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Not Okay (2022)

On Hotstar : A perfect movie to showcase that it is really not okay to betray a friendship, build on falsehood .. not everything has a happy ending.. this movie may go by time and trend the charts at some point in the coming decade if not now..

Athena (2022)

On Netflix : Felt so grand like a ridley scott movie with all the background score and euphoria but it entails all the current happenings of the world.. take out whichever leaf you want to but this is serious..could happen anywhere at any point of time.. India could very well be next.. Though fictionalised, this does showcase the reality that exists today in France, Europe and other countries as well..

Khuda Hafiz 2 (2022)

ZEE5 - Not for the faint hearted. if you have seen the first one you will realise its similar to the first one but is now heart wrenching than ever. Tragedy over tragedy striking one family is just horrible!! The last half hour was taking the movie to a unknown territory for some random reason... Not an easy movie to watch but it's worth the watch..

Chup : Revenge of the Artist (2022)

An originality that's worth appreciating. This psychological crime thriller had its own pace with very strong performance from dulquer salman. It may not be the mainstream but it would make a great collection on Netflix!! It has all the right stuff.. Something to ponder on.. Ironical and just good to watch...3.5 outta 5. (Sunny Deol is more like a supporting actor)

Vikram Vedha (2022)

Keeping the original movie in isolation , this movie has the right acting, right story and a good thriller to keep you engrossed. The plot was looking familiar but they kept turning it upside down .. Yes it has loopholes .. still . Ignore the songs, and the movie is definitely worth the watch..

Brahmāstra (2022)

Surprisingly amazing VFX!! Better than a few Marvel movies... Did feel they did try to bring in Hollywood tested scenarios & a few storylines.. I do feel Ranveer and Deepika could have done it better. It has a good story plus has a mind blowing, stunning, out of the world visuals. Forget LSC, this is definite definite watch in theatres. Yes, it is the best ever VFX in Indian cinema (including south movies). Also, boycott only for a principal stand or else do surely surely watch it..

Cuttputlli (2022)

It was going so good but the last half hour just made it a movie that could be watched... There was no point of the title.. This remake could have been done better in quite a few aspects.. Forget the trolls and memes.. The thriller was interesting.. Wish akshay does more good original content than remakes.. Overall can watch once.. Tip - the last hour should be watched in theatre setting coz it was just too dark to see clearly...

Shabaash Mithu (2022)

the reviews were harsh, but I believe the focus was more on the female cricketers.. The feeling that you too represent India but don't get the recognition you deserve.. The equality.. could have been better by that's how they wanted it .. Not just achievements and trophies.. This has also a lot of revelations about women's cricket in India.... Good to watch on OTT than a theatre...

Shamshera (2022)

British were betrayed by upper caste Hindus such a laughable concept.. Soo long that I had to take breaks.. There could have been a better story but the intent of sadistic disection of cast system and making it the theme of the whole movie was astonishing and sickening... Glad that it failed on its own. Deserves to be just on ott at the utopian section...

Rocketry (2022)

What a true story.. A definite conspiracy and I am surprised that our agencies couldn't do anything!! A very very sad case for the brilliant scientist.. Patriotism is this... Hats off.. A definite must watch..!!

Anek (2022)

Not meant theatres but surely for OTT and that netflix. Direction could have been better.. Something was amiss.. Like no soul.. No real character development... Nevertheless, atleast there was an effort to highlight north east.. I understand that a lot a lot had been altered, censored and cut to taper it down. I guess that's why it seemed like a mere document of events d stiched together.. Do watch it once to have a brief summary of North east...

Jurrasic World (2022)

An epic ending that was worth seeing in imax. The great CGI and the old cast meets the new is the perfect ending. Well, an ending so that series could finally be closed coz no more story is actually left. Do watch once in theatre for its CGI

Jug Jug Jeeo (2022)

Marriage, Remarriage, Divorce etc - a family drama of the select few with good acting and some good jokes. A strayed connection between the drama and the audience ensued which results in only a "can watch movie"

Prithviraj (2022)

Yes, not a grandeur but a must watch in theatre. Facts with some creative liberty on the big screen also works. Its actually not a bad movie at all.. infact worth the watch with family !! All the actors have done good enough !! Where was the so called propaganda ? We had heard stories that ghori was defeated 13 times, prithiviraj was blinded, etc etc.. its just stating facts..

