The Toxic Avenger (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – A horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze into a new evolution of hero: The Toxic Avenger. My Take – In an era where everything and anything has to get a remake/reboot, it is unsurprising that Hollywood finally turned its attention towards the 1984 cult B schlock horror superhero film centered on a mop-wielding 7-foot janitor in a tutu suffering from radiation poisoning. A … Continue reading The Toxic Avenger (2025) Review!!

The Smashing Machine (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – The story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion Mark Kerr. My Take – Having been the face of blockbuster cinema for more than a decade, as a viewer you usually know what you’re going to get from a Dwayne Johnson starrer. And so far it has worked for him, even when he’s essentially playing some version of the same character. However, in this latest … Continue reading The Smashing Machine (2025) Review!!

Steve (2025) Review!!

  Synopsis – Follows headteacher Steve battling for his reform college’s survival while managing his mental health. Concurrently, troubled student Shy navigates his violent tendencies and fragility, torn between his past and future prospects. My Take – With ‘Peaky Blinders‘ becoming a global sensation over its six season run and filmmaker Christopher Nolan‘s blockbuster biopic Oppenheimer (2023) finally earning him the Best Actor nod at the … Continue reading Steve (2025) Review!!

The Lost Bus (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – A wayward school bus driver and a dedicated school teacher battle to save 22 children from a terrifying inferno. My Take – Once upon a time audiences used to throng to their nearest cinemas to witness the latest disaster flick play out on screen. Perfect popcorn entertainers that made your jaw drop as the onscreen all-star ensemble struggled to survive the CGI spectacle … Continue reading The Lost Bus (2025) Review!!

Good Boy (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner Todd, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most. My Take – Indeed, we are seeing quite the uprising of experimental horror films. While last year saw a gruesome slasher unveil … Continue reading Good Boy (2025) Review!!

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Two former lovers in Delhi try to rekindle old flames, leading to amusing mix-ups and deceptions. As chaos unfolds, a new unexpected romance blooms. Who will find their happy ending amid the confusion. My Take – Official trailers rarely deliver on expectations, however, that is not the case of this latest Dharma film which unapologetically delivers exactly what it promised in all of its … Continue reading Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025) Review!!

Play Dirty (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – A ruthless thief and his expert crew stumble onto the heist of a lifetime. My Take – Without a doubt Shane Black is one of the most influential screenwriters in commercial blockbuster history. Known specifically for his sharp razor-edged sense of humor and snarky dialogue, as a writer, Black is often credited for being someone without whom most contemporary action comedies would not … Continue reading Play Dirty (2025) Review!!

Code 3 (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – CODE 3 follows a burned-out paramedic taking on one final 24-hour shift to train his replacement, only to find the night spiraling into chaos. Packed with heart, humor, and high-stakes action, the film is a ride from start to finish. My Take – With the massive success of the HBO Max‘s Emmy winning series ‘The Pitt‘, mainstream focus on healthcare workers has naturally … Continue reading Code 3 (2025) Review!!

Night of the Reaper (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – College student Deena visits home and is roped into babysitting. The local sheriff is mailed a piece of evidence and is led on a scavenger hunt to reveal the killer of another babysitter. My Take – With older franchises coming back to life and newer one being constantly created, the slasher genre is on a quite upswing after taking a downward turn in the … Continue reading Night of the Reaper (2025) Review!!

The Strangers – Chapter 2 (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Continues Maya’s story as she has another encounter with the titular trio of masked home invaders. My Take – The less said about director Renny Harlin’s shoddy offering, The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024), the better. A complete disaster from start to finish with mundane scares, the film was essentially a bland retelling of director Bryan Bertino’s successful home-invasion chiller, The Strangers (2008), in which a … Continue reading The Strangers – Chapter 2 (2025) Review!!

Homebound (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Two friends from a North Indian village pursue police jobs seeking dignity, but their friendship strains as desperation grows in their quest. My Take – With his debut feature, Masaan (2015), gaining widespread acclaim for capturing the everyday experiences of marginalized individuals, amidst two emotional layered stories, for his sophomore feature, director Neeraj Ghaywan returns with a moving friendship drama set against a politically … Continue reading Homebound (2025) Review!!

One Battle After Another (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own’s daughter. My Take – Known for always challenging himself to do something different, for better and worse, every new feature from filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson is an event and his latest is no different. Loosely based on Vineland, a 1990 bestselling novel by Thomas Pynchon, the … Continue reading One Battle After Another (2025) Review!!

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Two strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding have the chance to relive important moments from their pasts, illuminating the path that led them to the present and gaining the opportunity to change their futures. My Take – While romance stories are a dime a dozen, this latest from director Kogonada, who with the critical success of his first two features, Columbus … Continue reading A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) Review!!

