Director Joshua Oppenheimer makes his narrative debut with The End, a strange post-apocalyptic musical about a family crisis - which is very bold.

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Pushpa Raj is back to steal your hearts once again, as 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' is back and how! Allu Arjun, the star of the movie is already grabbing ey.

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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, 2024. Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui. Featuring Christopher Reeve, Dana Reeve, Alexandra Reeve Givens,...

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Will they or won't they sell the heirloom piano? That's the key question in August Wilson and Malcolm Washington's soul-stirring new drama film.

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Star Cast: Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu, Saiyami KherDirector: Rahul DholakiaAgni Movie Review Synopsis: AGNI is the story of unsung heroes. Vitthalrao Dhonduba Surve (Pratik Gandhi) is the chief of Parel Fire Station, Mumbai. Joseph aka Jazz (Udit Arora), Avni Purohit (Saiyami Kher), Ganpat Shinde and others work under him. Mahadev Nigade (Jitendra Joshi), chief of Byculla Fire Station, is Vitthal's close friend. Vitthal is married to Rukmini (Sai Tamhankar) and her brother and Vitthal's brother-in-law is the corrupt inspector Samit Sawant (Divyenndu). Viithal and Samit don't see eye-to-eye but interestingly, Vitthal's son Amar aka Amya (Kabir Shah) is a fan of Samit. On January 16, 2017, the Parel Fire Station is informed of a fire in an upmarket restaurant. The team tries their best, but the extreme blaze destroys everything in the property. Vitthal is shocked to see the unusual, blue-coloured flame emitting from the restaurant. During the investigation, Avni realizes that though the restaurant had multiple violations, the fire was not accidental and was possibly a case of arson. She also suspects that the recent fire instances at a theatre and a club also had the same pattern. In other words, there's someone out there who's causing these fires and hence, Vitthal and Avni appeal to the cops and BMC to act upon it. But their plea falls on deaf ears. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Agni Movie Story Review: Rahul Dholakia's story is significant and the need of the hour. Rahul Dholakia's screenplay is very engaging. The film just doesn’t focus on the work of the firefighters but also has a whodunit angle. Vijay Maurya's dialogues are conversational while a few one-liners stand out.Rahul Dholakia's direction is appropriate. He keeps the story as a priority and then focuses on adding commercial elements. He nicely sucks the audience into the world of firefighters and their challenges, be it not being seen as heroes by society or the absence of even a medical insurance. The tussle between the cop and firefighter makes for a great watch, especially the scene at the latter’s home. There’s suspense in the narrative which is sure to shock viewers. The finale is nail-biting. On top of it, there’s also unexpected humour. The madness that ensues at a high-scale restaurant in the second half is very funny.Agni – Official Trailer | Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu | Prime Video IndiaOn the flipside, in some places, things are not simplified, and it might confuse the audience. For instance, it takes a while until viewers understand that Mahadev works at a different fire station. The twist is unpredictable, but it also raises certain questions as the intention of the villain is not fully convincing. It’s also not clear how did he aim to make his voice heard through his actions.Agni Movie Review Performances: Pratik Gandhi, as always, puts in a sincere effort and plays the lead part with aplomb. Divyenndu is the life of the film and enhances impact with his performance and comic timing. Sai Tamhankar puts up a superb act and delivers a confident performance. Saiyami Kher leaves a huge mark as the fiery firefighter. Jitendra Joshi, as expected, rocks the show and has a crucial part to play in the narrative. Udit Arora and Kabir Shah manage to register. Sakhi Gokhale (Sayali; Samit's wife) is a great find. Anant Jog (Deputy CM) is over the top, but it works for his role. Pramod Pathak (Pankaj Mishra) raises a few laughs. Paritosh Tiwari (Torch), Kanchan Pagare (Kamble; cop), Abhishek Khandekar (Tawde; cop) and Aatul (Uday Raj Balsara) also do well.Agni movie music and other technical aspects: AGNI is a song-less film. John Stewart Eduri's background score adds to the tension and chaos. K U Mohanan's cinematography is top-class and gives the film a big-screen appeal. Darshan Jalan and Neelanchal Ghosh's costumes are straight out of life. Dr K Ravi Verma's action is engaging while the VFX is superior. Acropolis, Sumit Basu, Snigdha Basu and Rajnish Hedao's production design is realistic. Deepa Bhatia's editing is smooth.Agni Movie Review Conclusion: Overall, AGNI is worth watching for its performances, suspense and heartfelt tribute to firefighters, the unsung heroes of our society. This technically superior film truly deserved a theatrical release.

