Nannbenda (Tamil, 2015)
It is bewildering how movies like Nannbenda get the nods of so many experienced stars before going on the floors. With such a wafer-thin storyline & inconsistent characterization, the film is a total let-down.
Kallappadam (Tamil, 2015)
Kallappadam is that perfect marriage between good intent and equally good execution that makes up for the blemishes from the actors to produce a quality output. Disposing off unwanted commercial distractions such as romance, improves the overall movie watching experience to present us a totally competent film that deserves recognition and guarantees an unregretful watch!
Run All Night (English, 2015)
When do you really know an action film has worked overall - when its flaws are beaten down like the bad guys in the movie!!! That’s exactly what you can expect out of Run All Night. This isn’t just another movie where Liam Neeson runs around with a gun in his hand blasting out his enemies - but has also a gripping tale made into a pulsating and engaging thriller!
Valiyavan (Tamil, 2015)
Valiyavan has some stunning boxing sequences, trippy theme music & a strong cast who perform to the best of their abilities but the average 'going-nowhere’ first-half & weak writing make it a laborious watch.
NH 10 (Hindi, 2015)
How many of us care about societal problems sticking our heads out and braving to stand up? In case we happened to do so, are we ready to face the consequences even if they are dire. NH10 has answered that in a thumping way.
Chinjeolhan geumjassi (or) Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (Korean, 2005)
This final instalment of Park Chan-wook’s trilogy of vengeance is an astonishing symphony of sweet innocence, brute force and heart wrenching emotions that makes us truly realize the feeling of Sympathy for Lady Vengeance – Not for the faint hearted, yet a masterful work not to be missed!
Shamitabh (Hindi, 2015)
Shamitabh is yet another promising Balki-Amitabh-Ilayaraja combo, flavored with desirable performances from actors and effort from all departments, yet falling short on its Awe factor by a whisker.
Mahabalipuram (Tamil, 2015)
‘Mahabalipuram’ turns out to be an ordinary attempt at making a movie that aims to create awareness on anti-social elements lurking too close for recognition, but struggles to put the message out due to lousy execution and fails to create the desired impact and gets lost somewhere out there to end up being a no show!
Rajathandhiram (Tamil, 2015)
With apt casting, perfect pacing & casual realistic dialogues, Rajathanthiram is a compactly made thriller with a heist at its fulcrum, that needs to be hailed for sticking only to the main plot & never compromising for the so called ‘commercial considerations’.
I Am Kalam (Hindi, 2010)
‘I am Kalam’ is not just about the outwardly feel-good factor generated out of an underdog braving the odds, but also a social commentary of the rich-poor divide existing in India, told in an entertaining fashion.