Mrinal Rajaram
Amityville: The Awakening - Another Needless Addition
It doesn’t take a jaded horror junkie to remain unperturbed by this latest attempt at keeping alive the Amityville franchise; even newbies to the genre will not be looking away or covering their ears
01 Dec 2017
Murder on the Orient Express: A fine adaptation
The film with its ensemble cast succeeds on several levels inspite of the traditional limitations that come with adapting a book to screen
24 Nov 2017
My Little Pony: There's no magic here
Ordinary animation and a dearth of humour prove to be the proverbial nails in the coffin for the film
10 Nov 2017
Thor: Ragnarok- Strictly for Marvel fans
Too many intersecting plotlines and too little humour end up relegating this third Thor instalment to average territory.
03 Nov 2017
Blade Runner 2049: A worthy successor
Intriguing, intense, and existential, the sequel proves successful
27 Oct 2017
Golmaal Again: Beyond Redemption
The sooner you find the exit, the better. Or else, brace yourself for two-and-a-half hours of unadulterated trash.
20 Oct 2017
American Made: Every bit as slick as the main character
Tom Cruise puts in one of his best performances in years to give American Made some great wit and charm
03 Oct 2017
Bhoomi: Melodramatic and overdone
Poor execution transforms what could have been a good film with a decent premise into an overcooked melodrama
22 Sep 2017
Kingsman - The Golden Circle: An absence of novelty
Long, unoriginal, and too much going on simultaneously, Part 2 isn't sufficiently impressive
21 Sep 2017
American Assassin: A mighty misfire
Everything seems to go wrong in this mind-numbing spy thriller from Michael Cuesta
29 Sep 2017
Logan Lucky: Shades of Soderbergh still intact
The humour and directorial style make it somewhat of a typical Soderbergh effort. Not his best, by any means, but still very watchable.
08 Sep 2017
Baadshaho: An alright heist thriller
Despite its many glitches, the film succeeds in piquing your interest just that wee bit
01 Sep 2017
The Dark Tower: Average, for the most part
Elba is outstanding in his portrayal of the brooding and intense Roland Deschain, but the story’s constant action does not match up to the man’s brilliance
25 Aug 2017
Viceroy’s House: More personal than historical
The film works at some level only if viewed as a part-personal, part-historical narrative. There could be disappointment in store if seen primarily through the prism of history
18 Aug 2017
Atomic Blonde: A Touch Of Flamboyance
Charlize Theron puts in a power-packed performance to give Atomic Blonde that
heady mixture of style and danger
11 Aug 2017