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Filled with warm and chilling moments, Rahul Dholakia’s social thriller provides firefighters with their moment under the sun

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Pushpa 2 Movie Review, Rating and Release Live Updates: Allu Arjun-starrer releases today amid massive expectations. Pushpa 2 Movie Review, Rating and Release Live Updates: Pushpa 2 The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, has released to...

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Directed by Sukumar, the highly-anticipated, adrenalin-driven sequel stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil. You can watch it at a theatre near you.

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Arjun’s portrayal of Pushpa is loud and gaudy. He wears tacky floral shirts, throws sleazy dialogues and walks with one shoulder in the air. However, what sets Pushpa apart from other gangsters in Telugu films is that he does not hide his vulnerabilities.

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Barring a stunning ‘jatara’ sequence anchored by a superb Allu Arjun and a few face-offs, director Sukumar’s ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ seems incoherent and incomplete

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Star Cast: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh FaasilDirector: SukumarPushpa 2 – The Rule Movie Review Synopsis: PUSHPA 2 – THE RULE is the story of a smuggler and his confrontation with a ruthless cop. After the events of the first part, Pushpa Raj (Allu Arjun) continues to grow and thrive. He decides to expand the business and hence, woos an international client, Hamid (Saurabh Sachdeva). Hamid demands a high amount of red sandalwood and agrees to pay an insanely high amount. But he also demands for the largest consignment ever. Pushpa uses all his contacts to ensure that the client’s needs are met. However, he faces several challenges. SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat (Fahadh Faasil) has gone all out to stop Pushpa’s activities. Srinu (Sunil) and Daksha (Anasuya Bharadwaj) also come out to halt Pushpa due to past enmity. They try to influence the syndicate and provoke them to oust Pushpa. On top of it, Pushpa is still mocked by Mohan (Ajay) for being an illegitimate child. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Pushpa 2 – The Rule Movie Story Review: Sukumar’s story is terrific. Sukumar’s screenplay, like the first half, is full of top-notch dramatic and action scenes. Srikanth Vissa’s dialogues are hard-hitting and the Hindi translation is very good.Sukumar’s direction is splendid. The director had a challenge in hand as the previous part had become a sensation. Hence, the sequel had to at least match, if not go beyond the predecessor. In this regard, Sukumar comes out with flying colours. He organically takes the story forward and peppers it with loads of drama, action, emotion, and above all, swag. The film is very lengthy but one won’t mind as every scene screams mass. Moreover, the treatment this time is more Pan-India, which adds to its appeal.On the flipside, despite no boring scene in the film, the film does feel lengthy in places. Secondly, the scene of the female character being harassed by the kidnappers is treated