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‘Toxic’ review: Geetu Mohandas and Yash deconstruct the gangster life through a daring, yet patchy fever dream
Unlike the escapist nature of 'KGF', 'Toxic' aims to deconstruct the invincible gangster myth by narrating the story from a specific, psychologically tormented character's perspective
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‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ review: Girish AD’s best film yet is loaded with ultra pro max feel-good entertainment
Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju deliver their best in a wholesome film. They're directed with impressive finesse by a filmmaker who continues to deliver the goods in a territory he is most comfortable with
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‘Khalifa’ review: A mostly dull gangster drama heavily reliant on a rousing last-minute superstar cameo to revive it
Director Vysakh's 'Khalifa' attempts a grand mass-action film with Shaji Kailas/Joshiy-style ambition, but it ultimately lacks the compelling fire of those legendary Malayalam blockbusters
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‘The End of Oak Street’ review: David Robert Mitchell’s fresh spin on dinosaur mayhem is terrifying and thought-provoking
Unlike the numerous Jurassic franchise sequels that diluted the impact of Spielberg's original, Mitchell's film offers a fresh take on dinosaur mayhem by incorporating a time-travel element
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'Awarapan 2' review: A bitter-sweet return for Emraan Hashmi's Shivam
Emraan Hashmi reclaims his tragic hero avatar and the nostalgic, reworked soundtrack keeps the film afloat
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'Batwara 1947' review: A powerful Partition story lost to Bollywood treatment
Despite being based on a solid premise, and adapted from a stellar play, the Bollywoodised treatment of 'Batwara 1947' renders the storytelling overly-dramatic and equally old-fashioned
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'Vishwanath & Sons' review: Suriya and Mamitha Baiju offer a warm, yet imperfect, family drama
Venky Atluri's film delves into the internal conflict of a man torn between his heart and mind, with Suriya delivering a performance that transcends his previous stylish roles
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'Thudakkam' review: A promising plot lost in a haze of cigarettes and clichés
Despite a few sensitive moments and strong supporting performances, Jude Anthany Joseph’s film ultimately fails to make a lasting impression
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‘DC’ review: Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Clyde meets Wamiqa Gabbi’s Bonnie in Arun Matheshwaran’s best film yet
Drawing inspiration from world and international cinema, Matheshwaran crafts a visually stunning narrative with a warm, elegant aesthetic that contrasts with his known style of violent filmmaking
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'Eagles of the Republic' review: An actor is forced to make propaganda films in chilling Egyptian thriller
The digital release of Tarik Saleh's film coincides with concerning similar events in India, highlighting its potent and timely commentary on state control and censorship. Amr Waked's portrayal of a menacing government official is particularly impactful, given his real-life persecution for criticising the Egyptian government
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'72 Hours' review: World's worst midlife crisis
Starring Kevin Hart, '72 Hours' is an embarrassing portrayal of a midlife crisis. It attempts to comment on Gen Z but relies on shallow stereotypes and offensive humor, including a subplot that trivialises infidelity
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'Unmadham' review: Hat-trick win for Kunchacko Boban, writer Shahi Kabir; strong directorial debut for editor Kiran Das
'Unmadham' successfully combines crime investigation, personal drama, and supernatural elements, leaving the audience to interpret its ambiguous nature until the very end
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ NO-SPOILER Review: Best Spidey movie since Raimi’s 2004 superhit
Tom Holland finally transforms into a mature Spider-Man in ‘Brand New Day’: Long-time Spidey fans will love it, but it may push away the MCU purists, and that’s a good thing
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'Jana Nayagan' review: An exhausting three-hour political campaign masquerading as a wannabe Shankar movie
The Vijay-starrer attempts to blend multiple social messages and political commentary with entertainment, but ultimately falls short due to its excessive length and lack of focus
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'The Odyssey' review: A bigger, grander thematic successor of Christopher Nolan's 'Memento' and Batman trilogy
'The Odyssey' represents a culmination of Christopher Nolan's directorial prowess, delivering a complex and emotionally resonant cinematic journey worth experiencing on a giant screen
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'Satluj' review: Stellar performances drive powerful narrative of justice and accountability
The film's narrative masterfully builds an atmosphere of dread, immersing the audience in a reality where fear and uncertainty permeated daily life, avoiding the pitfalls of a conventional loud political thriller
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'I, Nobody' review: Prithviraj Sukumaran delivers one of his finest performances in a cleverly staged edge-of-the-seat thriller
Director Nisam Basheer's third movie is an enthralling experience that showcases an ordinary protagonist, a true 'nobody,' who displays immense courage when faced with overwhelming chaos
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'Voicemails For Isabelle' review: Heartwarming rom-com with emotional depth
Zoey Deutch delivers a powerful performance in Leah McKendrick's film, authentically portraying the pain of loss, while Nick Robinson complements her with undeniable chemistry
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'Alpha' review: Forced swag and unconvincing ‘family’ drama, coupled with distracted and repetitive storytelling, play spoilsport
Despite some well-executed fight scenes, this Alia Bhatt-starrer disappoints with predictable twists and a reliance on tropes, failing to offer anything truly new to the female-led spy genre, especially when compared to international benchmarks
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'Notes from the Last Row' review: Choi Min-sik is an enigmatic professor in Netflix's brilliantly thought-provoking Korean thriller series
Choi Min-sik, known for his intense performances in films like "Oldboy", "I Saw the Devil", and "Exhuma", leads this thoroughly captivating six-episode psychological thriller
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'I Will Find You' review: Sam Worthington's Netflix show is an 'airport novel' thriller tailored for low attention spans
While not aiming for deep cinematic artistry, the show excels at keeping viewers hooked with constant twists and turns. Sam Worthington delivers a compelling performance as David Burroughs, anchoring the series' central theme of fathers and children
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‘Supergirl’ review: Intense, overpowered, fun, and a major upgrade on ‘Superman’
Milly Alcock shines in ‘Supergirl’ and gives us a well-put-together comic-book movie, but will it be enough?
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'Ananthan Kaadu' review: Arya's new film boasts impressive scale and action, but lacks a notable personality, just like its characters
Murali Gopy's writing presents trademark themes of humanity transcending societal divisions, but that initial promise of complexity and visual flair eventually gives way to weariness
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'The Furious' review: Give this one all the stunt awards
Kenji Tanigaki's film delivers relentless energy with a slightly more realistic approach to its syndicate-busting plot. Starring Joe Taslim as an undercover journalist and Mo Tse as a lethal, silent handyman, the duo forms a compelling partnership driven by personal loss
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‘Cocktail 2’ review: A shallow love triangle built on female stereotypes
A soulless, hollow representation of modern relationships, one that gestures toward commitment anxiety and endless romantic options without saying anything particularly insightful about either
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