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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 This spy, action, thriller having a runtime of 140 minutes ultimate feels outdated.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perfectly in sync with the cinematic sensibilities of their respective eras, this latest chaotic venture feels severely outdated.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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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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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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Daadi Ki Shaadi – movie review

Daadi Ki Shaadi is a comedy-family film directed by Ashish R Mohan, and stars Neetu Kapoor, Kapil Sharma and R Sarathkumar in pivotal characters. Neetu Kapoor shines as the grandmother, delivering a pleasant and charming performance that anchors the film. She is joined by popular comedian Kapil Sharma and actress Sadia Khateeb. The film also marks the acting debut of Riddhima Kapoor Sahni (daughter of the late Rishi Kapoor), who plays Vimla Ahuja’s youngest daughter. Her character rushes back to India, shocked and embarrassed by her mother’s decision, eventually joining the rest of the family in an attempt to stop the wedding. Veteran actress Tejaswini Kolhapure plays one of the key roles and performs well. Sharathkumar, from South Indian cinema, also plays an important character in his first Hindi film. The film is connected to Kapil Sharma, whose wife Ginni Sharma has p ....
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Raja Shivaji – movie review

Raja Shivaji the epic historical drama based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, directed by Riteish Deshmukh has been made in Hindi and Marathi. Earlier, Riteish had directed the Marathi film Ved. Ajit Wadekar and Sandeep Patil (not to be confused with the cricketers) have collaborated with Riteish Deshmukh to write the story that is based on chapters of history. The film produced by Jio Studios has eight chapters, just like it's recently released mega blockbuster Dhuranthar that was also based on several chapters. With grand visuals, intense battle sequences and powerful performances, Raja Shivaji brings to life the untold stories of bravery, sacrifice, and leadership. The film specifically highlights key moments from Shivaji Maharaj’s journey — from his early struggles to becoming one of India’s greatest rulers. Moreover, this cinematic experience is pack ....
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Ek Din – movie review

Aamir Khan’s latest production Ek Din introduces his son Junaid Khan in the lead, opposite acclaimed South Indian actress Sai Pallavi, making her Hindi film debut. The film is adapted from the Thai drama One Day and attempts to weave a delicate love story around memory, longing and chance encounters. Junaid Khan plays a shy office employee - Dino who quietly falls for his colleague Meera (Sai Pallavi). His hesitance keeps him from confessing, while Pallavi is already entangled with her boss, portrayed by Kunal Kapoor in a layered villainous role. A planned picnic trip takes an unexpected turn when Pallavi suffers partial amnesia. Circumstances leave her and Junaid together for a single day, and the film explores how that fleeting time reshapes their bond.

Performances of Ek Din

Junaid Khan delivers a convincing portrayal of an introvert, showing promise in his first major ....
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