in 90s style and is not in good taste. Lastly, the end credits roll very quickly. It seems like it was added just for the heck of it and is unfair on the part of the hundreds of people who worked tirelessly on the film.PUSHPA 2 – THE RULE begins with a rocking entry sequence of the protagonist and it’ll be loved by the masses. Pushpa’s decision to change the Chief Minister is amusing and this whole track is memorable. His scenes with Shekhawat also stand out, especially at the intermission. Post interval, two songs appear back-to-back but one doesn’t mind as a lot happens in this juncture. Srivalli’s outburst is clapworthy. The way the female character is harassed in the kidnapping scene is slightly distasteful. However, the action scene thereafter is out of the world and will lead to a frenzy in cinemas. The finale is emotional and the film ends with the promise of a third part.Pushpa 2 – The Rule Trailer (Hindi) | Allu Arjun | Rashmika Mandanna | Fahadh FaasilPushpa 2 – The Rule Movie Review Performances: Allu Arjun is outstanding to say the least. He takes his performance a few notches higher compared to the first part and ensures that audiences get their money’s worth. Rashmika Mandanna is a revelation this time. She proves that she’s a fine performer and also has great comic timing. Fahadh Faasil gets lot more screen time and he rocks the show. He speaks a lot through his expressions, which adds to the film’s entertainment quotient. Saurabh Sachdeva is fine in a cameo. Sunil and Anasuya Bharadwaj are over the top but it works for their respective characters. Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari (Keshav) and Rao Ramesh (Siddappa) leave a huge mark. Ajay, Kalpalatha (Pushpa’s mother Parvati), and Pavani Karanam (Pushpa’s niece Kaveri) lend able support. The actors playing Bicha Reddy, Jakha Reddy, Bugga Reddy, CM Narsimha Reddy and MP Pratap Reddy also do well. Sreeleela is sizzling in the item song.Pushpa 2 – The Rule movie music and other technical aspects: Devi Sri Prasad’s music is not of chartbuster variety but the songs are well picturized. ‘Pushpa Pushpa’ is massy while ‘Peelings’ is catchy. ‘Angaaron’ comes at a great point. ‘Kissik’ is again well shot and will be seen in a different light when one understands the context of its lyrics. There’s one more song, ‘Maha Kali’ which is sure to become a talking point. Devi Sri Prasad’s background score is in sync with the film’s theme.Miresłow Kuba Brożek’s cinematography is award worthy especially in the action scenes. Peter Hein, ‘Dragon’ Prakash, Kecha and Navakanth’s action sets new benchmark, especially in the climax. S Ramakrishna and Monica Nigotre’s production design is appealing while Deepali Noor and Sheetal Sharma’s costumes are rich. VFX is superior. Navin Nooli’s editing is appropriate.Pushpa 2 – The Rule Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, PUSHPA 2 – THE RULE is a wildfire entertainer with mass appeal, blending intense action, gripping drama, and emotional depth. Allu Arjun's unmatched swag elevates the film, making it a must-watch for fans and audiences alike. At the box office, the historic craze and record-breaking advance bookings will lead to an earth-shattering box office. It holds the potential to create new benchmarks and emerge as an all-time blockbuster. Don’t miss.

