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Been a fan of the book ever since it was published and I got really excited when they announced the movie.  Then, I didn’t get the time to watch it in theatres 😭. But I did try my best to watch it in an immersive way, turned off the lights, connected my headphones to the tv with snacks.  My god! What an experience this was! It moved me so many times! I can’t love this movie enough.  This is a prime example why I love movies so much!

Parapapapa tada tadadow Parapapapa tada tadadow This is a weird ass movie lol.  I couldn’t decide if I was watching a cool adventure movie or a wacky comedy adventure movie.

The high I got when frank started killing people is fucking peak! My hopes have been restored.  Please don’t fuck this up Disney.  Please.

This was a fun movie to watch. I didn’t expect it to be so good. I was completely expecting it to be like a B-movie slasher, but it wasn’t. This is genuinely a very good slasher film. It was very intriguing, but it struggles with pacing in the second half.

Sergio Leone would proud!

What an end to this amazing trilogy! This is definitely my favourite trilogy.  All them were so moving, captivating and powerful.

This film may not be as high stakes as last film but my god is it powerful and impactful! If this keeps up for the third film, it might be my favourite trilogy.

Never have I watched a movie that felt so personal and up close to me.  There are some moments in the beautiful film where it felt like I experienced those exact same things.  I would’ve watched this in one sitting if not for my shitty, busy schedule.

This is the most insane, intense kinetic adhd film I’ve ever watched.  Bet Tom Cruise is still trying to beat the record of running from this film.

The concept is REALLY good but sadly it just feels like they went with one draft too early.

Prime example of saying: Fuck the plot, we just L-I-V-I-N

I would do my Junior high and high school all over again, If I get Robin Williams as my English teacher.   I always tried to not watch this movie because Robin Williams is the only celebrity that means so much to me.  And I knew that when I watch it, it will destroy me and would make me wish I could watch it for the first time again.  Well, that certainly has happened.  I miss you Robin Williams! P.S. Here ya go Jeremy! I watched it.  Now, it’s your turn to watch Hatchi.

The idea of making this movie while the trial still happening.  When majority of the real life people are still alive is mind boggling to me!  This is such a masterful docuseries which doesn’t pick a side or shy away from the disturbing acts that happened.  It just presents you with the facts and lets you come to terms with it.

This review may contain spoilers. Fucking Amy changed the tide with those assists.

This is such a beautiful love letter to cinema.  I love it so much!

This seems like a movie that’s impossible to make.  Like how do you even pitch this? How does the screenplay look like? How do you make this movie without it coming out as a complete mess?

Holy shit! Does it ever live up to the hype!!

Another absolute banger! I just don’t know how Sergio does it! I love the way his films make me feel.  I will definitely re-visit his films again! I’ll try to watch it in theatres if it releases. This film just made me realize how much I miss real explosions in movies.

Hear me out. I understand that it is one of the best films ever made and it is a sin to rate it this low but I just didn’t like the movie and to be honest, I found it to boring for the most part. It definitely is very well made and Tarkovsky’s direction skills are on full display here. The movie was filled with spectacular cinematography, set design, crowd choreography and it was excellent in every aspect. I really enjoy the big and massive sequences. I weirdly just didn't connect to the story as much and I didn't care what was happening to the characters. The story is split into 8 chapters and I just don't see the point of that. The last chapter was the only one that I was very intrigued to watch because there was a proper stakes that was set up. I am fine with a slow paced movie as long as it is engaging but it took me three sittings to finish this movie because I couldn't help but feel that runtime and like I said I was bored most of the time.

This has to be one of the best debut films of all time.  There are scenes in this film that made question how they shot them. This is definitely gonna stick with me for a bit.

I want an album full of David Bowie songs in Portuguese right now!

“This is as close as Cinema can get to a literature. Quite literally blurring the lines between literature and film” I said.

I wanna hang out with Bill Murray and spend his money too damnit!!

