Fighter has a contrasting set of emotions that make it slightly hard to digest. Despite the acting chops of its leads and its occasionally stunning action, Fighter zips through at such a high velocity that it hardly gives us enough time to register even some of its best moments in our heads.
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Merry Christmas may not be peak Sriram Raghavan, but it works mainly as a drama with great relationship dynamics. It is just a joy to watch its two leads, Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, at almost the top of their game. The film is also available in Hindi, but this review is of the Tamil version.
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Dunki deals with a serious subject matter, but Raju Hirani treats it with his trademark humor and broad stroke-filled storytelling. This affects the film more negatively than positively. Nevertheless, the film has its merits that make it watchable.
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Because the movie is set in an idyllic world where things resolve themselves, none of its big ideas pop. There is a serious lack of conflict in the movie, which means a great deal of predictability.
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The film takes a while to get going and moves at a rather lethargic pace, but the characters are so endearing and the performances are so strong that they alone make up for the minor flaws.
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Unconventional storytelling and strong performances drive Vanga's raw, sometimes compelling film about a man with animalistic instincts and a toxic marriage. But a generic second half and an unsuitable father-son angle keep it from realizing its full potential.
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Sujoy Ghosh's "Jaane Jaan" has gaping plot holes and clunky elements. However, strong performances from its lead actors, the atmospherics, and an intriguing plot make it an engaging watch.
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Haddi treats its transgender protagonist with a great deal of dignity and has a wonderful love story. However, writer-director Akshat Ajay Sharma's writing is so devoid of meat that the film does not make us root for most of its characters.
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The set-up is cheesy and the scenarios are flimsy on paper, but writer Vatsal Neelakantan has a real feel for how teenagers talk. The film's deliberate use of half English and half Hindi makes the conversation seem urban, fun, and reasonably authentic.
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There is engaging marital drama in Bawaal. The performances are good and the filmmaking is nice in parts. But the insensitive treatment of its material makes it hard to embrace.
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Piyush Gupta's Tarla is a tad simplistic, but it benefits from the performances of its two leads and his assured direction. The movie about famous chef and food journalist Tarla Dalal contains pearls of wisdom about womanhood and family responsibilities.
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The fights may be generic, and the plot may not be novel, but Bloody Daddy works solely based on the performances. For instance, Shahid Kapoor brings out a sense of chiseled intensity that works well for the movie.
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