For the most part, this is a quiet, subtle drama that turns into a detective story. The general feeling of us piecing together things just as the protagonist’s […]
The success of the film is that it grips you and doesn’t let you go. There’s no horror or terror. But there’s suspense. The rest of this review may
The drama portion of ‘Jigra’ has no tension, and the thriller part of the film lacks excitement. The movie moves with mechanical efficiency, and very little feels inspired.
As a screenplay, it’s all there – led by Rajinikanth, who seems happy not to simply play to the gallery. And yet, the film does not become what
CTRL works overall, but it does not carry a sense of revelation that makes you slap your forehead. Here’s the issue: We already know that we are controlled
There are interesting ideas. But the translation from concept to execution leaves a lot to be desired. The film looks grand on the big screen, but that’s about
The lead actors are both fantastic. The first half is charming, but later, the film feels like it needed to be tighter, more focused. But all said, this
This wonderfully written story is not just about cricket, but also about caste and ego. And this is not just about the two men at the centre, but
The film – starring Asif Ali, Vijayaraghavan, and Aparna Balamurali – works as both text and subtext. On the surface, we have the question of a missing gun.
The film does more than just document a “genre” story of a serial killer being pursued by a determined cop. The rich-poor divide is what gives this story
Sujith Nambiar is the writer, and the overall plot sounds wonderful as a one-line or even a page. But the film has not been fleshed out. Tovino Thomas
One way to view G.O.A.T. is as a celebration of the star. That part works. But those of us who want more are left wanting. The very first
