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Riz Ahmed shines in Amazon’s sci-fi drama ‘Encounter’
All the supporting characters, along with Octavia Spencer in a small role, have their moments of on-screen glory…writes Troy Ribeiro Director: Michael Pearce, Cast: Riz Ahmed, Octavia Spencer, Rory...
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Deftly crafted ‘Mission Frontline 2’ on an intriguing subject
It is the excellent camera work that creates the intensity and plausibility of the situation during the classic drill of search and detaining the terrorists…writes Troy Ribeiro (Streaming on...
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‘Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal’: A Beautifully crafted entertainer
Duration: 140 minutes (Showing in theatres). Director: Vishal Venkat. Cast: Ashok Selvan, Reyaa, Manikandan, Abi Haasan, Anju Kurian, Riythvika, K.S. Ravikumar, Praveen and Bhanupriya. (Rating:...
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‘Reacher’: A gritty, action thriller package
But when Chief Detective Oscar Finlay (Malcolm Goodwill) and the young police officer Roscoe Conklin (Willa Fitzgerald) investigate the situation, they exonerate Reacher…writes Troy Rebeiro Series:...
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Mahaan: Dhruv the prince charming, but Chiyaan is still the emperor
The film derives its ability to impress, not only from the exceptional performances of its actors, but also from a well-thought-out script, which has a clear message to send across…writes Manighandan K...
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‘Veeramae Vaagai Soodum’: Awfully long, but a reasonably good thriller
Film: ‘Veeramae Vaagai Soodum’ (releasing in theatres). Duration: 166 minutes, Director: Thu Pa Saravanan. Cast: Vishal, Dimple Hayathi, Yogi Babu, Raveena Ravi, Marimuthu, Thulasi, Baburaj and Elango...
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Suspense filled ‘A Thursday’ unveils citizen’s desperate cry for justice
After seeing off all adults from the playschool’s premise, she calls up the police station and informs them that she is holding sixteen children as hostages, and she has a few demands…writes Troy...
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Less predictable, more volatile story of ‘Gehraiyaan’
Craftily, the plot is tense on the brink of a psychological drama with its painful uncertainties, extremes of emotions, and the onslaught of hormones. The struggle to strike a balance is innately...
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Uncharted: Goes beyond expectations, tops box-office
The narrative navigates through a razor-thin script overloaded with mad-dash caper, propelled by actors you wish after a while had more meaningful things to exhibit…reports Troy Rebeiro (Running in...
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Engaging thriller series ‘Mithya’ wins hearts
But later on in the same episode, the blame game inadvertently shifts gear on Juhi, and by the end of the series, Juhi miraculously conceives without an IVF treatment…reports Troy Rebeiro Film:...
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‘The Fame Game’: Madhuri’s digital debut an enjoyable and binge-worthy series
The statement is subtly loaded but is dismissed in the natural course of the conversation when her daughter reveals to her that she wants to follow her mother’s footsteps to stardom…writes Troy Rebeiro...
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Turning Red: Amusingly heartwarming coming of age film
The script, unlike any Disney film, is strangely bold and edgy. The narrative flows smoothly, and the dialogues are never over the top, but some of the humour goes places that one would have never...
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‘Jugaadistan’: Decent capturing of the ethos and ethics of students
Set in Northern India, ‘Jugaadistan,’ which means the abode of ‘Makeshifters’ (fixers), is the coming-of-age story of a diverse group of university students…writes Troy Rebeiro Series: ‘Jugaadistan’...
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Rudra: A psychological thriller appeal to Devgn’s fans
Rudra, meanwhile, encounters Alia Chokshi (Raashii Khanna) an intelligent and beautiful lady whose parents and dog have been murdered, the first of the many gruesome cases in the series.writes Troy...
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‘Dog’ struggles to be a goofy road film, missing depth in emotions
The trip involves a 1,500-mile drive down the Pacific coast, and it is a combination of a ‘Buddy’ cum ‘Road’ film. Its plot chronicles the series of misadventures the duo face and how they gradually...
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‘Parallel Mothers’: Ordinary one, yet rich and compelling
(Running in Theatres), Duration: 123 minutes, Director: Pedro Almodovar , Cast: Penelope Cruz, Aitana Sanchez-Gijon, Milena Smit, Israel Elejalde, Julieta Serrano, Rossy de Palma, Daniela Santiago...
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‘Jhund’ is replete with life’s lessons
Post Interval, the pace picks up and unknowingly sucks you into the lives of its characters and their aspirations, making you empathise with them. Characters overcoming their obstacles and making it to...
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Pink stars at the Oscars
Becky G walked the red carpet in a sparkling gown by Etro with her hair parted in the middle and pulled tightly behind her ears…reports N. LOTHUNGBENI HUMTSOE The 94th annual Academy Awards, Oscars...
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‘King Richard’: An unusual, inspirational sports drama
Will excels as the worried, over-protective and vulnerable dad who will stop at nothing to shield his talented daughters from the perils and pitfalls of stardom and celebrity…reports Troy Rebeiro Film:...
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‘Sharmaji Namkeen’: Nothing new or unusual, but light-hearted
The film sorely lacks drama, interesting twists, and an element of freshness. It trudges along on an even keel. Nevertheless, it is an uncompromising depiction of “the show must go on” attitude to...
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