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Fri, Nov 20, 2009
Review: Devaru is a tedious remake
This Kannada movie directed by Sadhu Kokila suffers from a dragging pace and lacklustre music.
Mon, Nov 16, 2009
Mathiya Chennai: Trademark Ilayaraja
Raaptor Media Film's Tamil album is for Ilayaraja's fans.
Fri, Nov 13, 2009
Devaru Kotta Thangi is a rehash of many films
The Kannada flick is one more tearjerker from Sai Prakash with a cliched formula and regressive posturing. Kurradu: Not exciting enough
The Telugu remake of the Tamil film Polladavan is a bit slow for an action film.
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Review: IPC Section 300 is a brilliant film
The Kannada thriller has the right amount of grit and intrigue that makes for interesting viewing. Excellent performances from Vijaya Raghavendra and veteran actor Devaraj and deft handling of the subject by debutant director Shashikanth makes the film thoroughly enjoyable.
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
Aval Peyar Tamilarasi music is endearing
This Tamil album promises some endearing numbers.
Tue, Nov 10, 2009
Siddhu has youthful music
This Tamil album is worth a listen at least once.
Mon, Nov 9, 2009
Uthara Swayamvaram: A rehash of old films
Jayasurya's latest Malayalam outing with debutant director Remakanth Sarju is a mishmash of his old movies without any uniqueness to talk about. Seetha Kalyanam disappoints
The Malayalam film directed by T K Rajeev Kumar and starring Jayaram, Geethu and Jyothika, is more like an elaborate wedding ceremony. Adhe Neram Adhe Idam is tedious
The Tamil film starring Jai is pretty mundane.
Fri, Nov 6, 2009
Review: Parichaya disappoints
Fantastic visuals and captivating music fail to make this Kannada movie watchable. Mooru Guttu Ondhu Sullu Ondhu Nija is hilarious
Ramesh Arvind and Komal's on screen chemistry rocks in the Kannada movie directed by Dinesh Baboo. The film is a healthy comedy with lot of sparks flying and bit of emotion towards the end. Suma Shashtry's background score is good too.
Thu, Nov 5, 2009
Review: Village lo Vinayakudu is refreshing
The Telugu sequel to Vinayakudu in a clean and entertaining movie.
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
Kanden Kadhalai lacks Jab We Met's magic
All said and done, this Tamil remake of the Bollywood hit has its unique moments. Review: Yogi serves up a predictable fare
The Kannada film is painfully long and unbearably tedious. Review: Swa Le has no impact
Cinematographer-turned-director P Sukumar's Malayalam film dwells into struggle of an honest journalist but fails to have the desired impact.
Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Review: Kerala Cafe is a worthwhile experiment
Ranjith's experimental venture featuring ten different stories helmed by ten different directors is worth a watch. Review: Ek Niranjan falls flat
Expectations were high for the Puri Jagannadh-Prabhas Telugu film Ek Niranjan. Unfortunately, it does not live up to the expectations.
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Review: Jayeebhava is bland
A run-of-the-mill storyline results in a run-of-the-mill Telugu movie.
Fri, Oct 23, 2009
Review: Yaaradhu is a neat thriller
The Kannada movie is a neat thriller by debutant director Sreenivasa Kaushik. Veteran actress Leelavathi and her son Vinod Rai excel. Review: Angel John is no Bruce Almighty
The Mohanlal starrer which also marks the entry of Tamil actor Bhagyaraj's son Santhanu in Malayalam is a poor version of the Hollywood original.
Mon, Oct 19, 2009
Review: Jaganmohini is a half-baked remake
With its silly storyline and terrible costumes, the Tamil movie is a half-baked remake of the original, with plenty of skin-show and terrible graphics.
Sat, Oct 17, 2009
Aadhavan is clean fun
Aadhavan is uncomplicated, clean, fun, and doesn't expect you to take it seriously. Bendu Appa Rao is a laugh riot
Bendu Appa Rao is a laugh riot despite a routine storyline.
Fri, Oct 16, 2009
Review: Pazhassi Raja is brilliant
The reunion of the team who gave us the classic Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha has a winner on its hands, if not a classic of the same proportion.