Shaadisthan Review: Kirti Kulhari-Led Cast Offsets What The Film Lacks In Depth
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday June 11, 2021Shaadisthan Review: Director Raj Chaudhary displays firm grip on this clash-of-two-worlds tale rendered in the form of a road movie that rarely veers off course.
Skater Girl Review: Heartwarming Sports Drama Zips Along Nicely
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday June 11, 2021Skater Girl Review: The pivotal performance by Rachel Saanchita Gupta, who slips into the skin of Prerna Bhil without missing a beat, helps the film hit its stride and achieve a steady canter.
Maharani Review: Huma Qureshi-Led Cast Plugs Gaps In Tale Of Ambition And Betrayal
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday May 28, 2021Maharani Review: A passable account of a state fighting steady decline and seeking regeneration, and of an undervalued woman waging her own personal war.
The Human Voice Review: Pedro Almodovar's First English Film Is Anchored By A Sublime Tilda Swinton
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday May 28, 2021The Human Voice Review: The face and voice of Tilda Swinton is a luminous appendage. So dazzling is the film and so scintillating its sole actor that you can never have enough of either.
Army Of The Dead Review: Parts Are Suitably Horrific But Don't Add Up To A Movie That Will Blow Your Mind
Saibal Chatterjee | Saturday May 22, 2021Army Of The Dead Review: Huma Qureshi, in what can only be described as a minuscule secondary role, is good enough; despite the short shrift she gets, to leave a mark.
Sardar Ka Grandson Review: Yawn-Inducing Yarn Despite Neena Gupta In A Principal Role
Saibal Chatterjee | Tuesday May 18, 2021Sardar Ka Grandson Review: Neena Gupta is saddled with a single-note role and awful prosthetics. Arjun Kapoor, left with the onerous job of carrying the film on his shoulders, flounders.
Ahaan Review: Lead Actor Abuli Mamaji, Who Has Down Syndrome, Lends The Film Authenticity
Saibal Chatterjee | Saturday May 15, 2021Ahaan Review: It is easy to warm up to the actor because not only is there something overwhelmingly charming about him, he is also a man who clearly enjoys acting in front of the camera.
Radhe Review: Salman Khan Does Everything Fans Expect Including Shedding His Shirt
Saibal Chatterjee | Thursday May 13, 2021Radhe Review: Randeep Hooda, in the guise of a brutal baddie in black, upstages the rest of the cast, which includes Jackie Shroff in an underwritten comic role of a bumbling Assistant Commissioner of Police.
The Disciple Review: Chaitanya Tamhane's Delicately Crafted Drama Commands Absolute Attention
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday April 30, 2021The Disciple Review: The Marathi film, executive produced by Alfonso Cuaron, tracks an arduous rites-of-passage journey in a manner that is instantly illuminating.
Searching For Sheela Review: A Hollow Window-Dressed Shell
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday April 23, 2021Searching For Sheela Review: A bland apologia for an eventful, error-strewn life that has seen more than its share of ups and downs and has for decades been surrounded by mystery.
Karnan Review: Dhanush Stars In Action Film That Is More Than Just Fists And Lung Power
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday April 09, 2021Karnan Review: Dhanush plunges headlong into the role of a hot-headed young man at odds with the world and surfaces with a sterling performance that ebbs and peaks with the rhythms of the narrative.
The Big Bull Review: Abhishek Bachchan-Led Cast Struggles In Baffling Blob Of A Movie
Saibal Chatterjee | Thursday April 08, 2021The Big Bull Review: It is pointless to blame the actors for failing to make amends for what The Big Bull lacks. The film's problems are rooted in the screenplay, stilted dialogues and arbitrary character arcs.
Sound Of Metal Review: Riz Ahmed Is Brilliant In Captivating Character Study
Saibal Chatterjee | Thursday April 08, 2021Sound Of Metal Review: The conviction with which Riz Ahmed plays the drums and uses American Sign Language belies the fact that he had to learn both in order to play the role.
Joji Review: Fahadh Faasil Dazzles In Accomplished Shakespeare Spinoff
Saibal Chatterjee | Wednesday April 07, 2021Joji Review: The sinewy structure bestows on Dileesh Pothan's Malayalam film a degree of finesse that enhances its exploration of the banality of greed and self-serving violence.
Nomadland Review: This Film, Starring Frances McDormand, Is At Once Searing And Sobering
Saibal Chatterjee | Saturday April 03, 2021Nomadland Review: The film journeys into the world of modern-day nomads, human detritus of a lopsided economy, to craft a trenchant but understated takedown of the American dream.