What a spectacular movie for a debut! Wow! I thoroughly enjoyed it from the beginning to the end.  It was more about a friendship than about a heist, I really enjoyed.  Owen Wilson and Wes Anderson are a great duo! Wow! Also, Owen Wilson did not say “Wow” once in this movie.  Half a star off for that. :(

Yeahhhhh…. This wasn’t doing anything for me.  The structure is certainly interesting but I just didn’t care for the three story lines.  Also, what was the point of Black and White when you still shift to colour once in a while? I just don’t get it.  I do wish the whole film was in the animation style of that one chase sequence. The only reason this even gets three stars is because the performances, cinematography, score and the direction are all top-notch.  It’s just the writing that lacks.

Hamza do be collecting titles like Pokémon

I think I’m gonna start using the phrase “Myself, I feel very safe.” all the time.

I was fine with the young love until poor snoopy got caught in the crossfire 😭

“I’ve had a rough year dad” That line just hits so hard!

What the fuck is this movie?? I mean I still enjoyed watching the movie but I had absolutely zero clue what was happening.  Wes was wesing too much in this.  It’s kind of a good thing and a bad thing for me.

“How can a train be lost? It’s on rails” I couldn’t help but laugh when I heard that. I’m sorry that’s the most Indian statement I’ve ever heard. I truly appreciate that this movie makes an effort to depict poverty and the third-world section in a genuinely beautiful way. There’s a real effort to showcase the beauty in the hustle and bustle of the country. Unlike every other Hollywood movie that portrays poverty and third-world conditions as dirty and disgusting, this film does the opposite. This has been my biggest complaint when watching a movie set in India.   I wish I could get high by chugging down Indian cough syrups. I’m also pretty annoyed that Natalie Portman was barely in the movie 😡

How hard is it for a horny man who got blue balled multiple times in a night to JUST. GET. HOME.?? Apparently, quite hard.

This movie absolutely slaps! There’s some exceptional character work here, and some of it even breathes new life into the entire film. While I can point out a few flaws if I consider it a sequel, I don’t think it’s fair to do so. This was always meant to be a single movie, and since no distributor would take on a seven-hour film in theatres, they split it into two. I was skeptical about the runtime, but wow! It was a breeze. Every scene added something to the characters or the story, and I never questioned the length. The Dhurandhar saga is genuinely one of the best Indian films to date. I want to go back and watch it so much! This movie has the best use case for the Rasputin song ever!

Absolutely bonkers!. The editing and cinematography choices could've looked so stupid but they're stylish and sublime beyond belief.

The most unrealistic thing in the whole is the train itself.  Brother, Indian Trains are not that clean.  Especially, the toilets. Anyway, this is by far the best action movie India has, it’s not a very high bar but still you can see that they actually fucking tried.  The camerawork is exceptional here, you can SEE the fight and choreography.  The framing is also so well done that you feel the claustrophobic effect the train could have. The Title Card goes so HARD tho!

Now we know which brother got the sauce. Excited to see what Josh Safdie does next.

One of the rare occasions where shooting rain on 4k but everything else on 480p is the right choice. I enjoyed the heck out of the movie. Not very scary but it's very good thriller.

Everyone says that this is Tom Cruise’s best performance and I agree.  And everyone uses the scene where he talks to his father as an example.  For me, it’s the interview scene.  The subtle changes in the mannerisms and the way his dialogue delivery changes throughout the scene is just impeccable!

This is one of the prime examples of a mediocre script getting absolutely elevated by the acting of the cast and the direction.  Like there’s 20 minute sequence of Leo just trying to get out of the city and to just get his fucking phone charged.  It only works because of the excellent performances and the direction.  It’s easily my favourite sequence in the movie. Sensei is such a fucking vibe man! I would love to hangout with that guy. Also, we got Leo vaping before GTA 6.  Never in my life, had I thought I would see Leo vaping.  Now, it’s time for me to get high and watch Battle of Algiers.

