HEMANTH SREEKUMAR

FICTITIOUS DARK MYTHOLOGY FROM INDIA, BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURED Myth, mystery, horror, and thrill – the mystical low-lit affair is a period entertainer and a periodic but standard thriller. There are those yuck moments in it, like the tree that sprawls out of a mutilated cursed being, which in truth, can and should be deemed only as creative brilliance by the team. There is this horrific momentum that looms around the whole visual plot and holds without any doubt, gutsy brilliance. Whether it is a story of an ant that became a super-hero, or a rose that turned into a leopard, it all depends on how convincing the plot is presented. Here, the mythology turns into reality, and the lone village and its curses haunt the inquisitive mood of the audience from the start to the end. That we got to witness a 20th-century portrayal of a story that has more to do with the womb of a goddess than the period involved, is an absolute mind-churner. The entire plot will keep you hooked, and if there are errors, lack of enthusiasm or over-indulgence of music felt, then it is only for the learning minds that are after epics, which doesn’t really have a common bar to look up to. Greed, gold, lust, courage, horror, and mythology – It is a well-packed ingenious product. As I said, there will be flaws, but that’s only for the ones who are trying to learn something from this, and the viewpoints are bound to be completely relative than being firm if you aren’t too narrow-minded in your take of entertainment and cinematic values. To have seen an Indian movie with the period-artefacts of the pre and post-independent properties of the country so beautifully laid out, one should say, “Good Job guys”. Watch it for sure, if you are an Indian. And surely do, if you are foreign to the land because it can build up to an entertaining topic of discussion about India, its hundred thousand myths and sculptures. The visuals and myth can enchant, or disturb you even. Kind of doubtful about the kind of rushed-up end though! My ratings: 7.5/10

Ain’t no kiddin man. Miles Morales’s bout to blow your mind. The same old Goosebumps-formula packed in street-style. That’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse for you. Every wannabe kid would want to be Miles Morales, but this one’s genuine. An entirely different version of Peter Parker fashioned in proud and flashy colors. The music is absolutely mind-blowing and the characters, the Spider-People from multi-verses are all coated in rogue-but-true, and innocent-but-strong attitudes and even if you have seen them all before, you’d love it. Every animated movie, or let’s say every movie per se, has the same father-son-brother-mother-sister-comeback blah blah blah story embedded in it. The emotions are the same, but the packing matters. And this one’s, no doubt, a proud owner of a sci-fi theory that’d fluster even the weakest of all scientists (I guess so), but then again it’s absolutely rogue and kickass. You’d get your time to sort your mind and get settled with this format in the initial half-an-hour of the film, but once the feelings kick in, then there is no turning back. I don’t usually try to write like this. It’s a poor attempt I know, but now you know what the movie can do to you. ;) You wouldn’t call it legendary, but it is total fun and kind of EPIC? WELL IT’S RELATIVE!

Brilliant I haven't written a one-line review ever about a movie, but the word 'brilliant' will suffice here.

Maradona - Uniquely entertaining - Good versus bad A. Good The style of narration and the tempo of emotions in the whole movie is really good. It flows like a beautiful song. Certainly a goodwill entertainer, and a good watch. There is a certain way in which the story flows in the backdrop of songs and bgm, and you will love it, without even properly noticing it. A gutsy blend, I'd say. Tovino's biggest movie yet! And I have to agree, he looks dashing! Visually, it's quite a treat too. And finally, a new idea to treat romance, as love sparks with literally a WALL to divide the two characters. There is a fresh element and different spark to the visuals, and it's hard to believe Vishnu Naryan is a debutante. When it comes to songs, I loved 'Varum Varum' and 'Ee Raavil" among all, and I guess everyone will have two picks at least from this playlist. B. Bad You might feel like something is left incomplete, even if you can't point out what that is exactly! You won't even get time to think, as in the wink of an eye, something good covers it up in the next scene. It begins like a thriller, but it ends as a mass entertainer. There is a downpour of really good emotions, but at some points it gets a bit too hard for the audience to decipher it. Ratings: 7.5 / 10 - Worth watching!

