Ritesh Mohapatra

COOLIE NO. 1 (2020) REVIEW

Streaming On : Amazon Prime

Current IMDB Rating :star: : Unrated

David Dhawan's 1995 Coolie No. 1 with Govinda was a blockbuster of sort in the mid 90's and 2020 version is bigger but not better than the predecessor. The latest version is full of illogical, groundless and unreasonable events which would have worked back in the 90's with Kadar Khan and Govinda leading but sure it doesn't work where the generation is more aware of cinema around the world. Coolie no. 1 wasnt supposed to or was intended to be released in OTT.

It's out and out a massy entertainer for a family with buckets of popcorn in the theatres where you leave your brains at home and just enjoy the flick, but coming to terms with the pandemic around it was forced to be released in Amazon Prime. The movie has veteran comedians whom we have adored over the years like Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever , Paresh Rawal, Manoj Joshi who make the movie bearable for the millennials.

Varun is one of the actors whom I have always considered overrated and has again proved me right . The performances are all underwhelming and make you cringe at many moments of this 134min long remake. The production value is better but still the original will always be better. The humour is decent , but the dialogues are too poor for 2020. I only watched this movie for the other likeable comedians I mentioned earlier.

The movie being remade doesn't make sense , while David Dhawan still thinks Varun can match Govinda's Comedy timing is yet another shocking facts of 2020.

:man:‍:man:‍:girl:‍:boy: PG : Family Entertainer

:white_check_mark: Overall, If you have nothing exciting which you can watch with family this Christmas you all can watch this one with family. The movie makes no sense but still it's fairly and marginally entertaining.

RATING : 6.5/10

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HONEST THIEF (2020) REVIEW

Streaming On : Telegram and Online

Current IMDB Rating :star: : 6

If you have been a fan of Liam Neeson, from the likes of movies like Taken Trilogy, Commuter, Unknown, Non Stop you will feel that Honest Thief is another version of his type of action spectacles. Mark Williams has created another engaging action thriller where Liam as Tom Dolan wants a second chance in life and how he is denied the same. Honest Thief unlike other action flicks of Liam has a tinge of emotional quotient which remains persistent and acts as proper motivation of Tom's actions. The screenplay develops in slowly in the first half and Liam goes all Taken mode in second half.

The action choreography looks legit and the performances are convincing. The movie has the right amount of juice for its audience to stick till the end untill justice prevails.

Liam Is a pro and he eases into Tom's skin perfectly , Kate's performance was a little unconvincing still she manages it throughout. Jai Courtney is outstanding and delivers well. The Screenplay is fast faced in the second half so please sit through and witness Liam handles things his way.

Goods and PG :
Engaging , Good Action Choreography & Liam Neeson :heart:
No Nudity, Family Entertainer

:white_check_mark: Overall, Honest Thief has predictable premise, nothing outstanding but Liam Neeson make this a decent watch.

My Rating : 7.5 /10

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THE CALL (2020) REVIEW

Streaming On : Netflix

Current IMDB Rating :star: : 7.1

Intense, Terrifying, a gripping movie are few words to describe, Call, the latest Fantasy/Thriller movie of Netflix. Separated by a call and across time is a staggering plot to begin with and the execution of the story by director Chung Hyun Lee is absolutely brilliant. The Time Travel part and timeline changes shown in the flick is astonishing and keeps you hooked. The VFX is brilliant and performances doesn't look forced. The actors Park-Shin Hye and Jong-Seo Jun have delivered masterly performances and inflict true horrors through their acting.

The Production , Set Pieces are commendable and add to the creepiness of the movie. The movie palette was perfect as it dominates that creepy feeling. Plus the musical score was on point.

If your up for an intricate narrative that assimilate adequate twists and that chilling vibe. This movie is for you! Stream now on Netflix.

:woman:‍:woman:‍:boy:‍:boy: PG : No Nudity, No Swearing, Can be watched with Family

:white_check_mark: Overall , Overall, The Call is intense , horrifying and engaging till the very end and wont dissapoint you for the genre it promises.

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TENET (2020) REVIEW

:beginner: Streaming : In Cinemas Nearby

Tenet being Nolan's most ambitious project is visually stunning, out and out spectacle bloated with realistic action choreography , has a huge production value which justifies the hype. The movie digs deep into complex paradoxes with time inversion as it's backdrop. The movie is made for the big screen because the cinematography is magnanimous and definitely should be watched in the IMAX Screens. The scale of Tenet is huge with grand cruises & planes, fast paced hand to hand combats along with an interesting plot. Nolan's genius cinematography makes this visual treat.

The casting is good but the character development seemed weak where you donot get attached to any character. Screenplay has a lot of abrupt cuts in the IMAX version and sometimes spoils the grip of the storyline. Tenet sometimes feels like a time inverted / palindromic dud due to its complexity, and accent of the starcast. For Indians will prefer it with subtitles to understand the pardoxes. Tenet for me was underwhelming, may because this is too great a storyline for a primitive mind as mine.

