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The restaurant scene is simply extraordinary, with Nic Cage at the absolute top of his game. Pig didn’t go in the direction I expected, but the path it chose kept me intrigued throughout. Such a fascinating and observant film.

Revisited it after a long time… Mills finds such distinctive ways to tell the story. I don’t even know if I can explain it properly, it moved me on multiple levels. But it’s those tiny, intimate moments that make it so memorable. Christopher Plummer was extraordinary.

Entertaining, weird, and quietly profound… in ways only Bong Joon-ho can imagine

About 15 minutes in, my senses completely checked out of this pile of shit. My body was still on the couch, the movie kept playing, but my mind had already moved on planning what to do with the rest of the day.

This review may contain spoilers.

Unlike previous films that open with a huge set piece and then unfold episode after episode, tightly bound to its entertainment value… The Final Reckoning rather begins in a much calmer, more nostalgic fashion, and filled with callbacks. It carefully constructs the stakes, brick by brick, until the entire film feels like one extended climax.

This time, it’s not just about the action, it’s about the characters, their journeys, and the memories we’ve built with them over the years. It’s emotional. It’s nostalgic. It’s flawed. Overlong. Yet It feels like a fitting farewell.

RIP Luther. Goodbye Benji.
And so long… Mr. Ethan Hunt. :)

… I mean Jessica Chastain and Helen Mirren play the same role!

Enjoyed it more than I the first time around, maybe the blame’s on the promos that rubbed the stunts in our faces before release. But this time, the set pieces really landed for most of the runtime, even if it felt a bit prolonged at times. All set for Dead Reckoning tonight!

IMAX 70MM.

Non-stop action that doesn’t let you breathe and the perfect escape from the world around you. From brutal hand-to-hand combat in a bathroom to the wild car/bike chase in Paris to that insane helicopter sequence in the Himalayas… how do you even top that? The only thing missing was the juicy story and character arcs that Rogue Nation had. Oh, and Tom Cruise? Definitely not human.

Rogue Nation was the last film I watched in India before moving to the US,  literally saw it 12 hours before my flight. Aa rojullo dedication alantidhi!

The film still holds up pretty well. Some of the set pieces aren’t as exciting now, but throwing in an extra half star just for Rebecca Ferguson - absolute goddess!

An earnest attempt with a few moments that land well, but overall it leaned too melodramatic for my taste. I struggled to feel the urgency or emotional sensitivity of the basic premise.

Yet another real-life BJP win story. Somehow engaging, yet generic. Didn’t hate it… also not sure why I watched it.

Still the best film in the franchise. Watching the Burj Khalifa scene on Prasads IMAX with my jaw on the floor was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Maa Praveen Kumar Pinninti chepthune untadu manaki endhuku anna ilanti cinemalu velli Race Gurram chooskoka ani, kaani vintama?

“I’d like to have a child someday, but not instead of a life.” - Heartbreaking, terrifying, and painfully timely cinema.

Arguably the best work of Mr. Shyamalan! An underrated masterpiece.

Everything builds up to that extraordinary finale, it’ll absolutely take your breath away!

Delivers what the trailer promises. I don't know if that’s necessarily a good thing though.

An interesting premise blending satire, horror, and comedy. The first half works well, but unfortunately, the latter half doesn’t lead anywhere exciting, leaving little reason to stay invested in the story or its characters.

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One of the best Telugu films of the last decade or so. The whole Sri Vishnu track is an absolute hoot! Every damn dialogue lands perfectly: sarcastic, funny, and thought-provoking. This is what you call style with substance.

Thanks to the sharp writing in some scenes and Nani’s delivery, the first half was fairly watchable, even if it leaned heavily on familiar genre beats. But the second half really tests your patience with unnecessary, mindless bloodshed, making it the weakest entry in the franchise.

Rewatched it just because I saw the poster on Netflix, and ended up watching the whole thing all over again. The pacing and mood are just extraordinary!

If the second half of Drishyam followed a template mass-film structure!! No complaints here, it totally worked.

Julia Roberts, WOW!! Total fucking vibe.

One of those mainstream films I keep coming back to! Terrific writing and a gripping courtroom drama with a climax that never gets old.

Just as much fun as its predecessor, though it felt a bit overstuffed at times. Still, it delivers kickass action and filled with extraordinary imagination.

The movie tries to escape the usual sports film clichés and for the most part, it succeeds. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, and neither should we. Just a good dose of fun, packed with contagious energy.

BANGER!!
The imagery, sound, and editing are in such perfect rhythm that… everything else just feels like bonus fun.

It took its time but kept getting better as it progressed. More than the procedural elements, it was the political environment of Nepal and the characters that kept me invested.

English Vinglish energy!

Poetic and transcendent.

The OG Kashyap was glimpsed here and there after a long time. Film follows the familiar tropes he’s best known for - personal turmoil, political unrest, and moral conflict. It was all there… and yet, somehow, not fully there either.

Two and a half hours of dogshit.

Tender, intimate and illusional! Liked it but didn’t love it.

Surprisingly enjoyed it more than I should probably should have!

One of the most electrifying and exhilarating opening sequences I have ever watched!!

By the end of film, I found myself more interested in how Sarah managed to hold the home together and raise her son into the person he becomes.

Some stretches felt a bit long, but the film stayed engaging thanks to the principal characters. Vikram was superb.

An extraordinary mini series!

This is basically 150 minutes of hide-and-seek… minus the fun.

What helped this film immensely was its execution and pacing.

I couldn’t care at all!!

It follows the familiar beats of its predecessor, but what worked earlier, especially the slight mystery around the characters, particularly the protagonist, is missing this time. In its place, we get some unnecessary propaganda. While it runs too long, it doesn’t outright frustrate. There are moments that work, though they’re few and far between.

This is how masala films should be made… enjoyed most of it.

Immersive, compelling and groundbreaking!

An interesting film in the world of animation, but not really my kind of film. Somewhere in between, it almost put me to sleep.

Brilliant!! Absolute peak. Unmissable.

The second half had a few enjoyable moments, but the rest of the film follows familiar courtroom drama tropes. It’s well-shot and well-edited, but there wasn’t much here that left me emotionally or intellectually impacted.

Wish they took it slow!

Superb!! The simpler moments were just brilliant.

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