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Alita: Battle Angel is a Triumph of Cinematic Storytelling that Feels Dazzlingly Original
Alita: Battle Angel feels like a breath of fresh air, chock full of breathtaking world building and gorgeous action, threaded through a dense plot that threatens to break apart at the seams during the film’s 122 minutes runtime. It doesn’t…
Lego Movie 2: the Second Part is a Great Story in its Own Right
Let’s get the obvious thing out of the way. No, Lego Movie 2: the Second Part isn’t as good as the first film. But it’s still a very, very good film that tells a more mature, complex story instead of…
Nandita Das’ Manto Shows an Unforgiving Portrayal of a Troubled Genius
When director Nandita Das decided to make a movie based on the life of this author, it generated a lot of buzz. Sadat Hossain Manto was a Pakistani author and playwright known for his candidness and his uncensored portrayal of…
Aquaman is a Fun Film that Embraces its Comic Book Weirdness
After taking two steps forward and one step back, perhaps DC Entertainment has finally found its sweet spot with its newest offering. Aquaman combines bits and pieces from many familiar places, such as Jurassic Park, Gladiator and Avatar, to create…
Andhadhun is a Smart, Dark Comedy that Thrills its Audience
If you are tired of watching the same old (literally old yet some legendary) faces dancing to the same 'old' songs remixed to the point of distortion and of course mixed with casual objectification, Andhadhun can actually restore your faith…
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse puts a Refreshing Spin on a Familiar Hero
In a world inundated with superhero films, it's difficult for a new contender to make its mark. Specially so if it's a Spider-Man film following six predecessors. There's something different about Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse, however, that makes it…
Fantastic Beasts: the Crimes of Grindelwald is a Serviceable Prelude to More Interesting Movies
The second entry in JK Rowling’s five-part prequel series is brimful of revelations that set the pace for future installments, albeit in underwhelming undertones. Although Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was entertaining, it distorted the previously canon history to…
Debi: Misir Ali Prothombar is a treat for Humayun Ahmed Fans and a Step Forward for Dhaliwood
Being the die-hard Humayun Ahmed fan I am, I had to watch Debi: Misir Ali Prothombar. The portrayal of Misir Ali for the first time in a movie is a big occasion in itself. As Jaya Ahsan said ‘The main…
Venom Is Bland, Uninspired and Passable
Venom isn’t good. But if you are up for a short one-time watch that’s dated and barely interesting except for the dynamic between the titular symbiote and Eddy Brock, then you might just as well watch it in the theaters.…
Mission Impossible- Fallout Blows all Competition Out of the Water
I can scarcely believe what I am saying, but Mission Impossible might just be the best action franchise of the last 20 years. While the jury may still be out on the former, it’s safe to say that Mission: Impossible- Fallout…