Ankan Deka

"Sitaare Zameen Par" tries hard to be heartfelt but ends up feeling loud and hollow. Aamir Khan plays a disgraced basketball coach training a team of neurodivergent athletes, in what's basically a frame-by-frame lift from the Spanish film Champions. And the lack of originality is hard to ignore. The film looks good on the surface and the intent is clear, but the melodrama and overacting, especially from Aamir and Genelia, once known for his subtle perfection, smother whatever genuine emotion the story could have had. In the end, it feels like it's trying to force you to feel something rather than letting it happen naturally, and that's why it leaves you more frustrated than moved.

Pretty boring. I would have rated 1 star, but acting of all the actors and direction are superb. Extra star for that.

When it comes to spy thrillers, The 355 promises a lot, with an ensemble cast of powerhouse actresses like Jessica Chastain, Penélope Cruz, Lupita Nyong'o, Diane Kruger, and Bingbing Fan leading the charge. It's not often you get to see such an amazing female-driven cast in an action-packed spy film, and for that, The 355 is a visual treat. However, beyond the impressive performances of these talented women, the film struggles to deliver anything fresh or remarkable. The premise of The 355 feels very familiar—much like other female-centric spy films, it channels the vibe of Charlie's Angels, though with a more serious tone. The movie revolves around a group of international spies who come together to stop a global threat. The action sequences are well-executed, with each character getting a chance to shine in moments of hand-to-hand combat, gunfights, and elaborate heists. The film's pacing is fast and keeps you on your toes, thanks to its adrenaline-fueled action. But despite these strengths, the film falters where it matters most—the script. The plot is disappointingly generic, a paint-by-numbers spy story that does little to distinguish itself from countless others in the genre. There are a few twists, but none of them are particularly surprising or inventive. The screenplay fails to give the characters enough depth, making it hard to emotionally invest in their journeys. For a film that aims to be about empowerment, it's unfortunate that the women are stuck in a storyline that lacks originality or nuance. The male cast, while not the focus, feels a bit underwhelming and even sloppy at times. Their performances lack the energy and presence that the female leads bring to the screen, making the contrast between the two even more apparent. The 355 succeeds in showing strong women in action, but beyond the stunts and the charisma of the cast, it offers little new to the spy genre. The film entertains but doesn’t leave a lasting impact, making it a forgettable entry in what could have been a standout action franchise. Rating: 3/5

The acting was amazing, and the actors were wonderful. I couldn't take my eyes off them for even a moment. I loved every bit of it! Oh, an amazing camera work. Kudos to the DOP, director and the BTS team.

One of the worst movies out there.

The best Quentin Tarantino movie without a doubt.

Simply Amazing! After watching, one will remember this film for many decades.