Rashid Irani
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Beginning (2020) |
For those desperately seeking excellence in cinema, the movie is essential viewing. - Scroll.in
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| Posted Feb 12, 2021
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Les misérables (2019) |
Perhaps more than ever before, it's time to heed the author's words of wisdom. - Scroll.in
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| Posted May 27, 2020
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Little Women (2019) |
Greta Gerwig's 21st century re-imagining of the classic tale of sisterhood during the American Civil War is as graceful and intelligent as one could reasonably expect. - Scroll.in
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| Posted Feb 10, 2020
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Judy (2019) |
Admittedly, Zellweger cannot emulate the pure magic of Garland's vocal performances, but her full-throated renditions of classic tunes such as Come Rain or Come Shine and Over the Rainbow are showstoppers and then some. - Scroll.in
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| Posted Jan 24, 2020
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1917 (2019) |
With a far more assured touch and with unrivalled intensity, Mendes gives us a film that encapsulates the madness and futility of war from way back in the last millennium right down to this day and age. - Scroll.in
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| Posted Jan 24, 2020
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) |
It's got everything you'd want to see in a dark fairy tale - evil witches, sorcery, and jaw-dropping visual effects. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Oct 21, 2019
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Downton Abbey (2019) |
Don't expect much of a plot as the Earl of Downton and his loyal retinue prepare to host the royal family. Do expect sumptuous production design and soap opera-style drama. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Oct 21, 2019
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Diego Maradona (2019) |
Over the course of the two-hour film, the camera rarely strays from its subject. We are made privy, albeit only briefly, to Maradona's impoverished childhood in a favela and his controversial 'Hand of God' goal... - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Oct 11, 2019
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Gemini Man (2019) |
With more emphasis placed on digital de-ageing, Gemini Man lacks a compelling storyline that audiences find engaging. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Oct 11, 2019
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Joker (2019) |
A multi-layered cautionary tale about the perils of living in a divisive, heartless urban jungle, the movie gains momentum midway and descends into a maelstrom of grotesque violence. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Oct 05, 2019
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Abominable (2019) |
Abominable may not reach the Himalayan heights it's aiming for. Yet it is infused with enough fantastical elements to keep viewers in good cheer. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Sep 30, 2019
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Hustlers (2019) |
A flashy Robin Hood-ish drama of female empowerment, Hustlers is recommended viewing. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Sep 30, 2019
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Ready or Not (2019) |
A spectacularly entertaining horror-comedy, Ready Or Not lends renewed lustre to an increasingly disreputable genre. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Sep 12, 2019
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It: Chapter Two (2019) |
Bill Skarsgard is dreadful rather than dread-inducing. And even scarier than the nearly-three-hour runtime of this frightmare... - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Sep 06, 2019
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The Kitchen (2019) |
Ostensibly a feminist call to empowerment, the film achieves its modest goals thanks primarily to the compelling performances of Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish and Elisabeth Moss. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Aug 23, 2019
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Angel Has Fallen (2019) |
Why is Gerard Butler still making action movies? Why is there one more ...Has Fallen flick? - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Aug 23, 2019
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Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood (2019) |
Quentin Tarantino's much-awaited ninth film is everything you'd expect - it's bloodspattered and luminous, meta and movie-loving, and has DiCaprio and Brad Pitt working together for the first time. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Aug 16, 2019
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Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) |
A colourful animation interlude and the climactic Indiana Jones-style hijinks are also notable. Best of all is an energetic end-credits song-and-dance number. Have a blast. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Aug 09, 2019
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Ash Is Purest White (2018) |
Cinephiles craving something more substantial than Hollywood's fast and furious follies would do well to spare a couple of hours for Ash Is The Purest White this weekend. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Aug 02, 2019
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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) |
Fast & Furious 9 is just more of the same tyre-screeching, glass-shattering meaningless mayhem. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Aug 02, 2019
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The Lion King (2019) |
Overall, while the plot offers nothing new (honestly, how could it), this re-envisioning of The Lion King is a wondrous treat that merits comparison with the golden age of screen animation. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Jul 19, 2019
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Yesterday (2019) |
The film comes across merely as a serviceable musical fantasy. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Jul 11, 2019
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Shoplifters (2018) |
Through a tale about an impoverished family that steals to get by, director Kore-eda questions the very notion of parenthood. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Jul 08, 2019
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Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) |
Intermittently zippy, ...Far From Home may not be in the league of Sam Raimi's original Spider-Man trilogy (2002 - 2007) but it nevertheless serves the purpose of a popcorn-ready rainy-day matinee. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Jul 08, 2019