:beginner: PG : No Nudity + Can be Watched with Family

:white_check_mark: Overall, Tenet is a cinematic marvel with dazzling visuals and action sequences but due to abrupt screenplay and complex storyline this will appeal more to movie buffs rather than normal movie goers.

Rating : 3.5/5

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:hocho: FREAKY (2020) REVIEW

:beginner: Streaming : Amazon Prime (US)

If you have a liking for slasher flicks, then freaky will definitely quench your thirst in that genre. Freaky is fast paced , humourous, with relatively good horror scenes and crazy characters which keep you glued till the end. Slasher comedies doesn't bother your brains to exercise much rather gives you the adrenaline rush if you just want to enjoy a movie as a concept. Please keep logic out of the context while watching this one and sure you will have a great experience.

The Movie is wildly entertaining with some great performances by Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton . Both understand the genre and give a fine performance.

As a teenage slasher flick it is filled with humour and horror moments for you and your family with a Tub of Popcorn to enjoy over a weekend. With a 102 min run time , you never get bored with this body swap episode. Director Christopher Landon has done a good job with the screenplay making it fast paced which elevates a fun and engaging movie experience.

:beginner: PG : Swearing + Slasher Blood Scenes + No Nudity

:white_check_mark: Overall, Freaky is a familiar but fun riff on the classic body swap concept , makes you terrified, laugh and gives you a decent enjoyable movie Experience.

Rating : 7/10

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Run (2020)

Streaming : Hulu

Run Time : 89 mins

Coming from the director of Searching , which set benchmarks for desktop movies comes another ironic story, a different genre now this time he brings a mother to centre stage. Aneesh Chaganty usually tries to keep the grip of a story extended just like he did in searching and he is successful again in Run too. A mother's love is different and strong is the theme of the movie . Sure this is not a spoiler. Run as title is an irony in itself which you will know once you see this flick in Hulu. Run is Dark, Intense and quiet gripping for the 90min runtime it offers. The premise is fresh , with twisty revelations the movie keeps you booked and the performances keep you hooked.

Sarah Paulson is unflinching. Calm yet resentful , caring yet terrifying she portrays Diane's character with genuine conviction. While Kiera Allen performance is nothing short of the best superlatives I can imagine. She is terrific gives her purest performance. The movie is intense in many parts and though has some inconsistencies is a highly gripping and engaging psychological thriller you can watch and recommend others too.

:white_check_mark: Overall, Run is a truly enjoyable and gripping thriller which reflects a mother's relationship with a daughter and how she is obsessed with it. Definitely worth a Watch :thumbsup:

:white_check_mark: No PG Required. Family Watch possible over a weekend.

Ratings : 4/5

Ritesh Mohapatra (Odisha)
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HOSTAGES S02 (2020) REVIEW
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Plot :
A group of young adults, who meet online, get a hold of a cult underground graphic novel, which not only pins them as a target of a shadowy deep state organization, but also burdens them with the dangerous task of saving the world.

Review :

Utopia is not just another America saves the world show, but don't we still watch Marvel movies which has the same repetative theme , YES we do. Utopia is based on a cult graphic comic of which the real life manifestation is parallelly happening simultaneously. A group of friends after able to figure out the hidden meaning in the comics are subjected to killers of a deep state organization and how they unravel the mystery of the comics is all the show about. The show has everything you can ask for Action , Drama, Comedy, Sci Fi, Thrills and is filled with unravelling of mysteries and truths. The Show has a great production value backed by great performances by everyone involved. A band of people trying to save the world seems too mainstream but along with this it has propaganda stories, talks about conspiracies and much more. S01 is just 8 Episodes and I binged it all without breaks.

Talking about performances my favourite is Arby, he is soft spoken , humble but at the same time a ruthless killer and the character arc shifts drastically towards the end. The band Wilson is a genius but easily manipulative, Becky is the emotional one, Ian is the dedicated , Grant is the smartest kid and Alice is the cutest one. John Cusack is outstanding as Kevin Christie.

The fact that Utopia is a remake of British Series of the same name it has been compared to it and thus the less IMDb ratings but I assure that if you haven't seen The British version you gonna love the American Utopia. With all Episodes meticulously filled with twists and fun elements, Utopia for me is one of the best shows I have seen this year.

:white_check_mark: Verdict : Overall, Utopia is a bingeworthy pandemic drama you should be watching for its interesting premise, bold and strong performances, edge of the seat screenplay and the regular doses of mysteries. Recommended to watch (Watch it Now :thumbsup:)
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HOSTAGES S02 (2020) REVIEW
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:scroll: Plot:
Hostages S02 starts where S01 Ends. Prithvi Singh (Ronit) after capturing Handa , unfortunately gets trapped in an old mansion where he plays the hostage route to get a clean exit and meanwhile save his wife's life. Things so sideways when a Hitman starts killing people in order to find Handa.
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Hostages S02 is typica as dramatized events to add masala for indian Audience. It's Fairly engaging with twists and cliffhangers at regular intervals. Director Sudhir Mishra has added great efforts in adding multiple parallel plots leading to unraveling of dark secrets which gives this show a better angle. Meanwhile for those who have watched Money Heist many events may look similar to the scenes we already have seen. While not quite as riveting as its precursor, this season has impressive production values and fine performances.

