Synopsis – Iris and Isaac’s first romantic weekend getaway goes awry in a most unexpected way. My Take – It has become common knowledge that the modern dating scene is not a healthy one and to call it indescribably frustrating would almost be selling it short. A hot topic which up and coming filmmakers have been milking for a while now to mixed results. And … Continue reading Oh, Hi! (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Gilmore returns to the sport of golf since his retirement after winning his first Tour Championship, to finance his daughter’s ballet classes. My Take – By now we are all familiar with the strange phenomenon that is Adam Sandler. On one hand, he is a very capable actor who has more than proven his acting chops in films like Punch-Drunk Love (2002), The Meyerowitz … Continue reading Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – An Army officer will stop at nothing to free Kashmir valley from terrorism, even if it means paying a terrible price. My Take – Though many Hindi features have mirrored the status of the always escalating tension and fragile peace in the north Indian state of Kashmir, this latest Dharma Productions release, which dropped on JioHotstar three nights ago, aimed to stand out … Continue reading Sarzameen (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. My Take – I guess fourth time’s the charm, right? I think we all can agree that no superhero team has seen a tremulous journey as Marvel‘s First Family. First … Continue reading The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – In a post-apocalyptic world with food scarcity, a family of Canadian farmers descended from American Civil War migrants defend their homestead against cannibals trying to seize their resources. My Take – At first glance this Danielle Deadwyler starrer looks like just any bare bones dystopian feature, but everything is so well-tailored in its 113 minutes run time that thrills alone carry the film. … Continue reading 40 Acres (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – When a mercenary group takes a lavish wedding hostage, they have no idea what they are in for as the Maid of Honor is actually a secret agent ready to rain hell-fire upon anyone who would ruin her best friend’s wedding. My Take – Rebel Wilson has always been the type of comedian who works in small doses, specifically as a part of a … Continue reading Bride Hard (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – The story of an investigator racing against time to expose the dark dealings of Amar Dev, a powerful and enigmatic spiritual healer. My Take – Though investigative dramas & horror usually operate in a different space in Hindi cinema, for his directorial debut Kussh S Sinha (son of veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha) takes an ambitious swing by combining mystery with the supernatural. With … Continue reading Nikita Roy (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – A group of friends are terrorized by a stalker who knows about a gruesome incident from their past. My Take – With legacy sequels being all the rage currently, it is unsurprising to see everyone’s favorite black raincoat wearing hook-man return to the screen after so many years to carry out more kills. Rushed into production after the surprise success of 1996’s Scream, … Continue reading I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Two artistic souls find harmony through music despite their contrasting worlds. As feelings deepen, age and circumstances challenge their undeniable bond. My Take – Since the dawn of Hindi cinema, tragic love stories have always been celebrates by the masses, who simply connect with yearnings of a young couple and the hardships they are forced to endure. And pair them with soulful soundtrack … Continue reading Saiyaara (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Charles, a strange lottery winner who lives alone on a secluded island, tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite singer, Herb McGwyer, to perform at a special, private event. My Take – There is always one little film that gets buried amongst the big summer releases and goes away largely unnoticed mainly due to its lack of publicity, but then … Continue reading The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Explores the romance between two visually impaired characters, navigating both the joys and complexities of modern love. My Take – You know what the word needs? More Ruskin Bond adaptations. After all the Indian writer has authored more than 500 short stories, essays, and novels which includes 69 books for children, but with the exception of Junoon (1979), The Blue Umbrella (2005) & … Continue reading Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Maalik is a gangster drama starring Rajkummar Rao that is expected to be a gripping story about a man’s rise to power in the underworld. My Take – For a while their Hindi cinema gave us some iconic gangster features like Satya (1998), Vaastav (1999), Company (2002), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), and the Gangs of Wassypur (2012) duology, to name a few of course. … Continue reading Maalik (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned. My Take – Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Superman! And he is back again on the screen. With Zack Snyder launched DCEU … Continue reading Superman (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – An unconventional love story between a reserved Sanskrit teacher and a spirited French instructor. My Take – You just can’t go wrong with an old-school romance, right? Well, that’s what I expected to watch when I began streaming this latest Dharmatic Entertainment feature on Netflix. Don’t get me wrong, while it has all the trapping of a new age love story, its protagonists, … Continue reading Aap Jaisa Koi (2025) Review!!!