Swiped (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Whitney Wolfe Herd rises from recent graduate to pioneering entrepreneur, overcoming sexism and industry resistance as she creates Bumble, a dating app that reimagines how people connect. My Take – Having become a billionaire by the age of 31, Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder & CEO of the female-facing dating app Bumble and co-founder of Tinder, deserved the biopic treatment. Mainly, as a key … Continue reading Swiped (2025) Review!!

Nishaanchi (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Twin brothers, identical looks but different values, face brotherhood, betrayal, love, and redemption. Their paths weave through crime into a deeper story of human nature and its results. My Take – With a career spanning more than two decades, as a writer, director, producer and actor Anurag Kashyap has indulged in a variety of genres, always experimenting with his unique approach to film … Continue reading Nishaanchi (2025) Review!!

Him (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – A promising young football player joins an isolated compound to train under a dynasty team’s aging quarterback. My Take – As a producer Jordan Peele has built quite a brand for himself, particularly in the horror genre, with each new feature coming as a breath of fresh air. His latest too, a sports-related horror about an ambitious quarterback who faces an evil conspiracy while … Continue reading Him (2025) Review!!

Jolly LLB 3 (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Smart-alec Jolly Mishra and jugadu Jolly Tyagi clash in Judge Tripathi’s court with witty banter, wild twists, and heartfelt chaos in this ultimate courtroom comedy. My Take – Back when it released in 2013, no could have predicted that the small-budgeted excellent comedy drama ‘Jolly LLB‘ would be so fondly remembered even twelve years later. Mainly because, unlike most courtroom features, writer-director Subhash … Continue reading Jolly LLB 3 (2025) Review!!

Witchboard (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – From legendary director Chuck Russell (A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, The Mask), Witchboard resurrects the ’80’s horror classic with a chilling new vision. In present-day New Orleans, a cursed artifact unleashes a vengeful witch, drawing a young couple into a deadly spiral of possession, temptation, and occult terror. My Take – Considering their continued acceptance in mainstream space, I genuinely believe remaking horror … Continue reading Witchboard (2025) Review!!

Americana (2025) Review!!

  Synopsis – The lives of local outsiders and outcasts violently intertwine when a rare Lakota Ghost shirt falls onto the black market in a small South Dakota town. My Take – Indeed, such has been the influence of Coen Brothers (Fargo, No Country for Old Men) and Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) that a generation of aspiring filmmakers continue to … Continue reading Americana (2025) Review!!

Jugnuma: The Fable (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – After discovering burned trees in his orchards, a wealthy landowner grows suspicious of his workers and nomads passing through his vast estate. My Take – Following its dream festival run across the globe, which includes a historic Best Film win at the 38th Leeds International Film Festival, a Special Jury Award win at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024, and a world premiere at … Continue reading Jugnuma: The Fable (2025) Review!!

Splitsville (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – When Ashley asks for a divorce, the good-natured Carey runs to his friends, Julie and Paul, for support. Their secret to happiness is an open marriage; that is, until Carey crosses the line and throws all of their relationships into chaos. My Take – A lot is being said about modern romance nowadays in celluloid, both hilarious and tragic, particularly about dysfunctional couples who … Continue reading Splitsville (2025) Review!!

Ek Chatur Naar (2025) Review!!

Synopsis -Mamta , a street-smart woman in Lucknow, who finds a corrupt power broker’s stolen smartphone and uses the blackmail material within to get by. Her initial plan for quick money evolves into a deeper, twist-filled game as she navigates a world of corruption, corruption, and suspense, testing her wit at every step. My Take – Known mainly for helming social comedies like OMG: Oh … Continue reading Ek Chatur Naar (2025) Review!!

The Long Walk (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – A group of teenage boys compete in an annual contest known as “The Long Walk,” where they must maintain a certain walking speed or get shot. My Take – What a year this has been for Stephen King adaptations! First, Osgood Perkins (Longlegs) sent us through the grinder to experience his insanely bloody adaption of ‘The Monkey‘, and then Mike Flanagan (Doctor Sleep) did a … Continue reading The Long Walk (2025) Review!!

Hallow Road (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Two parents enter a race against time when they receive a distressing late-night phone call from their daughter after she caused a tragic car accident. My Take – How far would you go to protect your children? Particularly, if you are thrown into a claustrophobic real-time every-parent’s-nightmare sort of situation. That’s the question asked in this latest in the growing sub-genre of films in … Continue reading Hallow Road (2025) Review!!