Among them are Ronit Bose Roy, who returns as the mastermind Prithvi Singh, Aashim Gulati as Prithvi's sensitive and steadfast brother-in-law Aman and Divya Dutta as the perceptive negotiator. Dino Morea and Shweta Basu have done brilliant jobs as the hitman and the investigator as well.
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Better Production Value + Multiple Twists and Cliffhangers
2. Ronit Roy and Divya Dutta Outstanding.
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:fire: Final Rating : 7/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Overall, Hostages S02 is a definite binge worthy material with regular twists and turns and brilliant Performances. But keep in mind this show felt like having overuse of swearing which wasn't required. In the End a quite gripping watch (Binge Worthy :thumbsup:)
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UP (2009) REVIEW
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Determined to save his home and keep the promise he made to his wife, widower Carl Fredricksen embarks on a journey to the mysterious Paradise Falls in an airship of his own invention. Along the way he meets his childhood hero, forms a bond with a boy who has an absent father, and realizes the preciousness of the life he lived as well as the one he now lives.
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:man:‍⚖ Review :

Up is an endearing and magical joy ride which is visually stunning and melts your heart one way or the other. Heartwarming to its core this beautiful movie cannot be missed by any individual who loves the beauty and soul of animation movies. Oscar nominated director Pete Doctor merges adventure, comedy and emotions so smoothly that it makes you feel light and brings a unending smile on your faces.

Neatly scripted with first-rate production values --- in the climax, the swordfights and the fighter aircraft stunts are edge-of-the-seat stuff.

A Grumpy Old man on an embarking journey to fulfill his beloved last wish is a must watch gem from Disney Pixar.
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Beautiful Animations
2. Engaging Drama and Storyline filled with light moments.
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:fire: Final Rating : 9/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Overall, Up is a marvel from house of Disney Pixar which is cherish to watch and rewatch. Watch it with your family and donot miss this Gem. (Must Watch :two_hearts:)
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MAANAGARAM (2017) TAMIL REVIEW
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:scroll: Plot:
A City based thriller that travels on the hyperlink plot connecting the four youngsters from the different walks of lives and incidents that take place due to series of coincidences.
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:man:‍⚖ Review :

Maanagaram is masterful directorial debut from Lokesh Kanagaraj whose 2nd venture Kaithi has already won our hearts. Maanagaram is a gripping and engaging thriller involving 4 unknowns whose lives get interlinked by virtue of a series of coincidences. The movie is truly a work of great detailing and fast paced screenplay which keeps your attention and never lets that dip . Sometimes you feel like shit man this is too much of coincidence and then you realise how the director has brilliantly stiched the story together. Lokesh has brilliantly amalgamated suspense, thrilling moments and presented an out and out engaging flick you can watch.

Brilliant Performances by Sundeep Kishnan, Shri and especially Munshikanth who is outstanding. The brilliant fact about the narrative is that you know no one's names throughout which makes it more unique.
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Masterful Direction + Screenplay + Storyline
2. Engaging Thriller + Brilliant Performances
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:fire: Final Rating : 8/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Overall, If you looking for something brilliant and engaging and you believe in tamil movies, Maanagaram is a brilliant movie to go back and watch. A Gripping Narrative (Watch This Awesome Movie Now) Hindi Version Available in Youtube. :thumbsup::star:
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THE BABYSITTER (2017) REVIEW
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The events of one evening take an unexpected turn for the worst for a young boy trying to spy on his babysitter.
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:man:‍⚖ Review :

Netflix's The Babysitter is ridiculous but yet entertaining and funny during its very crisp runtime of 85mins. The movie is basically a teen comedy horror drama which ticks all aspects of the above mentioned genre. Movie has ample rib tickling funny dialogues and moments of gory , bloodshed and horror which makes it quite successful in entertaining its audience. With a very tight screenplay the movie events are fast paced and never lets you get bored.

The lead Samara Weaving is pitch perfect as the babysitter and Judah Lewis is decent in his role. The supporting actors have added brilliantly funny scenes along with some intriguing moments which keeps you hooked till the end.
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Samara Weaving
2. Engaging Moments + Humour
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:fire: Final Rating : 7/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Overall, The Babysitter is a brilliantly stiched medley of famous genres added with bunch of dedicated actors which is quite entertaining . You can watch this with no expectations and find it enjoyable. ( One Time Watch :thumbsup:)
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HOSTAGES S01 (2019) REVIEW
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Four masked men break into the Anand family home, taking them hostage. Pushed into a do-or-die situation, Dr. Mira Anand has to make a choice. Will she take a life or save lives?
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:man:‍⚖ Review :

Hostages, is Hindi remake of the Israeli show of the same name. This is a generic thriller that offers nothing new in terms of the story it tells as. The Season is divided into 10 Episodes and kept very tight considering the screenplay which is decently engaging. However the premise slowly seem to be implausible when slowly the lives of all family members who are now kidnapped reveal with gradual episodes. Sudhir Mishra's screenplay is exciting at parts and not always succeed in keeping the intensity of the show.

