Malayalam
Mere Pyare Deshvasiyon Review: A frustrating film with too many loose ends
The whole film has the quality of an old TV serial, and though it starts off with an interesting premise, it goes in several directions and stops being coherent midway
Mere Pyare Deshvasiyon Review: A frustrating film with too many loose ends
The whole film has the quality of an old TV serial, and though it starts off with an interesting premise, it goes in several directions and stops being coherent midway
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Lilli Review: An unapologetic thriller that makes a strong impression
A film like this happens when the performances, atmosphere, and mood work together in perfect unison.
28 Sep 2018
Varathan Review: A blistering and immensely satisfying revenge thriller
Amal Neerad transplants the story of Sam Peckinpah's Straw Dogs (1971) to Kerala with most of the brutality removed but none of the tension
23 Sep 2018
Mangalyam Thanthunanena Review: A simple, and occasionally funny, family entertainer
This is a film that doesn't aim too high, and is content with being an homage to those yesteryear family films
21 Sep 2018
Oru Kuttanadan Blog Review: A tiresome exercise in superstar glorification
Though it does something fresh with its finale, this is another Malayalam film that continues the unhealthy trend of glorifying its lead star
17 Sep 2018
Padayottam Review: A fun gangster film devoid of dark moments
Rafeek Ibrahim's film is a non-stop laugh riot that ends with an unexpectedly hilarious twist that you never see coming
14 Sep 2018
Theevandi Review: A light-hearted satire on heavy-duty issues
This Tovino Thomas-starrer breaks some rules and operates on its own rhythm, fully aware of its own absurdity
09 Sep 2018
Ranam Review: A flawed but technically astounding film
Anyone expecting to see in the film the same rhythm they got from the trailers might get a little disappointed, but this is one that needs to be seen on the big screen
07 Sep 2018
Neeli Review: A cringe-inducing borefest
A regressive and outdated horrory mystery with an awkward and plodding narrative
12 Aug 2018
Iblis Review: A bold, colourful and whimsical tale
Told in a non-linear format, the film explores familiar themes such as love, mortality, separation and loss in a fantastical way
03 Aug 2018