Synopsis – A couple whose apartment building is suddenly surrounded by a mysterious brick wall and who must work with their neighbors to find a way out. My Take – Looking for a film that doesn’t deliver on the promise of its intriguing premise? Don’t worry Netflix has you covered. For his latest feature, writer-director Philip Koch, known for his work on sci-fi German Netflix … Continue reading Brick (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Follows a group of people fueled by a profound desire for change; in order to turn their back to society they leave everything behind and set their futures on the harsh landscape of the Galapagos. My Take – If someone can handle a feature based on a true story it has to be acclaimed filmmaker Ron Howard. Over the course of four decades, … Continue reading Eden (2024) Review!!
Synopsis – Set against the vibrant backdrop of rural India, Kaalidhar Laapata is a soulful tale of second chances and unexpected friendships. The story follows Kaalidhar (Bachchan), an aging man who escapes after discovering his family’s plan to abandon him. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he meets Ballu, a spirited eight-year-old orphan whose boundless energy and curiosity reignite Kaalidhar’s will to live—and live … Continue reading Kaalidhar Laapata (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother. My Take – After massively announcing their arrival on the horror scene with the critical and commercial success of Talk to Me (2022), directors Michael Philippou and Danny Philippou, for their sophomore effort, once again divulge into a grief filled spellbinding horror film that is chock … Continue reading Bring Her Back (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Five years post-Jurassic World Dominion, an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough. My Take – I think we all know by now how in 1993 director Steven Spielberg and his team of visual effects artists not just awed the world by bringing dinosaurs to the big screen, but also made everyone … Continue reading Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Follows stories of bittersweet relationships in a contemporary setting, exploring various aspects, hues, and moods of love. My Take – I think we all know by now that life doesn’t always come with closure as people are often flawed, and any relationship between something imprecise is always going to be messy. But irrespective of what the world throws at us, we need to take … Continue reading Metro… In Dino (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Andy leads immortal warriors against a powerful enemy threatening their group. They grapple with the resurfacing of a long-lost immortal, complicating their mission to safeguard humanity. My Take – Released in 2020 on Netflix, director Gina Prince-Blythewood‘s adaptation of author Greg Rucka and illustrator Leandro Fernández‘s Image Comics graphic novel series ‘The Old Guard‘ proved to be quite a hit for those eager for … Continue reading The Old Guard 2 (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – When the UK Prime Minister and US President become the targets of a foreign adversary, they’re forced to rely on one another to thwart a global conspiracy. My Take – Some chemistries are just so fun that franchises are born out of them. Think ‘Lethal Weapon‘, ‘Bad Boys‘ or ‘Rush Hour‘, fun action comedies laced with flimsy plots, but anchored by leads who together … Continue reading Heads of State (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Mike goes to Nepal to sprinkle his brother’s ashes on Mount Everest. When Mike and his mountain guide come upon mercenaries while traveling on a tour bus, they are forced to fight to save themselves, the passengers, and the country. My Take – Though, unlike the current majority, I usually tend to enjoy most of Liam Neeson‘s late-career action performances which often sees him … Continue reading Ice Road: Vengeance (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Two years after M3GAN’s rampage, her creator Gemma resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia, the military-grade weapon who was built by a defense contractor who stole M3GAN’s underlying tech. My Take – Despite releasing on the first weekend of 2023, a slot usually reserved for some of the very worst genre films, M3GAN was an unexpected hit, … Continue reading M3GAN 2.0 (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Follows a Formula One driver who comes out of retirement to mentor and team with a younger driver. My Take – Though still not as internationally beloved as other sports, yet undeniably, over the past decades, Formula One racing has grown to become one of the most elite forms of motorsports in the entire world. Particularly with the focus being on the uniquely aerodynamic … Continue reading F1 (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – When a mother and daughter stop in a house in the middle of a dense forest they find themselves facing an evil force. My Take – Joining the ever growing sub-genre of “do not mess with a mother, as she can go to any extent to save her family” is this latest fantasy horror that shows