Ufff Yeh Siyapaa (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – In this uniquely wordless comedy of errors, Kesari Lal Singh (Sohum Shah), a sheepish common man, finds himself entangled in a spiralling mess when his wife, Pushpa (Nushrratt Bharuccha), leaves him – convinced he’s been flirting with their neighbour, Kamini (Nora Fatehi). My Take – Following his breakthrough role in the haunting Tumbbad (2018), actor Sohum Shah has become quite the go to … Continue reading Ufff Yeh Siyapaa (2025) Review!!

Inspector Zende (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – After escaping prison, serial killer Carl Bhojraj returns to Mumbai, where Inspector Zende pursues him to capture the elusive criminal again. My Take – Over the years, Charles “Bikini Killer” Sobhraj has managed to be the subject of quite some features, most popularly 2015’s Randeep Hooda starrer Main Aur Charles, and found his story expanded in the eight-part BBC-commissioned miniseries called ‘The Serpent’, … Continue reading Inspector Zende (2025) Review!!

Highest 2 Lowest (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – When a titan music mogul is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma. My Take – With films like Mo’ Better Blues (1990), Malcolm X (1992), He Got Game (1998), and Inside Man (2006) behind them, filmmaker Spike Lee and acting legend Denzel Washington proved to be glorious collaborators. And after nearly two decades apart, the … Continue reading Highest 2 Lowest (2025) Review!!

The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront. My Take – Released back in 2013, The Conjuring, directed by James Wan, not just reinvigorated the stale haunted house horror sub-genre and brought cultural attention to real life demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, it also birthed a billion dollar franchise that not only consisted … Continue reading The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) Review!!

The Roses (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband’s professional dreams come crashing down. My Take – At this point, we have probably seen every kind of story revolving around the difficulties of a marriage, particularly a dissolving one. Too often we get to witness the depressing ways in which a couple who previously … Continue reading The Roses (2025) Review!!

Eddington (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico. My Take – Though, filmmaker Ari Aster quickly became the face of elevated horror with two traumatizing epics, Hereditary (2018) and Midsommar (2019), he surprised everyone by departing from the stereotype by helming Beau Is Afraid (2023), … Continue reading Eddington (2025) Review!!

Songs of Paradise (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – An extraordinary tale of the first female singer at Radio Kashmir. My Take – Though not much is known about her in this chaotic world of noise today, in her time, Raj Begum, the first female singer of Kashmir, wasn’t just an artist. She was a storm, a wave of change, the flag-bearer of freedom. Back when girls could only sing in weddings … Continue reading Songs of Paradise (2025) Review!!

Caught Stealing (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Burned-out ex-baseball player Hank Thompson unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld he never imagined. My Take – As a filmmaker Darren Aronofsky has built a reputation by helming serious fares like Pi (1998), The Wrestler (2008), Black Swan (2010), and The Whale (2022), and … Continue reading Caught Stealing (2025) Review!!

Red Sonja (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – An adaptation of the comic book, Red Sonja, a vengeful warrior known as a “She-Devil with a sword”. My Take – Fantasy has always been a difficult genre for filmmakers and studios to score at. After all, it is a genre that rises in popularity every few years or so, occasionally leaving an impact with something special, but then goes dormant for a … Continue reading Red Sonja (2025) Review!!

Param Sundari (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – In Kerala’s picturesque backwaters, a North Indian and South Indian find unexpected love. Their cultural differences spark a hilarious and chaotic romance, full of twists and turns. Two diverse worlds collide in a heartwarming story. My Take – We have seen North-South romance play out before. Though some of these stories take a more serious & tragic approach, like Ek Duuje Ke Liye … Continue reading Param Sundari (2025) Review!!

The Thursday Murder Club (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Four irrepressible retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. My Take – Like most I too love a good mystery. Although the sub-genre that has existed long enough for the tropes to become well-established, a solid spin on a familiar tale … Continue reading The Thursday Murder Club (2025) Review!!

Relay (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – A broker of lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten them breaks his own rules when a new client seeks his protection to stay alive. My Take – Who doesn’t enjoy a good whistleblower drama? Intense and emotionally draining stories of proverbial insiders who, despite being hopelessly outgunned and out-lawyered, decide to risk everything just to do the right thing … Continue reading Relay (2025) Review!!

Honey Don’t! (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – A dark comedy about Honey O’Donahue, a small-town private investigator, who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church. My Take – For years, the Coen brothers (Joel Coen and Ethan Coen) withheld the status of a duo that made some of the best features out there. A creative fusion that lasted due to the level of intellectual and creative … Continue reading Honey Don’t! (2025) Review!!

Eenie Meanie (2025) Review!!!

