Firstpost reviews
16 reviews of Hindi and Telugu films, average rating 3.2/5.
Bloody Daddy tries to possess a certain amount of madness to keep the momentum going.
Read the full reviewSelfiee is flashier than Driving Licence with a loud song n dance routine written into the storyline as an introduction for Om Prakash, Akshay given an unnecessarily larger-than-life moment towards the end that pales in…
Read the full reviewThe final scene is heartbreaking. They have won a battle, but at the cost of losing what belonged to them. They are no longer haunted, but also leave behind what they call memories.
Read the full reviewUnder Revathys expert steerage, Salaam Venky also tackles these ugly truths at the intersection of law, medicine and sociology (much like her earlier film, Phir Milenge did).
Read the full reviewKudos to director Kookie Gulati for keeping the narrative water-tight and weaving a thrilling screenplay with Neeraj Singh, which is full of solid twists and turns.
Read the full reviewDespite its positives, Chups aspirations to grandeur make it far less engaging than its uncommon theme might suggest.
Read the full reviewThese are disappointing flaws in a film that, for multiple reasons, is worthy of a standing ovation.
Read the full reviewWhat happens when a person who has built a career on her uprightness makes a fatal error?
Read the full reviewKabir Khan knows how to make political statements without sermonising.
Read the full reviewThe surge in Hindi films addressing ‘taboo’ subjects, particularly those starring Akshay Kumar and Ayushmann Khurrana, have often toed the fine line between entertainment and preaching.
Read the full reviewMisogyny and lack of originality are a lethal combination. The clich©d manner in which Laila and Qais’ relationship is established makes it hard to buy into their later devotion to each other.
Read the full reviewSoorma (which means €œwarrior€) does that to a certain extent, but just when it needed to give us an inside view of Sandeep Singhs life, it inexplicably decides to become an aloof observer.
Read the full reviewAdvait Chandans film is a thoroughly rewarding cinematic experience, sweet and thought-provoking in equal measure.
Read the full reviewRanveer Singh makes for a perfect Dharma. He’s the quintessential Delhi brat who adapts quickly to life in Paris. Vaani has a job keeping up. Most of the first half is given over to visuals of the couple making out.
Read the full reviewIf Ranjan’s intention with Pyaar ka Punchnama 2 was to make men turn their backs on women and contemplate homosexuality as the more emotionally sustainable option, then he’s hit the jackpot.
Read the full reviewThe first film heavily borrowed from The Blair Witch Project in the finale, this one rips off Blair Witch 2.This time we have Sunny Leone unhooking, Sunny Leone heaving, Sunny Leone gyrating, Sunny Leone panting, smooching and…
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