  What Hostages achieves is good ‘masala’ fare, the kind that’s mostly eluded OTT platforms trying to create local content in India. The show scores high in the Indian context because we desis love our big, dramatic moments over highly intricate plots.

Performances are brilliant from specially the leads Ronit Roy and Tisca Chopra. They hold the episodes tight due to their brilliant acting and screen presence.
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Ronit Roy's and Tisca Chopra's Performances
2. Engaging Drama
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:fire: Final Rating : 7/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Overall, Hostages is a decent binge worthy show which you will finish in no time as the show is tailor made for Indian Audiences with loads of drama and fairly engaging moments. Give it watch you may like the show. ( Binge Worthy) :fire:
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JL50 (2020) REVIEW
#JL50 #JL50Review #AbhayDeol #SonyLiv
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The film is about a flight that crash lands in West Bengal. However, what is so baffling about the incident is that plane went missing 35 years ago crashed a week back.
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:man:‍⚖ Review : Shalender Vyas's Film is divided into 4 short episodes explaining the mysterious crash of JL50 on the present day which vanished 35years ago. The premise is intriguing, mysterious and is articulated with moments of intense drama. The show begins bery strong and manages to keep hold of our attention throughout. The show perfectly blends indian mythology and time travel to create certain interesting plot shifts which are beautifully stitched together towards the end.

The Direction is on point, and the actors have done a tremendous job to keep our attention. Abhay Deol Fantastic, Pankaj Kapoor Outstanding , Ritika Anand Is okayish and Piyush Mishra is superb.

I wished the the time travelling Episode to be more fun and exciting with proper use of VFX but is was so abruptly shot fails to make an impact and the climax was shot in a hurry which wasn't upto the mark but still its is a brave attempt and a strong storyline. Movie finishes in a cliffhanger suggesting a S02. Please give it a watch and help promote such content.
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Premise and Mystery
2. Performances and Direction

:thumbsdown:Bads :
1. Climax Very Bad
2. VFX
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:fire: Final Rating : 7.5/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Please Watch a d Promote such underrated Shows. Give it a try .
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V (2020) TELUGU REVIEW
#Vthemovie #vreview #nani #riteshreviews
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:scroll: Plot: The showdown between a celebrated cop and a serial killer who challenges the former to nab him, results in consequences laced with heavy-duty action, playful romance and dark humor.
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:man:‍⚖ Review : A movie specifically tailored for a theatrical release was forced to be released on OTT and does it entertain? Yes it does. Nani's 25th is a visually stunning entertainer which keeps you engaged even though with its predictable premise. Cinematography by P.G Vindha is top notch and truly captivating along with beautiful music by Amit Trivedi. Director Mohan Krishna has ticked all boxes of a mass entertainer with exciting screenplay and brilliant
slow mo action scenes. The Story is predictable a super cop and a killer in a cat mouse chase and a particular backstory of the killer linking him to be the killer who he is has been seen in numerous crime thrillers but ehat makes V different is the colour tones, brilliant direction and solid Performances from both the leads.

Natural Star Nani's is outstanding and playing a gray character for the first time he eases into perfection. He is top notch. Sudheer Babu too good , undoubtedly his best yet. With other characters having limited screen time all have done brilliantly kudos to the Director Mohan Krishna.

Overall, V is a perfect entertainment piece of content we having been craving all along the lockdown. A Definite Popcorn Worthy Movie with no regrets..
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Nani and Sudheer
2. Colour Tones and Slow Mo Action Scenes
3. Massy Appeals
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:fire: Final Rating : 7.5/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : A great watch from amazon prime.
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VANTAGE POINT (2008) REVIEW
#vantagepoint #vantagepointreview #riteshreviews
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:scroll: Plot: The attempted assassination of the American President is told and re-told from eight different perspectives of the assassination attempt.

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:man:‍⚖ Review :

A presidential assassination told and retold from different perspectives if people present there. We get a series of takes which show the events of a busy few minutes from multiple viewpoints. The movie is crisp, engaging and beautifully linked together with each aspect presented throughout. Director Pete Travis masterfully connects all dots and presents a beautifully enagaging and hard hitting premise backed with some brilliant actors at his helm.

The performances are outstanding, Dennis Quaid, Forest Whitetaker are amazing actors and prove their mettle once again here. The other supporting actors have brilliantly supported in the unique movie.

Overall, Vantage Point is no nonsense action thriller which is defined and articulated with sheer brilliance. I loved it and will Recommend it highly.

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1. Premise :boom:
2. Screenplay and Performances
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:fire: Final Rating : 8/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : 84mins Only . Give It a Shot for Sure.
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C U SOON (2020) MALAYALAM REVIEW
#cusoon #cusoonreview #malayalammovie #review
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:scroll: Plot: Jimmy meets Anu on an online dating website and decides to marry her. Jimmy's mother entrusts his cousin Kevin to get details about Anu. Now its Kevin's turn to search for his cousin's fiancee who vanished without a trace, only to discover dark, shocking truths about her.
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:man:‍⚖ Review : If you have already watched Searching in the past, it obvious that you might have loved it and in your minds have set a standard of how desktop movies are made and should be made. Taking nothing from Director Mahesh Narayan, C U Soon is valiant effort in replicating the magic of this genre for Indian audience. The movie begins on love affair and slowly turns out to be an edge of seat thriller. The movie oscillates between desktop , mobile screens to inflict powerful story telling and has an intriguing screenplay and something indian audiences might have missed if they skipped searching.

