‘We Are Still Here’ (2015): A Tense, Frightening & Haunting Ghost Story
After watching quite a few independent horror movies in the last couple of years, I can safely say that there are few filmmakers who can actually come up with an impressive story and concept. Even though ‘We Are Still Here’ is not an independent production, it nowhere tries to overdo things with any usual ghost […]
Film Review: Magic Mike XXL (2015 Comedy Drama)
A sequel to the 2012 Steven Soderbergh-directed original Magic Mike, Magic Mike XXL picks up the story three years after the extraordinaire Mike left his male stripper life and starts his furniture business. As he tries to settle down, he receives a call from one of his friends that their former boss Dallas is no more. Mike rushes […]
‘Southpaw’ (2015) – A Sports Drama Starring Jake Gyllenhaal
Acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Equalizer) teams up with screenwriter Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy) to produce one of the finest films of the year 2015. In Southpaw, Jake Gyllenhaal with all his versatility has yet again delivered a performance that will certainly be remembered. It is neither a boxing movie nor a […]
‘Strangerland’ (2015) – Kidman Shines, Film Lacks Thrill
The Australian-Irish suspense drama “Strangerland” is overall a good one from debutant director Kim Farrant but somehow lacks thrill. Nicole Kidman, as an anguished mother, distressed over the disappearance of her two children in an Australian desert town, has yet again delivered a surprisingly beautiful performance. “Strangerland” is very uneasy in the story when you […]
‘Insidious: Chapter 3’ (Movie Review) – Better Than Chapter 2
Many times the idea behind a movie prequel is more interesting than a sequel. The popular horror film franchise ‘Insidious’ in its third installment has proved it yet again with an engaging plot. While I must say that I liked the first part and not much the second, ‘Insidious: Chapter 3’ is certainly terrifying, in […]
Final Girl (2015) – Abigail Breslin Stars In This Horror Action Thriller
Renowned photographer and music video director Tyler Shields’ directorial debut Final Girl although looks slick and stylish in the trailer, lacks content to be an engaging thriller. Abigail Breslin who got an Oscar nomination for Little Miss Sunshine is in lead as Veronica, a shy and vulnerable girl who can be the easy target of a group of teenage […]
‘Terminator Genisys’ – All For New-Age Viewers
The new film in the “Terminator” franchise ‘Terminator Genisys’ so far doesn’t have a great run in the Box Office, compared to its earlier films. But is it right to bring the film down considering the overall success of the franchise? I guess NO. Terminator Genisys has been in competition with the likes of Jurassic […]
“Woman in Gold” (2015) – Movie Review
The Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds starrer British-American biographical drama, “Woman in Gold”, is so far one of the finest films of the year. Many reasons make the film special for many, and one of those is its history that strikes our emotions. It’s an extraordinary true story of a Jewish Austrian lady who is […]
‘Indigenous’ (2014) – Horror – Tries Too Heard to Meet Genre Expectations
Ever since Paranormal Activity is released, the found-footage style of filmmaking has become a norm in the horror genre. Of course, the whole style of filmmaking where one or more characters in the film record the happenings while being an integral part of the story makes the whole experience interesting. However, one needs to be particular about […]
Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) – Movie Review
We live in a hypocritical world. Especially the society we live in never fails to amaze me. Bollywood is touching new margins wherein the young directors are bringing up topics of present-day relevance. While commercial success is surely a parameter taken into prime consideration when it comes to high-budget film production, Zoya Akhtar has once […]