News for 'flashback'

Lingaa Review: Two much of a good thing

Lingaa Review: Two much of a good thing

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The Superstar turns 64 today, and his fans get a double birthday treat with Lingaa, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Batti Gul Meter Chalu review: No light at the end of this never-ending drab

Batti Gul Meter Chalu review: No light at the end of this never-ending drab

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Shahid Kapoor's comic ease and contagious energy are not enough to brighten up this dim-witted slog notes Sukanya Verma.

Review: Mad About Dance is not a pathbreaking film

Review: Mad About Dance is not a pathbreaking film

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

The film leaves much to be desired, writes Nishi Tiwari.

MKDNH: A Mumbai Bollywood ignores

MKDNH: A Mumbai Bollywood ignores

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota is exactly why Hindi cinema needs more film-makers who know a South Indian language,' notes J Jagannath.

Nanu Ki Jaanu review: Of boring bhoots & blah bullies

Nanu Ki Jaanu review: Of boring bhoots & blah bullies

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

'This mess is an all boo, no show,' says Sukanya Verma.

Review: Pathemaari is worth a watch

Review: Pathemaari is worth a watch

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Pathemaari brings Mammootty back to his brilliant form, writes Paresh C Palicha.

Music legend Prince's life, in pictures!

Music legend Prince's life, in pictures!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

A walk down the memory lane!

Hichki Review: An out-and-out Rani show!

Hichki Review: An out-and-out Rani show!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Hichki's greatest handicaps are its predictability and sentiment, feels Sukanya Verma.

Review: You can't make sense of Vishwaroopam II

Review: You can't make sense of Vishwaroopam II

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

A Ganesh Nadar wonders what Kamal Hassan hopes to achieve with this film.

Karwaan review: Great vibe, dull trip

Karwaan review: Great vibe, dull trip

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'Detours and stopovers to cancelled weddings, random goons, Mere Mehboob-style coy romances, run-ins with exes and premature exchange of opinions, personal life and preconceptions make Karwaan wander off in a medley of much ado about nothing,' says Sukanya Verma.

The root cause of a riot

The root cause of a riot

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Delhi was just one riot. Add Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and you can count a few scores dead. It could, regrettably, be just the beginning of a very long, dark phase for India, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Review: Wagah is flippant and insensitive

Review: Wagah is flippant and insensitive

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The screenplay and execution lets Wagah down, feels S Saraswathi.

Bring on Brazil, say Belgium after late Japan drama

Bring on Brazil, say Belgium after late Japan drama

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Belgium passed a test of character with a display of true grit that bodes well for a World Cup quarter-final against Brazil, coach Roberto Martinez said after they came from 2-0 behind to beat Japan 3-2 in injury time.

Katrina Kaif's got competition! But she's not worried

Katrina Kaif's got competition! But she's not worried

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Her sister, Isabelle Kaif's pics on Instagram prove that she is as striking as Katrina.

Review: Saptamasree Taskaraha is a fun ride

Review: Saptamasree Taskaraha is a fun ride

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Saptamasree Taskaraha is an enjoyable comic thriller, says Paresh C Palicha.

Paltan review: This war drama is a bore

Paltan review: This war drama is a bore

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'J P Dutta's clownish treatment of history and hard-earned triumph demeans the efforts and sacrifices of real-life martyrs and bravehearts with its pompous ideas of valour, clunky writing and a cadre of lacklustre actors,' says Sukanya Verma.

Review: Charlie Ke Chakkar Mein is a decent watch

Review: Charlie Ke Chakkar Mein is a decent watch

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Charlie Ke Chakkar Mein is a thriller with many twists, writes Jahnavi Patel.

Review: Dharmadurai is an enjoyable family drama

Review: Dharmadurai is an enjoyable family drama

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

An engaging screenplay, stunning music, wonderful performances and the perfect rural ambiance make Dharmaduraia fun watch.

ReadersReview: Sacred Games 2 is not to be missed

ReadersReview: Sacred Games 2 is not to be missed

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Like the first season, Sacred Games 2 has become a talking point once again, getting its share of love and flak from viewers.

