Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video attempts to channel the cause-and-effect style of classic Priyadarshan films but ultimately loses the viewer’s interest. You’d be forgiven for thinking that the title […]
Sikandar Ka Muqaddar questions the wisdom of trusting one’s gut instinct, which becomes more relevant after sitting through the messy, disappointing ending. A jewelry heist movie with an added layer […]
By the time Murder Mubarak, a whodunnit straining under the mess of too many characters, reveals the answers, we’re way past caring. Movies based on books are a wild card […]
Instead of exploring the complex moral conflicts, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba opts for an overt drama featuring predictable twists and overly sentimental dialogue. Watching Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, the highly-anticipated […]
Jaane Jaan flatters to deceive with a promising first half, leading to a disappointing ending. Another day, another ‘adaptation’ of a foreign story with some lazy amalgamations. It seems that […]
Akshay Kumar leads a mixed-bag ensemble cast on a night of discovery, leading to some genuine laugh-out-loud moments in Khel Khel Mein. Nostalgia is like driving at night on a […]
In CTRL, Ananya Pandey’s portrayal of a social media influencer grappling with personal and public turmoil is impressive. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film explores the effects of technology on relationships but suffers from pacing issues.
The Buckingham Murders, featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan as a grieving police officer, attempts to address communal tensions and the immigrant experience but falls short in execution. While it explores emotional complexity, the film suffers from clichéd tropes, slow pacing, and lackluster performances, leaving much to be desired for avid thriller fans.
Like two dishes made from the same ingredients, the two adaptations of Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr Ripley portray the same elements of the titular character but at different story stages and with starkly contrasting final products.
Sector 36 is a Hindi crime thriller featuring Vikrant Massey as a chilling serial killer and Deepak Dobriyal as a police officer facing a moral awakening after his daughter’s near abduction. Despite Massey’s notable performance, the film falters with predictable storytelling, dumbing down motives, and lackluster suspense elements. Overall, it struggles to stand out in the genre.
