The Peanuts Movie does brilliant justice to one of our favourite cartoons. “Whenever I feel really alone, I just sit and stare into the night sky. I’ve always thought that one of those stars was my star, and at moments like this, I know that my star will always be there for me.” Peanuts has …
“My soul is dead.” A poetic and arresting take on one of the deadliest fictional water beasts. Nathaniel Philbrick’s In the Heart of the Sea is an entirely different take on Moby Dick, a different vantage that pays tribute to the most beloved tales of all times. The plot begins with Herman Melville played by …
“You are me, and more.” The Good Dinosaur is an endearing speculation on a winsome possibility. Disney and Pixar have been bringing the inanimate alive ever since they showed up in the animation arena. Their powerful CGI, splendid landscapes, heartwarming music, top-notch touching plots that complement their melting frames can hardly go unnoticed. It is as …
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 aptly concludes the saga. “You love me. Real or not real?” The aforesaid escapes Peeta’s lips when he is trying to isolate real memories from the contorted ones. “Real” replies a reassured Katniss as she seeks comfort in Peeta’s arms. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 is an …
Creed is fantastic. Ryan Coogler is an exceptional director. So he proves whilst taking beautiful and perfect long uncut shots. The best ones are the ones where he gives an impeccable follow up to Jordan by constantly staying behind him and during the fights wherein he changes perspective by dangling right next to the fighters. …
So this was supposed to be a remake of the Argentinian flick “The Secret in their Eyes”. Unfortunately, this turned out to be one of the worst remakes ever made. Let us crawl slowly through the direction department. The Direction of Secret in Their Eyes It isn’t intense. Doesn’t let you connect at all. The …
Trainwreck is not exactly weighing on a plot, but it’s damn funny! So this is how comedy movies ought to be. Okay not exactly slow paced, and rummaging at a snail’s pace for a plot. But I am talking about the humour. A1! Amy Schumer is excellent with her slapstick witty comebacks. Her one-liners and …
Hotel Transylvania 2 is here to tickle you once again. The Drac is back! This time around with a plot that we could have probably seen coming years ere. Okay, so this was the next reasonable thing to do, if you wished to rake in more money from a title that worked well. Genndy waves …
The Last Witch Hunter is yet another Vin debacle! So he has a knack for action. Or so we have perceived and accepted him as. The action bloke! But he seems to drive the action well only when he is behind the wheels. Apart from the Fast and Furious franchise, we have rarely seen him …
A light popcorn entertainer! Goosebumps fails to give you what its name promises. Or wait….maybe it didn’t promise anything in the first place. More of a tribute to R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series. The movie is a very light comedy which banks on its sheer adventurous story to work. It does work though but not exactly …