I enjoyed the heck out of the movie up until Frankenstein is made.  Which is probably problematic for movie named “Frankenstein”.  Before that, I was genuinely expecting this was gonna be the best movie of the year.  Also, the way Victor turns into annoying dad so quickly was comedic and felt very out of place.  I mean wouldn’t you think, a guy who spent all of his life to create life would be ecstatic and over the moon for more than a day. Seeing the production design and cinematography of this movie makes me wish even more to see a Hobbit movie directed by Guillermo was a real thing. Also, this is the same guy from Euphoria that I fucking HATE?!!! WOW!!

You know what? Fuck it.  I enjoyed it.  Yes, it is slow in the first half.  Yes, the movie feels dated but I don’t care because It was an entertaining movie.  I don’t think it’s trying to be anything more than that.  Also, I am a sucker for Damon and Affleck as a duo.  If they are doing a movie together, you bet your ass I am watching it.   A massive props to Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for pushing Netflix to increase pay for the production crew based on performance. . I hope they all get their bonuses! At least watch it for that reason alone.

Yes.  I watched it again.  This time, I wanted to look at an objective point of view instead of the regular entertainment point of view. And yes, the screenplay is so disjointed.  There’s three plots running at the same time and the events of the story happen in just convoluted and messy way.  The fight scene choreography is a little bit funny if you observe how it’s choreographed. And did that affect my enjoyment of this film? Fuck.  No.  I’m still laughing my ass off.  Reciting every dialogue! Getting goosebumps and nerd tears whenever Mani Sharma’s score hits! Embracing every ounce of that Trivikram’s Dialouge and the Rythmn of dialogues! This movie is SOOOO GOOOD!!! I don’t know if I will ever watch a movie this impactful.  I’m not joking when I say that this movie changed the way my brother speaks Telugu.  He can’t help himself but add the word “Bhayya”.  Every time he talks.

Mahesh Babu collaborated with Trivikram to create this character because he faced criticism for lacking comedic timing and being limited to action and serious roles. Remarkably, he crafted one of THE best characters in Telugu cinema.  I mean every single dialogue! I MEAN.  EVERY SINGLE DIALOUGE! This character, Alluri Sita Ramaraju says in this film is just either Comedic gold or an iconic line.  Mahesh Babu’s performance to show people wrong is on absolute display here! Fuck it.  I’m going back to watch it for the billionth time again!

Roofman’s Victims: “Oh yeah! He’s really nice guy and a very chill dude.  Well mannered.” Law enforcement: “HE’S A PATHALOGICAL LIAR! HE’S ARMED AND DANGEROUS! HE’S SMART AND CUNNING!” Definitely recommended.

There’s two best things about this movie.  First, the movie opening up with doggystyle.  Second, Phillip Seymour Hoffman gets so angry that he turns red like a 90’s cartoon villain.

I mean it’s a good movie.  It wasn’t as funny as everyone made it out be.  I don’t know.  Only some jokes landed but I get why everyone loves this movie.

“Nee audience 50 yellu untaaremo. Kaani ee cinema anthakanna ekkuva untundi.” (“Your audience might be 50,000.  But this cinema will be worth more than that.”) This film really worked big time for me. The concept of two men who absolutely despise each other and a woman they both love caught in the middle is so intriguing.  Absolutely spectacular performances all around. DQ absolutely kills it, this might be his best performance yet which is saying a lot.  Since he does an excellent job every film he’s in.  Bhagyashri Borse is also spectacular! The way she acts with her eyes is just so mesmerizing.  Rana is also pretty great as comic relief cop; I wish I can see him in more movies.

Took a while for the set up to finish but once it started, it was very engaging.  Josh O’ Conner knocked it out of the park and Daniel Craig as always is having the time of his life playing Blanc. Also excellent camerawork and cinematography at display here! Absolutely spectacular!! Keep ‘em coming Rian.  I wouldn’t mind some other filmmaker to make the next movie.  I just wanna see what else Rian can offer! Also, I really need Blanc saying “scooby dooby do” as a notification alert.

