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Following Masaan, debutant filmmaker Shubhashish Bhutiani’s Hotel Salvation is another indie gem with the fabulous Varanasi as its backdrop. Restrained performances and witty writing makes this an enjoyable roller-coaster of emotions.
Bogan has an interesting premise and offers a little hope as it starts but focus on peripheral elements takes away the hope and makes us yearn for the end-credits scroll even as we get a little over the half-way mark.
Revelations is an assured debut from Vijay Jayapal. The film explores complex themes such a guilt, sexuality, loneliness and empowerment and emerges successful thereby delighting audiences world over.
'Adhe Kangal' has the perfect canvas and subject to create an intriguing and taut thriller, but falls short of its destiny courtesy a protagonist sans presence and an admirable story sans impact. Even strong characterisations and the brilliance of the technical team cannot revive this blurry attempt!
Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru is a feather to the cap of Tamizh cinema which makes you believe in the old adage that content is always king. A fabulously packaged thriller from a young team with a captivating Rahman taking us through 100 odd thrilling minutes.
Movies like Dangal are more of an experience than just a watch. Revolutionaries are spirited individuals who had the courage to face adversity head on and inspire change. To state that Mahavir inspired Geeta and Babita to fight their opponents just inside the ring would be an understatement. The Dronacharya award stands testament to this!
Hacksaw Ridge is a bold and feisty ride that takes us through the story a pacifist who abhors weapons but still wants to serve, that too on the field. It is a masterpiece that brings together –sharp writing and technical wizardry as a wonderful product on screen, without playing too much to the gallery in spite of the ample scope to do so.
Spin-off stories are doubtful. They either succeed brilliantly or fail horribly. Fantastic beasts and where to find them commandingly takes its place with the former and sits atop comfortably delighting both the potter-heads and the general audience with equal ease.
In Test Cricket, to score as much in Second Innings as the First is a difficult feat and doesn’t happen often. Equally difficult is to make the second installment of a popular film as well as the first. Venkat Prabhu & his team have made that possible with Chennai 28 Two with the fun on sets radiating on screen.
'Saithan' is another plot-driven thriller from Vijay Antony’s productions which is mostly engaging. If the script had been more focused without delving into multiple unnecessary tracks, it could have been much more!