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Pushpa 2: The Rule is a sequel that surpasses its predecessor in scale, storytelling, and emotional depth.

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This teasing big screen recap for the upcoming sophomore season for ‘Solo Leveling’ is a 120-minute shot of adrenaline straight to the fandom’s collective veins — provided you’ve already mastered its lore

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Star Cast: Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Jimmy SheirgillDirector: Neeraj PandeySikandar Ka Muqaddar Movie Review Synopsis: SIKANDAR KA MUQADDAR is the story of a cop and three suspects. On February 15, 2009, the 10th DFFI Exhibition is held at the NICSO Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Kamini Singh (Tamannaah Bhatia) and Mangesh Desai (Rajeev Mehta) are stationed at the stall of Divine Diamonds & Jewellery, where they work. Sikandar Sharma (Avinash Tiwary), a computer technician, is at the exhibition to check the audio-visual slides. Suddenly, Santosh Kamble (Praful Joshi), a cop on duty at the exhibition, gets an anonymous tip that a robbery is going to take place by four armed assailants. Acting on the tip, the cops locate the robbers and assassinate them. All the attendees of the exhibition, meanwhile, are asked to be at the refuge area. Once the bodies of the robbers are taken away, Kamini and Mangesh return to their stall only to find that red solitaires worth Rs. 50-60 crores have gone missing. The CCTV cameras were shut by the robbers and hence, the cops don’t have the option to check who took away the solitaires. Jaswinder Singh (Jimmy Sheirgill), an expert cop who has solved all cases assigned to them, is asked to investigate. He’s known for his sharp ‘mool-vriti’ (instincts). Based on his instincts, he concludes that the solitaires are flicked by either Sikandar, Kamini or Mangesh. All of them are strip-searched but he fails to find the valuables from them. Nevertheless, he arrests them and even asks the court for a seven-day remand. Meanwhile, the film also has a track set in 2024 where Jaswinder is no longer the decorated officer that he once was. He’s still keeping tabs on Sikandar, who’s now settled in Abu Dhabi, UAE. When Sikandar returns to India, they decide to meet to settle past scores. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Sikandar Ka Muqaddar Movie Story Review: Neeraj Pandey's story is promising. Neeraj Pandey and Vipul K Rawal's screenplay, however, is unconvincing and also has loose ends. A few sequences are very well written though. Neeraj Pandey and Vipul K Rawal's dialogues are conversational and yet, pack a punch.Neeraj Pandey's direction is uncomplicated despite the back-and-forth narrative. To give credit where it's due, he does engage viewers with his trademark execution. The story is unusual; one hasn't seen anything like this before and this keeps viewers gripped. The film starts with a bang and it's also the best part of the film. A few scenes that stand out are Sikandar and Jaswinder meeting at the rooftop bar after ages, the romance brewing between Sikandar and Kamini, the courtroom scenes, etc.On the flipside, the second half is what pulls down the film. One expects fireworks or at least that Neeraj will sum up the film neatly. He falters on both these fronts. The suspense is a bit unexpected but not entirely unpredictable. It also raises many questions, especially the intent of the thief. The dark secret of one of the characters is difficult to digest, especially the circumstance that leads to this development. It is also bewildering that one of the characters is forgotten after a point and one wonders why that person was even there in the film in the first place. Lastly, the final scene fails to entice.Sikandar Ka Muqaddar | Official Trailer | Tamannaah Bhatia, Jimmy Shergill, Avinash TiwarySikandar Ka Muqaddar Movie Review Performances: Avinash Tiwary, as expected, rises above the script and completely seems apt as a battered common man. He’s also effortless in some difficult scenes. Tamannaah Bhatia, as always, has a stunning screen presence and is first-rate as a performer. Jimmy Sheirgill is the best part of the film and tries to elevate the impact of several scenes. Rajeev Mehta is decent but is hardly there. Divya Dutta (Kaushalya Singh) is lovely in a cameo. Ridhima Pandit (Priya Sawant) and Zoya Afroz (Tabassum) do well in small roles. Santanu Ghatak (Anoop; who gives the tip) is entertaining. Praful Joshi, Khurshed Lawyer (Parker; advocate), Rashmi Shukla (Female judge), Ashrut Jain (Manish; Sikandar's friend) and Aparna Upadhyay (Sikandar's mother) leave a huge mark. Shivraj Walvekar (Shrikant Wagh; ACP in 2024), Bharat Jha (Tiwari; landlord), Arpit Mishra (Mama ji), Anil Pandey (Male judge) and K S Krishnan (Anna) are decent.Sikandar Ka Muqaddar movie music and other technical aspects: There’s only one song 'Thehre Rahen', which is okay but it is picturized beautifully. Sanjoy Chowdhury's background score carries the trademark Neeraj Pandey stamp.Arvind Singh's cinematography is splendid and the panning shots especially add to the intrigue value. Mayur Sharma's production design is fair but too bright in some scenes. Falguni Thakore's costumes are realistic. Amar Shetty's action is minimal. Praveen Kathikuloth's editing could have been slicker.Sikandar Ka Muqaddar Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, SIKANDAR KA MUQADDAR has some fine performances by the lead cast but it suffers due to a weak second half, unexciting climax and loose ends in the script.