While Bollywood has milked the espionage genre for decades, Dhurandhar feels fresh because of the raw authenticity and restraint it brings. This is a three-and-a-half-hour magnum opus that builds its world patiently, allowing violence and politics to exist not as spectacle, but as modes of survival. The film never romanticizes brutality; instead, it crafts a wounded, monumental identity shaped by guilt, loss, betrayal, and sacrifice. You know the feeling when the film finishes its first scene, you just know you are in for an amazing experience? This was that. Beyond its scale and runtime, what truly stayed with me is how much history the film opens up—the kind most of us only know through scattered news headlines and half-told stories. The film is unmistakably political, and it’s obvious who gets blamed and who benefits. Yet its larger patriotic intent and emotional sincerity make it difficult to dismiss outright as propaganda. It works as a spy thriller that slowly pulls you into the internal world of Lyari—its politics, power structures, terrorism, and the way everything is deeply entangled from within. You come out feeling informed as much as emotionally shaken. One of the film’s greatest strengths is its world-building and lore. Dhar trusts the audience enough to never spoon-feed information. Alliances shift without warning, truths dissolve into lies, secrets turn into history, and the narrative frames every character with depth and moral ambiguity. The weight the film carries—the weight of the past, of being both victim and villain, of betrayal and sacrifice—feels both poetic and deeply traumatizing. Patriotism here isn’t expressed through slogans or speeches, but through silence, memory, and endurance. The 26/11 sequence is particularly devastating. When the screen turns red, it felt like a punch to the chest. Dhar’s decision to use the original phone call recordings between the terrorists and their handlers is bold and deeply unsettling. Patriotism here emerges not from flags, but from pain and the quiet rage of knowing this actually happened. The performances elevate the film tremendously. Ranveer Singh as Hamza is fully committed, embodying a man crushed by guilt yet driven by purpose. His restraint, patience, and simmering intensity anchor the narrative. Akshaye Khanna, however, is on another level entirely. this man carries so much aura in every frame he is in.  I see now why my Dad absolutely LOVES this actor.  As Rehman Dakait, he delivers the film’s most haunting performance—his eyes heavy with sorrow, his silence louder than words. Every close-up feels deliberate, his calmness masking something deeply monstrous. Madhavan is excellent whenever he appears, commanding attention with minimal effort, I’m looking forward to see more of him in the next film. Arjun Rampal, despite limited screen time, effectively conveys pure brutality, I immediately HATED this man. Sanjay Dutt’s SP Choudhary Aslam has a strong screen presence, but the performance feels familiar—more Sanjay Dutt than Aslam—with makeup and costuming that never quite settle into the world. Technically, the film is impressive. The action feels raw and grounded, never stylized for glamour. Violence feels inevitable rather than indulgent. There was so much Gore that I was actually wondering did the censor board for Indian film fell asleep while reviewing.  They are known for demanding blurring or outright cutting out scenes that are too gory.  Like there was a scene where they literally boil a dude, drag another dude across the street tied to a motorcycle and split another dude’s head completely open with a weight.  Boy! I’m so glad it wasn’t the case for this.  If there was any film that needed no censorship, it is this.  The gut wrenching violence felt necessary in order to feel the emotions the film asks us to.   Shashwat Sachdev’s music is a standout—the score, retro tracks, and remixes are placed with precision.  The score genuinely felt so refreshing! The sound design and mixing are excellent; every gunshot, every beat lands with clarity and weight. Dhar’s use of silence and minimal dialogue adds to the film’s seriousness and credibility. As much as I am simping for this film.  It is not without its faults.  Mainly, the romance arc.  It felt so unnecessary and overextended but they still managed to tie it around in a pretty big way to the main story.  So, I’m not that annoyed at that. Overall, this is a spectacular film.  I recommend everyone to watch it.  I will fucking riot when it comes on Netflix, if they censor it somehow.  I swear to fucking god!

I genuinely enjoyed this movie.  It is absolutely gorgeous to look at. It made me feel all the emotions it asked me to.  But my god, I would be lying if I didn’t say that I didn’t feel the film dragging. Will I still watch the next one? You bet your ass!