acclaimed actress Kajol portray a contemporary woman who … Continue reading Maa (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins. My Take – Whether you love his work or not, Wes Anderson is indisputably one of the most gifted filmmakers of the modern cinematic era. In fact, … Continue reading The Phoenician Scheme (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth’s galactic ambassador while his mother Olga works on the top secret project to decode alien messages. My Take – For thirty years, as a premium animation studio, Pixar has rarely skipped a beat. Out of the 29 features they have produced so far, only about … Continue reading Elio (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – A group of survivors of the rage virus lives on a small island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors. My Take – Often credited for reigniting interest in the “zombie” sub-genre, director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland‘s 28 Days … Continue reading 28 Years Later (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King’s novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz. My Take – While film and TV adaptations of the legendary author Stephen King‘s works have mostly relegated to horror, arguably his more human stories, like Stand by Me (1986), The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and The Green Mile (1999), have translated … Continue reading The Life of Chuck (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – After a DUI, an arrogant basketball coach must train Neurodivergent adults for community service. His initial prejudice fades as his players show him a new perspective on life. My Take – While Taare Zameen Par (2007), a social drama which saw Aamir Khan produce, direct and star in, continues to be an all-time favorite particularly on YouTube, due to its moving story, excellent portrayal … Continue reading Sitaare Zameen Par (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Set in Budapest, the narrative centres around the mysterious murder of billionaire tycoon Pankaj Bhatti. What begins as a suspected hate crime quickly spirals into a complex web of family secrets, billion-dollar motives, and betrayal. Detective Sherdil teams up with Natasha, a composed and sharp investigator, to unravel the intricacies of the case. My Take – Whodunits are all rage right now, with … Continue reading Detective Sherdil (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – A genre-bending comedy about a frustrated and misanthropic newlywed who discovers certain feral impulses that land her in unlikely situations. My Take – When it comes to traditional viewing experience, this year (so far) has been a good mix, ranging from some excellent to decent and terrible affairs. However, none I would say managed to surprise me as much as this debut feature … Continue reading Sister Midnight (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. My Take – Though writer-director Celine Song broke hearts in her debut feature with a story about love, loss, and the power of second chances in Past Lives (2023), her latest serves up a modern take on what love is in the current world. Structured as … Continue reading Materialists (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Kate is dealing with a personal tragedy while owning and training horses in Echo Valley, an isolated and picturesque place, when her daughter, Claire, arrives at her doorstep, frightened, trembling and covered in someone else’s blood. My Take – Sometimes even the best packaging can surprise you, and not in the good way! Such is the case of this Apple TV+ release which has … Continue reading Echo Valley (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Two priests, one in crisis with his faith and the other confronting a turbulent past, must overcome their differences to perform a risky exorcism. My Take – We all love a good possession story, but in a world where at least two or three (probably more) exorcism flicks are being released every year, filmmakers nowadays are struggling to bring something unique to the … Continue reading The Ritual (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Follows a young Viking as he aspires to hunt dragons, and how he becomes unexpectedly a friend of a young dragon. My Take – While Disney remains determined to continue re-imagining their entire library of classic animated films into (mostly soulless) live-action adaptations, it was only a matter of time before Universal and DreamWorks Pictures too jumped on the lucrative remake bandwagon. Bringing … Continue reading How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – DEEP COVER is a fast-paced action comedy starring Bryce Dallas Howard as Kat, an improv comedy teacher beginning to question if she’s missed her shot at success. When an undercover cop (Sean Bean) offers her the role of a lifetime, she recruits two of her students (Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed) to infiltrate London’s gangland by impersonating dangerous criminals. My Take – When … Continue reading Deep Cover (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – When a man returns to his beach