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Annabelle Comes Home (2019) |
Expect dialogue so stilted, and effects so tacky, that the only scary thing will be the prospect of sitting through the rest of the fiasco as it unfolds. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Jun 28, 2019
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The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019) |
The freshness is gone in this sequel; there's less humour, less flavour, less fun. Recommended only for the ardent lover of cats and dogs, and barely even then. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Jun 14, 2019
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Men in Black: International (2019) |
Instead of the sass and sense of surreal surprise that we're used to, we get a new lead pair with no chemistry, a needlessly complex plot, and a bunch of unnecessary special effects. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Jun 14, 2019
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Dark Phoenix (2019) |
Sad to say, Dark Phoenix is barely adequate, even as a summertime diversion. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Jun 07, 2019
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Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) |
Flat action sequences and excessive CGI only serve to highlight the lack of a plot. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted May 31, 2019
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Rocketman (2019) |
The film traces how a shy piano prodigy named Reginald Dwight became the flamboyant showman, rock star and gay icon. Taron Egerton as Elton is outstanding. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted May 31, 2019
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Aladdin (2019) |
Director Guy Ritchie deploys his usual arsenal of flashy effects but adds nothing to the story of the thief with the heart of gold. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted May 24, 2019
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John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum (2019) |
Fasten your seatbelts and get set to savour the all-in-good-fun... - Hindustan Times
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| Posted May 17, 2019
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The Hustle (2019) |
It's bad enough that there are so few original scripts in Hollywood. What's even worse is when this paucity sees filmmakers take a film and make it worse in remake. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted May 17, 2019
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A Dog's Journey (2019) |
Not the most compelling tale, not compellingly told. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted May 17, 2019
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The Intruder (2019) |
If all this sounds familiar, that's probably because it's been done before, and done far better. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted May 10, 2019
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UglyDolls (2019) |
This straightforward yet affecting story revolves around a community of rejected dolls living in isolation in the unflatteringly named Uglyville. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted May 03, 2019
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A Dog's Way Home (2019) |
Predictably, the last act unfolds in full-on heartstrings-tugging mode... - Hindustan Times
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| Posted May 03, 2019
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Suspiria (2018) |
The new Suspiria is about as much fun as being assigned to write a dissertation on the original film - which makes sense, because that's what it is. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted May 03, 2019
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Avengers: Endgame (2019) |
It's really long; three hours long. There is a bit too much time travel. But overall it's just the kind of extravaganza you'd expect. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Apr 26, 2019
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Hellboy (2019) |
There are no thrills, no emotional core. Just an excess of subplots and gore. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Apr 12, 2019
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Pet Sematary (2019) |
This film squanders the spooky premise of Stephen King's tale, relying instead on cheap scare tactics and a shrill soundtrack. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Apr 12, 2019
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Free Solo (2018) |
Expect stunning visuals, plenty of drama. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Apr 11, 2019
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Shazam! (2019) |
Shazam! is surprisingly good - as immensely enjoyable, in fact, as Wonder Woman was. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Apr 05, 2019
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Fighting With My Family (2019) |
All in all, Fighting With My Family is a pleasant surprise. I recommend it for fans of wrestling and non-fans alike. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Apr 05, 2019
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Us (2019) |
This psychological horror-thriller will haunts you long after it's over. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Mar 29, 2019
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) |
The Hidden World is, at best, marginally diverting. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Mar 22, 2019
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Wonder Park (2019) |
Splendiferous is a word the little protagonist uses often, and it certainly applies to the lush visuals of Wonder Park. Viewers in the target, single-digit age group are likely to be enchanted. Grown-ups are likely to spend their time in slumberland. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Mar 15, 2019
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Captain Marvel (2019) |
Almost everything about Captain Marvel tends towards the sub-standard, from the special effects to the action sequences, the scattershot storytelling and the slapstick. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Mar 08, 2019
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The Wife (2017) |
Director Bjorn Runge explores, with bracing honesty, the crisis in the life of a seemingly happy, elderly married couple. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Feb 15, 2019
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The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (2019) |
Essentially an inspiring animated musical, The Lego Movie 2 is recommended for the young at heart. - Hindustan Times
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| Posted Feb 08, 2019
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