movie review Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Movie Review: Well-Crafted and Entertaining By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 01:26:52 +0530 Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a clever and well-crafted adaptation of Alvin Schwrtz's ubiquitous horror series of three books of short stories. Full Article
movie review Batla House Movie Review: John Abraham's Independence Day Offering is a Crowd Pleaser By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 07:49:44 +0530 Batla House combines all the essential tropes of mainstream Bollywood films in remarkably entertaining fashion, and make you sit and notice the fluidity of the narrative. Full Article
movie review Mission Mangal Movie Review: Akshay Kumar's Film will Fill You with Pride By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 04:04:39 +0530 Akshay Kumar's Mission Mangal recounts the story of this mammoth event in the tried and tested, personal anecdotal style. Full Article
movie review Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Movie Review: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt Are in Top Form By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 01:02:54 +0530 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' may not be Quentin Tarantino’s best, but it’s a laidback, change-of-pace offering that delivers many unexpected pleasures. Full Article
movie review Mission Mangal Movie Review: An Entertaining Account of a Complicated Mission By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:25:12 +0530 Mission Mangal is enjoyable and entertaining. With Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan, director Jagan Shakti delivers a space movie that lifts off and frequently soars. Full Article
movie review Batla House Movie Review: Fascinating Premise But Potential for Much More By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:24:12 +0530 Batla House is a fascinating premise, and an especially unlikely character for John. But the film can’t decide what it wants to be – a melancholic character piece, or a thriller with chases and shootouts. Full Article
movie review Angel Has Fallen Movie Review: It's Engaging Despite Predictable Storyline By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 03:55:55 +0530 On the technical front, the film is astutely mounted with all the trappings of an A-grade action film. The fight sequences are brilliantly choreographed, picturised and layered. Full Article
movie review Crawl Movie Review: This Creature Film Delivers Genuinely Thrilling Moments By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Aug 2019 10:16:41 +0530 If you’re in the mood for guilty pleasure, 'Crawl' is not a bad way to spend an evening. Read our review of 'Piranha 3D' director's new creature flick here. Full Article
movie review Saaho Movie Review: Anything Goes in Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor's Action Flick By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 31 Aug 2019 08:01:14 +0530 The impressively staged but ultimately exhausting action sequences take up the bulk of screen time, but they can’t salvage this soulless film that has all the depth and emotional wallop of a video game. Full Article
movie review Chhichhore Movie Review: Sushant Singh Rajput-Shraddha Kapoor Film is Dipped in Nostalgia By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Sep 2019 01:58:08 +0530 Chhichhore is all about its characters, frankly, and the hoops they're made to jump. In them you'll likely find traces and memories of your own youth. Full Article
movie review Chhichhore Movie Review: Sushant Singh Rajput-Shraddha Kapoor's Charming Campus Diaries By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Sep 2019 01:51:18 +0530 Shraddha Kapoor and Sushant Singh Rajput bring a touch of glamour and of course, the much sought after romance to campus life. Full Article
movie review It Chapter 2 Movie Review: This Monster Kills Time and Picks Brain By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Sep 2019 02:53:07 +0530 This film is another example of how filmmakers lose grip on the story in the sequel. IT Chapter 2 is a letdown, and isn’t worth your penny. Full Article
movie review Dream Girl Movie Review: Is it a woman? Is it a man? No, it’s Ayushmann! By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:53:21 +0530 Dream Girl will surely entertain the film going audiences while sparking off an important conversation on gender constructs in Indian cinema. Full Article
movie review Section 375 Movie Review: Akshay Khanna Shines in the Business of Law and Justice By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 01:28:10 +0530 For most part of it, Section 375 keeps you confused about the possible outcome of the case, and that’s a moral victory the director can claim. Full Article
movie review Dream Girl Movie Review: Ayushmann Khurrana's Film is An Entertaining Joyride By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Sep 2019 10:44:15 +0530 In Dream Girl, Ayushmann plays Karam, an unemployed young man in Gokul, Mathura, who takes a job at a call centre. Read our review of the film here. Full Article
movie review Section 375 Movie Review: Akshaye Khanna, Richa Chadha's Performances Make for Compelling Courtroom Drama By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Sep 2019 11:02:54 +0530 Section 375 is a well-made film with a persuasive argument that is nevertheless disturbing. read our review of the film here. Full Article
