A deeply personal and poignant tale of struggle and triumph, underlined by fantastic performances and able direction — Ambar Chatterjee Years ago, I happened to share a wonderful and memorable friendship with a recently divorced lady who I still consider to be one of the most gracious, well-informed, eloquent, and well-read people I’ve ever known….
Category: Drama
GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023)
Seamlessly Blending Historical Context, Monster Mayhem, And Gripping Human Drama, Godzilla Minus One Delivers an Unforgettable Cinematic Experience — Ambar Chatterjee I am a huge fan of monster films. However, I do not prefer my monsters to be the heroes of the film. A monster film works for me only when puny humans, with their…
FALL GUY (2024)
Fall Guy blends heartwarming romance with exhilarating action, while offering a poignant tribute to the unsung heroes of the film industry — Ambar Chatterjee Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) is the first-choice stuntman for Tom Ryder, the biggest Hollywood action star. He is in love with Jody (Emily Blunt), the cinematographer of the current action film…
FALLOUT (2024)
“Fallout” delivers a captivating fusion of exceptional storytelling, mesmerizing performances, and intricate world-building, enthralling viewers with its depth and replay value. — Ambar Chatterjee “Fallout” is an American post-apocalyptic drama television series based on the role-playing video game franchise created by Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky for Bethesda Game Studios. Amazon purchased the rights to…
AMAR SINGH CHAMKILA (2024)
Imtiaz Ali Skillfully Dissects the Music, Myth, And Questionable Mortality of One of The Most Popular Punjabi Legends — Ambar Chatterjee I never heard of Amar Singh Chamkila until the teaser for the Imtiaz Ali film dropped on Netflix. It was then that I googled him and realized that he had one of the most…
LOVE LIES BLEEDING (2024)
Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian deliver electrifying performances in a daring, unconventional, and unabashedly bold entertainer — Ambar Chatterjee In “Love Lies Bleeding”, Kristen Stewart plays Lou, a lesbian gym owner who falls in love with a bisexual female bodybuilder, Jackie (Katy O’Brian), who was passing through her town on her way to a bodybuilding…
AADUJEEVITHAM -THE GOAT LIFE (2024)
Raw Emotions, Haunting Beauty, Heart-breaking Tragedy! “Aadujeevitham” is a Cinematic Achievement of Gargantuan Proportions — Ambar Chatterjee “Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life” is an adaptation of the 2008 best-selling Malayalam novel “Aadujeevitham” by Benyamin, which is based on the real-life story of Najeeb, a Malayali immigrant labourer, one among thousands of Indians who were forced…
THE IRON CLAW (2024)
Wrestling, Family, And Control! The Heart-breaking Saga of The Legendary Von Erich Family Comes Breathtakingly To Life In Sean Durkin’s Monumental Masterpiece — Ambar Chatterjee “The Iron Claw” is the true story of Fritz Von Erich (Holt McCallany), the legendary three-time world champion and six-time NWA United States Champion, and his prodigal sons, Kevin (Zac…
POOR THINGS (2024)
A Monumental Cinematic Triumph with A Sinister and Despicable Agenda at Its Core — Ambar Chatterjee For me, films have always been about entertainment, intrigue, drama, and everything else that we can attribute to cinematic qualities. There have been very few occasions when a film’s politics and underlying themes have leapt out and made me…
ANWESHIPPIN KANDETHUM (2024)
Tovino Thomas shines in a Riveting Saga of Intriguing Mysteries and Emotional Resonance — Ambar Chatterjee Malayalam police procedurals are among the best that Indian cinema offers. I have watched numerous Malayalam police dramas, ranging from serious and sombre to thrilling and dramatic, and have concluded that regardless of the type of the film, Malayalam…
DUNE: PART TWO (2024)
“Dune: Part Two” exemplifies the epitome of a sequel, surpassing all expectations and delivering an experience that encapsulates the essence of its predecessor — Ambar Chatterjee “Dune: Part Two” begins right after the events of its predecessor. Paul and Jessica find refuge with the Fremen and are struggling to adapt to their ways and the…
MALAIKOTTAI VAALIBAN (2024)
“Malaikottai Vaaliban” is An Unforgettable Cinematic Journey Unlike Anything Seen Before in Indian Cinema — Ambar Chatterjee Malaikottai Vaaliban (Mohanlal), a fabled warrior who has never seen defeat, rides into a little-known village. His brother Chinnapaiyyan (Manoj Moses) sings songs of Vaaliban’s exploits and challenges the most powerful and worthy warrior of the village to…
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