Prasad Sabbathi

Sandra Bullock as Ruth delivers a power-packed performance. As you watch you get entangled into the emotions of Ruth - She takes you to the selfish high of an objective to meet her sister against legal restrictions - only to drag you to the bottom of the ocean along with her and we are left gasping for breath. Scathing online reviews are a surprise; which I thankfully ignored. A prisoner returning to the regular society and the infernal attitude of everyone on everyday basis - paints a gritty picture of such non-redemptive souls; which drift along concealing sadness with a reluctant smile pinned to their faces. This movie may not be for everyone, but once you are in - you get to feel the depth of human desire in its raw form that leads to places we don't talk about. Some people say it is made for Oscars - if it is then so be it - A director trying to reach the pinnacle of appreciation through her work is what Oscar's are intended to drive. The flashbacks throttle us in different directions only to stab you right in the heart with a gut-wrenching plot-twist (its more so after you hear the innocent voice post the incident). Amazing performances all around with a poignant background music. This movie will linger with you long after you switch off your TV.

The wait is over. Just finished watching “Oppenheimer”. A movie that you must watch on the largest IMAX screen possible. It is an excellent character study of a man who is suddenly catapulted to the epicentre of political and scientific world. Cillian has killed it with quantum precision and the ensemble cast unfurls history with perspectives that divide (aka fission) and unite (aka fusion) you over the tumultuous and conflicting choices of an intellectual; that chose to become the beacon, drawing the ire, wrath and admiration in equal measure. Its a social commentary plus a visual discourse on the constitutional machinery and national security apparatus along with vested interests of a powerful few. 3hrs is a trade-off, when we compare how Nolan masterfully crafted to deliver us the collective conscience of a country at war.