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'House of Spoils' movie review: Ariana DeBose's film is 'testy yet tasty'

'House of Spoils' movie review: Ariana DeBose's film is 'testy yet tasty'

Ariana DeBose is confident, stamps her presence in every scene. Her confrontations with the ghost serve up some levity even while letting in a modicum of fear

05 October,2024 07:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson Thomas
'Killer Heat' movie review: An un-affecting noir thriller

'Killer Heat' movie review: An un-affecting noir thriller

'Killer Heat' based on “The Jealousy Man,” a short story by popular Norwegian crime novelist Jo Nesbø, lacks the intrigue, suspense, tension or effect that the story had in its written form

04 October,2024 01:33 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson Thomas
White Bird movie review: This Helen Mirren film is noble, but contrived

White Bird movie review: This Helen Mirren film is noble, but contrived

A largely period set-up, this film has Helen Mirren playing a glorified cameo as the older woman who was once a young Jewish girl, Sara, caught in the crossfires of Hitlers Progrom in Nazi- Occupied France.

04 October,2024 01:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson Thomas
'Joker 2' movie review: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga's film is no fun at all

'Joker 2' movie review: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga's film is no fun at all

Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga's 'Joker: Folie a Deux', is less than likely to get anywhere close to that either in narrative craft or audience satisfaction

03 October,2024 08:14 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson Thomas
Will and Harper movie review: An honest look at a ‘Trans’ experience

Will and Harper movie review: An honest look at a ‘Trans’ experience

We get to see a trans person’s daily life up close and personal. Fascinating conversations with Harper’s children, his sister, a trans woman, and a psychologist are all an integral evolutionary part of this fascinating journey

27 September,2024 01:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson Thomas
His Three Daughters movie review: An intensely engaging chamber drama

His Three Daughters movie review: An intensely engaging chamber drama

This is a small chamber film with largely three characters hogging the screen time. It feels more like a theatre play but is effective enough to capture your attention

21 September,2024 06:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson Thomas
Rebel Ridge movie review: A beautifully constructed action thriller

Rebel Ridge movie review: A beautifully constructed action thriller

Saulnier sets up this thriller in wonderful fashion. David Gallego’s shot taking is excellent and Saulnier himself has ensured an edit that is cut to a specific rhythm

21 September,2024 06:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson Thomas
First Love movie review: Playing truant with romance

First Love movie review: Playing truant with romance

This film is written and directed by A.J. Edwards, better referenced as being a  protege of filmmaker spiritualist Terrence Malick. This third effort by him is a drama that lacks emotion and weighty byplay. 

20 September,2024 06:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson Thomas
Never Let Go movie review: Where fear goes astray

Never Let Go movie review: Where fear goes astray

Alexandre Aja’s Horror Fairy Tale is flaky and unprepossessing. The real horror here is the over-stimulated imagination of the principal characters - a mother and her two pre-teen non-identical twin sons

20 September,2024 05:56 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson Thomas
Transformers One movie review: 'Renewed vigor for franchise that was...'

Transformers One movie review: 'Renewed vigor for franchise that was...'

The narrative encapsulates a social commentary about workers being crushed by corporate giants without being provided adequate benefits or due comfort

20 September,2024 05:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson Thomas

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