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The show started well, with engaging cases and back stories, but as the seasons passed it became more about their personal lives. The internal politics and the going back and forth in partnerships became predictable after a point, but it was fun nonetheless. My favourite was Archie Punjabi, I liked her tough persona.
It was so refreshing to see such exemplary content and no surprise it’s so moving once you know the team behind it, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. Created by them, and written by them and Alankrita Shrivastava, the stories are carefully crafted to evoke many emotions.
The stories are so beautifully written and presented, with a mature and understanding outlook. There is no melodrama as we dive into the most intimate thoughts and feelings of the characters.
The recurring cast has great performances, Arjun Mathur, Dhulipala, Kalki Koechlin, Jim Sarbh, Shashank Arora and Shivani Raghuvanshi invite you into their worlds, and you feel invested right away. That being said, each and every cast member is super, every character complete.
The four directors at the helm, Nitya Mehra, Zoya Akhtar, Prashant Nair and Alankrita Shrivastava deliver rich episodes with lots of superior content to process, real stories set in the current world that challenge every stereotype and include most sections of society.
I can’t wait for season 2!
Disney’s motion picture directed by Guy Ritchie, is a fun light watch, with musical nostalgia from the original animated version.
Will Smith as the genie creates his own magic and comedy, whilst the leads Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott sing well. Nasim Pedrad as the handmaiden leaves a mark with her timing, whereas Marwan Kenzari as Jaffar and Navid Negahban as the Sultan lend able support.
The film has great production qualities and brings back many memories from the 1992 original.
2.5/5
Saw this one recently and had a gala time laughing, as it reminded me so much of my friendships. The ‘bro code’ and all that it entails is shown with abandon and how some friends know you better than yourself is an endearing undercurrent of the film.
Then enters a beautiful proposal which turns complicated. Kartik Aryan (Sonu) plays the protective realist to his dear friend Sunny Nijar (Titu) the eternal romantic, who becomes enchanted with Nushrat Bharucha (Sweety).
Comedy from start to finish, with a pinch of emotions to add to the taste, the film is a riot! Exploring friendships in the details for both the older and younger generations, it deserves all the praise and success it has gotten. Great music and direction!
3.5/5
Directed by Akiv Ali and written by Luv Ranjan, they present a mature and progressive film which looks at relationships for people both younger and older. It explores a new romance and an old bond, with ample doses of comedy and some innuendo.
Ajay Devgn is restrained and subtle in a role that demands him to be so. Rakul Preet Singh is confident and plays her age and all the emotions that come with it. Jimmy Shergil lends able colourful and comic support. Alok Nath does a repeat act of his previous film with Luv Ranjan, and Tabu walks away with the best in this film. She is graceful, vivacious, a sensible head on her shoulders who exposes her vulnerabilities just like any human being. A brilliant actor!
The film is fun and light for most parts, maintaining a healthy balance between emotions and comedy.
3/5
What a wonderful and super sonic time it has been, with travels, milestones, entering a new decade and welcoming so many loved ones from all over the world! Who says Australia is far?
When a country welcomes you and takes care of you in every way possible, you can’t help but fall in love with it. Thanking all the energies and wishes that made this happen and look forward to exploring the natural beauty of this island continent!
Director Shelly Chopra Dhar sensitively presents a love story from many perspectives, leaving you to make your own mind.
Sonam Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao get tangled in a fictional reality which leads them to their individual truths. Anil Kapoor is in brilliant form and Juhi Chawla still has perfect comic timing. We get some genuine humour from Seema Bhargav Pahwa and Brijendra Kala.
Short and sweet, it leaves you with many memorable scenes and lines.
3/5
Though it has a creepy premise which plays out as much as it can, the film is devoid of scares. A few jolts here and there, the take away is more the bizarre concept, rather than any particular scene or sequence. Apparently it’s not a patch on its predecessor.
1.5/5
A decent horror flick with a simple yet disturbing back story. Set in the 70s, it deals out enough scares to keep you tense and steps away from the usual fix to an unorthodox approach.
2.5/5
Hotel Mumbai: Is a commendable Australian effort to capture the horrific events which unfolded in November of 2008. The film has a neutral perspective throughout, showing us the brainwashed terrorists, their victims, the lucky ones who got away, and the city that burned and watched.
Emotions range from anger, fear, reflection, sadness to pure disgust, as the many vulnerabilities of the system are exposed, and the trashy Indian media makes things worse. The film captures the harsh reality in every gun shot, but reminding us that terror has no religion or nationality.
A disturbing watch, but a perspective which should be seen by all. Great performances by Dev Patel, Armie Hammer and the entire cast.
4/5
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