Synopsis – A reformed teenage getaway driver is dragged back into her unsavory past when a former employer offers her a chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend. My Take – While we quietly wait for Edgar Wright to finally deliver on the much rumored follow-up to Baby Driver (2017), Hulu has coaxed up an entertaining and stylish entry into the canon … Continue reading Eenie Meanie (2025) Review!!!

Night Always Comes (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Risking everything to secure a future for herself and her brother, Lynette sets out on a dangerous odyssey, confronting her own dark past over the course of one propulsive night. My Take – Unlike most performers who prefer to stick to the mainstream, Vanessa Kirby continues her impressive oscillation between blockbuster fare and dramatic works. While last month saw her super-powered pregnant self being … Continue reading Night Always Comes (2025) Review!!

Nobody 2 (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Suburban dad Hutch Mansell, a former lethal assassin, is pulled back into his violent past after thwarting a home invasion, setting off a chain of events that unravels secrets about his wife Becca’s past and his own. My Take – Without a doubt, the big draw of Nobody (2021), an 87North production, the makers of the ‘John Wick‘ franchise, was watching Bob Odenkirk beat up … Continue reading Nobody 2 (2025) Review!!

Tehran (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – After a 2012 Delhi bombing, officer RK’s Tehran mission turns deadly when Iran targets him and India abandons him in his quest to expose the truth. My Take – While the weekend saw the world generally flock to the latest bombastic cinematic installment of the ambitious YRF Spy Universe, it also saw ZEE5 quietly release a political thriller that saw John Abraham getting … Continue reading Tehran (2025) Review!!

War 2 (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Major Kabir Dhaliwal returns to combat a new threat to the nation in a perilous undercover mission. My Take – The hype was understandable, after all War (2019) was an awesome stylish, adrenaline-pumping success story that set new standards for Hindi action thrillers and re-affirmed Hrithik Roshan‘s Greek god status. And as it was evident from the marketing material, the action-laden sequel, which also … Continue reading War 2 (2025) Review!!

Together (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – A couple’s move to the countryside triggers a supernatural incident that drastically alters their relationship, existence, and physical form. My Take – If the success of last year’s The Substance ensured body horror’s return to mainstream, this Neon backed debut feature from Australian writer-director Michael Shanks will certainly ensure more producers and studios will invest into the sub-genre. Headlined by real-life married actors Alison … Continue reading Together (2025) Review!!

Freakier Friday (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice. My Take – Released at the height of Lindsay Lohan‘s popularity, Freaky Friday (2003), the third film adaptation of the 1972 novel of the same name … Continue reading Freakier Friday (2025) Review!!

The Pickup (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – A routine cash pickup turns into a deadly pursuit when two mismatched armored truck drivers are ambushed by ruthless criminals with plans beyond the cash. My Take – Indeed, Eddie Murphy hasn’t exactly been in top notch film in recent years, but he will always be known as a comedic powerhouse, and Pete Davidson has shown some real promise as a performer in … Continue reading The Pickup (2025) Review!!

Weapons (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. My Take – After making a memorable debut with 2022’s sleeper hit Barbarian, about a nightmarish Airbnb on a forgotten street, a film admittedly I was not particularly a fan of, written-director … Continue reading Weapons (2025) Review!!

The Bad Guys 2 (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do “one last job” by an all-female squad of criminals. My Take – Released in 2022, The Bad Guys turned out to be a surprisingly solid animated heist flick that blended slick visuals and sharp … Continue reading The Bad Guys 2 (2025) Review!!

Son of Sardaar 2 (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – A man fakes being a war hero to assist a couple in gaining their parents’ approval for their marriage. My Take – Though known mainly for his action and dramatic roles, occasionally, Ajay Devgn takes timeout from his usual tough guy image to appear in comedies. And while he has found success under the direction of Rohit Shetty (Golmaal series, Bol Bachchan), his … Continue reading Son of Sardaar 2 (2025) Review!!

Dhadak 2 (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – A searing romantic drama about identity, power, and the cost of love in the world we live in. My Take – Released in 2018, Dhadak, starring Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, was no doubt a grand reminder of how modernity hasn’t erased age-old prejudices, but being a remake of much-acclaimed Marathi film Sairat (2016), it was also accused of stripping away the very … Continue reading Dhadak 2 (2025) Review!!

The Naked Gun (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Only one man has the particular set of skills – to lead Police Squad and save the world. My Take – Since Leslie Nielsen‘s boneheaded cop Frank Drebin, his brilliant-yet-unfairly canceled Police Squad! Series and his three big-screen Naked Gun spin-offs continue to be celebrated, considering the relatively deserted theatrical comedy landscape of the past few years, a 30 year old belated follow-up … Continue reading The Naked Gun (2025) Review!!