Beneath its dazzling veneer, this emperor has no clothes, says J Jagannath.
Sarabham is an average mystery thriller that revolves around a kidnapping charade gone horribly wrong.
This is how films that bring to life man-made industrial disasters should be made, says Prasanna D Zore.
The film is a highly melodramatic tale of friendship between a righteous temple priest and a hardcore killer.
Manjapai is a very predictable and overemotional tale of a meddlesome righteous villager with a heart of gold who unintentionally creates havoc in the life of his grandson.
What If has its moments but doesn't really shine through in entirety, says Paloma Sharma.
It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!
The film sacrifices sense for style, feels Sukanya Verma.
John Day isn't the dark, twisted thriller it was meant to be, says Paloma Sharma.
Aaha Kalyanam is a refreshing romantic comedy, writes S Saraswathi.
The film revolves around a sharp con artist who cleverly exploits our secret desire to make easy money through the most fantastic scams.
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Full marks to Riteish Deshmukh and Nishikant Kamat for taking the plunge into Marathi cinema, says Prasanna D Zore.
Ivan Veramathiri lacks the simplicity, depth and magic of Director M Saravanan's last film Engeyum Eppodhum.
The actors are good and Sujoy Ghosh is tremendous at creating a textured Bengal setting, but this is a thriller which could have used more twists and smarts, says Raja Sen.
The film is slow and unexciting and does little to keep the audience entertained.
It is difficult to understand why Johnny Depp agreed to make Mortdecai, says Paloma Sharma.
The film tires to present a socially relevant issue in a humorous manner, but sadly, the film fails to make any kind of impression.
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Naan Sigappu Manithan has an honest narrative, excellent performances and many twists and turns that keep you entertained
A shorter crisper version of the film would perhaps have been more entertaining.
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Gajendra Chauhan is just one the many troubles that ail the national film institute. But all may not be lost yet.
Pulivaal is an unimaginative tale of two strangers brought together by fate in a ridiculous cat and mouse game, which ends up ruining the life of an innocent.
Six of the eight persons detained in connection with the vandalising of a cinema hall were sent to judicial custody till November 19.
Madha Yaanai Koottam reveals in great detail the rites and rituals followed after death and how pride, anger and vengeance can only lead to senseless violence and death.
'Vishal Bhardwaj, Haider will ensure you a permanent place in the galaxy of filmmakers like Guru Dutt and Satyajit Ray.'
Befikre is a colossally stupid film, says Raja Sen.
Janal Oram is a pleasant and scenic journey into the lives of passengers who travel together daily on the route between Palani and Pannaikadu.
'Rishi Kapoor and I come from two different schools of filmmaking. I like to approach scenes in a certain way, and take multiple takes. Rishi sir comes from a school where things were much simpler. I think that's where the friction comes in.' But in the end, Kapoor & Sons director Shakun Batra is still smiling!
Are the National Awards are bending over backwards trying to celebrate popular cinema, simply in order to gain more relevance and eyeballs, asks Raja Sen.
Director Mysskin has scripted a brilliant tale filled with human emotions and dark humour in Onnayum Aatukutiyum.
There is a group of La La Land haters -- especially jazz aficionados who feel the film gives too much importance to a white man who sets out to save the musical genre associated with the African American community, points out Aseem Chhabra.
'My character in Surya Versus Surya cannot come out in daylight.' Actor Nikhil Siddhartha talks about his latest film.
'I'm a rascal, I'm going to play a paramahansa?!'
There is no escaping Rahul Bose's compassion. He wears it like a name tag in Poorna, feels Sreehari Nair.
Not even in his wildest dreams did cinematographer-turned-director Mahesh Limaye imagine that his first Marathi feature film Yellow would create such a devastating impact.
Tamil film Cuckoo is a heartwarming love story between two visually challenged individuals that keeps you totally engrossed with its brilliant performances, sensational music and stunning visuals, definitely a must watch, writes S Saraswathi.
Spotlight is a powerful film, with a terrific ensemble cast, raves Raja Sen.
