Jayeshbhai Jordaar Review: Despite Ranveer Singh's Unwaveringly Spot-On Diction And Demeanour, The Film Lacks Bite
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday May 13, 2022Jayeshbhai Jordaar Review: Played with consistent aplomb by an irrepressible Ranveer Singh isn't a stud strutting around the village calling constant attention to himself. In fact, he is the exact opposite. He is adept at merging with the background.
Modern Love Mumbai Review: The Anthology Is Easy On The Eye And The Mind
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday May 13, 2022Modern Love Mumbai Review: No matter what the gender of the director is or what the essential tilt of each story is, it is the women, both the fictional characters and the performers who portray them, who make the anthology worthwhile.
Mere Desh Ki Dharti Review: Satirical Drama Is Largely Middling, Velvet-Glove Affair
Saibal Chatterjee | Saturday May 07, 2022Mere Desh Ki Dharti Review: Divyenndu (Mirzapur's Munna Tripathi) and Anant Vidhaat (Mai's Prashant) put their best feet forward in the roles of the down-and-out engineers seeking a second chance.
Home Shanti Review: Designed To Squeeze Last Ounce Of Mirth From Middle-Class Minutiae
Saibal Chatterjee | Saturday May 07, 2022Home Shanti Review: The performances by the seasoned Manoj Pahwa and Supriya Pathak are expectedly first-rate, the episodic storytelling is genteel notwithstanding the inconsistencies.
Thar Review: The Focus Is Squarely On Father-Son Duo Of Anil Kapoor And Harsh Varrdhan
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday May 06, 2022Thar Review: Kapoor Sr delivers a restrained performance, and Kapoor Jr finds himself tackling a role that appears to be right up his narrow alley. Fatima Sana Shaikh is sultry and smouldering by turns
Thinking Of Him Review: Rabindranath Tagore Is Played Superbly By Victor Banerjee
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday May 06, 2022Thinking Of Him Review: Victor Banerjee and Eleonora Wexler are perfect in the guru-acolyte duet at the heart of the film.
Heropanti 2 Review: Neither Tiger Shroff Nor Nawazuddin Siddiqui Can Salvage This Smashup
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday April 29, 2022Heropanti 2 Review: Tara Sutaria is as clueless as the screenplay writer about the manner in which the character should be projected.
Runway 34 Review: Ajay Devgn's Consistent Performance Powers The Film To A Smooth Landing
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday April 29, 2022Runway 34 Review: Rakul Preet Singh gives a solid account of herself. As for Amitabh Bachchan and other actors, the path is riddled with air pockets caused by blurry writing.
London Files Review: Arjun Rampal As A Brooding Detective Is Hard-Pressed To Lift The Series
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday April 22, 2022London Files Review: Purab Kohli is not even given an opportunity to have a go at giving the show a modicum of energy. This tale of two dead-end daddies is, therefore, doomed to a dismal destiny.
Guilty Minds Review: Shriya Pilgaonkar Is Mesmerising In A Legal Series With A Mellow Sense Of Drama
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday April 22, 2022Guilty Minds: It is Shriya Pilgaonkar who does the most to convey the nature of the clash of scruples and exigencies that is at the heart of this tale of many legal and emotional jousts.
Jersey Review: Shahid Kapoor's Star Turn Holds The Film Together
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday April 22, 2022Jersey Review: On the acting front, Shahid is the Man of the Match. The team effort behind him is strengthened by the performances from Mrunal Thakur and Ronit Kamra, a confident child actor.
Beast (RAW) Review: An Ill-Formed Creature Even Firing-On-All-Cylinders Vijay Cannot Pummel Into Shape
Saibal Chatterjee | Thursday April 14, 2022Beast (RAW) Review: Vijay needs no assistance to fill the screen. Yet, no matter how much wallop a megastar might bring to the table, he still needs a strong script.
Abhay 3 Review: Kunal Kemmu Sails Through Gruesome Season With Effortless Ease
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday April 08, 2022Abhay 3 Review: The lead actor faces stiff competition in the form of the redoubtable Vijay Raaz, cast as a sociopath who unleashes terror in Lucknow and Delhi.
Gullak 3 Review: The Writing Isn't As Impeccable This Time Around But Acting Is Absolutely Top-Notch
Saibal Chatterjee | Thursday April 07, 2022Gullak 3 Review: It is easy to get into the swing despite the familiar tropes - or perhaps, because of them - when actors like Geetanjali Kulkarni and Jameel Khan go all out to do what they are best at.
Kaun Pravin Tambe? Review: Sports Biopic Is Both Entertaining And Engaging
Saibal Chatterjee | Friday April 01, 2022Kaun Pravin Tambe? Review: It pieces together a fascinating life story that is much more about dour tenacity than about flashy achievements and staggering statistics.