No-brainer alert! Shut down your logic completely, and watch with no expectations for an almost-average experience. I would say the story is a disaster. Logic is dead! Dialogues, save for the 'dose' one in the teaser, are totally unbelievable, and sadly funny. The saving grace is MARCO and his looks. But his diogues and scene constructions were brutally massacred as well. There isn't much to describe or write about this movie. I'd just say one has to be a bit more careful while writing such stuff! But I can't totally agree with that point either as there are plenty of movies in Tamil film industry that made ripples in the box-office even though they were complete dope shows! *I'd say these are my personal opinions, with no intentions on harming or hurting anyone. Totally respecting the efforts by the crew to bring this movie to life.

Yeah, but... 🤔 Why are these creatures so scared of closed windows and doors when they travel through air, in both light and dark, like a walk in the dark? 😂😂😂 The joke's a serious question, but jokes apart, it's a well made entertainer for sure!

Joseph, now what do I say... It's hard to dissect this movie, so I will just list down the things that I noted about this movie! 1. It's slow 2. Joseph is intelligent 3. Joseph is an interesting man. There are many emotional elements in his character that I think hasn't been mentioned anywhere before. 4. There is a good plot underneath 5. There are many events which get too hard to believe in every nook and corner of the plot. (mentioning here coz it's a serious movie with a sensitive subject) 6. Joju is a spectacular actor, yet again proved. 7. It's melodrama at its peak. Emotional throwbacks are way above the line. 8. The movie talks about the criminal side of the medical field. It's true in a way, and the scale is huge. But as portrayed in the movie, the style of operation, and the way they orchestrate the crimes is a thing that should be left to the audience and their individual judgements. I felt it unreal! 9. It's a story with a good intent and message, but it's slightly depressing. Be prepared for it. It's not negative though! 10. It's worth watching, but you'd feel it could have been a bit shorter in length. *All of this, I'd say it's my personal opinion of the movie.

This would have fit a series than a movie! I liked certain characters, but there was no 'awe-factor' involved in the watching. Surely it was a decent entertainer, but I wouldn't know how it stands apart from the rest of the rural-based movies in Tamil. During the tail end, when the lead protagonist, who just wanted to play caroms, started to fight like he was trained by a warrior, I felt disappointed. Maybe there were too many scenes to pack, and the time for someone to anticipate or feel the energy was lacking.

It's clearly 'success' when you follow your passion. The plot is quite obvious, but the goosebumps you feel at the end of the movie is the reason why the movie is worth your wallet. Ranveer has pulled off a stunner, and Alia's performance is from Safreena's heart. The whole movie is musically fantastic, and audience, who might or might not have earlier interests towards rap songs, are bound to enjoy the show. When it comes to the Gully they have portrayed, its more about Murad's life and his family, and not about the street culture. We see a lot of rappers of course, but you don't get to witness the 'awe' factor about the gullies where such hidden talents exist. The negative traits of the streets aren't such a point of interests either. Maybe I expected it all, and that's why I am mentioning them here. Well, I personally found the whole movie a bit lengthy, but the heartfelt inspiration I felt at the end of it all is worth mentioning here as well. For all the dreamers, its certainly a reason to chant, 'Apna time Ayega' and for all of them who need reasons to feel positive, the movie is a really good choice!

'Get to know your people well, before you start writing about them' - Shyam does exactly that, and he knew what he was doing with the four brother he had in his mind. The package is perfect. Director Madhu C Narayan has done a fantastic job in the visual narration of the story, and every scene and emotion is a treat in itself. The cinematography is really good, and I'd say it's another feather in the cap for Shyju's stellar career. There are so many good things to say about this movie - particularly the feel-good emotions, natural characters, fresh scenes, a light-hearted story-line and the underlying power of love that stands above all. As it's a real good movie, I'd say the characters are really good and forms the heart of the cinematic experience it presents, but I also found some character depictions feel slightly unreal. I also found some logical problems here and there as well! Well, this could be my personal opinion, and despite all this, the movie will surely stand out as one of the best in 2019.