Nayattu is yet another addition to the growing list of Malayalam films where the script is the hero. It is a thriller but not the edge of the seat variety but more of a slow burn, engaging type. Nayattu which means “the hunt” in Malayalam is of course about a hunt but, with a role... Continue Reading →
“One” (Malayalam film) – My Flash Review
In the initial sequences of the film, a young college student who put out a provocative post against the Chief Minister and his government on Facebook is on the run. The entire police machinery of the state is out to track this boy and eventually he is caught. In real life, the boy would be... Continue Reading →
The Great Indian Kitchen – My (late) Flash Review!
Finally, got to watch “The Great Indian Kitchen”, the much talked about Malayalam film which is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Not just the title, the film is also like a Big Boss type reality show where cameras are positioned in different parts of a house and you just get to see continuous reels of... Continue Reading →
Mandela (Tamil) – My Flash Review
In just in the opening sequence of the film, Director Madonne Ashwin showcases a lot of things which is wrong in rural India. There is not a single toilet in the village and when one is finally built under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan programme, a big fight ensues between two warring factions belonging to two... Continue Reading →
Joji – My Flash Review!
In a spectacular scene, the daughter in law of the house tells her brother in law to wear a mask and come to the hall where the body of his father is kept while friends and relatives keep thronging to pay their last respects. Yes, even in the film, it is Covid time – you... Continue Reading →
C/o Kaadhal – My Flash Review!
The tagline to the title says “Love has no age” which is an age old adage and was wondering what could be a new twist to this. So frankly started watching this film which is streaming now on Netflix, with minimal expectations. As the film progressed, I must say I was in for a good surprise.... Continue Reading →
Drishyam -2 – My Flash Review
After Bahubali, this must be the most anticipated sequel in Indian cinema. So much so, feedback on the film started pouring in as early as 3 AM on Friday after the film dropped on Amazon Prime at midnight! While in Bahubali, the anticipation was over Kattappa ne Bahubali kyu maara?, here the anticipation is over... Continue Reading →
Master – My Flash Review!
First of all, it was a pleasant surprise to see Master dropping on Amazon Prime video within just 15 days of its mega theatrical release! Having skipped it in theatres, I caught up with it on OTT in two sittings between yesterday and today. Yes, the film is 3 hours long and finishing it one... Continue Reading →
The White Tiger – My Flash Review!
The film is adapted to the big screen from the Booker prize winning novel with the same title written by Arvind Adiga. Clearly the film belongs to the genre of ones like Slum Dog Millionaire, Salaam Bombay and their ilk. In the first few minutes of the film, if you are an Indian and that... Continue Reading →
Maara – My Flash Review!
I started watching the Tamil film Maara (streaming now on Amazon Prime) with much trepidation as I was told that it was a re-make of the Malayalam film – Charlie. With Charlie I couldn’t go beyond 15-20 minutes. But, I did watch Maara fully and here I am with this flash review. In terms of... Continue Reading →
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