Fahadh is undoubtedly a gem of an actor and he needs no criticism, he is unflinching and outstanding. Robin Matthews as Jimmy has given his best performance yet on screen and i believe now that he has so much potential . He should definitely avoid being choked by making movies like choked. The star here is Darshana Rajendran, she is marvelous and so brilliant as Anu Mol. She has imparted her brilliance in Emotional scenes without flaws.

Overall , C U Soon is a decent movie which you will engage in but wont be having a lasting impression on you. The Brilliant takeaways are the style of storytelling and editing. Was wishing the movie had a better storyline still. As Searching has raised a bar which is C U Soon wasn't even close to.
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1. Performances of each Actor
2. Screenplay and Editing
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:fire: Final Rating : 7/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Not the Best out there, but is definitely worth a watch if you haven't experienced a desktop movie.
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WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY aka SEVEN SISTERS (2017) REVIEW
#noomirapace #whathappenedtomonday #review
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:scroll: Plot: In a world where families are limited to one child due to overpopulation, a set of identical septuplets must avoid being put to a long sleep by the government and dangerous infighting while investigating the disappearance of one of their own named Monday.
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:man:‍⚖ Review : Directed by Tommy Wirkola and starring Noomi Rapace this action sci drama has a very promising premise unlike anything you have seen before. The Premise sets the tone of a brilliant and engaging flick.The Action Sequences are overwhelming and tightly edited screenplay makes it worth a watch. The Direction is brilliant.

Noomi Rapace is a gifted actress and she once again proves this. She offers each of her characters their own identity, personality, flaws, and strengths. I can't imagine how she played so many roles in a single movie so perfectly.

Overall , With many dystopian futuristic movies What Happened to Monday stands out due to its uniqueness. What it on Netflix now to know what i mean.
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1. Noomi Rapace
2. Action Stunts Choreography
3. Screenplay
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:fire: Final Rating : 7.5/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Not the Best out there, but is definitely worth a watch.
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COCO (2017) REVIEW
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:scroll: Plot: Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer.
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:man:‍⚖ Review : Coco ia undoubtedly a marvel from Pixar Studios. Coco, in every aspect, is a truly wondrous work of art, and the fact that it is animated only helps it as the attention-to-detail is so perfectly crafted that you will find a new, amazing thing hidden in the background every time. With beautiful mix of mexican-american speech the movie is beyond beautiful. Visually Stunning Animations, soul soothing music and beautiful articulated events which keeps you truly immersed in an experience of a lifetime.

Coco is my current favorite on top the all of my loved amimation movies. Coco beautifully transcends into music, family and promises and keep you emotionally connected even after you finish the end credits. Coco is colorful and vibrant, blending a number of unique personalities and vivid landscapes. Director Lee Unkrich keeps the narrative taut; throwing in a couple of twists along with some truly powerful moments that will invariably pull at your heartstrings. 

Overall Coco, is a beautiful, marvelous piece of work from the house of Disney. I must consider myself so unlucky that i missed this in theatres.

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1. Music
2. Animations
3. Climax
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:fire: Final Rating : 9.5/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Watch this before you die..
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#disneyhotstar #pixarmovies #disney #disneymovies #coco

TRAIN TO BUSAN 2 PENINSULA (2020) REVIEW
#traintobusan2 #peninsulareview #traintobusan2review
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:scroll: Plot: 4 Years after the zombie apocalypse in South Korea, A retired military officer lands in the same place to retrieve a truck load of US Dollars. Is he able to get out in time or not?
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:man:‍⚖ Review : If you love zombie flicks, there are hugh chances you have seen the highly rated Train to Busan released in 2016. It was a blockbuster back then. The makers decide to create a sequel to it and explore options to make it a well known franchise.

But Unfortunately the , experiment doesn't live up to the standards set by its predecessor. Peninsula is mediocre to say the least, credits the car chasing sequences which look as if you are playing the zombie version of a Need for Speed Game. It all terms it doesn't look realistic which differentiates itself negatively compared to Train to Busan. The Situation is forced and premise is stereotypical. With the Expectations set high for a much awaited sequel , this movie will disappoint you if you loved the first part.

Overall, Peninsula has some good moments to cherish, The actors have done a great job, especially Dong-Won Gang and Jung-Hyun Lee have expressed desperation to survive brilliantly. With key emotional elements and some good horror scenes by virtue of the fast moving and terrifying zombies Peninsula is definitely worth a watch.
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1. Lead Performances
2. Terrifying Zombies in a different Storyline.
3. Climax
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1. Cartoonish Car Chases ruin your experience.
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:fire: Final Rating : 6.5/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : May be a One Time Watch
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KINGDOM (2013) REVIEW
#thecall #thecallreview #halleberry
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:scroll: Plot: While strange rumors about their ill King grip a kingdom, the crown prince becomes their only hope against a mysterious plague overtaking the land.
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:man:‍⚖ Review : If you love zombies and are on the hunt for something fresh, you cannot go wrong with Kingdom.

