Hail, Caesar! (English, 2016)
Hail, Caesar! is a technically rich film that is only sporadically funny. It sadly falls into the bracket of ‘all style and no substance’ in spite of the excellent cast and performances.
Elle (French, 2016)
‘Elle’ is not a compilation of events we get to watch very often, for it explores different avenues of psychological responses to personal crisis. Driven by Paul Verhoeven’s disturbing style and steered by Isabelle Hupert’s bold performance, the movie is nothing short of a perturbing thriller from start to finish!
Lion (English, 2016)
Narrating a touching tale of the search for long lost relationships at a lethargic pace, ‘Lion’ thrives on the remarkable acting prowess of the lead cast who dish out emotional performances, making it an experience close to the heart!
Forushande (or) The Salesman (Persian, 2016)
‘The Salesman’ is abundant in skill, technique and mastery over the craft with intricate detailing etched into the narrative. Commendable acting and an intelligent execution elevates it to be earnestly tagged as tough competition to beat!
Trolls (English, 2016)
On the surface, ‘Trolls’ has a lot of fun vibes that can amuse the kids occasionally with all the vibrant songs and colorful creatures that groove, but as a movie it is really is a superficial attempt that is just too flashy sans any meaningful intent!
Nocturnal Animals (English, 2016)
Marvelous acting, gorgeous visuals and a multi-layered narrative that requires the viewer to invest in the film make ‘Nocturnal Animals’ one of the finest films to come out this season. A terrific comeback from Tom Ford almost 7 years after his debut film!
Captain Fantastic (English, 2016)
As an intriguing account of a family that is fighting to adapt to the extreme life changing decisions they have brought upon themselves, ‘Captain Fantastic’ is an eccentric drama that is quite absorbing by virtue of the proficient acting showcased!
Sully (English, 2016)
Sully is a classy depiction of a heroic real-life incident that did its bit in lifting the spirit of New-Yorkers after the Financial meltdown. Hanks plays a major maneuvering role in safe-landing this tribute of Eastwood to Captain Sullenberger that doesn’t go overboard at any point
En man som heter Ove (or) A man called Ove (Swedish, 2016)
Starting of as a humor sprinkled narration of a sullen old man coping with the recent loss of his wife, “A Man Called Ove” grows on the audience with each passing minute. By virtue of diligent acting and an absorbing screenplay, its ends up casting a mesmerizing spell of emotion!
Florence Foster Jenkins (English, 2016)
Florence Foster Jenkins might look underwhelming at the surface, but it’s nothing short of an enjoyable dramedy. With an expressive lead cast, the intelligent writing adds more substance to the story that keeps engaging the viewers till the end!