Karan Johar's magic seems to be working of late. Last week his part in Bombay Talkies earned tremendous praise from critics and now his latest production Gippi too garners thumbs up.
Bombay Talkies begins with a young man pushing his father against a wall and angrily declaring that he is a homosexual and not a eunuch. From that moment on, you know that this isn't going to be your regular Hindi movie.
Anupama Chopra writes.
A compelling coming-of-age drama, the third feature film by writer-director Jeff Nichols (Shotgun Stories, Take Shelter) consolidates his reputation as a major new talent in American cinema.
Rashid Irani writes.
Critics say that Go Goa Gone could have been a better comic experience had it not been for the zombie element splashed forcibly on the screen. However, the actors' performances make it a watchable comedy.
Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap and Dibakar Banerjee have lived up to expectations. Karan Johar, however, surprises with a refreshing unexplored side. Critics say Karan leaves his larger-than-life-hero behind for this one. Read on.
Director Sanjay Gupta's gangster flick Shootout At Wadala has earned some praise from the critics for the entertaining element it has. Plot doesn't seem to be too different from the usual mafia movie fare but it does hold its own.
Aashiqui 2 is about two singers in love. It has the Abhimaan angle of a famous artiste, Rahul, played by Aditya Roy Kapur, discovering a small-town girl, Aarohi, played by Shraddha Kapoor, and mentoring her to glory.
Anupama Chopra writes.
After a hiatus of three years, Robert Downey Jr. unleashes his familiar superhero persona again in the third installment of the blockbuster series. Although it provides the requisite dosage of adrenaline rush, the storyline also underscores the vulnerable side to the high-profile crimefighter.
Rashid Irani writes.
The second sequel to the famous Iron Man series has nailed it once again, atleast the critics say so. The USP about the film it seems is undoubtedly Robert Downey Jr. Read on to know more about the flick.
Emraan, Kalki, Konkona and Huma have given their best performance. Ek Thi Daayan is a cult horror film, claim the makers. The critics, however, have given mixed reviews to the film. We bring you an insight.
Ek Thi Daayan had the potential to be an A-grade horror film but it’s an opportunity lost. However, I’m very curious about what debutant director Kannan Iyer will do next.
Anupama Chopra writes.
Young audiences will soak up plenty of colour and relate to the bunch of goofy characters from prehistoric times. Briskly paced, the escapades of the surviving clan of cave dwellers also manage to provide a family-friendly message about filial duty, co-existence and self-discovery.
Rashid Irani writes.
The latest attempt to cash in on the popularity of the youth culture phenomenon Stephenie Meyer yields one of the most dispiriting movies in recent memory. In comparison to The Host, the earlier adaptations of her Twilight trilogy seem positively skilful. Rashid Irani writes.
A man investigating an 'accident' that has left his daughter in a coma unravels horrifying truths. A fictitious coastal village in Tamil Nadu, called Minjikapuram, is the microcosm of an India steeped in patriarchy, where gender discrimination and sex selection are rampant. Sarit Ray writes.
Nautanki Saala! is based on a frothy French comedy called Après Vous, which means After You. Sadly, much is lost in translation. It is funny in parts but often feels stretched and flat, like champagne without the fizz. Anupama Chopra reports.