Kingdom is a Netflix Original South Korean horror series written by Kim Eun-hee. The series is based on the book Land of the Gods, which was also written by Kim Eun-hee. First arriving in 2019, the horror series has since become one of the most popular non-English titles available to stream on Netflix.

Beautifully presented and dripping in Asian culture, zombie action-thriller Kingdom is quite the thrill ride. With a exceptional screenplay and beautiful production value this show has all the indegrients for an engrossing binge watch.

The zombies are appropriately inexorable, and resemble Train to Busan in terms of falling over themselves while chasing the living. These are not sluggish walkers of The Walking Dead. The visual style is unique, and makeup effects are also good. The gore looks pretty much real, and there is oodles of it here.

Season 1:
Split across six hour-long episodes, Kingdom effortlessly blends political drama with a thrilling action plot, full of beautifully shot set pieces. Brutal action sequences, engaging drama and horrifying zombies make this show a must watch. Brilliant Direction and Extraordinary Performances by the Cast makes it extremely worth your time.

Season 2:

Season 2 raises the bar more and is bigger and better. Proves the mettle of Korean storytelling in this genre.
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Brilliant Production Value
2. Rich in Thrills and Horrors
3. Outstanding Performances
4. Extremely Engaging Mysteries
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:fire: Final Rating : S01 - 8m5 and S02 9/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Just Watch This Now.
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SOUTHPAW (2015) REVIEW
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:scroll: Plot: A champion boxer fights to get his daughter back from child protective services as well as revive his professional career, after a fatal incident sends him on a rampant path of destruction.
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:man:‍⚖ Review : Southpaw is Cinematic Masterpiece which involves a heartwarming, moving and inspiring tale of Boxer Billy Hope played by Jake Gyllenhaal. The Plot and Premise is nothing phenominal but the fact that how realistic you can make a movie matters. The movie oscillates events from the life of Billy which were tragic, hurting and heartbreaking and how he fights all odds to win the world and her daughter over. This Antoine Fuqua Sports Drama is completely engrossing and leaves no stones unturned when it comes to screenplay, extraction of brilliant performances and immervsive BGM which elevates the experience.

Jake Gyllenhaal is a revelation in this one, unlike any other roles he has done in the past he is lean and seems to fit into the physique quite extra-ordinarily. His performances is magical. With a bunch of brilliant actors like Forest Whitaker and Rachel McAdams there is no complaints on anyone's work behind the camera.

Overall , One of the finest Sports Drama i have watched yet. A definite watch if you like engrossing sports like Boxing and how a simple sport matters everything and cas cost you everything in real life.
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Jake Gyllenhaal Is Outstanding
2. Forest Whitaker Is a Legend
3. BGM and Box Fights
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:fire: Final Rating : 8.5/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Must Watch.
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CLASS OF 83' (2020) REVIEW
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:scroll: Plot: Tale of A Policemen who has been sent to a police training academy in 1983 as a punishment posting, teams up a squad of 5 men to fight the crimes in Mumbai .
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:man:‍⚖ Review : Class of 83' is a brilliantly directed cop drama set in the time period of 1980s. The setting of the period drama is close to accurate and imparts the right mood in every way. The Movie being tightly edited makes a runtime of 98min in which the narrative is amazing. Vijay Singh (Bobby) trains 5 new police officers and sets them in their path to finish criminals in Mumbai. The Dramatization of Training is very short , and loosely written which fails to make a solid impact of why the 5 trainees adored Vijay ao much. The Cinematography and Screenplay is to the point and seems a work of brilliance.

Atul Sabharwal has extenuated brilliant performances which are the shining points of the movie. Brooding Bobby is back in some serious acting. He fits and suits perfectly in the uniform, with his calmness in dialogues and stern look on his face he shines throughout. Wish he does more of such roles than what he did in Housefull 4. The 5 Trainees are perfectly casted and have done tremendous portrayals of unhinged police officers. Shoutout to Hitesh Bhojraj and Bhupendra Jadawat , these two were brilliant. Great work by Anup Soni and Joy Sengupta in the supporting roles.

Overall , Class of 83 is a decent drama to binge on netflix if you have a subscription. With a period set drama, some amazing Performances and good direction this movie doesn't entirely disappoints. Wish it had more juice in the jar.
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Bobby and The Trainees
2. Brilliant Direction and Narrative

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:thumbsdown: Bads :
1. Disappointing Climax
2. Loosely Written Events
3. Doesn't leave an impact
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:fire: Final Rating : 7/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : One time Watchable
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MOST DANGEROUS GAME S01 (2020) REVIEW
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Plot: Suffering from brain tumor, Dodge ends up in a game of hunt where he has to survive 24 hours so that he can secure his family's financial debts.
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Review :
Welcome to the new way to storytelling, stories splitted into chapters in form of episodes. The mobile streaming platform Quibi has released a new thriller series with 15eps of approx 9mins each. Most Dangerous Game is a brilliantly directed , intriguing , gritty , adrenaline rush you dont want to miss. With premise which is not uncommon as this one is, we have seen survival shows many times and in many forms. This one is fresh with brilliant and tight screenplay, to the point editing and crisp twists which keeps you hooked in the show.