side hometown in Australia, he is humiliated in front of his teenage son by a local group of surfers who claim ownership over the secluded beach of his childhood. My Take – Until a few years back it had become easy to write off Nicolas Cage due to the kind of straight-to-streaming garbage he was (forced) … Continue reading The Surfer (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – A single mother navigates a series of unfortunate events, leading her down an unforeseen path where she becomes embroiled in a situation she never envisioned, finding herself at the center of suspicion in an indifferent world. My Take – Who doesn’t have a bad day? I just had one just yesterday. But what if on one particular day everything that could go wrong in … Continue reading Straw (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – When Zephyr, a savvy and free-spirited surfer, is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer and held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks below. My Take – For sometime it seemed like Hollywood was intent on making Jai Courtney happen. However, despite starring in potential blockbusters like A Good Day … Continue reading Dangerous Animals (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Three legendary warriors, a Viking mother seeking vengeance, a ninja fighting his samurai brother, and a WWII pilot facing cosmic horrors – become prey to an unstoppable hunter of killers. My Take – With the franchise hitting an all-time low with the overly ambitious The Predator (2018), the galaxy’s ultimate hunter finally got a new lease to life with director Dan Trachtenberg‘s Prey … Continue reading Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father’s death. My Take – Back in 2014, no one could have predicted that a mid-budget action thriller starring Keanu Reeves (a decade after peaking global popularity with the Matrix trilogy) would turn into a phenomenal action franchise and its lead character, the titular John … Continue reading Ballerina (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Three men on a giant cruise ship all claiming to be the real son and rightful heir to a fortune. Following a wild night where drinks are spiked, they wake to find their memories hazy, and are soon put in ship’s jail after a murder, with a pair of detectives flown in to determine which of three committed the crime. My Take – … Continue reading Housefull 5 (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Two urbane brothers witness a baby being kidnapped from an impoverished mother at a railway station in rural India. One guided by moral duty, convinces the other to help the mother and join a perilous investigation to find the baby. My Take – Every once in a while, between a plethora of wide releases starring mostly known faces their comes a smaller film … Continue reading Stolen (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – An Irish shepherding family thrust into battle on several fronts: internal strife, hostility within the family, rivalry with another farmer. Paternalism, heritage, and the generational trauma cycle through the cultural prism of Ireland. My Take – Who doesn’t love a good feud story? A dispute and rivalry whose scars are passed down from one generation to another in an escalating cycle of vengeance that … Continue reading Bring Them Down (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Four friends reunite during worldwide economic turmoil. My Take – Indeed, we live in dangerous times. Social media has mostly taken over what previously used to be called “the truth” and has become the one of the main tools of destruction. And now with AI finally finding itself on all platforms, the uncertainty of its uses and its power are only growing when … Continue reading Mountainhead (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Daniel arrives in Beijing, where Mr. Han has been seeking him out. Han has a new protege, Li Fong. The two mentors must collaborate to instruct Li Fong, but it remains to be seen if their instructional approaches will be compatible. My Take – Personally, I have never been the biggest fan of the ‘Karate Kid’ franchise. Though I enjoyed the original 1984 … Continue reading Karate Kid: Legends (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – Two estranged siblings join forces to seek the legendary Fountain of Youth. Using historical clues, they embark on an epic quest filled with adventure. If successful, the mythical fountain could grant them immortality. My Take – With Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) bombing hard, the latest ‘The Mummy‘ feature heading back to its original roots as a small contained creature … Continue reading Fountain of Youth (2025) Review!!
Synopsis – A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family. My Take – Released in 2002, at time when Disney as an animation studio was going through a tumultuous time, Lilo & Stitch ended up being a sleeper success story. Acting as an amalgamation of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) and Looney Tunes anarchy, the animated film’s story about a stranded … Continue reading Lilo & Stitch (2025) Review!!
