Umesh A

The story of Yakshini!! A beautifully portrayed superhero film. Story revolves around a female character named Neeli Aka Chandra who is believed to be a Yakshini who possess super powers n living from several decades. The first half is way too good n offers several tickling moments. Second part is where it gets complicated n loses the charm of the Chandra character when she is shown weaker n several other unwanted characters enter. But otherwise a very good direction. Kalyani Priyadarshan as Chandra in first half is picture perfect n Naslen in Sunny character is amazing. Ending felt a little abrupt n Chandra character doesn't get to confront main gangsters plus her purpose of arrival doesn't get disclosed throughout. Originally a Malayalam movie dubbed in all South Indian languages including Hindi as well. Available in JioHotstar, My ratings 7.5/10!

Finally get to watch this! Quite a unique movie in Sandalwood that offers a different experience itself. Story revolves around significance of Panjurli n Guliva daivas of Tulunadu. The first 60% of the movie appeals average n feels bored. The last one hour proves to be the game changer for the movie with intense conflict between Daiva n Evil which looks spectacular. The entire movie sets, forest views on screen looks amazing. The last war scene appeared to have copied scenes from Bahubali. The humour intended scenes miserably fail in entire movie. But definitely offers a unique experience. Originally a Kannada movie dubbed in all South Indian languages. Available in Amazon Prime, my ratings 7/10!

Dhanush should focus on mere acting instead of directing! Outdated way of storytelling with no hold on direction whatsoever. Even storyline is too weak with no weightage, no intensity, no thrill, no suspense. Story revolves around a son coming back from his high paying job n taking care of his father's idli shop in a small hut in his native village. Though I watched for Dhanush, avoid this movie for sure. Originally a Tamil movie dubbed in all South Indian languages including Hindi as well. Available in Netflix, my ratings 5/10!

A short documentary of 1.5 hours that took place during 2022-23 in Florida. Basically highlights of the ground laws in Florida n how a very silly incident led to the murder by a neighbour over it. I was surprised to see how unsafe are these laws compared to India - Anybody can keep gun, anybody can shoot the other if feel threatened, how one won't be arrested for the murder until the cause is not identified in favour of self defence. A simple, one time watch. Available in Netflix, My ratings 6/10!

Very interesting plot as a continuation to the first part. It's a very crisp, directly to the point sequel.Story revolves around trying to bring back the daughter who is in Vashikaran since 12 years layering up the story from first part. Within 10 mins of the movie, tension of Vashikaran is in scene correlating the story to the prequel. Movie is just about 1.5hours but yet the tension that was shown in first part of Shaitan remake was way intense than this. However, well done sequel. Hitu Kanodia in father role is fantastic. Originally a Gujarati movie dubbed in Hindi as well. Available in Netflix, my ratings 7/10!

Third season of biographical crime drama: This time with another monster named Ed Gein, American Serial Killer who lived in earlier 1900s. Along with murders, he also used to exhume bodies from graveyard n carry them home, do sex with dead bodies n then making keepsakes with their peeled skin etc. Unlike earlier 2 seasons, this goes beyond his personal life n showcases how he impacted n inspired several other serial killers to do more crimes. I found direction to be less intense compared to earlier 2 seasons n also felt deviated from main stream storyline at several places. A total of 8 episodes with each of an average one hour. Available in Netflix with Hindi dubbed as well, my ratings 7/10! Second Season: An American crime biographical thriller series of 9 episodes with average one hour each! Based on 2 brothers namely Lyle n Eric who mindlessly mercilessly murdered their own parents. This occurred in 1989 n both were convicted in 1996 with life imprisonment without parole. An eye opener to many parents out there who just teach their children only of class but forget to teach moral value system. The execution is good but very long n middle couple of episodes are slightly boring. Acting of leads has been brilliant n convincing. This isn't as disturbing as the first season that was based on Dahmer. Available in Netflix dubbed in Hindi as well. My ratings 7/10!

A total light hearted movie! Story revolves around a man who gets heart transplant making him obliged to go n attend donor's daughter's engagement n circumstances thereafter. A very simple movie that doesn't have any elements of suspense, thriller, excitement but yet keeps one engaged for a while. Also gets one bored here n there. Originally a Malayalam movie dubbed in all South Indian languages including Hindi. Available in JioHotstar, my ratings 6/10!

Same old good storyline screwed by pathetic direction n very bad lead actors. The story primarily revolves around casteism wherein an upper caste girl falls in love with a lower caste man n the complexities around it. We have many better movies in the past based on same theme. A complete lackluster movie, nothing in the movie is captivating. There isn't even one scene where one feels emotionally invested. A badly made movie. Available in Netflix, my ratings 4/10!

A sci-fi crime thriller centered around Artificial Intelligence enabled complete emotions induced robot hired as a companion where robot takes complete control over itself instead of being controlled n what follows forms the story. Didn't find it unique since have seen multiple AI enabled robot movies n series in last couple of years like Megan etc. Starts with a very good vibe of romance n ends up as a dark crime thriller. One time watch! Available in JioHotstar, my ratings 6/10!

Quite an interesting limited series but strictly 18+. Based on a novel of life story of 'Las Poquianchis' who were known as a four sisters family of serial killers who built a brothel n pushed several minor girls into prostitution n killed several 100+ individuals between 1950-64. Very well directed with an engaging storyline. A total of 6 episodes with each of an average one hour. Originally a Spanish series dubbed in Hindi as well. Available in Netflix, my ratings 8/10!