Mrinal Rajaram
All-Time High Movie Review: Great chemistry between the leads in this unlikely French romantic comedy drama
With its attempt to keep things slightly away from the norm, All-Time High succeeds in being above average. And for that reason alone, this romantic comedy drama film is worth the watch
18 Nov 2023
Pain Hustlers Movie Review: Some fine acting in this crime drama abundant with genre cliches
If you happen to watch this film, watch it only for Blunt and her commitment to character. Because the rest is too commonplace to glean novelty from
28 Oct 2023
The Conference Movie Review: It had the potential to be a classic whodunnit but ends up being a campy slasher flick
The unexpected murders fit seamlessly into the weird environment, but the clues are too overt to be brushed aside. It is the half-reveal that sinks the film much earlier than expected
15 Oct 2023
Ballerina Movie Review: A riveting central performance in this thriller with many gaps
If you’re willing to look past the many inadvertent questions the narrative throws up, Ballerina makes for an interesting ride
07 Oct 2023
Gold Brick Movie Review: Entertaining and watchable
Subtle humour, entertaining writing and a decent all-round acting display make this French heist film quite worth the watch
07 Jul 2023
Through My Window: Across the Sea Movie Review: This sequel of young love goes one better than its predecessor
Due to its laundry list of new characters and their fractured brushes with love and sex, Through My Window: Across the Sea, goes as far as to outdo the original
01 Jul 2023
Bloodhounds Series Review: A multifaceted crime show that covers much ground
Bloodhounds has a lot to offer through its tale of vengeance and loyalty. It may have its demerits but there is no denying that the writing, direction and acting give the script wings
12 Jun 2023
Blood and Gold Movie Review: An atypical war film that builds palpable tension with brilliant writing and music
Blood & Gold does a fabulous job of mounting tension and dread. This palpable unease you feel as one scene moves to the next is furthered by an exceptional score and soundtrack.
27 May 2023
The Mother Movie Review: Lopez’s performance isn’t enough to overshadow this cliché-ridden action thriller
Unoriginal and prone to wild exaggeration, The Mother fails on the count of its writing and execution
15 May 2023
AKA Movie Review: An intense lead performance in this story of national security, government manipulation at highest level
With excessive violence and manipulation, AKA manages to capture the imagination through its conflicted central character. It is, among other things, well worth the watch
29 Apr 2023
Chokehold Movie Review: An effective character-driven and anxiety-inducing thriller
The film moves slowly, taking its time to build intrigue and tension. It is in the characters we must rely on to see the narrative to its rightful conclusion.
22 Apr 2023
Phenomena Movie Review: Good humour and camaraderie in this unpredictable horror comedy
High on humour and camaraderie and low on horror, there’s an oddly watchable quality that the film brings
15 Apr 2023
Kings of Mulberry Street: Let Love Reign Movie Review: Quirky characters, relationships only go so far in this average sequel
The primary and supporting cast sure did deserve a better script to work with. Their acting talent is wasted on a narrative that flatters to deceive
08 Apr 2023
Copycat Killer Series Review: A layered series about violence and the long arm of the law
A multifaceted murder show that surprises and questions in equal measure
03 Apr 2023
Noise Movie Review: Initial promise falls by the wayside in this thriller that gets lost in its own complication
Fine acting and initial intrigue are let down by poor execution and vague storytelling
18 Mar 2023