Liam Hemsworth as Dodge is commendable in this show. He is fearsome , desperate and vulnerable. The Showman is Christoph Waltz, his pitch perfect dialogues are well written and he plays good bad manager of the so called most dangerous game. Sarah Gadon has provided good support as wife of Dodge. The Hunter Chris Webster as Nixon gives you chills everytime he is on set.

Overall This show wastes no time, has crisp screenplay and a brilliant watch. Only disappointed was it oddly unsatisfactory ending. Nevertheless Watch it for the engaging thrills and acting. You wont realise when you finished 15episodes.
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Goods :
1. Christoph Waltz
2. Liam Hemsworth
3. Engaging Premise
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Bads :
1. Odd and Blunt Ending.

Final Rating : 7.5/10
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Verdict : Definitely Worthy of your time.
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DIE HART S01 (2020) REVIEW
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:scroll: Plot: Kevin Hart plays a fictionalized version of himself on a quest to land the action-movie role of a lifetime.
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:man:‍⚖ Review : Die Hart is fun show to watch with brilliant actors in it. Kevin Hart, GOT fame Nathalie Emmanuel and Infamous John Travolta . Kevin plays Kevin himself wanting to get a break in A Solo Action Movie as a lead. Director Claude Van De Velde played by Jean Reno promises him his debut lead role as an action star if he attends a action star school. Things go crazy when he joins the school which is run by Ron Wilcox by John Travolta.

The show is extremely funny and has brilliant performances baring the logics and story if you just wanna have fun. Kevin Hart is the soul of the show and his outstanding comic timing added with his extremely funny accent he just steals the show. Kevin and John share brilliant chemistry which shows on screen. Nathalie Emmanuel gives good support to Kevin as the lead actress.

The show is created by Directors of famous movies like Stuber and John Wick Franchise. The show is a light hearted fun watch which you can watch with your family and have no regrets.
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Kevin Hart and His Comic Timing
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:fire: Final Rating : 7/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : If you have 80mins, to spare and dont mind a really fun watch. Do check out the show. Just 10 Episodes of hardly 8mins each.
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REAL STEEL (2011) REVIEW
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:scroll: Plot: In the near future, robot boxing is a top sport. A struggling ex-boxer feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot.
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:man:‍⚖ Review : Children Love Robots and Men loves Boxing, what if a movie mixes these two elements. Real Steel is a Hollywood Action Fantasy drama starring Hugh Jackman and Evangeline Lilly. Its a futuristic action drama and there are tons of brutal (if gripping) scenes of robot combat, some of which gets pretty intense. The despite having great intense action scenes there is a touch of human emotions of the sweet drama this movie encapsulates while Hugh tries to reconnecy with his long lost son. Director Shawn Levy distinctively articulates a simple straightforward screenplay which flows like water and still intrigues us in those high intensity scenes if Robot combats.

Hugh Jackman is flawless and he beautifully transforms from a reckless, irresponsiblean to a caring, honest and dedicated father. Dakota Goyo is praiseworthy as the son of Charlie (Hugh).

Overall Real Steel is a beautifully blended story with poignant relationship of a father and Son and how he wins his sons respect by supporting him in his journey of Robot Boxing.
Beautiful And Engaging.. Dont Miss.
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Hugh Jackman
2. Brilliant VFX and Robot combat moments
3. Father Son Relationship
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:fire: Final Rating : 8/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Must Watch for its unique FANTASY and DRAMA:ok_hand:
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ASURAN (2019) TAMIL REVIEW
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:scroll: Plot: The teenage son of a farmer from an underprivileged caste kills a rich, upper caste landlord. Will the farmer, a loving father and a pacifist by heart, be able to save his hot-blooded son is the rest of the story.
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:man:‍⚖ Review : The essential job of a director is to create a character of such depth and authenticity that it can be true to life on the big screen. Vetri Maaran is one such Director who portrays his leads in such a way and thats even more easy with his favourite Dhanush. Asuran is raw, dark, gripping and a rivetting experience highlighting differences of warring familes. Vetri Maaran is aware of his craft in displaying the rural outfits of Tamil Nadu more efficiently than hus contemporaries. The setting , BGM and Screenplay is top notch. The Pre Interval Fight Scene is one of the best moments of the movie. The poignant drama within the household adds depth in extending the emotional elements.

Malayalam Actress Manju Warrier is outstanding as the wife of Sivasami (Dhanush), she gets the accent and dialogue delivery on point. Teejay and Ken have done commendable acts as the sons of Sivasami. Dhanush is outstanding as Sivasami, he displays vulnerability and rage with a brilliant performance. Pasupathy and Prakash Raj noteworthy in important roles.