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Star Cast: Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne JohnsonDirector: David Derrick Jr, Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux MillerMoana 2 Movie Review Synopsis: MOANA 2 is the story of a wayfinder and a demigod. A few years after the events of the first part, Moana (Auliʻi Cravalho) is now exploring other islands in order to find more people. One day, she gets a vision from her ancestor, the greatest wayfinder of her island, Tautai Vasa (Gerald Ramsey) that a powerful evil God Nalo wanted to power over the mortals. Hence, he sunk a mystical island, Motufetu. For the sake of the future of her island, she needs to revive Motufetu. Doing so will also end the chaos caused by Nalo. Hence, Moana sets on a journey and this time she’s joined by three more island residents. On the other hand, Maui (Dwayne Johnson) is also on the same mission, but he’s imprisoned by Nalo’s enforcer, Matangi (Awhimai Fraser). What happens next forms the rest of the film.Moana 2 Movie Story Review: Jared Bush, Dana Ledoux Miller and Bek Smith’s story is fascinating and tries to take the story forward organically. Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller’s screenplay has its moments but this time, the developments are slightly underwhelming. The dialogues lift the impact in several scenes.David Derrick Jr, Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller’s direction is grand and simplified. MOANA’s first part was known for its vibrant grandeur, and they make sure that this aspect is enhanced in the sequel. The cute moments of the hen and the pig and the bond shared by the protagonist with her younger sister are adorable. Moana and her crew’s interaction with Kakamora takes the cake.On the flipside, the goings on don’t have the same impact as last time. It is difficult to digest that Moana is so scared of the adventure, especially since she undertook a similar route in the previous edition. The entire track of Matangi and Moana look out of place and even the humour seems limited in many scenes. The climax also is okay as it’s abrupt. The makers even have a mid-credit scene this time with the promise of a third part.Moana 2 Movie Review Performances: Auliʻi Cravalho beautifully uses her voice and brings the character of Moana to life. Dwayne Johnson is highly entertaining and just apt for the role. Awhimai Fraser does well. Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda (Simea; Moana’s sister) is very cute. The others who leave a mark are Gerald Ramsey, Hualālai Chung (Moni; Maui fan), Rose Matafeo (Loto), David Fane (Kele; farmer), Temuera Morrison (Tui; Moana’s father), Rachel House (Sina; Moana’s mother), Rachel House (Tala; Moana’s grandmother).Moana 2 movie music and other technical aspects: Mark Mancina, Opetaia Foaʻi, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear’s music is one of the USPs. The songs that work big time are ‘We’re Back’, ‘Beyond’, ‘What Could Be Better Than This’, ‘Can I Get a Chee Hoo?’ and ‘Get Lost’. The background score is in sync with the film’s theme.Ian Gooding’s production design is spectacular. The animation, as expected, is top-class. Jeremy Milton and Michael Louis Hill’s editing is slick.Moana 2 Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, MOANA 2 has its share of funny and emotional moments but is a bit underwhelming compared to the first part. At the box office, the film will have some advantage due to no competition, popularity of the franchise and Cinema Lovers Day.

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The makers have made Moana 2 a visual spectacle but failed to add depth to the emotions of the characters as the film is marred by the unidimensional and predictable storyline

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Joy movie review: Netflix's cloying film about the birth of IVF takes a formulaic approach to what could have been a radical narrative

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Moana 2 is a wholesome and enjoyable sequel, but despite retreading many of the same narrative beats as the original, it’s never able to recapture the same magic.

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Helped by fine performances, ‘Maryade Prashne’ is a relevant commentary on the class divide but the film suffers from an unfocused screenplay

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The movie is about Aravind (Anish Tejeshwar), a loan recovery agent who falls in love with Geetha (Milana Nagaraj), a school teacher. He lies to her about his financial status and parents.

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​​The movie begins with a police officer (Shashikumar) bringing Manohar also known as Manu (Chetan Chandra), an accused in a murder case. He is accused of killing Ravi (Harish Rai), the brother of local MLA Vijayalakshmi.

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Apple TV+'s Blitz is a can't-miss war drama — and already one of the most underrated movies of the year.

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Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light has been released in theaters. The Cannes Grand Prix award-winning film is a slap on the politics of awards in our country. Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam starrer is this year's finest film.

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The Colors Within Movie Review: Critics Rating: 4.0 stars, click to give your rating/review,This coming-of-age film stands out for its subtlety, avoiding heightened emotions in favour of a gro

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Santosh movie review: A cracking two-hander between Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar, director Sandhya Suri's crime drama is intent on exposing the audience's biases.

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Unlike a generic storyline, we do not get to witness Arvind and Geetha’s meet-cute. Instead, the movie commences from the point where they are already many years into a relationship.

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Winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes, Payal’s mesmerising ode to the city stands apart as a feat of narrative minimalism.

