VICKY KAUSHAL’S “SAM BAHADUR” STRUGGLES TO KEEP A LINEAR BIOGRAPHY INTERESTING
While “Sam Bahadur” presents an engaging series of vignettes from Manekshaw’s life, it falls short in weaving these into a cohesive and deeply insightful story
While “Sam Bahadur” presents an engaging series of vignettes from Manekshaw’s life, it falls short in weaving these into a cohesive and deeply insightful story
Ranvijay Singh (played by Ranbir Kapoor) is portrayed as a complex anti-hero, deeply idolizing his father, Balbir Singh (Anil Kapoor). Throughout his childhood, Ranvijay yearns for his father’s affection and approval, but his efforts are met with consistent neglect. This unfulfilled quest for paternal love profoundly impacts his formative years, sowing the seeds of deeper issues that manifest later in his life.
Sukhee’s journey of introspection and rebellion against domestic constraints, much to the dismay of her husband and daughter, forms the crux of the story. The film thoughtfully depicts the dilemma of self-worth versus societal expectations, particularly through the touching interactions between Sukhee and her father-in-law.
The story revolves around Anina (portrayed by Saiyami Kher), a gifted batter who gets the opportunity to play for the Indian cricket team. However, a tragic accident leads to the amputation of her right arm, shattering her dreams. She loses all hope until Padam Singh Sodhi, also known as Paddy (played by Abhishek Bachchan), a former alcoholic bowler of the Indian cricket team, becomes her coach against all odds.
The impulsive Balli represents the twenty-something version of the brigadier from whose book (The Burning Chaffees) the film is adapted. “Pippa” contains enough drama, but it refrains from veering into overly patriotic grandstanding.
“Tiger 3” excels in action and visual presentation but lacks in narrative depth and character development. It’s a movie that will appeal to action enthusiasts and fans of Salman Khan, but may not resonate as deeply with viewers looking for a more balanced cinematic experience.
The remarkable tale revolves around an IPS officer who faced adversity, having failed his class 12 exams, struggled with odd jobs, slept for just three hours each night, and embarked on four attempts to conquer the UPSC exams.
Tejas is an excruciatingly bland thriller that seems to think that selling patriotism can camouflage its glaring flaws.
Thalapati (Amitabh Bachchan), tells us how a destructive war led to the world being divided into two parts – one with the rich and powerful building a luxurious, high-tech Silver City ruled by their heartless king Dalini, and the other with the poor and powerless living in poverty called “Gareebo ki duniya”. Dalapati predicts that a hero will be born to rescue them from poverty and famine and will be known as “Ganapath”.
“Dhak Dhak” doesn’t make a show of women’s empowerment; it’s more of a side note. None of these women are out to prove anything to men. Instead, it’s a joyful celebration of womanhood.
Emily Dynevor and Luke Ehrenreich are colleagues at a prominent hedge fund company in the bustling city of New York. Both of them hold positions as analysts within the firm, but there’s a clandestine aspect to their relationship. Then Emily gets a promotion.
The ethos of the story can be summarized as a reflection on the power of perspective, the limitations of preconceived notions, and the complexity of human adaptation to different environments. It challenges the idea that having sight is inherently superior and suggests that what may seem like a disadvantage can be an advantage within a specific context.
Ok-ju is a highly skilled private security contractor who has only one friend in the world, Min-hee, the titular dancer in the film. Ok-ju discovers that her kind and bubbly companion has committed suicide when she visits one night. Min-hee discovers a letter urging Ok-ju to avenge him on her bed.
Highly skilled R&AW agent, Krishna Mehra, also known as KM (played by Tabu), uncovers a mole within the Indian intelligence agency. This agent is betraying their country by selling sensitive information to the nation’s enemies, and it becomes imperative to capture them at any cost
Tumse Na Ho Payega starring Ishwak Singh, Gaurav Pandey is a slice-of-life drama film which would resonate with everyone stuck between discovering their life goals and fulfilling the expectations of society.
Sequel to the comedies Fukrey and Fukrey returns, starring Pankaj Tripathi, Richa Chadha, Pulkit Samrat, and Varun Sharma in the lead.
“The Great Indian Family” struggles to confront the challenges within its own narrative. It sanitizes the pervasive atmosphere of casual violence and distrust towards Muslims in the country, presenting it as a temporary predicament for its Hindu protagonist.
JSuspect X tells the story of a single mother and her daughter who found themselves in the spotlight due to a murder they committed in self-defense.
CAST: Rajinikanth, Vinayakan and Vasanth Ravi DIRECTOR: Nelson Dilipkumar Rajinikanth makes a triumphant return to the big screen, and it’s a moment that feels deeply
“Haddi” stands out as a revenge drama with a distinct approach – it boldly brings issues concerning transgender individuals to the forefront, making a compelling appeal for inclusivity.
Director Atlee skillfully weaves a narrative that showcases Shah Rukh Khan at the peak of his prowess. What’s even more thrilling is that the film doesn’t offer just one Shah Rukh Khan but two – both exuding power, flexing their muscles, taking on the bad guys, and effortlessly charming the audience.
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