'Mrs Deshpande' review: Madhuri Dixit’s grey turn can’t rescue this dated crime thriller

'Mrs Deshpande' review: Madhuri Dixit’s grey turn can’t rescue this dated crime thriller

Madhuri Dixit's portrayal of a serial killer falls flat in a crime-thriller burdened by an absurd premise and weak writing. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, this remake of the French show "La Mante" struggles to generate suspense or justify its core logic

By Shubhangi Shah
‘Papa Buka’ review: This Dr Biju film bridges India and Papua New Guinea through a shared war

‘Papa Buka’ review: This Dr Biju film bridges India and Papua New Guinea through a shared war

The film, which earned an Oscar nomination, offers a meditative journey into the forgotten chapters of World War II in Papua New Guinea, connecting Indian historians with a local war veteran

By Jane Joseph
'The Great Shamsuddin Family' review: Farida Jalal leads a terrific cast in Anusha Rizvi’s comedy-drama

'The Great Shamsuddin Family' review: Farida Jalal leads a terrific cast in Anusha Rizvi’s comedy-drama

While packing in a lot, the film's stellar performances, especially from Farida Jalal and Kritika Kamra, make it an engaging and standout watch

By Shubhangi Shah
'Real Kashmir Football Club' review: Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub shines in SonyLIV's gentle underdog saga

'Real Kashmir Football Club' review: Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub shines in SonyLIV's gentle underdog saga

The show deliberately focuses on the everyday lives, dreams, and resilience of its characters, presenting a 'real' Kashmir humming with energy and hope

By Shubhangi Shah
'Jay Kelly' review: George Clooney's drama is Satyajit Ray's 'Nayak', if made by Noah Baumbach (but not as great)

'Jay Kelly' review: George Clooney's drama is Satyajit Ray's 'Nayak', if made by Noah Baumbach (but not as great)

The poignant moments are few and far between. Baumbach and Emily Mortimer's writing doesn’t allow enough time to get us acquainted with the characters to the point of getting us deeply invested in their lives

By Sajin Shrijith
‘Dhurandhar’ review: Aditya Dhar made a brilliant movie, and then dumbed it down

‘Dhurandhar’ review: Aditya Dhar made a brilliant movie, and then dumbed it down

The film's powerful core is diluted by overt jingoism, unnecessary elements, and a tendency to dumb down its message for the audience. Despite these irritants, it remains a largely engaging, albeit flawed, tribute to India's heroes

By Karthik Ravindranath
'Kalamkaval' review: An unforgettable Mammootty and a sturdy Vinayakan in a haunting, surprise-laden thriller

'Kalamkaval' review: An unforgettable Mammootty and a sturdy Vinayakan in a haunting, surprise-laden thriller

Mammootty's incredible chameleonic abilities are once again put to great use in a thriller that takes many interesting detours along the way. Directed by Jithin K. Jose, 'Kalamkaval' marks the arrival of another promising filmmaker

By Sajin Shrijith
'Tere Ishk Mein' review: Dhanush’s film trades emotion for excess, and calls it love

'Tere Ishk Mein' review: Dhanush’s film trades emotion for excess, and calls it love

Aanand L Rai's latest release, 'Tere Ishk Mein' leaves you uneasy, if not triggered

By Shubhangi Shah
'Victoria' review: Meenakshi Jayan makes a strong impression in this poignant tale of resilience

'Victoria' review: Meenakshi Jayan makes a strong impression in this poignant tale of resilience

Set primarily within a beauty parlour, the film follows a woman battling immense personal distress, finding unexpected therapy and strength through the bonds of sisterhood

By Sajin Shrijith
'The Family Man' Season 3 review: Weakest installment of the series

'The Family Man' Season 3 review: Weakest installment of the series

The third season of 'The Family Man' doesn't live upto the standards set by its predecessors

By Hariprasad Sadanandan
'Vilaayath Buddha' review: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shammi Thilakan ensure a strongly compelling ride

'Vilaayath Buddha' review: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shammi Thilakan ensure a strongly compelling ride

The two actors, along with Priyamvada Krishnan, deliver strong turns in director Jayan Nambiar's efficient, if not flawless, debut

By Sajin Shrijith
‘Eko’ review: A truly outstanding triumph of mystery storytelling

‘Eko’ review: A truly outstanding triumph of mystery storytelling

Director Dinjith Ayyathan and writer-cinematographer Bahul Ramesh surpass themselves with their career-best film, led by an impressive Sandeep Pradeep

By Sajin Shrijith
'Kaantha' review: Dulquer Salmaan's strongest role in a largely efficient mystery

'Kaantha' review: Dulquer Salmaan's strongest role in a largely efficient mystery

As an actor whose on-screen and off-screen personas are easily distinguishable, Dulquer gives a thoroughly committed performance that eerily recalls some of his father's dark early roles

By Sajin Shrijith
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