Top Gun 2 (2022)

The movie that inspired generations is here with the sequel. Tom Cruise is just great as ever. The storyline, the adrenaline, the nostalgia and the soaring jets is the perfect sequel to the 1986 movie. Amazing to watch such a class on a wide imax screen.. Mesmerizing.. In the age of dying pilots.. This might be a ray of hope...

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 - 2022

A good horror comedy in the theatre after a long time. Going in with hardly any expectation, it was surprisingly good . The movie did not disappoint at all.. This 2 hours 30 mins movie could actually do without songs... Tabu does come up on top. Finally an original script that could have a good run at the box office. Worth the watch!!

Jayeshbhai Jordaar (2022)

A tried and tested fact but we do need constant reminders and this reminder is perfectly suited. The patriarchy society still exists... It may seem trivial or even unrealistic that this still happens in the country but the truth is.. It was happening at mass scale earlier and now the scale may seem smaller but it still happens. Small things gives so much of insight.. just cannot brush it aside.. some scenes and plots were over streched but theseq 2 hours are worth the time..

Doctor Strange 2 (2022)

Seeing What If is not that critical but it does give some insight. This is not a full avengers movie and hence the 2 hours runtime leaves us wanting more of it. I expected more but that's how it is.. More of Marvel. It's a phase and Marvel has done good with this movie. All the action and Marvel fans have to watch it!!

Runway 34 (2022)

  I understand the market these movies cater to but the Idealism of Indian Cinema cannot ever stop, be it RRR, KGF or this one. This movie somewhat fact based, fictionalized movie which is good for the Indian audience only. The thriller is good though it does miss out on some good workable plots. Could have drawn more from the characters.. Worth watch once.. Post this do watch Flight (2012) and Sully (2016) - you will know why

Sharmaji Namkeen (2022)

A fitting Tribute to the late Rishi Kapoor. Its good light hearted feel good middle class act movie. Makes your day and brings a smile on ur face. One one of the rare cases wherein the same character is played by two persons in the same movie is a great experiment that gives a great dimension to the movie.. Do watch it..

KGF 2 (2022)

Violent, Brutal and Magnamous! Namma superstar Yash is back!! The plethora of regional cinnema taking over Bollywood is present and clear. People flocking to with their kids says it all. C KGF 2 (2022) - Violent, Brutal and Magnamous! Namma superstar Yash is back!! The plethora of regional cinnema taking over Bollywood is present and clear. People flocking to with their kids says it all. Copied/inspired tunes/music was a turnoff. The storyline with twists is making content one of the many reasons for such huge response (don't get too deep into the story though). Not everything is fiction, it does have some iota of truth.. Enjoy this if you liked KGF1... opied/inspired tunes/music was a turnoff. The storyline with twists is making content one of the many reasons for such huge response (don't get too deep into the story though). Not everything is fiction, it does have some iota of truth.. Enjoy this if you liked KGF1...

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)

Nostalgia once again.. It was a treat to watch it.. Among all the ever hear grossing movie, comes a fan loved exciting magic world... But Movie felt like rushed, felt like so much to conver.. This is what happens when you don't have a book but a movie first.. The first movie was just so amazing.. The third one was more like a follow up.. Though it did confirm who Dumbledore really is.. Could have been done so much better.. Wish johnny Depp the actor could have reprised his role.. Dont miss out - fans, mystery lovers..

Bachchhan Paandey (2022)

Even numerology couldn't save this. For those who skippped it in theatres, you can skip it on prime too.. Tees Maar Khan is so just on siimilar line.. Oh wait no its not.. But it doesnt matter.. What a sad movie this was!!

Dasvi (2022)

All dreamy eyed, without struggle, seems like a breeze for a jailed CM of Hirat Pradesh. Loop holes, some logicless plots does drag the movie but it's fun to watch.. Watch once for a feel good day.. Good it was a netflix release and not a Theatre release..

RRR (2022)

A movie that is so grand that has literally given Hollywood movies a run for their money.. Bollywood just can't even match to the standards that this movie has set in terms of cgi and the grandeur that it has showcased. It's so magnanimous and mind blowing that it may come upto the mark of Dune.. Nevertheless, if you loved Bahubali then this is a must watch.. 3 hours at times might be loooong but it's better than having 2 parts.. 4 outta 5

The Kashmir Files (2022)

  Why did it take almost 32 years to tell the truth? There was no real push by anyone to tell the plight of the kashmiri Pandits.. Just how could the Govts of the day let it happen at all?? What was shown to us is surely only 10% of what really happened... There are real facts and just buried forever? This heinous genocide should be reminded so that it never happens again just like how the jews reminds of the nazis .... The aftermath of all this has made Kashmir only burn.. If Haider is today's reality then the past which is Kashmir Files also cannot ever be forgotten... This "documentary" exposes so much which is still only a scratch on the surface.. Every riot in the country has been highlighted so much but not even a whisper about this? It's hard and brutal to the very end.. 3 hrs also might not seem enough.. Watch it if you have the heart for it...

