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.
Pagglait Review: Sanya Malhotra Takes To The Role Of A Young Widow Like A Fish To Water
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday March 26, 2021Pagglait Review: Ashutosh Rana is brilliantly subtle with his voice modulations. The phenomenally malleable Sheeba Chaddha sails through a gamut of emotions.
The Illegal Review: This Little Gem, Starring Suraj Sharma, Is Utterly Delectable
Saibal Chatterjee | Tuesday March 23, 2021The Illegal Review: Suraj Sharma slips effortlessly into the skin of Hassan Ahmed. More than words, he lets his face and eyes do the talking.
Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar Review: Parineeti Chopra, Arjun Kapoor's Film Is Of Unique Spirit
Saibal Chatterjee | Saturday March 20, 2021Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar Review: Parineeti Chopra has her nose slightly ahead in the race because her character is allowed a wider emotional range. Arjun Kapoor makes a convincing drifter whose path is never straight and narrow.
Mumbai Saga Review: John Abraham, Emraan Hashmi's Blood-Spattered Tale Could Have Used A Rescue Act
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday March 19, 2021Mumbai Saga Review: John Abraham goes through the motions with stony resolve. It is Emraan Hashmi who injects some degree of animation into the film.
Justice League Snyder Cut Review: Part Pulsating, Part Plodding
Saibal Chatterjee | Thursday March 18, 2021Justice League Review: Snyder Cut has a no-holds-barred narrative peppered with elaborate action sequences, detailed back stories, high drama and a whole lot of philosophy about love, healing and starting over.
Mera Fauji Calling Review: Film On Family Of Fallen Soldier Is Well-Meaning But Middling
Saibal Chatterjee | Thursday March 11, 2021Mera Fauji Calling Review: Despite competent performances from Sharman Joshi, Bidita Bag, Zarina Wahab and Mahi Soni, the film never gets within striking distance of above average.
