Pavi Caretaker, the latest offering from director Vineeth Kumar, is a feel-good film that attempts to blend humor, romance, and a touch of social commentary. While it stumbles slightly in some areas, the film’s overall charm and lead performance by Dileep make it a watchable experience. A Caretaker with a Heart of Gold The story […]
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“Late Night with the Devil” breaks away from the typical found-footage genre by embracing a documentary style. While it may not constantly send shivers down your spine, its talent for building suspense creates a haunting ambiance. Initially presenting itself as a genuine documentary, the film effectively transports viewers to the late ’70s. Unlike traditional horror
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In Hari’s latest film, “Rathnam,” Priya Bhavani Shankar’s character, Mallika, delivers a thought-provoking line: “There is no definition for good and bad.” Initially puzzling, this statement gains clarity as the film progresses, emphasizing perspective’s role in shaping moral judgments. Perspective remains a central theme, illustrated through various narrative threads. Violence punctuates the storyline, initially shocking
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Arjun cherishes his eight hours of sleep dearly. He happens to be a light sleeper, easily roused by the faintest of noises. Conversely, his wife, Deepika, assured him on their first night together that she is a deep sleeper. However, as fate would have it, he discovers her tendency to snore that very night, abruptly
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The new movie “Jai Ganesh” by director Ranjith Sankar, starring Unni Mukundan, seems like a jumbled mix of too many ideas. Ranjith Sankar used to make movies about vigilante justice, but “Jai Ganesh” lacks the same clear purpose. The film feels unfinished, like a rough draft that needed more work. The main character is Ganesh,
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During the promotion of the film “Aavesham,” Jithu Madhavan, the director, mentioned that they somewhat unearthed the character of Ranga during the filmmaking process. This observation arises from the second half of “Aavesham,” where one can detect a slight indecisiveness on the part of the creators regarding the direction to take. While the first half
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Upon witnessing the song “Nyabagam” from “Varshangalkku Shesham” a few days prior, I harbored a premonition that this musical piece would serve as the heartbeat of the film, leaving an enduring imprint of melancholy. The sustained shots featuring Dhyan Sreenivasan and Pranav Mohanlal exuded a poignant essence. However, upon completing the film, the depiction of
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Romeo (The Love Expert in Telugu) brought back memories of classic family and romantic dramas, where emotions took precedence over logic and complexity. It’s clear that there are more rational ways for the characters to resolve their conflicts, but here, logic and reality take a back seat. This is because the characters are endearing, and
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The new movie “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan” isn’t much like the old one, despite having a similar title and some unexpected actors. But that’s not the main issue. This film by Ali Abbas Zafar might just win the award for “Worst Movie of the Year.” In this version, we see two very different guys as
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In 2007, when Shimit Amin’s “Chak De India” hit theaters, it felt like the stadium came alive on the big screen for the first time for me (I missed watching “Lagaan” in theaters). There was something enchanting about Shah Rukh Khan’s movie that had everyone cheering for every goal, even though we all knew India
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