Some bits, not even central to the mystery, are plain baffling – even insulting.
Author: Tanul Thakur
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The only redeeming feature is that it is not loud, but the Pakistan-bashing is in place.
‘Bhuj’ Is Less a Film and More a Pamphlet With a Long, Tedious Rant Against Pakistan
Caste, religion and even sexism are all referenced to serve the patriotic cause.
‘Maajhi Preet’: A Stirring Story of Lifelong Romance and Rural Despair
'Maajhi Preet', an episode in the Netflix docuseries 'My Love', does something remarkable: it invites us to experience rural beauty on its own terms.
‘Toofan’ is a Mediocre Rehash of Tired, Old Bollywood Cliches and Tropes
Only once does Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra surprise the audience with an element of subversion that comes as a pleasant surprise.
Review: Haseen Dilruba is a Collection of Obvious Tropes and Recycled Characters
The film wants to reach a certain point, but its journey is devoid of convincing reasons or considered nuance.
‘Ray’ – a Tribute to a Master Filmmaker – Is High on Ideas, Low on Execution
The anthology is a hat-doff to Satyajit Ray and has films directed by Srijit Mukherji, Abhishek Chaubey, and Vasan Bala.
‘Sherni’ Communicates a Story of Fierce Conflict With Genuine Empathy
Amit Masurkar shows us a well-rounded film, where the protagonist, much like the filmmaker, is never above the people.
Review: The Gentleman Thief Returns in ‘Lupin’ 2, Full of Energy and Not a Little Magic
The slow start evolves into a show with intrigue and human stories.
‘Family Man 2’ Is a Worthy Sequel, Even if It Lacks the Intimate Dilemmas of Season One
The series is not just about patriotic heroism but also explores the lives of the villains.