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Alien: Romulus (2024)
A good comeback
Alien: Romulus is good installment in Alien franchise after so many mediocre installments. Though, it was also not that strong in story delivery but overall experience was good.
The story was decent and mostly resembled with the original, the screenplay was good but becomes uneven during the last 40 minutes when movie starts feeling dragged, the direction was good and the performances were decent.
The suspense and thrill elements were good but you know what's gonna happen next due to same concept in every Alien movie.
Overall, it was a good entertainer which tries to bring this franchise back on track.
Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (1922)
A nice silent horror thriller
I was interested in watching Nosferatu because I heard a lot about this movie and now it's remake is also coming.
The story was good and nicely adapted, though there were some changes which doesn't effect the overall quality of the story. Talking about the screenplay, it was also good as it keeps you hooked throughout the movie and the elements of suspense, thriller and horror were nicely embedded in it. The direction was good and tight and the performances were also good.
Even after 100 years, the movie feels fresh and doesn't feel dull or old. That's commendable. Overall, you should definitely give this one a try.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
Entertaining like the original
I was excited for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice as the original was entertaining to watch. Though, this one was not as good as the original but it was quite entertaining.
Making sequels is not easy as you have to keep up with the expectations of the audience and I think Tim Burton did pretty good job while making this sequel.
The story was good but a lot of things were going on, though everything was concluded by the end; the screenplay was good as you don't feel bored at any section, the direction was good and the performances were also good, all the cast members did good work.
Overall, it was a good continuation of a 30+ years old movie which entertains you.
Speak No Evil (2024)
A nice remake but feels loose....
I have seen the original one and I liked the execution of this version little bit more tense than that one mainly due to performance of James.
Talking about the story. It felt like I have seen these type of stories many times. I wasn't surprised or shocked by the reveal at the end as from the start only I was able to predict what could happen. But this remake had different ending which was so normal. The original's ending was different as the bad side won in that.
The screenplay was little bit loose and the direction was decent. The performances of all the cast members were okay but James performed brilliantly. He took the whole movie on his shoulders.
Overall, you can give it a try as it is one time entertainer.
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
More of a fan service....
Deadpool & Wolverine focused more on the fan service than the story. Though, I feel that it is the weakest installment in the Deadpool franchise but even then, it was entertaining.
The story was normal and weakest till now in this trilogy because the story writer focused more on fam service, the screenplay was little bit uneven, the direction was decent but it was the performances which elevated the movie. The blend of comedy and action was good but I feel this installment could have been more better.
Overall, it was a decent entertainer which even after so many flaws, entertains you to the fullest.
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
Inferior to the first one but not bad....
Joker 2 is a sequel which was honestly not needed and is inferior to the first one. But it is not as bad as audience is saying.
The story is a plain story which doesn't add anything new and doesn't progresses like the original. The original showed a progress in the story from nothing to the origin of Joker but this part doesn't add anything new to it and just focuses on an event happening in his life.
The screenplay could have been more tight as making the movie musical imbalanced the screenplay, the direction was good and the performances were strong like the original.
Overall, it was a decent watch and you should atleast give it one try but it's not re-watchable.
The Guest (2014)
A nice tension build-up which leads to nowhere
The Guest (2014) is an intense drama thriller which entertains you with it's intense plot which is embedded with the elements of drama, thriller and suspense.
The story is good except the ending which felt little bit flat, the screenplay was good and tight, and the pacing suited the story, the direction was good and the performances were also good especially the main lead who did justice to the character. The climax put me off as the suspense felt a little bit flat to me but the cliffhanger ending was a great decision.
Overall, it was a good intense drama thriller which you should give a try.
Inside Out 2 (2024)
Better than the original
I didn't enjoy the original one but I enjoyed this one little bit. Not gonna say that this one was great but an improvement over the original.
The story was good with more depth and showed how due to emotions we take right or wrong decisions, the screenplay was an improvement over the original, the direction was good and the voice performances were also good.
The movie feels little bit slow in some portions and the execution could have been better. Also, they should have explored other new emotions also along with Anxiety.
Overall, it is a decent animated drama which you should give a try..
Trap (2024)
A bland execution
I was excited to watch the movie as it's trailer was promising but the movie failed to deliver what it promised. It was nothing more than we saw in the trailer.