Golmaal Again!!!, in more ways than one

Golmaal Again!!!, in more ways than one

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

When a Hindi film does well in Chennai, it's time to sit up and take notice, says A Ganesh Nadar.

Review: Kabali will disappoint Rajinikanth fans

Review: Kabali will disappoint Rajinikanth fans

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

If not for the hype and stunning teaser, which promised an all-out Rajini masala entertainer, Kabali would be far more enjoyable, feels S Saraswathi.

Thackeray review: Fanboys will love it

Thackeray review: Fanboys will love it

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Bal Thackeray became a cult in his lifetime. Does Thackeray show this picture of him? Yes, it does, feels Utkarsh Mishra.

Review: Vijay Sethupathi's Rekka disappoints

Review: Vijay Sethupathi's Rekka disappoints

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Rekka overdoses on action, feels S Saraswathi.

Former CBI officer alleges pressure to drop Dera head probe

Former CBI officer alleges pressure to drop Dera head probe

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Mulinja Narayanan, who headed the probe against Gurmeet Ram Rahim, recalled the pressures he faced while investigating the crime and how his subordinates pleaded he stop the probe.

Mother's Day Special: B-town celebs with their moms!

Mother's Day Special: B-town celebs with their moms!

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Stars tweet adorable pictures and messages on Mother's Day.

Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi Review: Silly sequel

Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi Review: Silly sequel

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'The joke has gone on for far too long already. How about a happy ending?' asks Sukanya Verma.

Pratap Pothen to direct Dulquer

Pratap Pothen to direct Dulquer

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

A lowdown on Malayalam film industry.

Moothon review

Moothon review

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

All through Moothon, you can sense Mohandas trying hard to empathise with her characters; I just wish she was interested in them, declares Sreehari Nair.

10 Best Sports PHOTOS of the Week!

10 Best Sports PHOTOS of the Week!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Rediff.com gives you a glimpse of the best sporting action from the week gone by.

Review: Aarathu Sinam is a decent thriller

Review: Aarathu Sinam is a decent thriller

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Aarathu Sinam has many exciting moments that make it worth a watch, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan entertains

Review: Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan entertains

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

The story of an underdog, Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan is quite decent, feels Paresh C Palicha.

Review: Mammootty cannot save Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus

Review: Mammootty cannot save Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Mammootty's fans will be happy with his performance, beginning with comedy, then moving to superhero action and culminating in emotionally intense scenes. But good acting is not enough to make up for a vapid plot and content.

Review: Aambala is an average potboiler

Review: Aambala is an average potboiler

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Sundar C's Aambala is a typical masala entertainer with plenty of romance, over-the-top action, humour and great music.

Review: Brothers is so bad it should be disqualified

Review: Brothers is so bad it should be disqualified

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Brothers is loud, over-the-top and an exhausting watch, says Raja Sen.

Review: Malgudi Days fails to convey anything

Review: Malgudi Days fails to convey anything

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Paresh C Palicha wonders why Malgudi Days has so many subplots when the main idea itself was good enough for a film.

Watching a sicko get away just rankles

Watching a sicko get away just rankles

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'Scenes of self-destruction are exhausting after a point. At nearly three hours, Kabir Singh's belligerence is too much to bear,' says Sukanya Verma.

Pix: Feeling nostalgic with the stars

Pix: Feeling nostalgic with the stars

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Stars share their throwback pictures and takes us in flashback with them.

Race 3 review: Sorry Bhai fans, this one's a big zero!

Race 3 review: Sorry Bhai fans, this one's a big zero!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Race 3 doesn't merely demand you to leave your brains behind but guarantees you won't find them anywhere even after the ordeal is over, feels Sukanya Verma.

Dark Chocolate Review: Neither engaging nor thought-provoking

Dark Chocolate Review: Neither engaging nor thought-provoking

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

There is nothing new that Dark Chocolate highlights about the murder case, says Namrata Thakker!

Review: Jithan 2 is a waste of time

Review: Jithan 2 is a waste of time

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The narrative seems to go absolutely nowhere from start to finish, says S Saraswathi.