Tamil
Petta Review: A reasonably charming tribute film with some unforgettable flourishes
Despite a solid 171 minutes of running time, there’s hardly any time in which to round off the edges of the very many characters populating this film
Petta Review: A reasonably charming tribute film with some unforgettable flourishes
Despite a solid 171 minutes of running time, there’s hardly any time in which to round off the edges of the very many characters populating this film
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Vada Chennai Review: A gritty, even if rushed, gangster drama with unforgettable stretches
It is tempting to think of Vada Chennai as being Vetri Maaran’s Kaala. The passion in the voice may not be as all-consuming, but there’s more colour in characters, more grit in the setting
17 Oct 2018
Aan Devathai Review: An interesting premise that deserved more nuanced treatment
The story is fascinating, but it needed to be written by someone who could resist the temptation to vilify the career-oriented woman
12 Oct 2018
Manusangada Review: A powerful film at an important time
Manusangada is a terrific film, a mirror held to society over the issue of equal burial rights
12 Oct 2018
Koothan Review: This dance film disappoints without missing a beat
The film could have been made out of the mould of movies like Kodambakkam or even Azhagiya Theeye, but by opting to go for the Step Up route, Koothan falters one step at a time
12 Oct 2018
NOTA Review: This coming-of-age story doesn’t live up to its early promise
Arjun Reddy star, Vijay Deverakonda, can only do so much to elevate this film which is overburdened by all its subplots
05 Oct 2018
Ratsasan Review: Technically admirable but emotionally distant
A thriller that has several good cinematic moments where the sum is lesser than its parts
05 Oct 2018
96 Review: A beautiful idea, an efficient film
Our version of Before Sunset, and with a splendid score to boot
04 Oct 2018
Pariyerum Perumal review: A hard-hitting examination of our social constructs
The subtexts are painfully brilliant in a film that doesnt paint the world black and white
28 Sep 2018
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam Review: An in-form Mani Ratnam hits this gangster film out of the park
A heady cocktail of strong performances, inventive stunt choreography, and explosive music
27 Sep 2018