Reviews
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IANS Review: 'He's All That': A clean teen rom-com with a Pygmalion template
"You show me yours I'll show you mine," she said.
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Review: 'The Empire - Season 1': A captivating magnum opus
Set in a world of tribal rivalries, full of betrayals and ruthlessly ambitious enemies, director Mitakshara Kumar's 'The Empire', streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, is a historical series showcasing the rise and fall of the Mughal Empire.
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IANS Review: Engrossing thriller uplifted by Big B's magnificence
Actors: Amitabh Bachchan, Emraan Hashmi, Annu Kapoor, Dhritiman Chatterjee, Raghubir Yadav, Rhea Chakraborty and Krystle D'Souza.
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Review: 'Untold Caitlyn Jenner': Interesting, but leaves you wanting more
Captivating, intimate and emotional, that's exactly how Netflix describes 'Untold Caitlyn Jenner', the third edition of a five-part sports documentary series that premiered on Tuesday on its platform.
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Review: 'The Green Knight': Brilliant cinematography, sound design elevate this Dev Patel-starrer
This fantasy-adventure film by director David Lowery is a visual adaptation of 'The Chivalric Romance', a piece of classic narrative from the Arthurian Legends, which was anonymously published in the late 14th century.
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Review: 'The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf': Action-packed fantasy drama for fans only
For the uninitiated, this 2D animated film is an action-packed fantasy drama based on the book and characters created by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski.
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Review: 'Comedy Premium League': The fun is in the extempore banter
IANS Rating: ***
Show: Comedy Premium League (Playing on Netflix)Duration: Six episodes (approx. 45 minutes each)
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IANS Review: 'Sweet Girl': Engaging yet deceptive with its narrative
Duration: 110 minutes
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IANS Review: 'Home' a beautiful family drama which leaves bittersweet impact
Duration: 161 minutes
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IANS Review: 'Bell Bottom': A brilliant narrative; must watch in theatres
IANS Rating: ***1/2
Release Date: August 19, 2021
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Review: 'Spin': Disney's first attempt at a crossover film
The film then transports you into the lives of this small Indian family who are now settled in America running this speciality restaurant.
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Review: 'Bhuj: The Pride of India': Lacklustre ode to unsung warriors
The story revolves around the commanding officer of the Bhuj IAF Base, Vijay Karnik (Ajay Devgn), who tries to save the area from falling into the hands of the enemy, and the efforts of the women of Madhapur village, who pitch in to rebuild the air strip destroyed in bombing by the Pakistan Air Force.
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Review: 'Beckett': A masterly action-packed political thriller
'Beckett' is an action-packed thriller set against a political backdrop in Greece. It is about an ordinary man in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Review: 'Mission Frontline with Sara Ali Khan': Sloppy direction mars impact
For a non-fiction film that documents few days in the life of India's female commandos, 'Mission Frontline with Sara Ali Khan' is a tad disappointing.
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Review: Puaada - A humourous, heart-warming entertainer
After an initial lacklustre start, the rustic Punjabi rom-com 'Puaada' takes off and manages to hook the viewer unfailingly with its humour, situational comedy and good performances.
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REVIEW: Demon Slayer: Stylised animation with magic, murder, monsters
With its stylised animation and dark fantasy plot about dreams and family, 'Demon Slayer' is a fairly entertaining film that involves magic, murder and scary monsters.
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REVIEW: An earnest portrayal of a saga of bravery
"War is a bitch, it doesn't even let you say goodbye to your loved ones properly." This emotionally-laden dialogue in a gut-wrenching scene aptly conveys the pathos of the soldiers in the battlefield.