movie review The Zoya Factor Movie Review: Sonam Kapoor, Dulquer Salmaan's Film is An Enjoyable Rom-com By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 04:40:10 +0530 Fortune favours the brave and this one with all the talent it's equipped with plus 'The Zoya Factor' certainly seems to hold the promise of box office success. Read our full review below. Full Article
movie review The Zoya Factor Movie Review: Sonam Kapoor-Dulquer Salmaan's Film Seldom Rises Above its Clichés By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Sep 2019 01:29:30 +0530 Sonam Kapoor and Dulquer Salmaan's The Zoya Factor is not an unwatchable film by any measure. But it squanders the opportunity to say something about the world we live in, and our reliance on luck as both a crutch and an excuse. Full Article
movie review Bulbul Can Sing Movie Review: Rima Das' Film is Both Charming and Bruising By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0530 Bulbul Can Sing unfolds unhurriedly, as if matching the pace of life in a small village. It can get testing especially in the later half, but stay with it. Full Article
movie review Joker Movie Review: Joaquin Phoenix Lets His Inner Anarchist Loose in this Origin Story By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 2 Oct 2019 02:10:21 +0530 Director Todd Phillips has borrowed from many neo-noir Hollywood films for Joker. Joaquin Phoenix's performance has made it an excellent film. Full Article
movie review Asuran Movie Review: Dhanush Shines in Vetri Maaran's Violent Film By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 4 Oct 2019 06:03:43 +0530 Coming at a time when graphic and lurid on-screen violence are being questioned and and even condemned, Asuran would appear needlessly falling back to the old formula. Full Article
movie review The Sky Is Pink Movie Review: Priyanka Chopra-Farhan Akhtar Film is All Shades of Life By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 01:57:36 +0530 Having an almost picture perfect cast can sometimes get in the way of a natural storytelling style but this family scores well on that front. Full Article
movie review Children of the Sun Movie Review: A Love Story That Underlines the Identity Crisis By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 01:51:36 +0530 The Children of the Sun talks about how differences in religion and caste lead to an unimaginable and needless crisis of identity. Full Article
movie review Gemini Man Movie Review: Will Smith and Ang Lee fail to Get Each Other’s Drift By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 02:47:19 +0530 At no point in the film, the audience gets a grip of the story or why it’s told one more time. Directed by Ang Lee, Gemini Man stars Will Smith in the lead role. Full Article
movie review Downton Abbey Movie Review: It's Pitch-Perfect and Alluring By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 07:20:29 +0530 Downton Abbey, is a reboot of the television series of the same name. The film picks up the saga of the Crawley family and their mostly loyal servants in 1927, a year and a half after the series ended. Full Article
movie review Laal Kaptaan Movie Review: Saif Ali Khan Hunts Desperately for a Better Film By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:22:39 +0530 In 'Laal Kaptaan', Saif Ali Khan's performance suffers for want of a tighter script. Read our full review of the latest Bollywood film below. Full Article
movie review Zombieland Double Tap Movie Review: The Land of Halfdeads Still Produces Good Jokes By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:50:31 +0530 It may not appear more than an extension of the original sleeper hit, but it’s mostly meant for fans. You won’t get some jokes if you don’t remember what happened in the first film. Full Article
movie review Maleficent Mistress Of Evil Movie Review: It's An Engaging Sequel By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2019 07:17:36 +0530 Mistress of Evil never manages to justify the return of all its characters and it delves deeper into its fantasy world. Full Article
movie review Upstarts Movie Review: This Netflix Film About Start-up Woes is Worth Investing Your Time in By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2019 02:30:15 +0530 'Upstarts' is very contemporary and contemplative take on our times. Read our review of the new Netflix film below. Full Article
movie review Saand Ki Aankh Movie Review: Taapsee Pannu-Bhumi Pednekar Hit the Bullseye By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 02:38:10 +0530 The simple storytelling is well aided by with an upbeat background score and competent production design that faithfully recreates the simple, village setting. Full Article
movie review Kaithi Movie Review: Karthi's Stunning Performance Makes It an Engaging Watch By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 06:58:20 +0530 Kaithi plays at multiple levels. Karthi's Dilli is a murder convict out on parole to meet his 10-year-old daughter whom he has never seen. Full Article
movie review Housefull 4 Movie Review: Jokes Fall Flat in Akshay Kumar-Kriti Sanon's Film By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 07:55:43 +0530 Had there not been Akshay Kumar, it would have become a really painful watch. He has barely managed to stop Housefull 4 from becoming another Tees Maar Khan. Full Article
movie review Saand Ki Aankh Movie Review: Despite Hiccups, Taapsee Pannu-Bhumi Pednekar's Film Shines By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 02:52:34 +0530 'Saand Ki Aankh' is based on the amazing true story of two of the oldest sharpshooter champions in the world-- Chandro and Prakashi Tomar. Read our full review of the latest Bollywood film below. Full Article
