Heeramandi fails to manage its sprawling storylines deftly and struggles to maintain emotional engagement throughout its daunting length.
The Asunta Case has engaging plot-driven episodes and commendable performances from the cast. For those who prefer to watch the miniseries without Googling the case, it's binge-worthy.
Katu Pootha Malay challenges tried-and-tested storytelling techniques and explores complex themes and ideas through a simplified form of storytelling.
Amar Singh Chamkila is a very brave film, handled with both maturity and wit, that aims to surprise its viewers rather than conform to predictable formulas.
Ripley has an unfeigned personal style coupled with a refined cinematic language that immerses us in its intricately woven narrative.
The intentions of the makers of Ae Watan Mere Watan are undoubtedly honest but how the film has been shaped, it is not memorable at all, and that undermines all the efforts of the individuals who have contributed to its making.
Whispers Of Fire & Water provides a fresh and original evocation where the directorial control stresses the quotidian aspect and placid texture underscoring the turmoil of the characters’ struggle without resorting to exegesis.
Aattam provides subdued moments with meaningful dialogue that is sincere and nuanced leaving a lasting impact and resonating with the viewer's minds long after the credits roll.
To Kill a Tiger is imbued with a sharp sense of sympathy and portrayed in way that stirs our conscience and emotionally connects us with the members of a family who have been treated unfairly in one of the world's largest democracies.
Laapataa Ladies weaves themes of tradition and modernity with an acumen illustrating the strong sense of cultural identity that has an emotional afterglow.