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’All We Imagine As Light’ movie review: It follows 3 women and celebrates how female friendships are designed to save us from the relentless blows of patriarchy

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All We Imagine as Light movie review: There’s aching sadness, loneliness and pain in “All We Imagine as Light” but there’s also a light that heals

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Devaki Nandana Vasudeva is yet another film that has mythology elements as backdrop reference to a modern narrative. While the story idea looks promising, the execution leaves a lot to be desired. There were hardly any scenes that excited the audiences and kept them engaged. The narrative fails to generate any kind of curiosity., Reviews News - Times Now

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Star Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Ahilya BhamrooDirector: Shoojit SircarI Want To Talk Movie Review Synopsis: I WANT TO TALK is the story of a man whose life takes a shocking turn. Arjun Sen (Abhishek Bachchan) lives in a city in California, USA and is a ruthless marketing genius. He is separated from his wife Indrani and his daughter Reya (Pearle Dey) visits him 3-4 days a week. One day, while sharing his pitch with a client, Arjun falls sick and is hospitalized. The doctors inform him that he is suffering from laryngeal cancer, a type of cancer that develops in the tissues of the larynx, or voice box. Arjun is even told that he might not live to see Christmas that year. Arjun is shattered and to make matters worse, he loses his house in an alimony battle. His company also fires him. At the insistence of his friend Subodh, he takes a second opinion and approaches Dr Jayanta Deb (Jayant Kripalani), a top cancer specialist. He patiently explains to Arjun about the multiple surgeries that he’ll have to go through and also lets him know that he can extend his life by two years. Arjun accepts and undergoes the surgeries. He has to shave his head and his relationship with his daughter further gets fractured. What happens next forms the rest of the film.I Want To Talk Movie Story Review: I WANT TO TALK is based on the book 'Raising A Father' by Arjun Sen. The story is unbelievable. Ritesh Shah's screenplay (additional screenplay by Tushar Sheetal Jain) is devoid of typical entertaining moments but is peppered with subtle emotions. Ritesh Shah's dialogues are realistic and straight out of life.Shoojit Sircar's direction is niche and yet engaging. He doesn't use the commercial tropes that others do or which even he did, in limited doses, in films like PIKU [2015]. The lead character is not instantly likeable and is socially awkward. Yet, one gets drawn into the world and the battle that the protagonist has to go through. Several scenes stand out but the ones with his daughter Reya are special. Two scenes that are memorable are when Reya asks Arjun to show her his scars and when a grown-up Reya (Ahilya Bhamroo) suddenly hugs him. The track of Nancy (Kristin Goddard) is very moving and would be loved. Arjun's bond with his doctor is amusing yet lovely.On the flipside, the story jumps timelines and at times, it becomes difficult to understand how many weeks or months or years have passed. Certain aspects should have been better explained. For instance, the daughter's bond with her mother and her having to switch between houses. Moreover, Arjun’s family is nowhere to be seen in the first half, and they appear all of a sudden in the second half. It is not shown if they contacted him and gave him moral support. For a major part of the film, one actually assumes that Arjun has no family members apart from his daughter. Also, one never gets to understand how Arjun managed his finances all these years, especially when he didn't have a stable job. Lastly and most importantly, the treatment of the film is very niche, and this would alienate a major chunk of the audience. The title of the film also makes it clear what the zone of the film is.I Want To Talk – Trailer | Shoojit Sircar | Abhishek Bachchan | Rising Sun Films | Kino WorksI Want To Talk Movie Review Performances: Abhishek Bachchan delivers one of the greatest performances of his career. One forgets that one is watching Abhishek on screen as he goes into the skin of his character effortlessly. He even alters his dialogue delivery and that adds to the impact. He’s sure to benefit big time with this film. Pearle Dey leaves a huge mark as the young Reya. Ahilya Bhamroo, meanwhile, is outstanding and it’s difficult to imagine that it’s her debut performance. Jayant Kripalani lends able support and is great as a doctor who is irritated by Arjun’s behaviour but still has a soft spot for him. Kristin Goddard is adorable, and she rocks in the scene when she talks to Arjun on the phone and a day later at his residence. Johny Lever looks a bit out of place but nevertheless, he’s lovely. The actor playing Subodh lends able support.I Want To Talk movie music and other technical aspects: Taba Chake's music is forgettable. George Joseph and Koyna's background score is very minimal but impactful.Avik Mukhopadhayay's cinematography is stunning. The lensman, going by Shoojit Sircar's style, doesn't shoot at the usual tourist spots and yet manages to make the city seem appealing. Veera Kapur Ee's costumes and Mansi Dhruv Mehta's production design are straight out of life. Shabana Latif's make-up and prosthetics and Petr Gorshenin's special prosthetics deserve a special mention as it is very praiseworthy. Chandrashekhar Prajapati's editing is neat. Though the film is just 122 minutes long, it seems a bit long in some scenes and hence could have been shorter by 5-10 minutes.I Want To Talk Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, I WANT TO TALK tells an emotional story and rests on award-winning performances by Abhishek Bachchan and Ahilya Bhamroo. But due to its niche treatment, title and execution, it is meant for a minuscule section of the audience, and this would affect its box office prospects.

