I have read all three books written by Veronica Roth. I came in with expectations of character profiles and I reviewed the characters on IMDb. I understand that all book-to-movie adaptations make it difficult to fit in all the elements and are not perfect. It’s impossible to portray the book word for word. Despite knowing all of this, I came in with a low expectation. … Continue reading Divergent (2014)
For those of us who unfortunately have not seen the original BANLIEUE 13 – aka DISTRICT 13 – (made in 2004 with the same crew except for the director – Pierre Morel), some of the background information that usually follows in a sequel is missing and according to many, the sequel here BANLIEUE 13:ULTIMATUM – aka DISTRICT 13: ULTIMATUM is not as strong a film. … Continue reading District 13: Ultimatum (2009)
Imagine a ménage à trois of Agatha Christie, Alfred Hitchcock and Quentin Tarantino at the Overlook Hotel with a banging 60’s soundtrack. Got that unpleasant vision in your mind? Good! You’re halfway there to getting the feel of “Bad Times at the El Royale”. And they really are bad times! It’s 1969 and an oddball set of characters arrive at the faded glory of the … Continue reading Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)
This film gets right to the point and doesn’t hesitate revealing the true nature of each character. The premise isn’t original and although it’s been done more times than I can count more recently the film “UPGRADE”comes to mind but the pace of the film is quick so you never get a chance to harbor on the flaws of each scene. Plus it’s always a … Continue reading Bloodshot (2020)
DRAUPATHI – MOVIE REVIEW Produced, written and directed by Mohan G, the movie garnered enough attention over social media as well as enough fodder for television debates as well. Tamil Cinema of late has had most of its movies paying lip service to social causes and issues that they deem affect the society at large. Hence, you have characters at various intervals mouthing dialogues that … Continue reading DRAUPATHI – MOVIE REVIEW
POPCORN MONKEY TIGER – MOVIE REVIEW PMT is a crime thriller directed by Duniya Soori and produced by KM Sudhir. The film is purportedly a sequel to the well acclaimed “Kendasampige” by Soori himself. Kannada film industry of late has seen some intriguing and innovative screenplays and Soori is no different. Soori has a reputation for etching raw frames on screen, and here in tandem … Continue reading POPCORN MONKEY TIGER – MOVIE REVIEW
MEENDUM ORU MARIYADHAI – MOVIE REVIEW Veteran director Bharatiraja weilds the megaphone once again with MOM. His own banner Manoj Creations produces this film. The film fails to kick off right from the beginning with its “old” plot and pathetic execution. It takes a lot of effort to respect the veteran in the film for making a movie that is primarily self indulgent and highly … Continue reading MEENDUM ORU MARIYADHAI – MOVIE REVIEW
MAFIA – MOVIE REVIEW LYCA productions produce this film that is written and directed by Karthik Naren. A mass title and Arun Vijay recalibrated in the recent years, the film has generated a lot of buzz. Karthik Naren who has had an impressive debut with “Dhuruvangal Padhinaru” and an unfortunate delay in “Naragasooran” has a few things to prove with this film. The film does … Continue reading MAFIA – MOVIE REVIEW
GODFATHER – MOVIE REVIEW GS Arts and First Clap produce “GODFATHER”. Debutant Jegan Rajashekar writes and directs this film. A supposedly action drama, the trailer generated some curiosity. The film begins languidly trying to establish characters and in developing the plot. Despite having a tight plot the debutant writer’s inexperience comes to the forefront in being very informal towards approaching the subject. The characters in … Continue reading GODFATHER – MOVIE REVIEW
KANNI MAADAM – MOVIE REVIEW Produced by Rooby Films under Hasheer this film is written and directed by Bose Venkat. This rural drama is Bose Venkat’s debut in direction having been quite popular as an actor in Kollywood and Television. KM takes the case of caste killings that has gripped the state and the country of late and gives it a heady mix of emotions … Continue reading KANNI MAADAM – MOVIE REVIEW
