Don’t Look Up, one of the highly anticipated movies of 2021, turned out to be the scariest and most pessimistic film of the year. Despite featuring a rich cast, the movie ultimately fails to meet expectations Don’t Look Up revolves around Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence), who discovers a comet on a collision course with Earth, […]
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Barry Keoghan, Rosamund Pike and Jacob Elordi deliver stellar performances in this unoriginal yet captivating thriller. Saltburn is the name of the estate where most of the movie takes place. It’s the monumental castle where the Catton family lives. And it’s the place to be. The first thing that will get your attention is the
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With stunning imagery, a stellar cast and Wilson’s captivating performance, Midnight in Paris is a cinematic masterpiece seamlessly blending reality and fantasy. There is no doubt in my mind that Woody Allen is one of the greatest screenwriters and directors. His movies have a truly singular quality. At the very least, you get a few
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Society of the Snow is a gripping, poignant survival drama about the 1972 Andes flight disaster which is devoid of melodrama, paying homage to the human spirit. In 1972, an amateur rugby team from Uruguay was scheduled to fly to Santiago, Chile to play against another team. The chartered flight was carrying 40 passengers, which
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An excellent psychological thriller that’s relatable to all who have suffered through the complexities of office dynamics and is an interesting conversation piece Office romances are always challenging. Especially, when it’s against company policy. Fair Play is a cautionary tale showing how badly things can go when careers come in the way of a relationship.
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Anatomy of a Fall goes beyond solving a mystery into exploring several themes remarkably and is one of the finest courtroom dramas ever made. A man died and had a fall. He was alone in the house with his wife. How could he have died? The three possibilities are – accident, suicide or murder by
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Nicholas Cage stars in one of his most subtle roles proving that he is an underrated acting giant. Dream Scenario is a fantasy/comedy movie which while presenting an outrageous what-if scenario, exhibits a commentary on fame in the modern age of social media and cancel culture. Coupled with a fresh concept, the movie has an
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Bradley Cooper’s Maestro paints a portrait of love, ambition and the complexities of marriage. It is a visually stunning film with powerful lead performances. Maestro is based on the life of Leonard Bernstein, a legendary American conductor and composer but surprisingly focused on his romantic relationships. It is only Bradley Cooper’s second directorial feature, but
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Despite homages to classic slashers and a decent twist, the movie suffers from shallow characters, a tired plot and a lack of genuine tension. The title Thanksgiving deserved a much better movie. Before the titles roll, the best part of Thanksgiving is already over. It’s shocking to me how a movie with so much promise
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