The story was interesting but becomes bland till the story ends, the screenplay was also uneven as movie feels dragged at some moments, the direction was average and the performance of the main lead was the only thing that was good in this movie.
The biggest negative was that nothing comes out of the movie. There was no suspense and thrill was way too less. You easily guess what would happen at the end.
Overall, it is a one time experience which might not excite you.
Bhediya (2022)
A decent entertainer
I was interested in watching this movie but after hearing a lot from my friends about it, I decided to watch it.
The movie was a decent entertainer which had a simple but ineffective story. The screenplay was also decent which needed a little bit more work, the direction was good and the performances were also good. The locations and the VFX/ CGI were good and commendable seeing the budget.
The movie could have been a solid 5 if the screenplay would have been more tight and effective. Except that, the movie is good.
Overall, you should give it a try as it will not fail to entertain you even after the shortcomings.
MaXXXine (2024)
Unnecessary sequel
X was a decent watch and it's prequel, Pearl was a boring watch for me. Even after that, they both had some story with elements of suspense and thrill but this sequel and the third installment of X series is the weakest of all.
It's story is weak which didn't feel like a sequel and was unnecessary stretching of the already ended story, the screenplay was uneven as you feel bored for the first hour and it picks up in the last half an hour but till then it's already late, the direction and the performances by the cast members were good.
Overall, it was an disappointing sequel which was really not needed.
Despicable Me 4 (2024)
A fun sequel but.....
Despicable Me franchise is a fun franchise where every movie is enjoyable but with every sequel, that magic is vanishing. All the problem started with DM3 when it felt that the franchise has started running out of it's course.
Regarding DM4, the story was same as previous ones only with additional of a new villian, the screenplay was average, the direction could have been more tight while the voice performances and the animation were good.
The earlier movies were strong in execution and were more fun to watch. The new sequels are easily forgettable.
Overall, it was a fun movie which you will enjoy if you are Despicable Me franchise fan.
Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank (2024)
Entertaining ride
Stree 2 is a sequel which elevates the concept of the original by expanding on more details.
The story of the movie was good and nicely executed with a proper blend of horror and comedy, the screenplay was also strong especially of the first half but the last half hour climax could have been trimmed a little bit, the direction was strong and the performances of all the cast members were also strong.
The horror and comedy elements were perfectly elevated and the cameos were also good and nicely used. Overall, it's an entertaining ride that you must give a try with your family or with friends.
Twisters (2024)
Enjoyable like the original
The original movie was entertaining and thrilling to watch and this standalone sequel is also the same and delivers what it's meant to.
The story, though predictable, is mostly same as the the original movie's with a simple and neat execution. The screenplay was crisp and doesn't bores you at any moment. It keeps you thrilled at various moments. The direction was good and the performances, though not strongly written, were good and enjoyable to watch. The CGI/ VFX were top-notch.
Overall, it is a fun and entertaining to watch with a good blend of thriller and disaster elements in it. Hoping for further sequels.
Indian 2 (2024)
Enjoyable but...
Indian (1996) was an entertaining movie and its sequel is also an entertaining movie with a promising plot but movie doesn't reach it's full potential.
The screenplay was good but could have been more tight, the direction was good but the performances were neither strong nor effective.
One main difference was that the main character in the original was grounded and worked in shadow creating a sense of thrill and suspense for the character but the sequel does opposite. The character is not more grounded and doesn't work in shadow.
Overall, it was a entertaining movie but could have been more better in all the aspects of movie making.
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)
Could have been Part III instead of spin-off
This movie is spin-off of A Quiet Place but it feels more like Part III of the original with new cast in it. It didn't feel like we were watching Day One as there was nothing shown of how Day One could have been including the origin of aliens, their motives and how people get to know survival methods.
The story was good but felt more of that a sequel than a spin-off, the screenplay was good as it was intense and keeps you on the edge of the seat, the direction was good but the performances were average.
Overall, it was a good monster survival movie which is entertaining but don't keep your hopes high.
Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey II (2024)
Improvement over the original but still not good...
This movie is a no-brainer slasher movie which will be loved by only those who love slashing and gore. This movie is an improvement over the original but it still lacked some qualities like the performances of the cast members which could make the movie experience better.
The story was same as other slasher horror and the screenplay was average. It could have been more tight with more focus on proper environment building. The direction was decent but the performances were bad especially the lead actor's performance was so bad that it felt like he doesn't know how to act.
