Mrinal Rajaram
The Stronghold (BAC Nord) Movie Review: Gritty, realistic, yet unoriginal film
A fair effort in the ‘cops and drug dealers’ genre, the film could have done with more originality to make an impression
18 Sep 2021
Kate Movie Review: Mary Elizabeth Winstead steals the show as a complex, questioning assassin
An incredible lead performance from Mary Elizabeth Winstead as the troubled, tortured and stylish titular character, makes Kate an outstanding and complex effort in the genre
14 Sep 2021
Dive Club Series Review: Forgettable, to say the least!
A teenage mystery drama of woeful proportions that pulls out every wayside cliché in the book. Hard pass!
06 Sep 2021
SAS: Rise of the Black Swan Movie Review: For the message it conveys, it should have been better executed
Better utilisation of Tom Wilkinson, and this cliché-ridden film may well have had a lot more to offer
30 Aug 2021
Man in Love Movie Review: A problematic premise overshadows a beautiful love story
Man in Love has the potential to be a deeply romantic film and there are glimpses of it, but it never comes together
20 Aug 2021
Brand New Cherry Flavor Series Review: A must watch for those interested in exploring the limits of the mind
An explosive and visceral journey of absurdity and surrealism that is bound to make a searing impression one way or another
16 Aug 2021
Hit & Run Series Review: Captivating, Intense, Brilliant
An intense, powerful show on international espionage shrouded in intrigue and mystery
09 Aug 2021
The Last Letter from Your Lover Movie Review: A romantic celebration that doffs hat to the greats, falls short of a masterpiece
A beautiful film worth investing in due to its exploration of the romantic ideal
24 Jul 2021
Deep Movie Review: A disappointing film, especially after its strong start
A badly conceived film that fails to engage after the first twenty-odd minutes
17 Jul 2021
The Water Man Movie Review: An intriguing film that pits the average with the good
An underwhelming primary plot, some fine acting, and a good side-story of family troubles
09 Jul 2021
Skylines Movie Review: An average addition to the trilogy, but not entirely unwatchable
Had the makers put a bit more thought into it, this end to the trilogy could have been so much better
05 Jul 2021
Sex/Life Season 1 Review: Poorly conceived on every front
An unnecessary amount of graphic sexual content that leads nowhere is a clear indication that the show has nothing to offer
26 Jun 2021
A Family Movie Review: Fujii and Ayano come together to create an intensely brilliant film
A superlative performance from Ayano, great direction by Fujii, and an unforgettable musical score, make this intense mafia film about violence, loyalty, honour and love a must-watch
21 Jun 2021
Wish Dragon Movie Review: A funny animated film despite the mediocre aspects
The moments of hilarity in this 98-minute animated effort promise to overshadow the mediocre aspects of the storyline
12 Jun 2021
Panic Series Review: A solid effort in the genre of young adult mystery-drama
An engaging young adult mystery/drama that packs in quite a bit into its ten-episode first season
29 May 2021
