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Alpha – movie review

The YRF Spy Universe expands further with its latest offering, Alpha. It is a high-octane action thriller that delivers on visual gloss but completely misses the mark on emotional gravity. While the film attempts to inject fresh energy with a female-led narrative, it just ends up as a glossy but emotionally hollow addition to the spy genre. The film is rooted heavily in the typical studio template of glamour, exotic locations, and physics-defying stunts. This spy, action, thriller having a runtime of 140 minutes ultimate feels outdated. Firstly, when compared to contemporary benchmarks, particularly to Dhurandhar 1 and 2, that seamlessly blend espionage with deep-rooted patriotism, Alpha stands no match, trading genuine national fervor for forced, over-the-top melodrama.

A Fractured Foundation - that's Alpha

The narrative follows a highly trained assassin raised in total ....
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Welcome to the Jungle – movie review

Riding on the huge success of Welcome (2007) and Welcome Back (2015), the third installment of the Welcome franchise - Welcome to the Jungle attempts to revive the slapstick madness of its predecessors but struggles under its own colossal weight. While the original Welcome starring Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, Paresh Rawal with Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, and Welcome Back which again had Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal with John Abraham and Shruti Haasan were perfectly in sync with the cinematic sensibilities of their respective eras, this latest chaotic venture feels severely outdated. There is no actual adventure in the jungle as the film's title suggests.

Absurd Economics, Vanishing Humor in Welcome to the Jungle

The core problem lies in its overcrowded canvas and an absolute disregard for narrative logic in a film that has a flawed premise and dated execution. ....
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Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai – movie review

Bidding adieu to direction in Bollywood films, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is director David Dhawan's last film (as announced by him). Instead, this film falls much below expectations compared to David Dhawan's debut film Aankhen (highest grosser of 1993). Similarly it is nowhere near Biwi No 1, Shola Aur Shabnam, Saajan Chale Sasural, Haseena Maan Jaayegi and the long list of his super hit films. Probably planned as a energy booster to his son Varun Dhawan's career, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is about Jass (Varun Dhawan and Bani (Mrunal Thakur) who are a married couple yet have disagreements on family planning. This leads to their marriage falling apart. A professional marriage photographer, Jass moves abroad to start fresh and finds new romance, but things get complicated. Consequently the subject could have explored real relationship issues — but the film keeps things shallow. ....
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Peddi – movie review

Peddi is a pan-India film starring Ram Charan (Chiranjeevi's son) in the lead role. The cast also features Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and there is Janhvi Kapoor as the romantic lead. Also there is an actor from Mumbai- Divyendu in a supporting role. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, this rural sports drama follows a spirited villager who unites his community through sports and fights for their pride and identity. It seems that after the mega blockbuster Dhurandhar, filmmakers have begun not to bother about the length of their films. Set in the year 1980, Peddi runs for 189 minutes, which feels lengthy, but it showcases superb performances. Thus the central character played by Ram Charan, who immerses himself completely in the character of Peddi, a village youth excelling in sports like football and cricket. His love interest, played by Janhvi Kapoor, is the daughter of a minister, thou ....
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Bandar – movie review

The film Bandar that is released internationally as 'Monkey in a Cage' brings together elements of dark comedy, crime and family drama. Directed by Arora Kashyap and produced by former actor Nikhil Dwivedi, it features Bobby Deol in the title role, marking his first collaboration with Anurag Kashyap. The film having a duration of 136 minutes revolves around an aging television star who gets accused of rape by his ex-girlfriend. The cast includes Saba Pabbi, Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad, Indrajit Sukumaran from Malayalam cinema, Marathi actor Jitendra Joshi and several others who add spark to the narrative. The film written by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee is inspired by a real-life event.