The Batman (2022)

The age of Superheroes seems to be over and the even more humanised batman has emerged.. The dark undertone of the movie is the right mix for the hope that maybe required in today's world. It's not the fancy batman movie we have seen before but more of realistic, a stare in your face kind of movie. The directional is phenomenal and so is the writing.. Plus Robert Pattison has surprised with a great role.. More of a detective thriller, the occasional slow burn is consequential to the depth it has achieved. If Christopher Nolan Batman was at top level then so is this.. One of the top most movies I have seen in a longtime. The theatre was packed - tells you the audience picks their movie judiciously even in an Imax!!

Uncharterd (2022)

Sony is actually doing good job promoting its PS4 games via movies which so many always play.. bring in some good top rated actors and you have got a new Indiana jones action flick which is not twisty but a real treat to watch.. all the action fans —- watch it!

Gehraiyaan (2021)

We are just not ready yet again for this “deep” drama. Deepika was flawless , Sidhant was great and Anaya Pandey was her real life character.. if directed differently with some changes could have been a peoples movie. At times it did feel like an overrated Hollywood drama imported into Bollywood.. it’s average for the masses but nothing uncommon for the select few. Skip it if you can’t spare the time

A Thursday (2021)

After a Wednesday comes a Thursday. Not a blockbuster like a Wednesday but the thrill and plot is good enough to take a jaw dropping look at it. Why after all these years there is no real check on ground realities ? Why does it still continue? Only a Thursday is not enough …

The Matrix (2021)

The 22 yr old movie was magnanimous.. The nostalgic music is still world class.. The origins, inspirations of various countless movies, shows... To watch the Gold standard, Cult classic, breath taking movie of the late 90's in a theatre was beyond joyful.. The matrix is even more relevant today as it was back then...

Hum Do Humare Do (2021)

Hotstar - it's not a complicated, action, masala, superhero or serious movie.. Its plain, simple, straight forward, part comedy, family movie.. Which is a rarity today.. A good weekend movie with family which lifts up the spirits... Should watch Once..

Dhamaka (2021)

Netflix - it's hilarious that the reviews by the media houses of this film is being celebrated like its a review of their rivals The corruption, self traps is all known to everyone.. This remake of the Korean movie is clear that we just can't make truth about our media known and we need a remake to showcase it. Kartik Aryan is good as usual... But not really great to give your time..

Finch (2021)

Tom Hanks just never fails to deliver.. another post apocalyptic movie. Nothing big and cinematic draw yet delivers the right result of being an adventure, peaceful and soothing

No Time to Die (2021)

The 25th bond film and Daniel Craig's 5th and last film as James Bond.. Truly end of an era.. History has been created with this. The nostalgia of typical James Bond is there but with more humane touch and "emotions".. Good bye.. Coz the next will be a complete makeover....

Eternals (2021)

Is this the new era of marvel? hinging on the Marvel success this movie could have been an okayish movie but for the 2 actors from got and agenila jolie being the biggest draw.. nevertheless, worth watch once and looking forward to the sequels..

Sooryavanshi (2021)

The Multi-Starrer has all the right cast.. The people whom you thought have been forgotten have made a comeback.. Looks like it was a revenge against the lockdown. A valiant effort to not release on OTT and to make sure it had a theatrical release.. We might have forgotten what a theatre feels like after the lockdown, what a no Brainer entertainment feels like.. and this is the pefect movie to re-start that... You have to watch it to relive the experience... Take a break and start it with this Mega Blockbuster..!! Watch it!!

Dune(2021)

Perfectly made for Imax.. Its mesmerising, amazing and mysterious Part 1. Reminds me the theme of GOT in a grandeur way of Baahubali...its exceptional and truly out of the world.. Just very eager to watch part 2 soon.. Its a masterpiece for the theatres...!!

Chehre (2021)

 Chehre (2021) :  Tried to create the magic of pink but I had to just fast forward it coz it was just not working. Emraan hashmi was a wasted character in this.. All this while I was hoping for some kind of twist... It was really short of expectations...something was amiss..