Kranthi Kumar

Super boring - waste of time Ah, All We Imagine as Light, a shining beacon of modern cinema that proves one thing: if you take away background music, strip out engaging dialogue, and substitute emotional resonance with long shots of nothingness, critics will call it “art.” Truly, hats off to the director for crafting a film that redefines boredom with such precision. The story? Oh, wait—there’s a story? Somewhere in the smog-filled Mumbai air, we’re supposed to connect with three women navigating their lives in the most mundane way possible. No drama, no tension, just an endless parade of empty gazes, awkward silences, and existential dread. It’s like staring at a blank wall for two hours, except the wall occasionally mumbles something about life’s fragility. And let’s talk about the “sound design.” Or rather, the lack thereof. If you’ve ever wondered what watching a movie without a single uplifting, tension-building, or even mildly interesting score feels like—congratulations, this film has got you covered. Apparently, silence is the new symphony. Who needs music when you can have the soothing ambiance of…footsteps and ceiling fans? The pacing is an absolute masterpiece of monotony. Time slows down, stretches, and practically grinds to a halt. It’s an endurance test. Every scene takes its sweet time, daring the audience to stay awake. When the credits roll, you don’t feel accomplished—you feel relieved. And yet, here it is, sweeping awards nominations left and right. Clearly, the jury has a soft spot for films that replace substance with aesthetic pretense. Who are these people? And what exactly are they smoking? Because All We Imagine as Light getting nominated feels like a practical joke on the rest of us who thought cinema was supposed to be, I don’t know, entertaining. To those praising it as a “delicate exploration of the human condition” or “lyrical poetry on screen”—bravo. You’ve outdone yourselves. The emperor is indeed wearing no clothes, but you’ve convinced everyone it’s haute couture. In conclusion, if you’re looking for the worst movie of the year—or perhaps of the decade—this is it. Flat, emotionless, and mind-numbingly boring, All We Imagine as Light isn’t just a film; it’s an endurance test for the human soul. Amazing. Truly, super-duper amazing.