Bandar dives deep into themes like crime, punishment, desire and the breakdown of control

The story revolves around a failed singer who is arrested by the police and thrown into lockup. ....
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Maa Behen – movie review

The latest Netflix offering Maa Behen has a running time of 2 hours and 7 minutes. At the outset, the title itself sounds like a cuss word commonly used in India. Can this movie be called a funny adventure? Was it about murder, or was it about kidnapping? The answer is none of the above. However, the movie's style is strictly raunchy. The plot revolves around a chain of events that unfolds over 48 hours in two contrasting houses (opposing in both location and social stature) within a gated colony. Guptaji (Ravi Kishen) occupies one house and has been wanting possession of the neighbouring house for years.

A widow infamous for her easygoing reputation - Maa Behen movie review

That house belongs to Rekhaji (Madhuri Dixit), a widow infamous for her easygoing reputation. She has two daughters who do not live with her: Jaya (Tripti Dimri), who is married, and Sushma (Dharana), a ....
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Baapya – movie review

Marathi cinema has long been celebrated for its sensitivity and rooted storytelling, but Baapya — directed by Sameer Tiwari, ventures into territory rarely explored on screen. The film’s very title refers to individuals who do not fit neatly into the categories of male or female, signaling its bold thematic core. Overall, the film touches your heart and makes you shed tears because the characters resonate deeply. As a viewer, you get so involved that you instantly and impulsively feel like giving the film four stars. We hope audiences embrace it just as warmly, though the problem often is that good films don’t run while weaker ones do. Sameer Tiwari has offered something truly different.

A Brave New Voice in Marathi Cinema - Baapya

The highlight of the film is the aesthetic way in which director Sameer Tiwari has handled such a sensitive subject. Girish’s younger ch ....
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Chand Mera Dil – movie review

Chand Mera Dil, the romantic drama is produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, co-written by Soni and Tushar Paranjape. This film is loosely based on the 2000 Telugu film Chitram. The film is directed by Vivek Soni, which is his second film. His debut feature film was Meenakshi Sundareshwar, which came out two or three years ago. In fact that one had a South based setting and some freshness. Whereas, in Chand Mera Dil, there are no matured adult issues here—it’s a childish film, that’s what I would say. This film unfortunately falls short, offering a confused and immature narrative. Yes, we have visually stunning moments, somewhat heartfelt romance, and an intense narrative, yet Chand Mera Dil fails to take audiences on an unforgettable journey filled with emotions, dreams, and the magic of modern love.

It's Love at First Sight in College - Chand Mera Dil

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Kartavya – movie review

Kartavya, the movie shares only the name with the 70's Dharmendra classic, now comes with a new story and star cast frontlined by Saif Ali Khan released on Netflix on 15th May with a crisp timing of 1 hour and 49 minutes. Story of a conscientious cop, though based in a fictional town Jhamli a place in MP however the lingua-franca used by the characters appears as a cocktail of East Delhi, Haryanvi and Rajasthani dialects. Consequently, forget woh sab, coming back, the theme is equally perplexing, the plot revolves around Babas and Khap panchayats, a dated concept which even the main stream regional media gives a pass. Though the movie does have its moments as it is well paced, guns are used as functional narrative tools rather than over-the-top glorification and the dialogues remain concise instead of dragging into long, pre-kill monologues—a refreshing change for modern Hindi ci ....
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Pati Patni Aur Woh Do – movie review

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do is a chaotic relationship comedy that delivers laugh-out-loud moments, bringing the good old days of comedy films back to life. This comedy of errors hinges on misplaced suspicions and embarrassing comic situations where nothing is quite what it seems. Set in the bustling streets of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the film opens with a helpless forest department staff anxiously waiting for their in-charge officer, Prajapati Pandey (Ayushmann Khurrana), to capture a leopard that has strayed into the city. Upon returning home at night, the quick-witted forest officer confesses to his wife Aparna (Wamiqa Gabbi), a fierce and ambitious television journalist: "Janwar ki itni himmat ke apna hi Pinjra bhul jaaye" (implying that he would ultimately return to his beloved wife). This moment feels incredibly natural and innovative, delivering a witty punchlin ....
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