The movie wears its influence of Irish folklore on its sleeve.

Movie Review / 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.

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.

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.

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. 

Sinners is Ryan Coogler’s magnum opus

The story of Sinners shines because of its insistence on straying away from genre conventions.

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.

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.

June 23, 2025
June 23, 2025

Sinners is Ryan Coogler’s magnum opus

The story of Sinners shines because of its insistence on straying away from genre conventions.

March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025

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.

January 26, 2025
January 26, 2025

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.

January 14, 2025
January 14, 2025

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.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

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.

October 19, 2024
October 19, 2024

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.

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

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.

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

Inside Out 2: A sequel that empathises and enthrals

The love and care that has gone behind the production of this sequel is evident.

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

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.

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

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.