Paradise offers a compelling viewing experience. The credit lies with Vithanage and his co-writer, Anushka Senanayake, for their decision to keep the screenplay free from extraneous plots.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga deepens its titular protagonist and the respective post-apocalyptic world, offering a captivating origin story that enriches Fury Road, but its excessive runtime, predictability, and time spent addressing the other installment's flaws hinder its enjoyment.
Barah by Barah is ultimately heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measure. The recreation of life in small-town India feels authentic. This indie is uncompromised cinema and ends on a hopeful high note.
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil has all the elements of a comedy roller-coaster, but a better script could have elevated it further. It indeed is a communal experience, best enjoyed in a packed movie hall.
On a deeper level, the film leaves us unsatisfied, as there is no directorial signature to be spotted anywhere.
From its dazzling visuals to its incredible motion capture, memorable score to well-developed characters, kingdom of the planet of the apes offers plenty to impress viewers.
Challengers continues director Luca Guadagnino’s winning streak, adding to his roster of unique, sensual, character-focused films.
Katu Pootha Malay challenges tried-and-tested storytelling techniques and explores complex themes and ideas through a simplified form of storytelling.
The Fall Guy emerges as a passionate ode to the brave, audacious stunt doubles, neglected by the film industry for so many decades.
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.