The last week was filled with rom-coms on Netflix, in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. I have seen at least three such movies and more are on the way. Players is a new American flick that falls in the aforementioned genre. A little under two hours, Netflix describes it as a raunchy creation. Here’s my
Players (2024) Movie Review: A Mix of Decent and Good Features Read More »
Known for suspenseful actioners and thrillers, Germany can throw surprises in the rom-com genre as well. To be honest, it has been almost a year since I watched a romantic film from the country. And what better than the Valentine’s Day to end the drought with The Heartbreak Agency, a new German movie on Netflix. It is
The Heartbreak Agency (2024) Movie Review: The Film is Sweet But not Atypical Read More »
Netflix’s Polish catalog gets another boost with the release of Kill Me If You Dare, a new film from the region. Last month, Detective Forst made a sparkling debut on the platform. Before that, it was 1670 that made waves. Touted to be a goofy and deadpan comedy movie, does Kill Me If You Dare live
We keep hearing cinema has the power to shape society, but haven’t commercial aspects made this almost impossible to happen? There’s a total dearth of films that question the system, the evils, and the intentions of those in power. Bhakshak, a new Hindi film streaming on Netflix, breaks this ongoing blindness. But it isn’t the
Some regions are known for their distinct style of filmmaking. One of them is Turkey. The succulent creations from the country have always a touch of engaging somberness to them. Ashes is the latest Turkish flick to hit Netflix. It promises to be a psychological, suspenseful, and romantic affair and runs for almost 100 minutes.
Ashes (2024) Movie Review: A Great Idea is Masked by Withering Flaws Read More »
Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, two heartthrobs of young Indian audiences, have come together for the first time on the big screen. Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya is the latest Hindi Romcom to hit the big screen. While Kapoor is coming on the back of Jersey (theatrical), Kriti’s last film was Ganapath. Both were, unfortunately, on the southern
This January, I have indulged myself in almost everything new on Netflix. From the first film on the platform to now the last of the month in WILL. It is a Belgian military film that is dark and emotional on paper. Based on the book, Wil, by Jeroen Olyslaegers, the movie is one hour and three-quarters long.
WILL (2024) Movie Review: Breaks Your Heart and Serves a Stark Reminder for Modern Times Read More »
I almost missed this one. Yes, Badland Hunters, a new Korean film, skipped both my eyes and mind. Hence, a delayed review. However, it’s a new action entertainer that runs for a little under two hours. The movie’s crux is all about fights, emotions, and a novel concept. Is it worth watching though? Here is
Badland Hunters (2024) Movie Review: Bets Everything on Don Lee’s Action Expertise Read More »
The blockbuster success of Pathan gave Siddharth Anand’s already successful career further heights. Other movies helmed by the director include War, Bang Bang!, and Bachna Ae Haseeno, etc. Fighter marks his third film with Hrithik Roshan and fourth with Deepika Padukone. India’s first aerial action movie, it is almost three hours in length. As usual,
Germany is more active on Netflix via shows than movies. At least, this is what I have observed in the past year. The country’s dark and enigmatic stories reverberate across borders. Can we expect the same from Sixty Minutes or 60 Minutes, the latest film from the region to hit the streaming platform? It is an action