Overall, it was an entertaining watch which you can watch if you love no-brainer slasher.
I Saw the TV Glow (2024)
A dull story without any purpose
The genre for this movie is horror-thriller. For a movie to be horror-thriller, you need both the elements present in the movie and importantly those elements should work otherwise it will be just another dull so-called horror-thriller like this movie.
The story had a lot of potential but the dull execution ruined it, the laggy screenplay makes the movie experience unbearable, the direction was average and the performances were also below average. Instead of a thriller, it became more of a boredom.
Overall, it was a bad/ dull/ boring experience for me and I would not recommend it to anyone..
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
A decent continuation
This installment was a good continuation of the Planet of the Apes reboot trilogy. The movie continues the legacy of the the reboot trilogy and gives us the future of the franchise.
The story was good with fresh moments, the screenplay had some issues especially in the first half, the editing could have been more crisp and the runtime could have been shortened by 15-20 minutes, the direction was good and the performances were also good.
Overall, it was a good continuation but it was not of the level of the trilogy. I hope that they bring strong sequels and make a good trilogy with new characters.
The Great Gatsby (2013)
A good watch
The Great Gatsby is a good watch but it demands your patience and you have to keep your expectations low as higher expectations might disappoint you.
The story was good but lacked the emotions the story needed, the screenplay was good and keeps the movie engaging throughout the runtime even after uneven pacing, the direction was good but could have been more tight and the performances of all the cast members were satisfactory. The movie tackles with both drama and romantic genre but the later one was badly executed as you don't feel any romance.
Overall, keep your expectations low and enjoy this story.
Kalki 2898-AD (2024)
A grand vision by the director
Kalki is a grand vision set by the director. Even though the movie was inspired by various Hollywood movies but it is commendable that the director took the inspiration and used the template for Indian audience.
The story was good which was blend of sci-fi and mythology (Mahabharat). The screenplay was uneven and one of the major weak point of the movie. The movie could have been more tight. The pacing was also uneven and the run-time could be shortened by about 20 minutes. The direction was good and he did a commendable job helming such a grand story. The performances were average except Amitabh Bachchan who did a commendable job.
Overall, it was a good cinematic experience and you should definitely give it a try.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
A decent prequel to a great movie
Furiosa was the prequel which no one asked for, may only a few. The movie feels underwhelming when compared with Mad Max: Fury Road but if you don't compare it with it then it seems like a decent movie.
The story was good and simple with same template as Fury Road and nothing much exciting to see, the screenplay was good as even after being 2½ hr long it doesn't feel dragged, the direction was good but the performances were not that impactful. I tried my best to enjoy and feel the characters but sadly it didn't happen. The BGM was also a weak point in this prequel when you compare it with the sequel.
Overall, it was a decent prequel which could have been more stronger.
Children of Men (2006)
A depressing sci-fi
Children of Men is a dystopian sci-fi story which tells a story of future earth with elements of drama, thriller and emotions.
The story was simple and a good execution made it feel heavy with the emotions. The screenplay was also good though at some portions the movie felt dragged but overall it was good. The direction was tight and the performances were also good. They could have went more deep into the characters as the connection with some of the characters felt missing.
Overall, it was a good sci-fi movie which you should give a watch if you enjoy watching futuristic dystopian genre movies.
Munjya (2024)
A light horror comedy
Munjya is a new installment in Stree horror universe and is a light horror comedy which gives you good blend of horror, comedy and drama.
The story was good and simple, the screenplay could have been little bit better as the editing was not crisp, the direction was average and the performances were decent as it was not upto the mark. The reveal of suspense in first half hour was a bad idea as the suspense elements dies so early into the movie. Also, the climax portion felt little bit stretched. Other than that, it had good comedy and horror elements enough to entertain you.
Overall, you should give this movie a try as even with some flaws it will not fail to entertain you.
The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)
Nothing new...
When the reboot was announced for the 2008 original, I was excited to see what new will the makers bring but after watching the first chapter of the trilogy it was clear that the makers got nothing new in their minds.
The story was copy paste of the original minus the tense environment and tense-thrilling tone, the screenplay was just bland which makes the story feel long, the direction and the performances were also bland. You don't feel anything for the characters being hunted. The most important thing which made the first one a good watch was the tense environment and the elements of suspense and thriller which were missing in this reboot.
Overall, it was a bland reboot with no strong points in it.