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Jolly O Gymkhana Movie Review: Critics Rating: 1.5 stars, click to give your rating/review,The film completely lets down its intriguing basic premise and capable artistes.

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Star Cast: Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya KadamDirector: Payal KapadiaAll We Imagine As Light Movie Review Synopsis: ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT is the story of three women. Prabha (Kani Kusruti) works as a nurse at K L Ratan Hospital in Mumbai. Her husband dumped her and left for Germany. Prabha stays with a younger nurse, Anu (Divya Prabha). The latter is secretly in love with a man named Shiaz (Hridhu Haroon) and she has kept the relationship fiercely private due to their religious differences. Prabha's friend and confidant in the hospital is Parvati (Chhaya Kadam), a cook who is facing eviction from her decades-old residence from a builder. Prabha tries her best to help Parvati in her fight, but the effort proves futile. Parvati decides to leave Mumbai and return to her hometown in Konkan, Maharashtra. What happens next forms the rest of the film.All We Imagine As Light Movie Story Review: Payal Kapadia's story is relatable. Payal Kapadia's screenplay is unhurried and gives viewers a chance to understand the lives of the characters authentically. Payal Kapadia's dialogues are straight out of life.Payal Kapadia's direction is film festival-like and gives a déjà vu of SHIP OF THESEUS [2013] and other such niche films based in Mumbai. Her execution is such that it is difficult sometimes to imagine that one is watching a film. Moreover, the loneliness aspect ties the three women together and it’s the most striking part of the film, especially that of Prabha. In her case, it’s also heartbreaking. At the same time, it’s also joyful that these three women are independent in their own way and are also there for each other.On the flipside, the film gets abstract at an important juncture, and it'll leave viewers bewildered. The audience would also feel dejected as the director keeps some questions unanswered. Both these aspects would heavily impact the small section of the audience that the film is targeting. Lastly, despite the buzz generated by the film overseas, there’s very little excitement or even awareness in India about it.All We Imagine As Light Movie Review Performances: Kani Kusruti gets into the soul of the character completely. She has minimal dialogues and speaks a lot through her eyes. Divya Prabha understands her part perfectly and performs accordingly. Chhaya Kadam, as expected, rocks the show. Her role might seem similar to the one she played in LAAPATAA LADIES [2024] but no complaints as she is too good. Hridhu Haroon, Azees Nedumangad (Dr Manoj) and Anand Sami (drowned man) lend able support.All We Imagine As Light movie music and other technical aspects: ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT is a song-less film. Topshe's music is minimal and neatly merges with the narrative style. Ranabir Das' cinematography is raw and almost makes you feel that you are peeping into their lives. Maxima Basu's costumes and Piyusha Chalke, Shamim Khan and Yashasvi Sabharwal's production design are straight out of life. Clément Pinteaux's editing is slow moving but at a few places, it stagnates.All We Imagine As Light Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT has its share of lovely moments but will suffer heavily at the box office due to the niche treatment, sudden abstract narrative and negligible buzz.

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