Movie Reviews

#ProjectHailMary English -2025 Starring : Ryan Gosling,Sandra Huller , James Ortiz and Lionel Boyce Directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller Plot : Ryland Grace, a middle school science teacher, wakes up alone in a spaceship with no memory of how he got there. As he slowly pieces things together, he realizes that Earth is in danger. During his journey, he meets and befriends a rock-like alien named Rocky. The story follows how Grace and Rocky build an unlikely friendship and work together to save their planets. Performance wise , Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace is Phenomenal. He internalizes the character's loneliness , yearnings , fear and braveness and brings it on screen fantastically. Other than Ryan , cast members like Sandra Huller & Lionel Boyce get a very brief role and have performed really well. Out of these two , Sandra gives a more impressive performance. James Ortiz as the voice of Rocky is absolutely phenomenonal. Technically the film is a Masterpi...

#UstaadBhagatSingh 2026- Telugu Starring: Pawan Kalyan, R.Parthepan , Raashi Khanna , Sreeleela, Rao Ramesh, K.S.Ravikumar and Gauthami Directed by Harish Shankar S Plot : When the Chief Minister of a Telugu state is attacked, a shrewd politician, Nalla Nagappa, steps in as the Acting CM. Meanwhile, his son ventures into the forest to retrieve a stash of seized drugs but is ambushed and taken captive by Ustaad Bhagat Singh a tribal man, who soon declares war on Nagappa.Who is Ustaad Bhagat Singh? What is his connection to Nalla Nagappa? Why is he operating undercover? And can he stop a massive terror attack and save the state forms the rest of the story. Performance wise , this films completely rests upon Pawan Kalyan's shoulder from the word get go. PK performs decently and by far it is this film where he actually is in free flow . His comedy timing works. R.Parthepan as Nalla Nagappa is very weak and doesn't have much to perform as this stereotypical corporate vi...

#ThaaiKizhavi  2026 - Tamil Starring : Radhika Sarathkumar, Aruldoss, Bala Saravanan, Munishkanth , Singampuli , Muthukumar & Rachail Rebecca Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan  Plot : Pavunthayee is a strict old moneylender whom the village dislikes. When she becomes very sick and is about to die, her three sons and son-in-law come home and learn that she has hidden 120 sovereigns of gold. They hurry to find the gold before she dies and try to get information from her. During this search, old family problems come up, and they begin to understand their mother better and see the softer person behind her harsh behavior. Performance wise , Radhika as Pavunthayee is absolutely exhilarating. Minimal screentime but maximum screen presence. The pre climax monologue scene proves once again why she is a Veteran Legend. Bala Saravanan, Singam Puli and Aruldoss as her Sons are terrific. Bala Saravanan's Ambulance scene , Singam Puli Cassette scene and even Arul Doss Hospital...

#VaaVaathiyar 2026- Tamil Starring : Karthi , Kriti Shetty, Rajkiran , Sathyaraj , Karunakaran and Shilpa Manjunath Directed by Nalan Kumarasamy  Plot : Ramu, also known as Rameshwaran, is born at the exact moment the legendary MGR passes away, leading his grandfather to believe that the child is MGR’s reincarnation and to raise him strictly by MGR’s philosophies and principles. However, as Ramu grows up, he turns into a corrupt officer, far removed from the ideals he was taught. Years later, a personal tragedy triggers the awakening of a hidden persona within him , Vaathiyar transforming Ramu into a vigilante determined to expose and stop a massive scam. Whether he succeeds in stopping the scam and truly understands the persona within him forms the rest of the story. Performance wise , Karthi as Rameshwaran is absolutely fantastic and phenomenal. He portrays two distinctive shades as Ramu & Vaathiyar and is fantastic in both showing staunch difference. In scenes wh...

#TheRajaSaab 2026- Telugu  Starring : Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal , Malavika Mohanan , Riddhi Kumar , Boman Irani and Zareena Wahab Directed by Maruthi Plot : Raju lives with his grandmother Gangamma, who suffers from Alzheimer’s and is still searching for her long lost husband, Kanakaraju. When Raju accidentally uncovers a clue to Kanakaraju’s whereabouts, he sets out to find him, only to be drawn into a haunted mansion from which escape seems impossible. As the mystery deepens, questions arise about what really happened to Kanakaraju and whether he is truly the good man he appears to be, leaving Raju and his accomplice fighting to uncover the truth and find a way out. Performance wise , Prabhas literally shoulders this entire film. Though he looks a little dull at some portions , his comic timing and laid backness is what keeps the film barely watchable. Sanjay Dutt gets a meaty role but unfortunately the role is very poorly written. Sanjay tries to elevate i...

#RettaThala Tamil - 2025 Starring : Arun Vijay , Siddhi Idnani , Tanya Ravichandran, Harish Peradi, John Vijay and Balaji Murugadoss Directed by Kris Thirukumaran  Plot: Kaali, a man with a mysterious past, returns to Pondicherry to marry his childhood love Anthre, only to be rejected for being poor. Broken and desperate, Kaali crosses paths with his wealthy doppelganger, Upendra Malpe. Seizing the chance, Kaali and Anthre kill Upendra and take his place and fortune ,only to discover that Upendra’s life is tied to a dangerous Goan mafia past. As that past closes in, the truth about Kaali’s own identity begins to unfold. Performance wise , Arun Vijay shoulders the entire film. He shines as both Kaali & Upendra Malpe. He scores well in slight emotional scenes too. Siddhi Idnani gets a meaty role and has done well. Tanya Ravichandran wasted. Balaji Murugadoss gets a small role and has what is necessary for that. Yogesh Tamil Debut is wasted with a one note character. ...