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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. Peraanmai is inadvertently hilarious
The Tamil thriller suffers from poor script and bad dialogues. Review: Gilli is good in parts
Gururaj Jaggesh makes a good debut in the Kannada remake of the Tamil film Raghava Loki. Ninagaagi Kaadiruve is an amateurish attempt
Watch this Kannada film only if you do not have any other alternative.
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
Peranmai's music sounds familiar
In most of the songs, Vidhyasagar has slipped into a familiar template, so it is worth just one listen.
Mon, Oct 12, 2009
Review: Huchchi is a badly made film
This Kannada movie is neither a psychological thriller nor an entertaining yarn. Pooja Gandhi has not been able to deliver a good performance because of sketchy characterization and poor script. Anant Nag shines in this otherwise unforgettable film. Review: Mahatma is verbose and preachy
The 100th Telugu film of Srikanth directed by Krishnavamsi, is made in mainstream format and therefore long, tedious and rather limiting. Srikanth has given a good performance -- perhaps the best in his career.
Fri, Oct 9, 2009
Bellary Naga is a breezy entertainer
The Kannada film is a must see its breezy narration and extraordinary performance of veteran actor Dr Vishnuvardhan.
Thu, Oct 8, 2009
Jaggubhai's music is interesting
Barring the very heavy western feel, this Tamil album does have something going for it.
Mon, Oct 5, 2009
Salute lacks authenticity
Watch this Kannada flick at your own risk. Yuvan partially delivers in Yogi
Yogi would be considered good from any other composer, but from Yuvan, you've come to expect more. In that sense, it only partially delivers.