movie review Made in China Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao's Film is Humourous But Misses the Mark By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 11:06:51 +0530 Rajkummar Rao and Boman Irani's characters in 'Made in China' sell Magic Soup to men suffering from performance issues. Read our full review of the Diwali 2019 release below. Full Article
movie review Terminator Dark Fate Movie Review: Nobody will be Back After This One By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 Nov 2019 09:02:50 +0530 Despite maverick filmmaker James Cameron on board as writer and producer, Dark Fate relies only on set-pieces. The script never goes beyond the obvious. Full Article
movie review Ujda Chaman Movie Review: You'll be Left Scratching Your Head After Watching This Film By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 Nov 2019 09:45:23 +0530 Despite a meaty premise, there are too many missed opportunities in 'Ujda Chaman'. Read our full review of the movie below. Full Article
movie review The Current War Movie Review: Benedict Cumberbatch's Film Fails to Pack a Punch By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 Nov 2019 08:28:35 +0530 The film is mounted with ace production values. The era is aptly recreated by production designer Jan Roelfs and captured by cinematographer Chung-Hoon Chung. Full Article
movie review Ujda Chaman Movie Review: It Seldom Goes Beyond the Obvious By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 Nov 2019 08:51:46 +0530 The problem is that this whole thing is an idea in search of a script. There’s just not a lot to work with. Full Article
movie review Bala Movie Review: Ayushmann Khurrana's Bald Truth Doesn't Sweep You Off Your Feet By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 Nov 2019 01:36:16 +0530 Bala starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar and Yami Gautam, certainly gets your attention but does not manage to sweep you off your feet. Full Article
movie review Bala Movie Review: Ayushmann Khurrana's Winning Streak Continues By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 Nov 2019 10:40:09 +0530 Ayushmann Khurrana, who’s cornered the market when it comes to playing flawed, insecure men with confidence issues, continues his winning streak with Bala. Full Article
movie review Last Christmas Movie Review: Emilia Clarke's Film is Healthy Dose of Humour and Heart By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 Nov 2019 10:48:56 +0530 Last Christmas may not be remembered as one of the great holiday rom-coms – it’s no Love, Actually – but it’s a perfectly satisfying one-time watch. Full Article
movie review House Arrest Movie Review: Ali Fazal's Film Hardly Has Any Surprises By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 07:52:20 +0530 House Arrest, the way we generally understand the term, is really not a nice word, and connotes horror in its most basic form. Full Article
movie review Motichoor Chaknachoor Movie Review: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Athiya Shetty's Film is a Big Letdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:54:14 +0530 'Motichoor Chaknachoor' could have been a blockbuster comedy. But alas, with its ambling laidback storytelling style, it falls short. Read our full review of the latest Bollywood film below. Full Article
movie review Marjaavaan Movie Review: Better to Watch Ramleela Than This Sidharth Malhotra Film By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 06:07:06 +0530 Blame it on our perception but it seems Sidharth Malhotra needs more time to come out of his decent boy next door image. Full Article
movie review Marjaavaan Movie Review: Sidharth Malhotra's Film is a Checklist of Hindi Film Clichés By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Nov 2019 08:18:26 +0530 Watching 'Marjaavaan', the stench of creative bankruptcy is hard to miss. Read our full review of the latest Bollywood film below. Full Article
movie review Charlie's Angels Movie Review: It's a Wildly Entertaining Film By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Nov 2019 09:31:29 +0530 Overall, the film, while speaking about "girl power", is wildly entertaining despite not letting you get emotionally invested. Read our full review of the latest Hollywood film below. Full Article
movie review Frozen 2 Movie Review: It Just Falls Short of Frozen-level Greatness By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Nov 2019 04:16:04 +0530 The new film takes some warming up to (pun unintended) before you become invested in the story. Read our full review of the latest Hollywood offering below. Full Article
movie review KD Movie Review: Mu Ramasamy Leaves You with a Big Smile on Your Face By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Nov 2019 12:57:47 +0530 The script does subsequently veer down a predictable path, but the tone remains upbeat. Read our full review of the film below. Full Article
movie review Commando 3 Movie Review: It Fails to Pack a Punch Despite Vidyut Jammwal's Slick Action By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 07:29:23 +0530 In the cinematic world run by superheroes, it is increasingly difficult for the audience to be impressed by the exploits of regular, on-screen heroes. Full Article
movie review The Irishman Movie Review: Martin Scorsese's Film Is A Rambling Masterpiece By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 01:29:25 +0530 In the face of it, The Irishman is Scorsese's final farewell to those immigrant hitmen who ruled suburban America in the 1950s. Full Article