With an astounding BGM, Vetri Maaran's Asuran is a rivetting watch which takes into account the brilliant and tight narrative , powerful performances and pitch perfect screenplay. Brilliant Watch
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Vetri Maaran + Dhanush Combo
2. Realistic Rural Outfit
3. Intriguing Screenplay
4. BGM + Commendable Performances
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:thumbsdown: Bads :
1. The Scenes are too Gory and Violent.
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:fire: Final Rating : 8/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Must Watch :ok_hand:
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KHUDA HAAFIZ (2020) REVIEW
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:scroll: Plot: Life's of Sameer and Nargis takes a turning point when Nargis goes missing in Noman. How Sameer finds her and what he goes through is the movie about.
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:man:‍⚖ Review : Khuda Haafiz is yet another feature film taking the routes of OTT Release. This one is half baked and has terrible shift of momentum in the second half. The First half of the movie seems interesting and runs at a good pace but the 2nd half is completely a lackluster show. With one of the best action stars of the country Vidyut , the movie was expected to be an action thriller while you get that in very limited quantity and is poorly choreographed.
With a very poor screenplay the drastic change of momentum occurs also due to unecessary songs in the second half.

Vidyut has given a very convincing performance as the common man in desperation to meet his wife in an unknown territory, showcasing the vulnerability and poise of a man in agony. Anu Kapoor is a veteran and is flawless. Shiv Pandit's and Aahana Kumra's character are very poorly written and their performance wasn't very Convincing as well. Lead actress shivaleeka has very minimal role for which i can't comment.

Overall , Khuda Haafiz is a poor film carried entirely by Vidyut on his shoulders. Watch it only if you wanna support his hardworking efforts.
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Vidyut Jamwal
2. First Half
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:thumbsdown: Bads :
1. Terrible 2nd Half
2. Bad Action Choreography
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:fire: Final Rating : 6.5/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Khuda Haafiz is a film of two different halves. First half interesting and 2nd half too poor. You Decide
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PROJECT POWER (2020) REVIEW
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:scroll: Plot: Jamie Foxx as an ex-soldier who teams up with a New Orleans cop (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and a street-smart dealer (Dominique Fishback) to track down the source of a an illegal drug that can grant an individual temporary superpowers.
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:man:‍⚖ Review : After a long hiatus of 3years Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon is back in this NETFLIX produced Action Packed Thriller. A Power Pill when ingested give superpowers, the only stipulation is that there is no knowledge of what powers one gets untill ingested.

This big budget NETFLIX film is high on adrenaline pumping action, visually stunning VFX and some brilliant performances by the leads. With a tinge of urban hip hop music the background score is an extra treat for the audience. The Story lacks genuinity, and you wont find anything superior to what you have already emjoyed in the X-Men Franchise. But is definitely worth your time considering the brillant heart pounding action choreography and VFX. Jamie Foxx Is Brilliant with his accent, fearsome expressions , Levitt is a brilliant sidekick as well. Dominique is praiseworthy.

With high budget movies getting a no go to theatres this season all thanks to the pandemic across the globe, Project Power is definitely a visually appealing action entertainer you might want to compensate with.
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Visually Stunning VFX
2. Brilliant Action Choreography
3. Jamie + Levitt
4. The Subtle Comic Elements
5. Heart Pumping Action
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:thumbsdown: Bads :
1. Lacks Ingenuity and Imagination
2. Would have loved a Back story of the source of the capsule.
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:fire: Final Rating : 7.5/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Project Power is Action packed hugh budget flick to compensate your thirst of your action entertainment on screen. Watch it for the Action and Brilliant VFX
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THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY S02 (2020) REVIEW
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:scroll: Plot: Season two, the storyline sees Five return from the future to find his brothers and sisters scattered and estranged. It’s up to him to reunite the family, find out what they’ve been up to, prevent another near-certain apocalypse and dodge the agents of The Division
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:man:‍⚖ Review : The Season 2 has ao many goods compaired to the previous one. With a sleek and tighter storyline , more depth in characterizations, new intriguing characters, amazing background score season 2 proves its cut from the same cloth. The story is now set in the 1960s where the siblings are scattered and enstranged . Unpicking this mystery forms the crux of season 2 and it deep dives into details and more rivetting drama. With escalation in each department the show is funnier, darker, engaging and you wont complain because you fall love with the characters.

My Favourites from this season is Five again. He is the heart of this show and drives the entire 10episodes. Tom and Diego are funnier as before. Robert is at his best doing the unconventional character he has. I was extremely intrigued by the Character of Lila which just made the show interesting gradually.

Overall , S2 is gives you a good dose of adventure, frequent laughs and an rivetting climax which just sets the show apart from others. With multiple new plots getting revealed in the finale the cliffhanger elements keeps us wishing for more.
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:thumbsup:Goods :
Everything Better from S01
Performances of Five and Lila
Beautiful Music
Intriguing Adventire Drama
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:thumbsdown: Bads :
Issues with script consistency.
Logical differences
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:fire: Final Rating : 8/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : If you have watched S01 already, there is no way you should be avoiding this. If you haven't watched at all stream in for the enjoyable ride in thr world of a superhero misfits.
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