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IANS Review: ‘Human’: Twisted and disturbing with ace production values
Mumbai : Set in tragically scarred Bhopal, 'Human' is a twisted, dark, and psychologically disturbing 10-episode series that unravels the secrets of the medical world relating to clinical drug trials. But at its core, it also shows us the…
IANS Review: ‘Ranjish Hi Sahi’: Will appeal to those who know Mahesh Bhatt and Parveen…
Mumbai : Though it is not blatantly spelt out, 'Ranjish Hi Sahi' which means, 'out of resentment', is a fictionalised, biopic slice of director Mahesh Bhatt's life which details his relationship with late actress Parveen Babi.With a…
IANS Review: ‘Kaun Banegi Shikharwati’: Perfect casting saves this series
Mumbai : Set in the royal land of Rajasthan, 'Kaun Banegi Shikharwati' is a hackneyed ten-episode dramedy where a father attempts to reunite his four estranged daughters to save the legacy they hold.Naseeruddin Shah plays Raja Mrityunjay,…
IANS Review: ‘Cubicles – Season 2’: Down to earth and relatable
Mumbai : The title 'Cubicles', immediately transports your mind to the office maze, which is arguably the most loathed of all office layouts. It conjures up images of dread, drudgery, along with a dictatorial boss at the helm. Such…
IANS Review: ‘Black Mafia Family’: Effortless performances elevate this series
Mumbai : 'Black Mafia Family' is a partially fictionalised and partially true story of the Flenory brothers Demetrius aka 'Big Meech' and Terry, who grew up in a righteous family but became mobsters in Detroit, USA, building one of the…
IANS Review: ‘Sing 2’: An adventurous, storybook-style spectacle
Mumbai : Mounted like an adventurous, storybook-style spectacle, 'Sing 2' takes place sometime later after the events of its 2016 prequel.Set in the glitzy showbiz town of Redshore city, Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey), hoping to launch a…
IANS Review: ‘Writer’: Gripping thriller that shines the light on underbelly of police…
Mumbai : Director Franklin Jacob's 'Writer' is an interesting and engaging thriller that stands out for two reasons. Probably for the first time, a film tells what exactly happens in the lower rungs of the police force and how those at the…
IANS Review: ‘Don’t Look Up’: Mirrors the dysfunctional state of politics and…
Mumbai : Director Adam McKay's 'Don't Look Up' is a sci-fi-based goofy satire that gets uncomfortably real. At its core, it delivers a very sharp treatise on the dysfunctional state of affairs in politics and media, in which everyone is so…
IANS Review: ’83’ delivers an unforgettable experience
New Delhi : Director Kabir Khan's ‘83' is a recreation of a momentous event - the Indian cricket team's first-ever World Cup victory in 1983. Despite being predictable, the film offers an exhilarating and occasionally touching experience…
IANS Review: ‘Blood Money’: Engaging film that works despite exaggerated sequences
New Delhi : Director Sarjun's 'Blood Money' is a reasonably well-made thriller that revolves around the efforts of a team of Indian journalists looking to save two innocent men from being sent to the gallows in a foreign country.The story…