Moonlight (English, 2016)
Moonlight takes you on a rare trip to the sub-conscience of its protagonist and has enough ammunition in terms of its story-telling, cast and crew to make you not only stay rooted there for its run-time but also to think about other layers the maker conveys as you get out of Little Black Chiron’s life as the end credits roll.
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!